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the daughter of well-known skier Herman-Smith “Jackrabbit” Johannsen the man who introduced Nordic skiing to Canada But Johannsen also worked hard for McGill in her own right Johannsen studied at McGill when the worst of the Great Depression was in swing and had to withdraw due to financial strain McGill granted her a small emergency loan for tuition Her first job after graduation was an apprenticeship in Outdoor Nature Education at the Newark Museum in New Jersey (1935) When Johannsen returned to Canada a year later she came with a Carnegie Fellowship in Museum Training which she used to get on-the-job training at the National Gallery of Canada to travel with a roaming museum and art gallery in Manitoba and to study outdoor folk museums in Scandinavia Johannsen returned to McGill in 1939 as a Demonstrator for the Zoology Department and worked part-time at the Redpath Museum Thus began her forty-year career at the University that had given her a little financial help as a struggling student ten years earlier Johannsen was appointed Assistant Director and Curator of Ethnology at the Museum she emphasized the importance of the role of museums in public education and has been credited with creating extension services for museums in Canada Johannsen was also one of the founding members and President of the Canadian Museums Association 65 years ago The idea to put together a Canadian Museums Association (CMA) came just before Canada got involved in the Second World War were thwarted by timing: a lack of funding the war and the fact that each museum in Canada was concentrated on its own daily existence when a small group of farseeing museum professionals gathered at Musée de la Province de Québec According to the historical notes on the CMA website this group had a two-hour meeting with delegates from 13 museums and founded the CMA in order to advocate for Canada’s museums All of the issues that were to develop in later decades were raised at this first meeting: training Over the next five decades Johannsen would steer the CMA to address these issues while simultaneously directing the Redpath Museum the Redpath Museum was closed to the public and Johannsen was appointed Director of the Gault Estate where McGill gave her property to live It was on this property that Johannsen helped establish the Mont St Hilaire Nature Conservation Centre which is now named after her as the Alice Johannsen Pavilion The Nature Centre / Centre de la Nature du mont Saint-Hilaire The Nature Centre continues to exist today as “a non-profit organization in partnership with the University and a wide range of other local groups to protect the ecological and patrimonial integrity of the mountain and its surroundings” (from http://www.mcgill.ca/gault/partners) The Centre is a partner at the Gault Estate the Gault Estate and its immediate surroundings were designated the first Canadian Biosphere Reserve in UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Program The groundbreaking negotiations and politicizing have been attributed to Johannsen’s far-reaching influence as a Canadian cultural ambassador Johannsen retired from the post at Mont St she continued to live on the Gault Estate property During her father’s lifetime Johannsen acted as his manager and he lived with her on Mont St she began writing The Legendary Jackrabbit Johannsen (1992) and began the construction of an addition to his family home that would house the Jackrabbit Museum & Nature Trail and many of its artifacts were acquired by the owner of a brasserie in St Before her death she donated her property to Mont St Hilaire in order to enlarge and protect the existing preserve it is officially recognized and protected as a Natural private reserve under the natural heritage conservation act by the Ministère du Développement durable de l’Environnement et des Parcs du Québec The McGill Reporter is McGill University‘s journal of record About the Reporter Cookie notice Looking for more news, videos and 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Total investment of $146 million for construction of projects designed for active residents 55 and over BOISBRIAND, QC, Nov. 21, 2024 /CNW/ - Official ground-breaking ceremonies were held yesterday for two new real estate developments by EMD-Batimo which is rapidly expanding in Québec and Ontario these residential complexes designed for active individuals aged 55 and over are being built in Pointe-Claire and Mont-Saint-Hilaire Delivery of the two large-scale developments is slated for spring 2026 Situated at 325 Hymus Boulevard in Pointe-Claire, on Montréal's West Island, Lib Hymus will deliver an unparalleled residential experience combining the vibrancy of city life with the tranquillity of a verdant setting Located in a 10-storey building within easy reach of public transit routes and the full range of services the 205 rental condos (ranging from 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom units) emphasize comfort Lib Mont-Saint-Hilaire and will offer breathtaking views of the mountain of the same name The 4-storey building will feature 132 rental condos This uniquely attractive development is conveniently located near shopping with its primary appeal factor being the peace and quiet afforded by the plentiful surrounding green spaces Information sessions are scheduled for the winter, followed by the opening of the rental offices in the spring of 2025. You can now sign up for the VIP list on the website libliving.ca to receive exclusive updates and take advantage of special pre-launch rates An innovative concept targeting the needs of active retired and semi-retired residentsAimed at a customer base consisting of young retirees and semi-retirees the Lib concept is designed to meet the specific needs of active people aged 55 and over who are looking to sell their home but not yet ready to make the move to a seniors' residence which vary depending on the project: a large welcoming lounge community kitchen for sharing meals with family or friends contemporary design and abundant natural light every Lib unit will include five appliances cable TV and high-speed Internet in the rental price Sustainable real estate development and economic benefitsA number of measures are being implemented to ensure compliance with environmental standards for new-building construction These include siting that maximizes sun exposure and natural light as well as inner courtyards and plantings around the buildings to reduce heat islands have also been carefully considered to emphasize walkability rather than car use and energy efficiency: every detail has been designed to create harmonious and environmentally-friendly living spaces will see its first residents move in during 2027 The company previously developed two Lib complexes in Boisbriand and Pointe-Claire These experiences have helped refine and optimize the Lib concept "We are very proud to announce the start of construction on these latest residential projects under the Lib banner Much more than simple rental condo developments these complexes will be a perfect match for residents' lifestyles and desires They will enjoy an exceptional environment Our decision to expand the Lib banner into multiple markets is in keeping with our strategic vision With our vertically integrated structure combining the roles of developer we are able to deliver a product of high quality satisfying our customers' most exacting expectations." – Francis Charron About EMD-BatimoEMD-Batimo has been a leading player in the Québec construction and real estate industry since 1994 specializing in multi-residential complexes (conventional and 55+) and retirement residences as well as social and affordable housing distinctive products that meet their needs With more than 10 000 units built or under development EMD-Batimo stands out for its vertical integration and its commitment to responsible ESG practices Information: Josée Massicotte / [email protected] / 514 915-0511 Do not sell or share my personal information: Find out about museum exhibitions and activities and receive news of special offers   Read time:  2 mins By: Paula C. Piilonen is one of the world’s most famous mineral localities The small mountain boasts more than 440 distinct minerals have produced such a diversity of exotic minerals Mont Saint-Hilaire has drawn the attention of both amateur mineral collectors and professional mineralogists including from the Canadian Museum of Nature The museum’s mineralogists