Blvd Decarie, Ville Saint-Laurent

aer suzuki: 24th Aug 2006 - 09:46 GMT

the spiral staircases are cool, really great style. also love the photo of the building with the bite taken out of it, can't see the rest, the images won't load for me.

EvilGentleman: 24th Aug 2006 - 15:32 GMT

Good shots, Sir. I can't believe how weird it feels to finally have someone else post pictures of things I saw this morning. Now we know how the Toronto and New York people feel.

Sirhcbre: 24th Aug 2006 - 16:47 GMT

I felt the same way when Marlo started posting from Fredericton.

I like wandering around and recognizing something only to remember that I had seen it from one of your posts. It's a weird feeling to be somewhere I've never been in my life and recognize it. It also helps beat a bit of the culture shock I'm currently experiencing.

Peter: 24th Aug 2006 - 16:55 GMT

that confluence is part of the point of this site ;)

EvilGentleman: 24th Aug 2006 - 19:09 GMT

I think the ultimate thing is when you get posts like this.

By the way, did you get my email, Sir?

Chris Erb: 2nd Sep 2006 - 03:16 GMT

Do you park your car against the median strip and then run like hell through the traffic to get to the legitimate sidewalk and relative safety?

Sirhcbre: 2nd Sep 2006 - 06:15 GMT

Wait, what? I didn't type that post above. What's going on here?

Sirhcbre: 2nd Sep 2006 - 06:15 GMT

I wasn't even near a computer when that was posted. I'm very confused right now.

EvilGentleman: 2nd Sep 2006 - 17:10 GMT

Ahhh, the pressures of self-imposed schizophrenia...

Sirhcbre: 27th Sep 2006 - 01:23 GMT

finally found the Revitalization plan. It's being delayed because they're starting phase 2 (the parking lot) first and there are a lot of concerns (many of which I don't agree with) from the store owners.

saintlaurent.ville.montreal.qc.ca/En/Intro/dest_decarie_en.pdf

I've been wanting to go to planning meetings but they happen the same days I have class all day until 10:45pm.

Jo: 24th Mar 2007 - 23:51 GMT

I grew up many years ago in St. Laurent on St. Aubin Street. Went to St. Laurent High, hung out at Goyer (sp?) Park and Beaudet. Sure looks different!!!!

dishinobi: 9th Nov 2007 - 23:04 GMT

im proud to be born in st laurent,
such a balanced place to spend the early years of my life
i see these fotos now, and it brings this funny feeling to my heart
living in greece now,
be home in december.
cant wait, thanks for posting this.
di

remtete: 24th Dec 2007 - 17:53 GMT

I was looking at the pictures and it brings me nice memories I lived in St Laurent until december 7 2007, and I miss it a lot. I cant wait to walk in those streets. thanks for sharing this photos.

Beautiful day to everyone

chris : 12th Dec 2008 - 07:00 GMT

Remember the Sifonios on Decarie? they were dope lol...

Sharon: 9th Feb 2009 - 18:28 GMT

I remember hanging out at the Texas Taver, then going down to the Galaxie bar after closing.

Kevin Tran: 19th Mar 2009 - 03:02 GMT

I grew up many years ago in Ville St. Laurent on Crevier St. I Went to Vanier Cegep. I have been moved to Toronto but my heart still there. I do miss Ville St. Laurent and Montreal alot. Thank you for sharing the photos.

dee-dee colville: 13th Jan 2010 - 18:10 GMT

i lived in st. laurent for many years, now in b.c. always will miss it. i loved the pics.

sylvain de place benoit: 9th Mar 2010 - 03:26 GMT

I went to school a l'ecole Beaudet in the 60's

Rami: 2nd Sep 2010 - 14:51 GMT

Oh My God! Lived all my life in Ville Saint Laurent and moved to Toronto in July 2009 - there is no place like Montreal in this world. Will be back home in a year or two.

Thankx for the pics.

anon (toroon63-1177846442.sdsl.bell.ca): 12th Nov 2010 - 19:53 GMT

What memeories! I grew up in Ville St. laurent back in the 60's and lived on du College it certainly looks different. Went to Sir Winston Churchill High School...is that now Vanier Cegep?
Wonderful pictures!

