International Festival of Films on Art-Montreal

March 5th, 2010 No comments »

Are you an art enthusiast and have a great  desire to obtain and acquire as much knowledge as you can about the abstract art, culture, artistic profession, and also about fields of film, television and video?

If yes, then turn your toes towards the ethereal beauty land Montreal as FIFA has again announced a grandeur mob seducing scores of events encouraging both national and international film industry. It is the largest festival of its kind in the city of Arts- Montreal, a city that has become a center point for culture and arts in North America.

We all know its core activity is an annual 10-day festival held in Montreal, the most important and unique heart-palpitating event of its own kind in the world, which exhibits the finest ever mammoth and startling productions from around the world.

The International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA) is unique in North America. In 2000, Montreal Arts Council awarded FIFA with the prestigious Grand Prix. Art films creates a unique connection among viewers and artists, FIFA’s mission is to increase public awareness and appreciation of art.

Attending the 10-day festival is like strolling on the lie wires of art and film industry with our own imaginations taking shapes in front of the retinas. And Montreal is the place people love to move as it pumps the instincts and displays patronizing qualities to its visitors. It helps visitors to come, rest and enjoy the vibrating and echoing activities in Montreal with the absolute luxury in varied ranges of Montreal furnished apartments, condos and rentals. So you can enjoy your accommodation treat in Montreal with the eye treat in International Film Festival on Art.

Montreal City – a home to some of the finest lofts and extending real estate developments.

January 23rd, 2010 No comments »

Montreal is a developing real estate market with constructions taking place at a faster pace. There is the 415 rue des Recollets in the heart of Old Montreal which is a few minutes walk to Metro and buses and a less than 5 minutes walk from waterfront. Within walking distance from hospitals and downtown Montreal, it is adjacent to the Centre de Commerce Mondial surrounded by charming restaurants and cafes.

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Located on a quite side street, it is a 6 storey building that was originally built as a warehouse with 4 stories. Two more floors were added in the 1860’s with loft conversions in 2005. There is an elevator with hardwood floors. The building has contemporary kitchens with granite counter tops. There is the availability of a rooftop terrasse for the 6th floor units while bearing exposed 18th century wood beams and columns. The exterior has new windows modeled from original 1850 windows and posing original stone façade. It also bears a 5 year ACQ guarantee and designed by award-winning Atelier BigCity Architects.

The city some astounding constructions taking place which denotes the presence of active realtors in Montreal and portraying major developments in the real estate market. The visitors in Montreal would definitely be able to find a suitable accommodation for their vacation or corporate stays as it has a fine collection of Montreal rental apartments to accommodate each ones need with the most updated amenities.

Lofts 1200 St-Alexandre by Belcourt Inc is a modern and sophisticated 196-unit loft-style condominium complex with modern architecture and trendy interior designs.

January 23rd, 2010 No comments »

Discover Lofts 1200 St-Alexandre, a modern and sophisticated 196-unit loft-style condominium complex situated in the heart of Montreal’s “Quartier des Spectacles”.

Developed by Belcourt Inc founded in 1954 by Michael Zunenshine, it has played a key role in the planning and development of residential communities. Holding a major interest in the real estate market, the company has a combined value of over two billion dollars with the construction of residential, commercial and industrial facilities. It also has been recognized with various industry awards. The Lofts 1200 St-Alexandre has seven floors of inviting condominiums to suit your individual style which is 422 to 1640 square feet of sophisticated loft-style living space.

Lofts 1200 St-Alexandre

The building has some great amenities to present a comfortable living such as Individual lockers in garage, Air conditioned hallways, Intercom video system from each condo to lobby (Videotron only), fully Furnished lounge and games room including billiard table, hockey and soccer tables, large screen TV and fireplace, all complemented by luxuriously comfortable furniture and much more. There is a pool deck that has heated outdoor saltwater swimming pool with hot tub (summer only) with terrace and BBQ area. With Lofts 1200 St-Alexandre, you’re just a hop, skip and a jump from pharmacies, grocery stores, fast food, fine dining, endless shopping and all the conveniences that make urban living so easy. Overlooking Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles which s a colorful downtown district befitting a thriving metropolis, it is one of the finest places to have an accommodation.

Montreal is soon growing to be a good option for some investments in the real estate market with restorations and developments throughout the city. Encompassing a range of accommodations such as condos, Montreal corporate apartments, suites, lofts and more on the rentals note, the city offers a complete range of desired accommodations for its visitors.

Wilson Building, a former paper bag factory turned into loft housing by the Rose Group

January 23rd, 2010 No comments »

A century ago, the representation of the merging industrial might of Canada was by the cluster of new industrial buildings on St. Alexandre St. in Montreal.