work closely with members of the amateur community who are often the source of important research spending thousands of hours in the Mont Saint-Hilaire quarry and at the microscope examining their finds amassed what is undoubtedly the finest of all Mont Saint‑Hilaire collections rich in spectacular display specimens as well as rarities the museum purchased his collection of more than 8,000 specimens which will be used for exhibits and research the museum opened a new exhibit about Mont Saint-Hilaire that showcases many highlights from the Haineault collection as well as other spectacular specimens from the national collection made possible by the generous support of mineral collectors Bob and Brenda Beckett features some of the world’s best examples of catapleiite This new section is the only one in the museum’s Earth Gallery to rotate on a yearly basis Visitors will continue to see many more specimens from the museum’s extensive Mont Saint‑Hilaire collection and learn about many related topics such as the impact of citizen science on mineralogy in Canada and the reasons behind Mont Saint-Hilaire’s remarkable mineral diversity The new display is available for viewing in the museum’s Earth Gallery Paula Piilonen studies minerals that contain the Earth’s rarest elements Travel to rugged terrain in the Rocky Mountains with museum mineralogists as they collect rocks in the Ice River Alkaline Complex Video: What makes Mont Saint-Hilaire near Montreal so special Canadian Museum of Nature mineralogists explain as they show some of the site’s mineral treasures Follow the explanation of researcher Aaron J Saving the world for future generations with evidence We use cookies to remember your customized accessibility settings to optimise your visit to our site this may prevent your browser from keeping your accessibility changes Message Invalid character found in the request target [/headline-politics/episode/yves-francois-blanchet-speaks-in-mont-saint-hilaire-que--march-21-2025?id\u003dee8ec772-541d-4870-9c82-c63bcad9dda9 ] each of the destinations we’ve selected highlights aspects of Quebec that guarantee a memorable day trip Mont-Saint-Hilaire is located just 35 minutes east of downtown Montreal and makes for an excellent day trip from Quebec’s biggest city Dominated by its namesake 414-meter (1358 feet) mountain the region is home to Gault Nature Reserve an area of outstanding natural beauty covering 2,471 acres of superb scenery it features beautiful old-growth forests and protected wildlife habitats much of which is accessible by the Dieppe and Rocky hiking trails which lead to panoramic vantage points overlooking the Richelieu River Mont-Saint-Hilaire also has deep cultural roots with landmarks like the historic Maison Paul-Émile-Borduas paying homage to the influential Quebec painter who once lived there Other things to do here include apple picking at local orchards like Le Flanc Nord - Orchard & Cidery an especially fun family day trip during harvest season with its tractor rides and cider sampling You’ll also want to visit the Musée des beaux-arts de Mont-Saint-Hilaire (Museum of Fine Arts) which features exhibitions of regional and international artists that the building’s entrance is on the US side so Canadians visiting have to follow a dedicated sidewalk to the entrance and return the same way (passports aren’t necessary) and various bird species free to roam its vast forested areas The park’s Discovery and Visitors Centre features exhibits on the area’s natural history and tips for exploring the park’s many hiking trails ranging from short loops to multi-hour treks One of the more popular routes is Le Scotora a 16-kilometer (10-mile) round-trip hike that winds through mixed forests to a summit viewpoint The park is popular in winter for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing including some that highlight starry skies and nocturnal park wildlife after dark Dedicate some time to also explore the adjacent Chambly Canal you’ll see many pleasure boats passing through its nine locks each an impressive feat of 19th-century engineering Nature enthusiasts will also enjoy Parc des Ateliers a green space complete with walking trails and designated picnic areas Beer lovers are also well-catered to with the popular Bedondaine & Bedons Ronds microbrewery being a fun spot to grab unique craft brew and take a look at the on-site museum featuring hundreds of historical beer-related artifacts Located about an hour northeast of Quebec City along the scenic Route 138 Baie-Saint-Paul has a deep-rooted history dating back to 1681 when early settlers recognized the area’s agricultural potential highlights include the Musée d’Art Contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul (Baie-Saint-Paul Museum of Contemporary Art) featuring rotating exhibitions of modern Quebec and international art where you’ll find numerous artist studios and galleries reflecting a longstanding tradition of nurturing creativity (the legendary Cirque du Soleil was famously founded by street performers from this region) Nature also plays a significant role in Baie-Saint-Paul’s appeal Drive out to nearby Gouffre River for some trout and salmon fishing spanning several acres near the river’s bend has walking trails and open fields that are used for local festivals like Rêves d’automne Festival (late September to early October) a celebration of fall foliage that includes painting workshops Finish your road trip with a visit to a local cider house like Cidrerie Vergers Pedneault established in 1918 and still producing apple-based beverages made from orchards grown on nearby Île aux Coudres Bromont is located an easy half hour drive east of Montreal in the scenic Eastern Townships Only established as a municipality in 1964 it quickly gained fame for its year-round recreation much of which takes place in and around the Bromont Ski Resort the skiable slopes here feature runs suitable for beginners and seasoned skiers alike the same mountain terrain transforms into a vast playground for hikers and mountain bikers Bromont Water Park is another big draw and features multiple slides plan your day trip for May when the entire town celebrates its Fête du Chocolat where chocolatiers host tasting sessions and workshops on crafting sweet treats Quebec’s proximity to major urban centers and the US - Canada border make it an excellent day trip destination for Canadians and Americans alike Boasting a rich cultural history along with stunning scenery From well-preserved military forts to vast mountain reserves and cross-border landmarks each locale offers its own distinct mix of activities that make them ideal for a fun Quebec day trip photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com On a sunny, beautiful October Saturday, the Gault Nature Reserve’s Open House drew more than 1,000 people to explore the reserve’s forests and discover how academics and the public can work together to promote sustainability and research Free shuttle buses and entry for the McGill community allowed students convenient access to Reserve more than 40 kilometres from McGill’s Downtown Campus The bilingual event was part of a University-wide Biodiversity Festival “This is my first time at Gault,” said Eve “We were able to see a lot of wildlife here – something new for me Research in the natural sciences has long been a cornerstone of McGill’s mission at Gault The Open House highlighted another important aspect: community engagement The event was not limited to McGill students and faculty; many from the broader community also attended At 10 booths set up along the hiking trails representatives of McGill research projects and organizations were available to answer questions Conversations ranged from the negative impact of goldfish in urban ponds to the water cycle at Mont Saint-Hilaire emphasized the Reserve’s role in involving the community and the Reserve has done a great job of getting them engaged,” he said “Today has been an awesome experience sharing my research – and practising my French!”  Several volunteers and researchers underscored how valuable it was to interact with the community we know exactly what instrument does what,” said Olivier “Having to explain it to people who are not aware of what we do in the lab … really makes us think differently of our own research and you truly learn how to convey science.”  