I came here in January 2008 to inquire on whether I needed a visa to go to Mexico (don't judge me,…read morethe internet wasn't as good in 2008). I was the only Quebecois person there - everyone else was Mexican. This was perfect because this allowed me to meet Mexicans before going to Mexico. I talked with a Mexican woman about her hometown and told her it seemed interesting, which it did. But I never went there. If you're reading this, Mexican woman I talked to in the Mexican consulate in Montreal back in mid-January 2008, I'm sorry I never went to Mazatlan even though I said I would. I'll try to make a point of visiting next time I'm in the region. I did spend a few weeks traveling the beautiful land that is Mexico, though, and thought of the friendly people at the Mexican consulate in Montreal from time to time, those friendly people who saved me from some potential anxiety. The staff were very friendly and seemed genuinely glad that I was interested in going to Mexico. Despite there being a ton of people, there was virtually no wait and I quickly got the answers I was looking for. The main one being that no, Canadians do not need visas to go to Mexico. If you're a Mexican living in Quebec, or you're Quebecois and want a work permit or study visa or something like that, don't even bother with that dang ol' Mexican Embassy in Ottawa. Not worth the drive, anyhow. Just stick around here and talk to the friendly people at the Mexican consulate. El servicio es estupendo!

Our visit to the US Consulate for a Visa went smoothly and reasonably quickly. There is a lot of…read moreroadwork so we're happy we left early to arrive on time. The Consulate did an excellent job of scheduling appointments in such a way that the line outside was short, there was enough seating for everyone, and we were leaving only 1 1/2 hours after arriving. There are 32 approximately 4" by 4" lockers to place cell phones/cameras etc inside. It's best not to take them just in case all lockers are in use. But it's nice for those who don't have family outside. Some people were surprised that their loved one couldn't accompany them. I was able to accompany my loved one because of being over 80 years old. Everyone we encountered from security to those who verified documents, took fingerprints, and performed the interview, were professional and approachable. The way they presented themselves was calming to nervous applicants. Our questions were answered patiently and thoroughly. Thank you for both the positive experience and outcome! Unlike other reviews I've written, we won't be back.

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.