One of the significant developments is a former paper bag factory the Wilson Building being converted into loft housing. The Wilson building is not the Rose Group’s first conversion in the paper hill neighborhood. It also transformed the nearby Gillette building into loft housing. The lofts, about 10 units on each floor, will range in size from 600 square feet to 1,500 square feet. The building is a perfect example of luxurious modern living with a perfect blend of classic industrial architecture possessing luxurious lobby and lounge, to its on-site gym and glorious roof top areas. It’s a tranquil niche within a five-minute walk of the core of downtown, from Place Ville Marie, Old Montreal and the Quartier des spectacles.

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With redevelopment projects, such as the city-back St. Laurent Boulevard project and the Rose Group’s loft conversions in the paper hill neighborhood (ie. the Gillette lofts and more recently the Wilson building), the face of Montreal real estate continues to embrace both the old and the new all at once. Not missing the need of its ever growing visitors, the city has encapsulated the need for good accommodations into the developments of its finest projects. From a range of the finest Montreal condos to executive suites, the real estate market in Montreal has seen a tremendous growth. The best thing is that the old architecture is still prevailing in the city with renovations being made in such a way to present history in a new face.

From a thesis proposal to modern restoration, The Gillette Building is a perfect 55-unit condominium building with authentic design.

January 23rd, 2010 No comments »

The Gillette Building – Designed to perfection amalgamated with simplicity, it is a mark that defines the use of space and light in the best possible way. The architecture of the building is such that it has fluted columns with 9 foot windows and nearly 12 foot ceilings, which offers a perfect canvas for an authentic lofts design.

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The Gillette Lofts was started as a thesis proposal by Noam Schnitzer as part of his application to HEC Montreal’s MBA program. There was a partnership with his cousin and Montreal developer Mark Dichter to give the project a live shape. The Gillette building, a five-storey concrete office and warehouse, was built by the Gillette Safety Razor Co. in 1911 as a beachhead for its burgeoning Canadian operations.

Sharing a close distance with many of Montreal’s noted locations such as the Gare Centrale, Palais de Congres, Place Ville Marie, Victoria Square China Town, it is a perfect address to make a urban style living. Though there was an old building that has turned to the existing Gillette Building, it cannot be called as a renovation but more of a restoration. The most beautiful thing about the places is that it allows you to make an expression from dynamic flexible interior spaces from a design that allows modern living to be integrated seamlessly into the essence of the existing structure. The kitchens present an Italic design with designer bathrooms that perfectly integrates modern minimalism with classic industrial architecture. The building itself has clean lines, nine-foot windows, an elegant cornice and, bonus of bonuses, the company’s name and date of construction carved into the pediment over the front door.

With such developments and restorations, Montreal poses a strong essence of accommodations that can fit the need of every visitor. Making itself available in various ranges such as Montreal executive suites, condos and more rentals, the city fulfills the expectations of its visitors in a charming way.

POM building by Groupe Canvar Inc is 50% sold with construction underway!

January 22nd, 2010 No comments »

Located at the corner of rue St-Hubert and boulevard René-Lévesque, POM building offers its clients luxury condos in the heart of the city. The project is by Groupe Canvar Inc which is under construction.

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It is only two blocks from many attractions such as Berri-UQAM and the Central Station, Hospital St-Luc (future location of the mega-hospital CHUM), University of Quebec at Montreal, the commercial area of Sainte-Catherine Street and Old Port of Montreal. Projected to be finished in 2010, the building has 10 floors with 2 basement floors. It has 3 elevator counts and 138 rooms. With the construction in progress, 50% of the space is sold!

Witnessing such developments, the real estate market has been steadily seeing a growth. There are much more investments taking place in the development of residential accommodations to offer the people a great accommodation option.  In the year 2009, the real estate had seen a climb in the market which is expected to make more advancement this year. There have been many developers that have taken an active interest to create some of the best buildings in Montreal. The best thing is the renovation of some places that has completely changed the face of the neighborhood.

Among the constructions going on, Montreal has also seen a regular flow of increasing tourists that get their choice of accommodations such as Montreal rental apartments, condos, suites and other rental options. Montreal has always been able to accommodate the ever increasing flow of visitors and the recent developments have made sure that Montreal can witness a higher rate of accommodation.

One of the most magnificent residential buildings is the 1009 Bleury

January 22nd, 2010 No comments »

Situated at the corner of Bleury and Viger, the 1009 Bleury is right in the heart of downtown Montreal. This is a 20 storey building that has 3 levels of underground parking, 183 apartments, 5 townhouses and 2 storeys of commercial space. These all are built over the subway transformer station.  The building was completed in 2006 with the costs of construction reaching $26M. The architects were Geiger and Huot Architects with the design team compromised of Eric Huot and Mélanie Sarrasin.

le 1009 Bleury Montreal

Known for their prestigious past projects such as Profil O, Les Jardins Du Canal and Le Broadway, the construction and development are yet another of Groupe Canvar Inc. This 20 storey residential complex offers you a suite of great services and will entice you with its modern architecture and the clever space saving design. The building makes a splendid location to make a stay as it is close to several places such as the Place D’Armes metro, Victoria Square, access to the Ville Marie autoroute, Place Bonaventure and the Train Station.