The app allows users to share photos of organisms and observations about them which helps researchers get a better idea of a habitat’s biodiversity The Reserve comprises 1,000 hectares of natural forest Research and building public engagement are both vital to biodiversity conservation “Mont Saint-Hilaire holds a special place in the hearts of all who know it local communities and scientists actively engage in its preservation we create opportunities to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world action,” said Frédérique Truchon a Communications Associate at Gault and one of the organizers of the event but inspire a deeper connection with the environment empowering individuals to become stewards of both local and global ecosystems.”   Affiliated with the Faculty of Science at McGill University, the Gault Nature Reserve team offers support for natural science research and teaching while providing a wide range of services to the university community and the general public. To learn more about Gault and its mission, visit https://gault.mcgill.ca/en/  Treasured minerals from Mont Saint-Hilaire now on exhibit at Canadian Museum of Nature  recognized worldwide for the diversity and abundance of its exotic minerals has a new presence at the Canadian Museum of Nature features more than 70 dazzling mineral specimens (including some gems) from the museum’s national collection Many have never been presented in a permanent exhibition and visitors can admire the varied colours and crystal habits that characterize the minerals from this small mountain “We’re proud to open this display in our Earth Gallery about such an important Canadian site,” says Dr President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of Nature “Mont Saint-Hilaire is one of the world’s most important mineral localities in terms of species diversity and production of specimens and the museum’s collection reflects that national and global significance.”  The quarry at Mont Saint-Hilaire has yielded more than 440 distinct mineral species from its small area over the 50 years of operation which represent about seven percent of all known mineral species on Earth Some of the showpieces on view are among the world’s best of their kind and they also include new acquisitions from the Haineault collection that the museum purchased in 2020 The exhibit was created with the generous support of mineral collectors Bob and Brenda Beckett.  The largest of two display cases features 34 spectacular specimens collected or acquired by museum mineralogists and other researchers Among the highlights is a large catapleiite numerous specimens of serandite (considered the signature mineral of Mont Saint-Hilaire) Many of the minerals are rich in rare elements such as lithium and beryllium — a result of the geological origins of Mont Saint-Hilaire A second display case will change content every year to reflect a different story about the mineralogical and geological significance of Mont Saint-Hilaire The inaugural case represents the legacy of collector Gilles Haineault he and his wife Liliane amassed what is considered the finest of all mineral collections from Mont Saint-Hilaire The museum purchased his collection of more than 8,000 specimens in 2020 such as those selected for display in the new exhibit New discoveries continue to come from Mont Saint-Hilaire “Scientists are still discovering and describing new mineral species from the site with the help of advancing scientific tools This allows us to add to the list of known species and to learn more about the geological history of the intrusion,” explains Dr research scientist and museum mineralogist.  Among the recent discoveries in the new exhiibit is alicewilsonite-(YCe) a mineral described in 2023 by museum research scientist and acting curator It is named in honour of Alice Wilson of the Geological Survey of Canada the country’s first female geologist.  The first two explain the significance and geological origins of Mont Saint-Hilaire and the scope of the museum’s collection from the site.  The third video shows Lykova presenting five minerals that are now on display Among them is a serandite with tabular crystals one of a few serandite specimens in the exhibit which she explains are “highly coveted and known for their colour a rare mineral species that turns from red to green under an LED light a Canadian mineralogist and author of guidebooks on mineral-collecting localities in Canada.  Admission to the new Mont Saint-Hilaire exhibit in the museum’s Earth Gallery is included with general museum admission The Canadian Museum of Nature is located at 240 McLeod Street (at Metcalfe St.) See nature.ca for hours and other information YouTube and on facebook.com/Canadianmuseumofnature Mont Saint-Hilaire is known for its assemblage of minerals bearing rare elements Their high concentration in such a small area is a result of the chemistry of the magma that pushed up from deep in the planet and formed the Mont Saint-Hilaire intrusion cooled and crystallized below the surface – with the resulting minerals awaiting their discovery by both amateur collectors and professional mineralogists.  The Canadian Museum of Nature provides evidence-based insights inspiring experiences and meaningful engagement with nature’s past It achieves this through scientific research a collection of 14.6 million specimens and artifacts [email protected] 613-698-9253 [email protected] 613-698-7142 TTY (Bell Relay service): 711 WINNER OF A 2014 CANADIAN ARCHITECT STUDENT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE The Poudrette quarry in Mont Saint-Hilaire has been in operation for more than 40 years extracting minerals used in the manufacture of concrete Its straight cut exposes the rocky composition of the mountains providing stark visual contrast between the industrial nature of the mining site and the wooded vegetated state of the rest of the mountain The rocky landscape conveys the crude roughness and solid mass of the mountain while vegetation thrives in an everchanging seasonal dynamic presents a distinct architectural challenge through its sheer monumentality and arid nature The constraints and appearance of the site demand a sensitive and poetic exploration that engages reflection on the paradoxical beauty of the industrial landscape The aim is to instill a certain human presence to the site acknowledging traces of its industrial past The quarry in Mont Saint-Hilaire is an ideal site for the construction of a centre for rehabilitation A therapy centre comprised of fragmented human-scaled buildings forms part of an architectural journey amplifying its relationship with the landscape The therapeutic frame avoids isolation and exclusion by offering a place of rest and rejuvenation on a site that is open The proposed central pavilion is a visitor information centre focused on the history of the quarry while the surrounding pavilions are intended as places of respite for visitors The materiality of the structures will emphasize tactility stimulating the senses and encouraging an awareness and perception of the surrounding environment the project’s goal is the rehabilitation of a site ravaged by industry to promote sustainable development through the poetic vehicle of architecture Éric Gauthier: A sensitive proposal that sits firmly on the ground of this desolate landscape in a timeless way Michael Green: One of the most seductive of all the projects we saw It has a Canadian spirit about it that’s just lovely It would be amazing to see something like this built Tyler Sharp: The representation of this student project is very strong It articulates conceptual clarity and an understanding of how this idea could be resolved as a real piece of architecture Vancouver House Springdale Library and Neighbourhood Park Eglinton GO Station Biodome Museum Renewal Project 07mayAll Day14sepGroundwork Exhibition - Canadian Centre for ArchitectureMontreal, Quebec Groundwork is a three-part film and exhibition series exploring the conceptual development and field research of contemporary architects cultivating alternative modes of engagement with new project sites the CCA will take a critical look at how designers across diverse geographies and contexts engage with their environments in preliminary phases of projects and stages of transformation will be highlighted as revelatory aspects of architectural work that help to deepen our understanding of new critical modes of practice and engagement the project questions how different architects situate themselves in relation to changing natural and disciplinary boundaries The exhibition is on from now until September 14 For more information, click