Frank Quinn: 22nd Nov 2010 - 17:39 GMT

There's a plan to have a party in Beaudet Park in the Summer of 2011 organised by a bunch of hippies who hung out in the park late sixties. If you were part of the people who hung out on Decarie and the park back then, send me an e-mail and I will keep you posted as to the dates.
fr_quinn@hotmail.com

allan youster: 4th Feb 2011 - 17:54 GMT

thanks for posting these pictures, does anyone have any pictures to post from back before the bandstand was taken down and the stupid fountain put in (1967)?

happy gardens, sapri pizza, bouvin music store, and le buchere de franc... the lucerne, boraz and mr. hotdog. chex jack's fish and chips, b-sharp and renwicks...hi gliddleman and his comix store
and of course the texas and the galaxie room

Cheryl Esbenshade: 22nd Feb 2011 - 18:42 GMT

I lived in Norgate Apartments on Decarie Blvd as a kid in the early to late 1950s. I attended Parkdale Elementary School. Got stitches at Notre Dame de L'Esperance Hospital. We moved from St Laurent to Ste Dorothee, also a great area, but mostly rural then. Last time I visited St Laurent was in 1983. Have great memories of living there. Every summer my family went to Belmont Park. Sad to discover it doesn't exist anymore. Enjoyed the photos.

codyoreo: 23rd Feb 2011 - 14:17 GMT

Wow! Reading all these posting is awesome.
I grew up in St.Laurent,was there from 1950 to 1971
now live in NB.
I visit St'Aubin St once a year.

codyoreo: 23rd Feb 2011 - 14:19 GMT

Does anyone remember a bandstand off of decarie behind Pittsburg glass.The street might be Dion,there was a pond and I remember going there with my parents to hear a band playing on Sundays.

kathyd: 4th May 2011 - 15:57 GMT

I lived in St. Laurent for a short time in the early 70's and worked in the Zellars store that I am sure is not there anymore. There was a great pastry shop in the same little mall area. Very nice photos. I lived in one of the brick buildings also.

Old Montrealer: 2nd Jun 2011 - 20:19 GMT

You have wonderful photos here. I havne't seen this area in many many years. I will go look into my basement where I think I have a box of old photos of the Park and Decarie from the 50s and 60s. Can i attach them here somehow?

Brian Maged: 6th Aug 2011 - 23:48 GMT

The Norgate shopping centre was the first in Canada and came after the Northgate centre in Seattle by the same man who created the space needle there. It anticipated the shopping malls on west island that appeared during the sixties Fairview and West Island mall.

Brian Maged: 6th Aug 2011 - 23:53 GMT

The office of landscape architect Louis Perron was just south of Beaudet Park on the west side. I worked on renderings for the 1976 Olympic Games there after having been selected from his class at Macdonald College.
Moishe Safdie who built Habitat 67 worked for Mr. Perron when his office was on Cote des Neiges.

Brian Maged: 6th Aug 2011 - 23:56 GMT

Yves was the owner of the LeClerc ice cream store prior to its conversion to Bonatartes with co-owner Aaron Rand.

Barbara Radford: 16th Sep 2011 - 15:40 GMT

I grew up on St. Aubin street.. # 965...our family lived there from 1950 till 1970. So many wonderful memories of a very care free childhood where I could go out of my house and wander around fields, streets and parks without fear. Fond memories of my friends Mary and Pam playing till the street lights went on. Skipping, stando, hide and seek and Mother may I were the games of choice.

We walked everywhere and if we did need to go farther, we took the street car.

I was hoping to find a photo of the Ice Cream parlor (St. Aubin`s) behind Dagwoods.

