Secret Montreal - An unusual guide

Beyond its familiar image, this guide reveals a more surprising and offbeat side of Montreal. From unexpected landmarks to quirky cultural details, this guide brings together a selection of unusual places that reflect Montreal's creativity, humour and diversity. 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 or a gas station designed by Mies van der Rohe... each location offers a different and often unexpected way to experience the city. Written by a Montreal-based author, the book provides an authentic and grounded perspective, inviting readers to explore beyond the obvious. Designed for travellers as well as curious locals, it captures the energy of a city that is vibrant, constantly evolving and full of hidden surprises.