here 13febAll Day11mayElana Herzog - ExhibitionToronto, Ontario This exhibition surveys the 35 year career of Toronto-born Brooklyn-based artist Elana Herzog and is curated by internationally Canadian artist Jessica Stockholder It features a new site-responsive installation made This exhibition surveys the 35 year career of Toronto-born Brooklyn-based artist Elana Herzog and is curated by internationally Canadian artist Jessica Stockholder It features a new site-responsive installation made using wallpaper designed by the artist Part of Herzog’s process is to encrust textiles onto – and into – different surfaces explains “while working in the building trades I became intimately acquainted with the built environment and how it is constructed On a very personal level I learned about how systems interact and are installed in buildings – what’s behind the walls and under the floors.” Her work can be described as a form of domestic archeology often engaging architecture and other more intimate forms of material culture For more information, click here 01mayAll Day30Arthur Erickson: Design in MindVancouver, British Columbia The Arthur Erickson Foundation has announced the world premiere of ArthurErickson: Design in Mind The immersive pop-up exhibition will run from now until May 30 This experience marks the culmination of the AE100 Centennial Celebration a year-long series of events honouring the life and work of architect Arthur Erickson For more information, click here 08mayAll DayTMU Department of Architectural Science Year End Show 2025Toronto, Ontario Toronto Metropolitan University's Department of Architectural Science encourages its students to test boundaries and apply their skill to prevailing issues present within their evolving surroundings Toronto Metropolitan University’s Department of Architectural Science encourages its students to test boundaries The annual Year End Show presents the culmination of the 2024-25 academic term showcasing the impressive and cutting-edge works of our top students in all four years of study and at the graduate level For more information, click here To view this year’s thesis booklet, click here 08mayAll Day14University of Montreal - Cohort 2025Montreal, Quebec The annual exhibition of graduates from the Faculty of Planning at UdeM will soon be back for an extended 2025 edition A full week to admire the innovative projects of future architects For more information, click here 09mayAll Day11housed…[un]housed...[re]housed… 2025 SymposiumToronto, Ontario The housed…[un]housed...[re]housed… symposium will shine its academic light on our affordable housing and unhoused crisis in Toronto Given our recent pressing issues and experiences with affordability issues The housed…[un]housed…[re]housed… symposium will shine its academic light on our affordable housing and unhoused crisis in Toronto the symposium will probe and discuss precedents with a critical and multi-disciplinary lens and expand on the Fair Housing Act discourse which prohibits discrimination and the Ontario Human Rights Commission that housing is a human right For more information, click here 09may7:00 pm10:00 pmPresence roma XLV exhibition - CambridgeCambridge, Ontario The University of Waterloo School of Architecture class of 2025 is proud to reaffirm its  long-standing Presence in Rome with an exhibit of our design projects For more information, click here 13mayAll DayUniversité de Montréal School of Architecture's 60th anniversaryMontreal, Quebec Come and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Université de Montréal School of Architecture on Tuesday the school is preparing a commemorative catalog and visuals to reminisce on the school’s 60-year history since joining the Université de Montréal To register for the event, click here 14mayAll Day24City Building 2025 - Call for SubmissionsToronto, Ontario This is an exhibition of contemporary works by artists who explore our changing urban environment while looking at local architecture and urban issues Artists interested in participating are being asked to send a image list, current CV /artist statement, and 4 to 6 jpegs to [email protected] Selected artists will pay $40 per selected work The exhibition will be on display from May 14 to 24 For more information, click here 24mayAll Day25Doors Open TorontoToronto, Ontario Doors Open Toronto invites the public to explore the city’s most-loved buildings and sites The event provides rare access to buildings that are not usually The event provides rare access to buildings that are not usually open to the public and free access to sites that would usually charge an admission fee it has attracted more than two million visits to nearly 700 unique locations and remains the largest event of its kind in Canada For more information, click here Please enter your email and we'll send you a new password request code Please complete your profile to unlock commenting and other important features A view overlooking the town of Saint Hilaire from Mont Saint Hilaire near Montreal during the fall With fall in full force, Quebec's landscapes are still casting gorgeous hues of red, orange and gold across the province and there's really no better time to explore Quebec's natural wonders than to embark on a hike and catch the autumn magic up close Located only 45 minutes from Montreal is Mont-Saint-Hilaire — a popular hiking spot with loads of trails for you to discover The Gault Nature Reserve offers a 25-kilometre network of trails and four different summits to overlook The Gault Nature Reserve is owned by McGill University and includes trails such as the Rocky Loop the Yellow Trail and the Mont Saint-Hilaire Grand Tour trail all of which offer stunning views of the fall foliage and nearby towns The reserve itself protects more than 1,000 hectares of natural land and allows visitors to take in panoramic views of the "last great vestiges of old-growth forests in the St. Lawrence Valley," the Gault Nature Reserve said on its website. The mountain is open all year round (from 8 a.m daily) and provides visitors with opportunities to feast their eyes on over 600 species of higher plants over 800 known species of butterflies and 353 known types of minerals is the least disturbed of all the Monteregian Mountains and is considered one of the top mineralogical sites in the world birdwatching and taking in loads of natural sights and species are popular things to do hiking remains the most sought-after activity at Mont Saint-Hilaire For those hoping to get views of Lac Hertel you'll want to embark on the Rocky 2 Loop which is 8 kilometres long and takes roughly three hours to complete The Gault Nature Reserve at Mont-Saint-Hilaire is free for those 17 years old and under and costs $9.55 for a day pass for those 18 and up An online reservation is required for your visit washrooms and a welcome centre are all available on-site Gault Nature Reserve official website This article's right-hand cover image was used for illustrative purposes only writer and video producer for MTL Blog & Narcity You might recognize him from bylines in Men's Health Mike's work has also appeared on the 'Real Housewives' and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' 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Lussier An astounding 99.9% of the entire volume of our planet’s crust is made up of less than a 100 of the 5,500-plus unique mineral species known to form on Earth diversity is observed at an explosive scale at a handful of specific localities Situated on Mont Saint-Hilaire about 40 km east of Montreal the Poudrette (Demix) quarry is one such location an incredible 439 mineral species—25% of all known in Canada—can be found The reason behind this remarkable diversity is compositional complexity of the alkaline rocks that characterize Mont Saint-Hilaire mineral species containing more than 40 different chemical elements have been found Many of these constituent elements—lithium (Li) niobium (Nb) and the rare earth elements (REE) among others—are themselves rare in the Earth’s crust many of the geological processes responsible for the creation of Mont Saint-Hilaire over 115 million years ago remain a mystery In October 2020, the Canadian Museum of Nature proudly announced the acquisition of the Gilles Haineault – Mont Saint-Hilaire Collection this is the most comprehensive collection of Mont Saint-Hilaire material in existence Haineault was given unprecedented access to freshly exposed quarry material patience and dedication have resulted