Bar Bello: An Italian Social Club in Montreal’s Little Italy
Liquid culture imports.
Bar Bello is the latest bar from Kevin Demers, the head of Montreal mixology standard-bearers like the Coldroom, El Pequeño, and Bisou Bisou.
Culture
Road Tripping the French Riviera in Search of Literary and Artistic Inspiration
A Mediterranean odyssey.
With beautiful beaches, yacht-filled marinas, opulent hotels, and trendy restaurants and nightclubs, the French Riviera is one of Europe’s top destinations for jet-setters. But beyond the glitz and glamour, there’s another, more subdued, side to the coast.
Mr. Saturday Founder Joey Gollish Redefines Canadian Fashion as Roots’s First Creative Director in Residence
The wunderkind.
Joey Gollish made a name for himself as the independent creative behind the nightlife-inspired brand Mr. Saturday. But as the first-ever creative director in residence at Roots, he’s in a position to redefine Canadian fashion.
The Amber Capital of the World
Gdańsk, Poland.
The best place in the world to find the highest-quality amber is the terrain surrounding the Baltic Sea. Ninety percent of the world’s amber comes from the Baltic, and one city in particular, Gdańsk in Poland, is touted as the amber capital of the world.
Dog Sledding on Canada’s Last Frontier
Exploring the Yukon.
The Yukon conjures up images of Canada’s last frontier, a place where the vast expanse of nature far surpasses the population. Adventure seekers from around the globe travel to the Yukon in search of the northern lights and to try their hands at dog sledding.
The New Cabins at Haida House Are an Ode to Haida Gwaii’s Indigenous Culture
Inspired by traditional architecture and ensconced in the coastal landscape, a stay here elevates cultural learning.
Unveiled this past summer, the twelve new cabins at Haida House on Haida Gwaii—the remote, emerald archipelago off the coast of British Columbia—look out onto the Hecate Strait, 1,30 kilometres of open water stretching to the mainland.
Why Should We Speak and Teach Our Children Foreign Languages?
Polyglotism.
NUVO Thoughts: Two is better than one; indeed three is better than two. When we are referring to languages, that is. Knowing more is proven to be good for our health, strengthens our cognitive abilities, and is also said to slow down the progression of degenerative diseases.
A Literary Quarantine and the Power of Story Time
Soothing words.
Remember when you would gather on the floor for story time? The anticipation of a new book or a favourite story read aloud is a fond memory many have of the library.
Canadian Culture Goes Even More Digital During Pandemic
21 ways to pass the time.
It almost seems as if the Internet was built to facilitate culture in an event like this.