Our street was the last one before miles of fields that stretched along Cote Vertu. Horses, cows and empty farm houses were part of my reality. Listening to the loud engine sounds coming from Canadair .. skating at Goyer park, digging in the sand, climbing the monkey bars. I went to the English side of Cardinal Leger and then to Holy Cross. Church - Our Lady of Fatima, where I spent many hours at lent and in the girls choir. Plus going to CYO. Bouras and Chicken Heaven were the teen hangouts in every classic sense. It was a happy time.

william (bill)Bumbray: 17th Nov 2011 - 14:52 GMT

I would appreciate any input as to a picture that appears on the COOLOPOLIS website, depicted in a series of photograps related to bygone daays pictures of Monteal, the bottom picture looks very familiar, cadillacs, I thought it might have been taken Edouard Laurin near Decarie 1958 prior to the Metro station going in, would appreciate feedback, if not does anyone have an idea as to where this pic may have been taken. Thanks

AinslieT: 28th Jan 2012 - 21:08 GMT

I grew up on Gohier Street where our backyard faced Norgate Shopping Centre. I watched Norgate being built. And later on spent many many hours over there. I remember it all, St Aubins, Bouras, Chichen Heaven, on and on. I have pictures of my parents and me at that park on Decarie past Church. We skated every night at Cardinal Park/Cote Vertu. So many memories. A simpler and happier time of life. Went to Parkdale, Sir Winston, St Laurent High, Bethel Baptist Church. Fond Memories.

Jim Taylor: 18th Feb 2012 - 02:43 GMT

Like most of you that have posted comments I grew up during my teenage years in St Laurent, living on Cardinal, Tasse and ultimately out near Canadair on Jasmin St. I am part of a St Laurent group that have perpetuated the St laurent in the 50's and 60's mood, and good feelings, putting together reunions every few years in Montreal. The last one we held in 2008 at the Holiday Inn in Pointe Claire attracted pover 150 people from all over the world. We are having another one this year on May 26th at the Novotel Hotel in St Laurent. So far, in excess 125 people have committed to attend. We will discuss all the old high schools, the St Laurent Raiders and St Laurent Jets plus dancing at the Northmount "Y", BB BBQ, Golden Halls, and having a smoked meat at Boura's after too many pints at the Texas Tavern. We should not forget Lees Cafe, The Galaxy Show Bar, the Cartierville Grill, and all the other haunts we frequented as kids.
If you want to attend the reunion at the Novotel on May 26th please contact Jim Taylor at vendxx.jim@gmail.com, Marilyn Stewart at marilyn@stewartgroup.ca, or Bruce Crozier at b.crozier@telus.net. The cost is $25 per person and we guarantee a great time.

Sunil K.: 18th Feb 2012 - 05:47 GMT

My life in Canada started with a brief stay in St. Laurent back in May 1996 (anyone remember extended winter that year?) It was only for 3 weeks before I moved to Ontario. I used to walk up and down Decarie every day whether to get to the Brasserie internet cafe or the library or the employment centre. In a general sense I liked the area, especially the landscaping around the street.

Rita: 15th May 2012 - 06:59 GMT

I'd love to hook up with some old friends from the sixties who lived in "the old house on O'Brien". Reggie was one of the residents! ...are you guys still out there? I have many memories from that house;
As well, I spend way too many nights at the Texas Tavern and then the Galaxie with the bad boys and girls....sure was full of characters. Please get in touch with me if you were one of my pals,m at: Ralba at telus dot net.

Rita: 15th May 2012 - 07:10 GMT

p.s.
I went to Malcolm Campbell and Sir Winston churchill high schools.

Arleen Chenoll (Smith): 9th Jun 2012 - 22:57 GMT

Can't believe I found this website when looking for something about Ville St. Laurent. Sorry I missed the recent (May 2012) reunion but heard it was a great success and hope to attend a future event. I was born and brought up in the wartime housing development on Stanislas Street, attended St. Laurent High for Grade 8, then moved into the new Malcolm Campbell High School until Graduation. Moved to BC in 1975 but stayed in touch with several girl friends. Still have family on the West Island. Loved seeing the photos of Decarie and the old buildings. Spent a lot of time at places others have mentioned, Bouras - smoked meat (medium and a bit greasy) and chips in those little plastic bowls, Paul's which was close to the Moncton Train Station where we ate french fries almost every day after school and where we were able to dance to the jukebox. Memories also of the Rockcliffe in Moran Heights and the Rawdon Inn where Allan Nichols play with his band. John Malcolm played at the sock hops at MCHS and years later his son Ryan Malcolm won the first Canadian Idol. Ran into him at his restaurant in Kingston, ON a few years back where they play together in a band. Hope to see more photos of my old home town on this site.