in a collection totaling over 8,000 pieces many of these newly acquired specimens will serve as crucial research tools helping us to better understand the geochemical complexity that makes our Earth such a unique planet in the solar system Many specimens in this Collection are also of unparalleled physical beauty exhibiting incredible optical qualities (colour and clarity) atomically perfect crystal shapes and forms 1,160 of the top specimens were acknowledged by the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board (CCPERB) as veritable Canadian treasures taking their rightful place alongside objects like Group of Seven masterpieces and Glenn Gould’s infamous Steinway they are protected from sale or export and will remain discoverable to future generations of researchers and enthusiasts alike The minerals of Mont Saint-Hilaire: unique • Diverse • Canadian Aaron is continuing his work on compositional variability in rock-forming minerals and expanding his research areas into nanominerals and new mineral discovery and characterization From fireflies and weevils to ladybugs and scarabs They also play important roles in the ecosystem reducing pest populations and pollinating plants Students Tierney Kist and Skyler Martineau are spending the summer collecting and recording all kinds of beetles at the museum’s Natural Heritage Campus in Gatineau Located in the heart of the Montérégie region McGill University’s Gault Nature Reserve comprises more than 1,000 hectares of lush old-growth deciduous forest Gault is at the heart of Canada’s first UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve Left to McGill in 1958 by Brigadier Andrew Hamilton Gault the reserve offers unrestricted panoramic views of the surrounding region and  helps protect what remains of the original forest of the St and treasure hunts amid nature: the Gault Nature Reserve offers visitors young and old a multitude of ways to experience and appreciate the biodiversity it harbours In addition to being a popular recreational site Gault is also a common destination for school field trips Some 7,700 students explored the reserve’s trails in 2023 alone For Andrew Gonzalez a professor in the Department of Biology and a distinguished researcher focused on nature conservation it’s essential that a university have a sense of commitment to the broader community in which it’s situated the university has a responsibility to contribute to society McGill is lucky to have been given such a gift and to be able to showcase the richness of Gault Nature Reserve Protecting this space for nature is a privilege it’s essential to go beyond research and teaching and to share this wealth with the community,” he explains McGill’s role is not only to transmit the knowledge it develops to future generations but also to find ways this knowledge can be put to practical use in the world around us is devoted to protecting biodiversity; in turn McGill promotes Gault’s value and natural wealth to the community This connection between nature and society is close to Gonzalez’s heart “It’s essential to protect this space not only for the sake of nature itself this goes beyond a simple contribution to research or teaching Gonzalez holds the Liber Ero Chair in Conversation Biology and heads LEAP (Large Experimental Array of Ponds) a cutting-edge research project at Gault funded by the chair as well as by the federal and provincial governments he studies biodiversity on the mountain and in its artificial ponds looking at the impact of pesticides on aquatic life welcoming students and researchers from UQAM Université de Montréal and several other universities Gault is a vantage point for observing how nature is affected by human activity and climate change “It’s clear that the public is worried about climate change and takes an interest in the destruction of habitats the use of pesticides on fields and the expansion of urban areas at the expense of natural ones we see they want to find the ways and the solutions (to address these problems) but don’t know how they can make a difference When they see the role of the nature centre they realize that there are local activities contributing to a broader effort and that the results are concrete,” he says McGill plans to continue to reinforce Gault’s role of educating and sensitizing both the public and university students a living laboratory where students and professors can come not only to learn biology and understand how complex ecosystems function to gauge the importance of preserving biodiversity,” explains Gonzalez Persuaded of the enormous value of connected natural spaces like the Gault Nature Reserve the professor emphasizes the collaborative nature of McGill’s approach “There is a scientific community centred on Gault that is important to maintain of that shared understanding of nature and of humanity’s impact on it goes far beyond simple academic considerations; it speaks of the essential ties that human beings have with each other and with nature Staff from the Montreal Canadiens were at the Gault Nature Reserve last month to lend a hand planting over 2,000 trees Cheered on by their faithful mascot Youppi more than 40 willing workers from the Habs were joined by community volunteers in rehabilitating a hectare of McGill’s spectacular living laboratory at Mont Saint-Hilaire Their efforts contributed to a wider program of land management at the Reserve home to some of the last remaining tracts of untouched hardwood forest in North America said the work of volunteers like these is a vital piece in fulfilling the Reserve’s conservation mission the man who bequeathed this extraordinary place to McGill some 60 years ago wished for it to be preserved for the benefit of generations to come,” Maneli said “That’s exactly what McGill and our partner the Centre de la Nature de Mont Saint-Hilaire And the help we get from volunteers like these is priceless.” The tree-planting day received financial and logistic support from local businesses such as the Carrière de Mont-Saint-Hilaire as well as the Ville de Mont-Saint-Hilaire and One Tree Planted a community organization dedicated to revegetation projects in Quebec A favourite destination for nature lovers all year round the Gault Reserve is also a McGill field station Academic activities at Gault range from undergraduate field courses in ecology and physical geography to cutting-edge research on freshwater ecosystems Learn more MontrealMurder on Mont Saint-Hilaire: Victim ID'd as Roland Duguay of MontrealBy CTV MontrealPublished: July 29, 2017 at 9:00PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved is closely tied to the mountain and the river which the settling community followed the Collège Saint-Hilaire academic institution is anchored the mixed private college is graced by exceptional surroundings providing an environment conducive to learning and development for its young students the original school has been renovated several times but without fully capitalizing on its strategic location at the base of the mountain with the prevalence of horizontality and boxed windows as its architectural intent the original building directs its views towards the river In a desire to respect the architectural language of the school while integrating harmoniously into its context and simultaneously modernizes the rather traditional layout of the learning spaces Endeavoring to respond to the programmatic and spatial needs of the school the KANVA team first visited the site to define the project requirements The use of workshops for discussion and mediation as an architectural tool is a method privileged by the firm Encouraging understanding and inclusiveness it offers the opportunity for future occupants to be part of the process but also for the architects to intimately grasp the client's needs while immersing themselves in the atmosphere of the site This technique suggests a more sensitive reading of the mandate instilling a strong identity into the project that reflects its users The main elements of the architectural program are thus defined: additional classrooms and multifunctional spaces for artistic and performance activities Inspired by the surrounding natural context as well as the College's values of fraternity and collaboration the Tree appears as a tool symbolizing the project's multiple connections a strong image serving as a reference point for the architectural concept its intrinsic presence in its environment evokes the plurality of links it creates From its branches arise multiple