The Montreal Mural Festival is back in town. Now in its 5th year, the vibrant and inspiring street art festival takes place up and down Boulevard St Laurent over a period of 10 days from June 8th to 18th. More than 20 artists will be creating original artwork on a grand scale as many buildings […]
Iona Monahan: A legendary figure in Montreal Fashion Journalism. In the fall of last year District Central decided to celebrate one of Montreal’s most famous and influential fashion journalists, Iona Monahan. The city of Montreal chose Monahan as one of the 375 women who are to be honoured across Montreal during the city’s 375th year. […]
Big Bang ERP is one of many tech based companies that are setting up their home base here in District Centrale. They are not alone in DC, currently several ‘ERP’ companies are based in the area (ERP is an industry focused on designing software for companies who want to implement automated business management). Big Bang […]
The changing face of District Central The story of District Central is a real Canadian story. A DC citizen who knows more than most about the changes this neighborhood has undergone is building manager and author, Glen Rotchin. Glen represents the third generation of his family’s involvement with the neighborhood, an involvement that dates back […]
Hangry [Han-gry] A state of displeasure caused by being hungry AF. DC can seem a bit deserted once 5pm rolls around. If you happen to be working late, you might think you are even at a loss for basic needs such as conversation, and food. Not true, my friends. Not true. Here is a quick […]
What if Art Ruled the World? You could make the case that a neighbourhood only becomes really vibrant once it has attracted a collective of artists to the area. Attracted by cheap property rates, artists bring their unique ideas, and emphasis on creative endeavors, and eventually recreate the vibe of the neighbourhood. Why? Because an […]
Here at DCMTL Blog we are always on the lookout for great places to eat. With that in mind, we decided it’s time to shine the spotlight on one of the staples of Central District’s Chabanel street: the Pasta Bar. Established in 1989, the Restaurant Pasta Bar is fast approaching 30 years in the neighbourhood. […]