Kate Chesser: 20th Oct 2012 - 14:18 GMT

I remember St-laurent, so close to Belmont Park! Bouras, Chicken Haven and the Fontaine Bleu. A little bit of magic there. Went to Parkdale too. Miss some of those days. Halloween especially!

John greenfield: 3rd Nov 2012 - 04:20 GMT

Ya! I lived near Val Royal shopping center went to Winston Churchhill and eat steamed hot dogs on Decarie. Lived there from 1951 to 1975. Live in B. C. Now. Going back next summer hope I don't get lost.

anon (107-207-249-195.lightspeed.rcsntx.sbcglobal.net): 7th Dec 2012 - 15:52 GMT

Hi Everyone

I was lonesome today and just wanted to look up Ville St Laurent. I enjoyed reading all the comments AGAIN! I missed the reunion. I can just feel myself walking down Decarie passing by all those places. Hope there is some snow for you guys. I live in Texas now. We lived behind the Cote Vertu Metro on Gohier--house not there anymore. (Torn down for progress!)

Merry Christmas to All.

Norma

Linda H: 11th Dec 2012 - 21:33 GMT

Can't believe what I'm reading! I also lived in the Norgate apartments, went to Parkdale Elem, then Sir Winston Churchill before we moved out to Ile Perrot. I still dream about the ice cream at St Aubins - never found anything better. I now live in Colorado and definitely don't miss the winters, but oh how I miss Montreal!

Doug P : 15th Jan 2013 - 20:34 GMT

Lived on Depatie St , went to Father Mac, made it in the TP Tavern at 16, "order your draft and keep quiet" Galaxie if you wanted to see fights. Binged on steamies at Biere D'epinete, went to Vanier ( CEGEP) had a cottage in Rawdon, played for the St laurent Titans. Did my share of stuff in Beaudet Park, the hang out. Brings back many memories.

Suzanne L Jan 30 2013: 30th Jan 2013 - 20:55 GMT

I just discovered this site and it brings back memories. I used to live in St Laurent and went to school on Tasse st and lived at the Decaire Apts. Also lived and went to school in Rosemount. Married in the late 60's and moved to Sud On in the early 70's. I often think of St Laurent and my husband and I often talk about it. I hope to go back one day for a visit.

Linda s: 19th Apr 2013 - 22:44 GMT

We were trying to remember where we got the great smoked meat and I came across this site! I grew up on St Aubin street and went to Cardinal Leger and then Father Mac. Moved to Vancouver in 1978 and currently live in Kitchener. My sister, Gail, lives in Ottawa and we were sad to hear we missed a reunion last year. Would love to know if another one is planned.

Thanks for the memories! How could we forget Bouras??? Oh and another popular hangout of mine was Sapri Pizza on Decarie. Best all dressed pizza and fries with gravy of all time!

Linda s: 19th Apr 2013 - 22:45 GMT

We were trying to remember where we got the great smoked meat and I came across this site! I grew up on St Aubin street and went to Cardinal Leger and then Father Mac. Moved to Vancouver in 1978 and currently live in Kitchener. My sister, Gail, lives in Ottawa and we were sad to hear we missed a reunion last year. Would love to know if another one is planned.

Thanks for the memories! How could we forget Bouras??? Oh and another popular hangout of mine was Sapri Pizza on Decarie. Best all dressed pizza and fries with gravy of all time!

kiki L. May 6, 2013: 7th May 2013 - 02:32 GMT

I lived on O'brien blvd. for 29years before i moved to Chicago Illinois. I grew up in St Laurent and attended Parkdale elementary school, St. Laurent junior high, Sir winston churchill high school, and Vanier college. I am now married and have 4 wonderful children, ages 19,18,13, and 11.