possibilities all developed around the needs and conditions inherent to the site having student development at its core on three distinct scales: Extra – A connection to nature and the outdoors but also to the campus community in its context: the city of Mont-St-Hilaire It allows students to grasp and define their responsibilities as key players in the society of tomorrow Inter – A connection between the different components and individuals related to the College while suggesting various ways for students to learn to live harmoniously in a community and to interact wisely with their immediate environment Intra – A connection to foster the intra-personal development of the students with the goal of allowing them to discover and cultivate their learning capacities while favouring a sense of belonging to the institution The extension is therefore articulated as a communicating vessel and a receiving space between the built environment and its natural past It becomes a pause between the existing and the new This widely fenestrated interstice ensures that the vertical and horizontal circulation spaces are constantly connected to the outside designed in layers and based on a balance between opacity and clarity This new space encourages socialization by teaching students to live with others in a pluralist society The place facilitates the sometimes delicate transition from childhood to adulthood By allowing them to develop their maturity and to acquire effective working methods they have the opportunity to become committed citizens who are aware of the environment This embodies the vision of the institution: Learning is in my nature The concepts of connectivity and the Tree are also deployed through materiality the forest is represented on the exterior skin by a graphic expression that evokes the texture of foliage This oblique and suggestive pattern brings forward a varying play of density to animate the facades is in direct dialogue with the original building Through this relationship with the environment the extension gives form to the concept of connectivity and encourages the transition from pedagogical and educational learning to life experiences The outdoor courtyard adjacent to the mountain acts as a further articulation of the link between nature and the built environment this architectural proposal offers a sequence of rich moments with an emphasis on the flourishing nature that surrounds it KANVA is a Montreal-based multidisciplinary architectural firm composed of 15 dynamic architects whose work sits at the forefront of thinking KANVA’s approach seeks to re-question and transform the built environment and the firm approaches each project as an opportunity to tell a story and to expand the scope and dialogue between art and architecture and science as learning tools for transforming the built environment for those who live in it The award-winning firm has received numerous accolades and recognitions for its body of work including the 2015 Emerging Architectural Practice Award from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada KANVA was awarded the Canada Council for the Arts’ Prix de Rome for its ‘Adaptive Boundaries’ research work the firm’s innovative Imago project garnered the Experimental – Future Projects Award at the World Architecture Festival (WAF). Most recently KANVA completed the Montreal Biodome Science Museum highlighting their dedication towards a sensitive and meaningful practice The new Adaptable Earth Observation System (AEOS) research facility at the Gault Nature Reserve in Mont-Saint-Hilaire is open for business for those conducting cutting-edge research on extreme weather conditions It also serves as a lab for advanced ecological research Thanks to a Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) grant this new pavilion paves the way to advancing environmental research by linking the Gault Nature Reserve with the project’s research stations in the Saint-Lawrence Valley The new Earth Observation System (EOS) Laboratory consisting of biology and atmospheric science laboratories is designed to synthesize research of the two disciplines to provide continuous real-time observations of the Saint Lawrence River valley’s (SLRV’s) earth system thereby boosting the Gault Nature Reserve’s research capabilities Those spearheading research at the new EOS Laboratory including Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Professors John Gyakum are studying weather systems in the Saint Lawrence River Valley Professor Hans Larsson and colleagues in the Biology Department are also studying the effects of weather and climate on living organisms The AEOS will also facilitate analyses and studies of water Combined with a range of meteorological instrumentation the EOS Laboratory will serve as a centre for the acquisition researchers from McGill were involved in a large-scale North American study which spanned the St Lawrence River Valley and included researchers from the Université du Québec à Montréal the University of Colorado and the National Research Council They collected data during extreme weather conditions to better understand the transitions between winter precipitation types This research is also expected to facilitate improvement in weather predictions of winter precipitation types McGill University is Canada’s top ranked medical doctoral university McGill is consistently ranked as one of the top universities It is a world-renowned institution of higher learning with research activities spanning three campuses 300 programs of study and over 39,000 students including more than 10,400 graduate students McGill attracts students from over 150 countries around the world its 12,000 international students making up 30% of the student body Over half of McGill students claim a first language other than English including approximately 20% of our students who say French is their mother tongue Visit the McGill Newsroom Follow McGill on Twitter Featuring more than a thousand colourful minerals and rocks from the museum’s world-class collection this exhibition offers a tonne of eye candy explore how geological forces have shaped our planet See a real moon rock collected by the Apollo 17 space mission in 1972—the last time that humans set foot on the moon The newest addition to the Earth Gallery showcases some star mineral specimens from one of the most mineralogically diverse places on the planet.  Mont Saint-Hilaire is a small but extraordinary area where more than 440 mineral species have been discovered—over 30 of which haven’t been found anywhere else!  Gaze at more than 50 spectacular specimens and enjoy fascinating content and stories You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter NOW: The new addition’s rear roofline mirrors the original hence the butterfly,” explains architect Kim My Le Quoc THEN: The original home’s sloped roof was the starting point for the redesign The kitchen’s large centre island is a hub for get-togethers and big windows look out onto the Richelieu River A view of the river is the focal point of the new ground-floor space created at the rear of the house The rear outdoor deck leads down to the backyard children’s area Boulders line the grassy walkway leading up to Papillon from the Richelieu River Quebec home dubbed Papillon doubles in size and features a roof design that takes flight One look at a Quebec home called Papillon is all you need to understand its name “We focused on the sloped roof as its main architectural characteristic and we had to enhance that feature We had to stretch it to the extremity and add a replica in the background Papillon is located the Montreal suburb of Mont-St-Hilaire overlooking the scenic Richelieu River The house was first built as a split-level with three bedrooms on the upper level and one bedroom on the main floor The revamp nearly doubled the size of Papillon Large windows and cathedral ceilings in the main living spaces draw in the early morning light a new solarium provides a perfect view of the river A three-storey extension was added and a staircase from the ground floor to the principal bedroom on the second level creates the feel of a secluded apartment perfect for watching sunsets over the Richelieu The upper section of the original home is now a work-from-home space with a terrace on the garage roof The children’s quarters are on the garden (or lower) level of the extension as is the family room which extends into the ground of the backyard and appears to be dug into the rock A wooden walkway surrounds