Comments on: Exploring Montreal: Verdun

By: Robert Bowles

Robert Bowles — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:17:57 +0000

Hi Laura, in doing some research on my beloved home town on Verdun, I came across your articles. Nicely written and very evocative. Have you tried a Woodland Pizza for a taste of Verdun era 70s

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:13:59 +0000

Any information on Verdun Celtic please!!

By: Tom Darlington

Tom Darlington — Sun, 02 May 2010 00:08:21 +0000

I lived in verdun on fifth avenue from 1944 to 1952. We then moved to Crawford park where I resided from 1952 to 1960. I married and moved to manning avenue wher we stayed until moving to the west island in 1971. I attended the model school and then Verdun High school. I had a great time growing up in what was a hard working blue collar town. I have wonderful memories and am proud of my home town roots. All the best to those who live in a great place.. I just wish the good Mr. Mackasey had left the waterfront be.

By: Norman Tobias

Norman Tobias — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:07:09 +0000

My father’s company occupied 110 River Street, Verdun, in the 1950s and 1960s. It appears that River Street has been renamed. Does anyone know the new name of River Street?

By: Julia

Julia — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:06:46 +0000

Great post, Laura! I’m so glad to discover your writings on Verdun. We moved here from the Mile End a couple of years ago and I definitely feel like it’s still a bit of a hidden gem in Montreal.

By: Oscar

Oscar — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:48:39 +0000

Great article! we are proud verdunois since we moved in three years ago.

By: connie mercier

connie mercier — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:26:40 +0000

I agree 100%….I live in verdun and it is a beautiful area with many parks and gardens. So many homes that are being renovated and upgraded. A for sale sign does not stay too long

By: Laura Roberts

Laura Roberts — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:47:30 +0000

Les: I did a Google search for the church, since the person who took the photo hadn’t labelled it, and that was the name listed. I guess someone else misnamed it on the map, as I walked past it the other day to double check and you are correct. I’ve changed the name to reflect this. Thanks for commenting, and I’ll have to check out your Verdun group!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:54:18 +0000

Hey this is a great piece! I’m temporarily staying in Verdun, and this definitely helps me to get out there and explore the area:)

By: Les_F

Les_F — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:23:25 +0000

Hi Laura , I came across your site ,while surfing the web looking generally for Verdun or Montreal related articles or photo’s.
I like your article, & photo’s , I shared the article on our Verdun Connections site, ( on Multiply network, we were on MSN Groups for about 7 years,) We share story’s & photographs from Our past. We all lived in Verdun at some point,mostly many years ago.
I wanted to ask where you got the name of the Chyurch at Wellington & Church Avenue,..because it was always known & is still registered as Notre Dame Des -Sept Douleurs.
You are welcome to check out our Verdun site ,if you like.
http://verdunconnections2.multiply.com/
There are plenty of Msgs on the message board, also videos, Photo albums etc etc …….If you like the site you can always join it ,but have alook through.
I look forward to your next article on Food in Verdun,that was always a good subject,but much has changed in Verdun since my days there in the 60’s…….. Have Fun & Remember Verdun