Secret Montreal

A giant crane in a supermarket, a portrait of Mussolini in Little Italy, Canada's only Coadaist temple, a monument to the world's strongest man, wrestling in a church, surfing on the Saint Lawrence River, a giant milk bottle, a gas station built by famous architect Mies van der Rohe...and much more. Far from the crowds and the usual clichés, Montreal only reveals its hidden treasures to residents and visitors who venture off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Montreal well or those wishing to discover another facet of the city.

Autorentext

Philippe Renault, based in Montreal since 2006, has taken every opportunity to delve into the complexities of his adopted city, for both work and pleasure. Given his dedication to architecture and history, he was instantly seduced by the concept of a "Secret Montreal" guide. For several years he has sought out easily accessible features that few people know about. Little museums, hidden gardens, overlooked buildings, enigmatic statues ...

Zusammenfassung

Let Secret Montreal guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Montreal travel guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of a fascinating city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track.

Secret Montreal features 140 new secret and unusual locations.

• Discover giant crane in a supermarket
• See a portrait of Mussolini in Little Italy
• Explore Canada's only Coadaist temple
• Marvel at a monument to the world's strongest man
• Experience wrestling in a church
• Enjoy surfing on the Saint Lawrence River
• Photograph a gas station built by famous architect Mies van der Rohe

Far from the crowds and the usual cliches, Montreal is a reserve of well-concealed treasures that only reveal themselves to those who know how to wander off the beaten track, whether residents or visitors. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Montreal well, or who would like to discover the hidden face of the city.