Alec Verin: Author Archive
A Brief History of Montreal
Montreal’s history begins long before it became a French colony or a modern Canadian metropolis. The island and surrounding region were used by Indigenous peoples for centuries before Europeans arrived, and the site that later became Montreal was already a place of...
Alec Verin
staff writer
Alec Verin writes practical city guides for travellers who want to experience more while spending less. With a European outlook and a love of exploring on foot, he focuses on the places that give a city its character — neighbourhood streets, public squares, markets, museums, churches, viewpoints, parks, and small discoveries that many visitors miss. His FREE CITY GUIDES series is designed to help travellers find authentic, memorable experiences without relying on expensive itineraries. Whether you are visiting for the first time or returning with fresh eyes, Alec Verin offers a smarter, more independent way to explore the world’s great cities.