Aug 23, 2024 | Behind the scenes in Montréal, News
What to Pack for Montréal Excited for the conference? We are too! To make sure you’re ready for anything, here’s a quick guide on what to pack. We can’t wait to see you there. Stay warm Montréal weather in September is like a box of chocolates—you never...
Aug 21, 2024 | Behind the scenes in Montréal, News
While planning the cultural day, we looked at numerous options for places to go and things to do. We thought it would be a waste not to use all this research, so here are some suggestions for activities to do in Montréal. Check out this list if you are staying a bit...
Aug 21, 2024 | Behind the scenes in Montréal, News
The organizing team has come together to share our favourite Montréal spots, from well-known haunts to hidden gems scattered across the city. When I (Caroline) asked each team member to pick just three of their top places, it turned out to be quite the challenge—most...
Aug 21, 2024 | Behind the scenes in Montréal, News
KohaCon24’s logo is inspired by the Québec flag, the fleurdelisé. The flag “azure with a silver cross quartered with four fleurs-de-lys of the same” was adopted in 1948. It has since become the symbol of the Québec nation and the fleur-de-lys has...
Jun 27, 2024 | Behind the scenes in Montréal, News
For those outside of Québec, the iconic poutine might spark curiosity. Rest assured, it has nothing to do with Russian politicians. Poutine is a mix of french fries, cheese curds, and savoury brown gravy. In Québec slang, “poutine” also signifies a messy...
Mar 25, 2024 | Behind the scenes in Montréal, News
March is sugar time in Québec (ironically, March is also Nutrition Month). It’s a loosely defined period between late February and early April that corresponds to the thaw and circulation of sweet sap in sugar maples (Acer saccharum). The harvesting of sap, or...
