Autumn is here. Along with the falling leaves and the cold weather finally arrives the beginning of the hockey season. Even if we enjoy watching the game from the comfort of our sofa in our condo at The Nordelec, there is nothing like going to a great place with a few friends to have a cold beer while cheering to our favourite team. Here is our top 5 of places where to have your hockey nights this season! GO HABS GO!
You like meat. No, “like” is not strong enough. You LOVE meat. You ADORE meat. You could eat meat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and it still wouldn’t be enough to feed your carnivore appetite. Well, to satisfy your cravings, here are our top 3 places to find the best meat in all the Southwest.
You’re probably set into your Southwest condo, loft or penthouse, and more especially at the Nordelec. Your exceptional décor is into place and you have a total harmony feeling with your new residence with a view.
You’re shining with happiness, thanks to your interior design, which reflects your ambitious personality. Then, suddenly, you realize that spending some time inside is interesting, but it’s way better to add a neighbourhood life. It’s almost five o’clock and you feel a growing thirst. Who says growing thirst says happy hour. Either you’re with colleagues, friends, your loved one or totally alone like Ernest Hemingway, here’s the top three of venues where you can a have a cocktail and other liquid pleasures pour quench your thirst after hard long day.
Do you have good taste? Maybe you’re a creative, a designer or most probably an art director working in a very promising Montreal startup? Moreover, you’re edgy and a proud inhabitant of the Southwest borough, a blooming neighbourhood where your peers get together for trendy happy hours, moving on the rhythm of vanguard music punctuated by the taste of postmodern mixology?
Maybe you’re living at the Nordelec. If it’s the case (or not), we’re offering to discover some hotspots for pilgrims of discerning taste and aesthetics in Griffintown. Here’s the top 5 home furnishing stores in the Southwest borough.
Montreal’s summer is known worldwide as the season where city dwellers get a bit wild. With a winter season of almost six months long, it’s actually quite understandable. Add this to numerous heat waves raging the midst of the season and you can understand why residents need to freshen up. Among various events taking place when degrees crank up, Montrealers can enjoy a wide selection of activities for their entertainment. One of their favourite: the proverbial terrace to ease their thirst.
Every resident has their own neighbourhood gems that they love to share. Southwest is no exception. Here are a few of those marvellous places that its inhabitants and professionals appreciate when going out for a drink, whether it’s a fancy cocktail or a fine beer from a local microbrewery. Please bear with us, there’s a whole world of discoveries waiting for you in the realm of thirst quenching venues.
Burgundy Lion – 2496 Notre Dame O.
Ideal to have a pint after work, it’s a great set for adults of all ages as well. The little terrace in the backyard is exceptional to enjoy the outdoors and have a bite with friends. However, make sure to call first for a reservation. The venue is often crowded, especially during soccer matches.
Terrace St-Ambroise – 5080 St-Ambroise
Located a few steps away for the Lachine Canal, Terrace St-Ambroise is an initiative from McAuslan Brewery. You can taste their delicious beer on site while enjoying the outdoors after a day wandering around the Canal. Open 7 days a week, the venue also takes reservations from Mondays to Wednesdays. Make sure to try it, with friends and family. By the way, dogs are welcome.
La Drinkerie – 2661 Rue Notre-Dame O.
Upscale yet welcoming, La Drinkerie is known for its fine wine selection. Red, white, rosé or bubbles, you can make some pretty impressive discoveries there. You can also have a bite on the small terrace. Ideal for happy hours, there’s always a DJ playing a wide eclectic musical selection. The crowd varies from mid-twenties to mid-thirties.
Ludger – Buvette Gourmande – 4001 Notre Dame O.
Friendly, fashionable and nifty: those were the words we’ve heard when visiting the trendy Ludger – Buvette Gourmande. The place is renowned for its fancy and very creative cocktails, made by talented mixologists. There’s also a small – but delicious – selection of plates available. And for those who love to have a meal late, the kitchen is open until 11 PM on weekdays and midnight on weekends. Named after Ludger Lemieux, the architect who designed the Atwater Market and the local fire hall, the bar is yet another refreshing place: especially with its cute street terrace.
Make sure to take advantage of these venues while summer lasts. Have a happy summer outside and don’t forget: when it’s warm outside, drink a lot of water to refresh yourself… or take a dive into the Nordelec’s rooftop swimming pool!
This summer we cruised along the banks of the Lachine Canal with our Nordelec squad and met people who were enthusiastic about the neighborhood, both residents and people who came to take advantage of the nice weather along the water.
Equipped with superb Miele bicycles, shirts, bike helmets and caps adorned with the Nordelec image, our ambassadors went to meet people to give them the chance to participate in our fantastic initiative: Unlock and Roll.
End of contest: September 20th 2015 at 5:00 pm
“The response we got was amazing. Each brochure that we gave out had a different code. By visiting the Nordelec Sales Office on Saint-Patrick Street, people could enter their code to see if they have the winning combination to unlock the bike. The prize is a superb Miele bicycle from Procycle in Beauce,” explained Annie Dufresne, Sales & Marketing Director.
WINNING PEOPLE OVER
This competition and the small surprises distributed were an excellent excuse to talk with people, and everyone we met showed an amazing openness. We received very positive feedback about the neighborgood, the architecture of the Nordelec and its great features as the rooftop terrace with the pool and the amazing view on downtown Montreal.
NORDELEC: CONDOS, LOFTS AND PENTHOUSES
Once we got to the sales office, we took the opportunity to have people visit our wonderful units and to show them the current promotions, particularly the rent to own program, which appears to be very popular.
Condos
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Lofts
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Penthouses
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COME TAKE A TOUR OF NORDELEC!
Do you want to visit our units or know more about our promotional offers? Our team would be pleased to show you around Monday to Thursday from noon to 7 p.m., and on weekends from noon to 5 p.m. For more details, visit http://www.condosnordelec.ca/index-en or call us at 514-600-6171.
If you’ve lived in Griffintown for a while, there is no doubt you made some great discoveries in the neighborhood for yourself: charming coffee shops, nice gyms, cinemas… but what about your pet? Did you know some the greatest grooming stores are located right on rue Centre, a short distance away from the Nordelec?
Baboushka Toilettage has been taking care of dogs and cats for 18 years in Montreal. Stepping into their boutique, you will be surprised to find a very large range of different apparels for you loved little one. From a chic and girly jacket to a leather aviator coat, you will surely find something to fit your dog’s personality. Very stylish bowls and dishes are also available in store and will nicely embellish your home. Aside from the products, Baboushka Toiletta also offers grooming, clipping, and washing services. You can bring your dog, small or large, for the day or even a week. Your pet will surely be pampered!
While downtown Montreal is right across the Saint-Laurent river with some of the most entertaining activities, some days all you want is to chill out in a park. Near the Nordelec, you have sevreral parks that are within walking distance. Whether it is to read under the shade with your favorite book, find a new path for your daily jogging, or take a nap in the grass with your iPod on repeat, there are some wonderful options for you.
At the park entrance, you will find a beautiful flowerbed. The park is vast: there is no doubt you will easily find a quiet spot for yourself. After your stop at the park, you can head north towards Liverpool Street. See all the duplex there starting from number 636? They were all built on the land that once used to belong to Robert Knox, an Irish farmer.