Roger-Luc Chayer
When we talk about the Bourbon, in the Gay Village of Montreal, for 30 years, it’s still a term of greatness, immensity and economic importance, because for years, the Bourbon Complex has been the most known to LGBT communities in Quebec and tourists from around the world to see this exclusive concept. Festive, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, there was a disco, billiard rooms, a creamery, a volleyball court, a huge restaurant (the Sandwich Club), common areas, terraces, a hotel and even a chapel!
Originally, it was a great idea developed and realized by the late Normand Chamberland, who was very proud to have built such a building at a time when the Village was growing at a great pace. After the final closure of the complex, a few years have passed when the famous building was abandoned, victim of speculation, debts and regulations in contradiction with a possible reopening.
And then, one day, a real estate developer has the idea to take the ground to build the largest project that the Village has seen for a long time. Arrive The Bourbon Condominiums!
Let’s talk about this great real estate project, here are the main figures: more than 100 condos, 11,000 square feet of commercial space, 9 floors, huge rooftop terrace with swimming pool, common barbecue and yoga area, indoor parking, appliances European appliances, quartz countertops, choice of 3 colors for finishing and decoration, bicycle service, charging terminals and quality construction made by Magil, which is essential for such an investment.
Régis Menetrey is one of the partners at La Mie Matinale Bistro, located just around the corner from the new Bourbon, at the intersection of Ste-Catherine East and De Champlain Streets, and according to him, the symbiosis between this important real estate development and the new CBC offices at the end of De Champlain Street will strongly stimulate the economy of this part of the Village, which had been a little neglected recently. « The Bourbon is not ordinary condos, but luxury apartments and a concept that will revitalize the East Village is guaranteed and I am very happy to have my business next door, » says Régis who is will find with a new clientele!
A citizen met on the site June 17 candidly told me the nostalgia he felt watching workers work. « At the time, when I saw the Bourbon Complex being demolished, I remembered all those nice moments I spent there, with friends, sometimes alone, watching people circulate all around, but when I I became aware of the proposed project, I was conquered not only by the beauty of the building, but by the economic contribution it was going to cause, we needed it too much « .
Finally, a significant element comes with the condos, a beautiful green space, the Champlain Park, with its many trees and flowerbeds richly flowered along the entire south side of the new building. Good luck finding the equivalent in downtown Montreal!
To find out more, it is possible to visit the room
located at 1119 Ste-Catherine East,
to Montreal. Phone: 514-543-3939