the yard winding its way down to the riverside dock Exterior treatments include white brick cladding and stone veneer in front and white painted natural wood planks have been used on the rear facade facing the river Le Quoc says the landscape architect made a great effort to connect the house to the river and preserve the shoreline Papillon took 10 months to design and build What did the renovation and new construction involve Since we were located in a neighbourhood of interest we were asked by the municipality to preserve and highlight the architectural characteristics of the original house The owners also made it a priority to maintain the existing foundations and core adjusted the layout and added floor space — a garage at street level and a full three-storey extension on the south side We separated the children and the parents on different levels allowing for space and intimacy The old part of the house is emphasized by the bright white brick cladding and that original volume is supported by the new ones clad in stone Some wood inserts allow for a gentle mixing of both old and new What were your biggest challenges in designing the home One of the main challenges was to double the square footage of the house while maintaining the spirit and the nature of the original house We were required to add living spaces around without drowning it under bigger volumes The geometry of the roof was also a critical challenge While it was a strong architectural concept it was important to anticipate the water management on the roof and control snow buildup and water pooling Georgie Binks is a Toronto-based writer and a freelance contributor for the Star. Reach her at binksgeorgie@gmail.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account MontrealNEWSSQ heads back to site where body of Roland Duguay was found in 2017By The Canadian PressPublished: May 25, 2021 at 8:14AM EDT are assessing how much of the Reserve’s fragile ecosystems were affected by a fire that broke out on April 17th The fire spread to over 25 hectares of the Reserve’s extreme preservation sector a section that is not accessible to the public but where hikers and campers still venture out “Everything points to the fire being of human origin possibly caused by the carelessness of a smoker or camper,” indicated Martin Duval Co-ordinator of Security and Services at the Gault Nature Reserve who has worked at the Reserve for 24 years said he had never seen a fire that big at Mont St-Hilaire the ground is particularly dry and vulnerable to anything that is likely to start a fire Gault officials became aware of the fire after residents of a nearby municipality alerted authorities to thick smoke coming from the mountain Crews from the Mont-St-Hilaire fire department and the Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU) were called in It took three days for the crews to fully extinguish the fire McGill University’s Gault Nature Reserve protects 1,000 hectares of natural primeval forests on Mont Saint-Hilaire it supports research and the teaching of natural sciences while providing a wide range of services to the university community and to the general public MontrealMont-St-Hilaire mayor apologizes for twin cities project with BurundiBy The Canadian PressPublished: July 25, 2019 at 6:59AM EDT Chambly is located in southern Quebec along the Chambly Basin It is an agricultural market center for cash-crops The city has several historic sites including Fort Chambly National Historic Park and a collection of 18th and 19th-century buildings Chambly is one of the wealthiest cities in Quebec An average household income is approximately $94,000 while the unemployment rate is below 5% Residents enjoy low property tax rate of only 2% There are over ten hospitals that serve a population of approximately 30,000 people The diverse manufacturing sector is a major source of employment for both local and immigrants The development of Chambly Canal has also made it a preferred tourist destination you might dismiss Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures as a simple bedroom community because of its proximity to the busy Quebec City this small community is one of the best places to live not only in Quebec but also in Canada The city’s business park has access to the port and rail line It has about 150 businesses which employ about 20,000 people The city’s median household income of $117,000 is among the highest in the country while the unemployment rate is below 2% residents also have easy access to health care Its proximity to Quebec City ensures that residents can have easy access to more facilities like schools and recreational facilities The city of Mont-Saint-Hilaire is a small town down a hill located in the region of Monteregia in southern Quebec an isolated hill measuring 1,358 feet high The city has a population of approximately 19,000 people The residents of the town are some of the wealthiest people in province boasting of an average household income of over $115,000 The average unemployment rate is only 4.9% while the unemployment rate is only 4.9% Residents of Mont-Saint-Hilaire also have access to great healthcare with approximately 2.3 doctors per 1,000 people Saint-Constant is situated on the south shores of Montreal in southwestern Quebec It has a population of approximately 29,000 people the city was declared the fourth-best place to start a family through a study conducted MoneySense Saint-Constant City focuses on providing the best services to its residents through local government thanks to the transparent administration and advanced technology The city offers a dynamic urban living due to the suburban train station and easy access to public transport People living in Saint-Constant can also enjoy nature in the parks and along the riverbed Other basic amenities in the city include seven schools and several early childhood centers Boucherville is a suburb of Montreal located on the South Shores of Saint Lawrence River It was established as a parish in 1667 by Pierre Boucher of whom the city is named after The city has a population of over 40,000 people and about 16,500 dwellings Boucherville is a relatively busy town with several activities going on The industrial park which covers an area of approximately 7 square kilometers hosts 575 businesses which have provided employment to over 23,000 people The average household income is about $125,000 Residents of Boucherville also enjoy low property rate at only 3% and have access to better health services making it one of the best places to live in Quebec Lévis City is located in eastern Canada on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River The Old Quebec is linked with the Old Lévis by a ferry while the Western Lévis is connected to Quebec City by Pierre Laporte and Quebec bridges Lévis is one of the best places to retire in Quebec because of its close proximity to the province’s capital The city also has great access to health care services with a higher doctor to residents’ ratio The low crime index of 40.26 makes it one of the safest places in Canada is an on-island suburban town situated on the northwestern side of Mount Royal The town is completely surrounded by Montreal and has a population of over 20,000 people Mont-Royal boasts of an exceptional quality of life with people from every background flocking the garden city The city is strategically placed at the center of the island of Montreal where one can enjoy the succession of the delightful green space and the magnificent architecture The residents enjoy low property tax of 3% while the average household income is $191,671 Saint-Lambert is located on south shores of Saint Lawrence River It has a population of approximately 22,000 residents as per the 2016 census The city is divided into two sections; the Peville neighborhood and the original city Most of the city’s economic activities take place along the Victoria Avenue particularly on the area between CN tracks and Riverside Drive where there are over 40 businesses Saint-Lambert is mostly a residential city with the daily life reflecting a tradition of adhering to a balanced lifestyle Most people prefer to live in the city because of its charm Westmount is a charming little city located at the center of the Island of Montreal It has a population of over 20,000 residents Its population is considered one of the wealthiest in the country The city of Westmount is not only defined by the distinctive architecture but also by nature which consists of unspoiled woodland