We had a mixed experience working with this company to plan our wedding at their Salon Richmond,…read moreand felt it was important to share. On the positive side, the space is stunning and the food was excellent - both were highlights for us. However, our experience on the planning side raised several concerns. Communication and expectations were unclear from the outset. We initially believed we would be working with one team member, but later learned that a different person would be managing our wedding, which was not clearly communicated and created confusion early on. Throughout the process, we found the planner's approach to be rigid and not particularly collaborative. We were open to guidance, but often felt that our preferences were dismissed in favor of doing things a specific way. During our tasting, for example, some of our menu selections (chosen directly from the venue's own offerings) were criticized as not being "classy" or "elegant," which felt inappropriate and unnecessarily condescending. There were also multiple instances that felt unprofessional, including meetings starting late and recurring interruptions during scheduled time together. We also encountered a significant issue regarding payment transparency for a vendor booked through the venue. A deposit we paid was invoiced as a payment toward the band, but was not fully applied as such, and this was not disclosed at the time of payment. The matter was only resolved after escalation. While it is clear that the team is capable of executing events, our experience did not reflect the level of professionalism, transparency, or care that is essential when planning a wedding. A wedding is not just another event, and the planning process requires a level of respect, communication, and client focus that we did not consistently experience here. Due to these concerns, we ultimately chose to move forward with a different venue, as we did not feel confident continuing with the planning process. Based on our experience, we would not recommend this venue for weddings. Couples should proceed with caution and ensure they have a clear, documented understanding of vendor payments, responsibilities, and expectations before committing!

Attended a Sikh wedding and reception here. Absolutely beautiful and a space that can be versatile…read morebased on your needs!

Previously St. Joseph's Church, the building became a venue for social events. After seeing…read morepictures online, I wanted to see its interior. Then, Harry Potter Yule Ball from the Wizarding World was held here, so I jumped on the occasion to assist to the event. It was a magical experience as this venue was perfect for it.

What an enormous crazy labyrinth of a building! I suppose this was a factory of some sort... ahem,…read morequick Google suggests that yes! This was a factory built in the 1880s to make textiles that at one point employed over 3000 people. Then it was a toy factory where they made Pong! Over the decades a lot of the original building was covered up but a restoration project focused on the original plans and the Chateau now stands as an impressive wall of 19th red stone. It houses lofts, offices, a restaurant and more and it's an easy place to get lost in for sure, but the getting lost leads out onto wide wooden hallways, and looming glass doorways the open out onto surprising stone courtyards. I think this could be an amazing space for all kinds of big and small events.. A place I intend to spend more time discovering, but maybe I'll wait till summer..

My husband and I had our wedding there in April. We selected this venue because they were able to…read moreaccommodate fairly large group (120 people) with 6-7 months notice and the reasonably priced menu. They also offered a fairly turn-key solution, including a complimentary menu tasting. The food and service at the tasting were quite good. We opted for their "distinction menu" with several canapes including (fillet mignon skewers, fig and marscapone, chicken and olive bites). However, as the wedding approached, things began to unravel. About a month before the wedding we let them know that we would be fewer people than originally anticipated. They begrudgingly agreed to this although no contract was ever signed stating that a minimum number of people were required. In addition, having heard some horror stories from other people who were married there, I prepared detailed outlines for the room setups and timing of events for the day. The person in charge of sales (Nathalie) refused to follow the planned flow of events that we had established with all of our other vendors (bakery, florist, DJ, etc). This resulted in many arguments and really tainted our overall experience. It also resulted in our flowers being delivered later than would have been best and thereby forcing my husband to dress quickly in the washroom rather than at the hotel. Despite the drama leading up to the event, the wedding itself went fairly well, although the sound system was quite poor outside and the table setup was mess (unpressed linens, etc). The food was ok, but definitely not the quality that we experienced at the tasting (or the same dessert). Perhaps the lamest part of the experience, was that rather than riding off into the sunset, my husband and I were stuck there after everyone else had left to pay the balance owing. Because it was so late (in fact it was Sunday, and not Saturday), my husband's credit card company flagged the transaction for a large sum which we had warned them would occur on the Saturday (not Sunday). Not wanting to spend our wedding night on the phone with the credit card company, we requested to come in the next morning and sort out the balance then. The manager, Kevin, refused and wouldn't let us leave until the balance was paid (45 minutes). Since then, the staff have failed to answer a single one of our emails or phone calls to have us pick up left over items from the wedding (vases, a crystal glass from my grandmother, our wedding cake topper). When we showed up in person, no one was there to help and our things were scattered everywhere with many items missing. So in summary, if you don't care how things roll out and don't care about seeing your personal belongings ever again, this may be the place for you to host your event.

How can I not give a greenhouse 5 stars? Montreal needs way more greenhouses as how else will we…read moreretain our sanity when it's winter? (Alcohol works too but I quit booze a long time ago) This greenhouse is TINY!! But it's usually not crowded so it does the job. They don't sell food so bring your own picnic basket or just your shades and flip flops. There are 11 escalators then a flight of stairs to take to get up here (I think there's also the option of an elevator) The stairs leading up to the greenhouse are creepy with 70s art and howling wind sounds. Obvious tip: Go on a sunny day! (Had to say it)

Hidden away on the 13th floor is the lovely Concordia Greenhouse. It is a wheelchair accessible…read morespace that is open to the public and family friendly. A perfect place to study or enjoy a quiet beverage among the greenery. The greenhouse hosts a number of events throughout the year to teach sustainable practices ranging from balcony gardening to a build your own solar panel workshop. All at a reasonable price. They also host seedling sales and are available for private events. I have visited the greenhouse for a number of workshops and love the energy. They have a seed library (borrow at the beginning of the year, deposit your end of season seeds for next year) as well as offering volunteer opportunities for those looking to learn. Their website includes a number of links and DIYs based on the workshops they host, as well as selling mushroom/sprout kids and other goodies. I was very impressed with the volunteer's energy as well as the effort they continue to put forward for spreading sustainability across campus.

I was fortunate enough to see the Imagine VanGogh exhibit here right before COVID hit in early…read moreMarch. I'm so glad I went. The exhibit was wonderful and well put together. First, we walked through his life story told bilingually. We then went into the large room that had the music and paintings. It was breathtaking and well worth every penny. There is a well-rated, amazing French restaurant (I forget the name; we decided we wanted Korean, so headed downtown) around the corner and a really nice bookstore also in the opposite direction, about a block away. I highly recommend this venue.

Beyond happy with this exhibit. Great way to spend a Tuesday…read moreafter noon surrounded by people who were all there to enjoy the great artist. I had a great experience here and can't wait to try out another exhibit. Due to construction you will need to park further away.