Out on the Town

Four gates, one Chinatown

At the very heart of Montreal, nestled alongside the bustling downtown blocks, is Montreal’s very own Quartier Chinois. Occupying roughly one square block, the neighbourhood is portrait-framed by four ornate Paifang gates—the most of any Chinatown in Canada—denoting the cardinal directions.  Robert Frost once said “Good fences make good neighbours,”[Read More…]

From pubs to parades: Montreal’s versatile Saint Patrick’s Day scene

Every year, around March 17, St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Irish culture and offers university students a chance to take part in time-honoured traditions both on and off campus. The Tribune asked students how they mark the occasion. For some, St. Patrick’s Day is a chance to engage with the city’s[Read More…]

Get to know your neighborhood: Four gates, one Chinatown

At the very heart of Montreal, nestled alongside the bustling downtown blocks, is Montreal’s very own Quartier Chinois. Occupying roughly one square block, the neighbourhood is portrait-framed by four ornate Paifang gates—the most of any Chinatown in Canada—denoting the cardinal directions.  Robert Frost once said “Good fences make good neighbours,”[Read More…]

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