Montreal is home to such magnificent residential buildings that have been continuously increasing as per the real estate market development in the city. Montreal is home to a number of comfortable accommodations such as Montreal vacation rentals, corporate suites, executive apartments, condos and more to give the visitors ample choice on their staying options. Making their way into the city, the constructors and developers have been doing some great job that also includes renovating the old buildings in Montreal to make them perfect for a comfortable stay.


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Les Étoiles, an exceptional condo building with finest amenities.

January 22nd, 2010 No comments »

Making itself a growing market of real estate, Montreal has been an increasing center of activity for the realtors. There have been some major investments in the market that have led to the developments of exceptionally great condominiums.

Les Étoiles Condominium

One of them to be mentioned is the Les Étoiles which is a luxury condo/hotel combination. Located at the gateway to Old Montreal, it is a world-class-designed rental condominium with 24-hour access to à-la-carte hotel services and amenities. It is surrounded by the Quartier International – Montreal’s international business district that includes the Convention Centre and national and international corporations and organizations. The Palais des congrès de Montréal (Montreal’s Convention Centre), the Montreal Stock Exchange; Place Bonaventure, and Montreal’s World Trade Centre are a short walk away.

Designed by Panzini Architects and located at the very historic portals of Old Montreal, the Ruelle des Fortifications runs along the rear courtyard of the Les Étoiles building. The building has arrange of amenities and services with interior parking (350 spots on 7 levels), available to hotel guests, condo owners and other clients. The lower floors house Embassy Suites hotel, the upper floors are condos. Condo units range from about 400 to about 1,200 sq ft. The metro system, train station, autoroute and airport are minutes away. Entry to the Underground City for shopping and services is just across the street with just a few blocks north of the building is the Quartier des Spectacles, Montreal’s major entertainment district. It includes the city’s theaters and festivals.

Encompassing such great combinations, the building is a real treat for people planning to take full advantage of everything the city has to offer.

Real Estate Market In Montreal Showing Steady Signs Of Upcoming Swings.

January 22nd, 2010 No comments »

Montreal’s real estate market has seen quite a numbers in the past years. This New Year things are looking better and Montreal’s real estate market is bound to experience an upward momentum.


The consumer confidence level has been on the rise with some rock bottom interest rates. There were 40,916 unites sold in the year 2008 and this year the home sales are expected to top 43,000. The price in 2009 was $266,000 and this year we could witness a 3% rise in the average price. There were a lot of first time buyers that have spent some good money on getting accommodations in Montreal. Due to the various factors, real estate seems as a solid, long term investment. Condominiums have become an affordable alternative in the city with some upswing sales.

With such growth in the real estate market, the investors In Montreal are more focused on making investments in bricks and mortar. The consumer confidence has immensely increased as retail sales and home prices have been performing above the national average. There are many projects under development and many have seen a completion stressing on the fact that Montreal has a lot more to offer the people in real estate. There are many buildings that have been renovated to make them as lively as possible serving a good commercial purpose.

One of the finest developments is the Jardin Windsor building in Montreal which is divided in 3 parts, Phase 1, Tower2 and Tower3. It serves as building of residential Montreal condos. Such buildings are a good example of the ever increasing influence of the real estate market in Montreal.

Prevel emerging as majors in the real estate market with several projects under development.

January 21st, 2010 No comments »

The real estate market in Montreal is on a boom and there are some great Condominium developments taking place in the city. One of them is by the Prevel Company which is the “Lowney” that is developed in 3 phases and has a unique architectural character with 10 storeys of 344 units. The projected fees are around $0.205 per square feet.

The project is being developed on a large scale with a sport center being built on the ground floor while the roof has a swimming pool with other added amenities such as the spa, barbecues to offer a great summertime. The building is very close to the downtown area of Montreal and its underground city, the Old Port. During Lowney 7’s presale on August 29, 72 out of the 114 available units were reserved! At the same time, the last units from phases 5 and 6 found owners.

lofts prevel Montreal

There is also a project under development from the Prevel Company i.e. the “Imperial Authentic Lofts” which is located minutes away from the heart of the city and is easy to reach by subway, by car or even by bicycle. There are 600 Montreal lofts distributed among 8 phases. The project is developing fast and the phase 4 units were delivered in spring 2009 and phase 5 is planned for spring and summer 2010. Phase 5 is now approximately 85% sold with deliveries beginning in the month of May 2010.

With such projects under development and with various other projects being completed, Prevel is making a mark in the real estate market. It also has other projects under development such as the Retirement Residence at 3 different places.