What Maps Can (and Can’t) Tell Us
Where did the water flow? An examination of the less than accurate representations of Montreal’s former creeks.
Montreal Waterworks
A two-part investigation of Montreal’s fresh water supply system.
Following Rivière St. Pierre
A five-part series following the Western reaches of Montreal’s most famous lost river.
Rivière St. Pierre Part III – Slips and Slides
Taking tumbles while following the subterranean slopes of Riviere St. Pierre.
Rivière St. Pierre, Part II – Double Ducker
Following the water of St Pierre River from its last remaining stretch aboveground down into the sewers.
Riviere St-Pierre, Part IV: Deep Breath
Following Riviere St. Pierre through the sewers beneath the sleepy suburb of Cote St. Luc.
Riviere St-Pierre, Part V: Ovalflow
Following Riviere St Pierre as it makes its way through the village of Rockfield and (sometimes) into the Lachine Canal.
Brooks in the City
From creeks to sewers. A look at how and why the island of Montreal pushed the majority of its creeks underground.