Although the city has a higher unemployment rate of 7.5% the average household income is one of the highest in Quebec at $240,205 Housing is also relatively cheap with residents paying a monthly rent of about $1,500 for a two-bedroom apartment Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville is located at the foot of Mont Saint-Bruno it had a population of slightly over 27,000 residents The city is well known for Mont Saint-Bruno which it was named after and a location for a national park and ski facility Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville offers an exceptional lifestyle to its citizens It has a major mall with over 200 stores that provide shopping convenience the city boasts of an average household income of $118,951 and an unemployment rate of 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Right: map of the exo Saint-Jérôme line. many communities have still seen homes sell at a fraction of the cost compared to Montreal's priciest neighbourhoods compiled by local real estate broker Charlyse Amoussou using Centris data show median three-bedroom home sale prices around every exo station in 2020 Median three-bedroom house prices around exo Mont-Saint-Hilaire line stations 2020 to Q1 2022.Courtesy of Charlyse Amoussou exo lines serve as cross-sections of metro area real estate prices and trends Median three-bedroom house prices around exo Saint-Jérôme line stations Median three-bedroom house prices around exo Candiac line stations Median three-bedroom house prices around exo Mascouche line stations The exo Deux-Montagnes line closed in 2021 to make way for the new light-rail Réseau express métropolitain (REM). It will take over service to former exo stops between downtown Montreal and the suburb of Deux-Montagnes beginning in 2024 In separate set of maps, Amoussou provided a similar look at real estate prices around future REM stations Median three-bedroom house prices around exo's former Deux-Montagnes line stations Median three-bedroom house prices around exo's Vaudreuil-Hudson line stations Amoussou's breakdown of median three-bedroom house price variations shows how in all but one case — Chabanel on the Saint-Jérôme line for which there was not enough Centris data available — prices ballooned across the Montreal area in the first two years of the pandemic Prices continued to climb in many municipalities in the first quarter of 2022 Median three-bedroom house price variations around exo's Vaudreuil-Hudson line Median three-bedroom house price variations around exo's Saint-Jérôme line Median three-bedroom house price variations around exo's Mont-Saint-Hilaire line and former Deux-Montagnes line Median three-bedroom house price variations around exo's Mascouche and Candiac lines The lowest median prices in Q1 2022 were around Terrasse-Vaudreuil station ($493,000) Password reset email has been sent to ${email} Already have an account?Log in Become a Pro member for unlimited ad-free access to articles and more You need to verify your email before you can access this article You should have received an email from Milla (noreply@getmilla.com) with the subject "Verify your email to use your Milla account" Didn\'t get the email? Resend email verification from Millla 11:27 PMWhile the West Coast faces off against sopping rains many Canadians in the eastern half of the country have brought out their shovels and snowblowers The season’s first significant snowfall blanketed much of Eastern Canada Sunday night and early Monday morning thanks to a low-pressure system tracking over New England bringing an abundance of Gulf moisture northwards Visit our Complete Guide to Winter for an in-depth look at the Winter Forecast As the morning rush hour commenced in Montreal, 29 cm of snow had already fallen over the city That resulted in widespread power outages due to the heavy snow and blowing winds particularly in the Eastern Townships and Montérégie area Thousands of schools in the Montreal area were also closed on Monday due to the weather Those in eastern Ontario, particularly Ottawa also woke up to a dusting of snow on Monday after an icy Sunday making for a slippery morning commute as the Ottawa airport recorded 10 cm of snow by the early hours On the East Coast, the snow began pushing into the Maritime provinces on Sunday afternoon Some parts of Nova Scotia were expected to see more than 15 cm of snow as the system pushed into Newfoundland and Labrador the Halifax airport had recorded 12 cm of snow Going somewhere? Check out the current highway conditions before heading out Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) released a summary of Ontario and Quebec snowfall totals as of early Monday afternoon the heaviest totals so far are as follows: many customers are without power across Nova Scotia due to the snowy conditions and many schools have closed for the day WINTER 2024: El Niño will play a critical role in the weeks ahead See below for posts from X (formerly Twitter) showing off the snowy landscape that has covered much of Eastern Canada By: Horse Sport staff | December 12 the 54-year-old man exploited a minor victim and also sexually assaulted a young adult during that time Berger has been involved in the horse industry for over two decades He has coached a number of talented young riders at South Shore Farm of which he is a shareholder and sole director including Bianca Lafontaine and Coraline Thibault He was also in charge of the great jumper Hickstead’s reproductive career prior to the his death in 2011 He is the founder and president of EQUSS Intégral a tack and equestrian equipment supply company Unidentified sources have claimed that Berger left for Florida the day after being charged even though police suspect there may have been more victims Equestrian Canada had already sanctioned him earlier in the spring following a complaint, and released the following statement which reads in part: EC would like to make our community aware that formal criminal charges have been laid against Francis Berger a coach in the equestrian field in Mont-Saint-Hilaire Quebec by the Richelieu-Saint-Laurent Regional Police for sexual assault sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching The alleged acts occurred between 2004 and 2022 The Police believe there may be more potential victims and are asking for the public’s assistance in this investigation Any information about Berger or his actions can be sent confidentially to their reporting line at 450-922-7001 ext we can confirm that at the onset of this investigation Berger was immediately suspended and placed on our publicly available Not in Good Standing – Other List on our website EC is committed to supporting law enforcement in this and any other matter and will continue to do everything we can to support the Richelieu Saint-Laurent Regional Police and/or other victims Horse Sport reached out to Berger for a comment but he indicated he was unable to do so at this time For over 50 years Horse Sport has been the voice of equestrian competition in Canada and breeders who are highly involved in the equine marketplace Developed by The Web Developer LLC While we love Montreal, we also know that sometimes you just need a change of scenery for the day Editor's Choice: 9 Maps Showing Hilariously Honest 'Ways To Divide Canada' There are so many places that offer wildlife which aren't too far of a drive from Montreal And the best part is that these seven towns are lovely to explore no matter which season you're in Why You Need To Go: You can stop at Quinn Farm then spend the day exploring what else the town has to offer Website Why You Need To Go: Home to Parc national d'Oka the town is full of amazing spots for you to explore Website Why You Need To Go: Mirabel isn't just known for its airport; it's also home to an abundance of parks and wildlife Why You Need To Go: Quebec is known for its beautiful mountains and Website Why You Need To Go: Just on the other side of the river is this adorable town that has so much to do during all four seasons Website Distance From Montreal: 45 minutes to 1 hour Why You Need To Go: Just off the island is this amazing town filled with trails and parks for you to discover Website Distance from Montreal: 2 hours and 15 minutes Why You Need To Go: This town is filled with so much nature to see and if you ever end up going you can't leave without seeing Pink Lake in Gatineau Park with your own eyes Website Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed We built a Welcome tour we highly recommend.