A woman with red dreadlocks wearing sunglasses and a gray T-shirt with a colorful graphic design, sitting outdoors with green blurry background.
A close-up portrait of an elderly man wearing a brown beret and a patterned shirt, outdoors against a blurred background of dark foliage.
A man with glasses and a beard smiling, standing outdoors with a woman wearing a hijab, both looking at the camera.
Man wearing a black helmet with a reflective visor, red T-shirt with text, outdoors with blurred green trees and sky in background.
A young woman with long braided hair smiling and standing next to a man with crossed arms, both outdoors with trees in the background.
Two smiling women standing outdoors on a sunny day, with cars and a building in the background.
Large orange spherical balloon in a parking lot near tents, with people walking and cars parked, and decorated with colorful bunting flags against a cloudy sky.
An outdoor residential courtyard surrounded by brick apartment buildings, with green trees, parked cars, and two people standing near a railing.
A person riding a bicycle wearing a helmet, riding along a city street with a building and cars in the background.
Colorful balloon with 'CONGRATULATIONS' written on it, hanging outdoors in front of a store with flags and a clear sky.
A small sticker on gray pavement has a name, description, and phone number in French, with some black marks on the ground nearby.
A woman wearing a beige hijab and a brown shawl is smiling outdoors during daytime, with blurred trees and cars in the background.
A young man with dark hair, light brown skin, and wearing a black and red sports jacket with a zipper, stands outdoors with blurred greenery and bokeh lights in the background.
Two people sitting on outdoor chairs, smiling and relaxing on a sunny day. The woman has long dark hair, is wearing a brown jacket, and appears happy. The man has short dark hair, a beard, and is wearing a striped shirt, looking relaxed.
A man and woman posing together outdoors on a street with trees and buildings in the background.
A person with a stroller and a young girl holding hands waiting at a crosswalk during sunset, with trees, cars, and streetlights in the background.
People playing volleyball outdoors on a grassy field during sunset, with trees in the background.
People shopping at an indoor market, focusing on the produce section with various fruits and vegetables. The scene includes customers and vendors, with signs indicating prices, in black and white.
A family of three posing outdoors on a cloudy day: a man, woman, and a young boy. The man is holding the boy, and they are standing next to the woman.
A smiling man and woman holding a young child outdoors during daytime, with open fields in the background.
A family of three, including a man, a woman, and a young boy, close together at the beach with a pale sky and sand in the background.
A woman smiling and standing outdoors next to her bicycle during what appears to be late afternoon or early evening. She is wearing a black sports bra and patterned leggings, with her hair tied in a bun. She is holding the handlebar of the bike with
A man and a woman smiling at each other while standing next to bicycles in front of a modern apartment building during daytime. The man is wearing a black sleeveless shirt and a black cap, and the woman is wearing a black sports bra and patterned sho
A smiling man and woman standing outdoors next to a bicycle, with a modern building in the background.
A man and a woman standing close together outside, embracing and smiling. The man has curly hair, a beard, wears glasses, and a dark shirt. The woman has dark, curly hair and is wearing a khaki-green top with butterfly patterns.
A man standing on a city sidewalk with a Siberian Husky dog, modern buildings in the background, and the sun setting.
A man wearing a gray baseball cap, glasses, and a white shirt with small black patterns stands outside near modern apartment buildings. He is holding a pink leash attached to a black dog with white markings.
A bronze sculpture of soldiers in a circle in front of a large historic church or cathedral with steps and people sitting and walking.
People gathered at a baseball field during sunset, some sitting and some standing, with a person in a black shirt throwing a ball; chain-link fence in front, trees and sky in the background.
A residential apartment courtyard scene in black and white, with a large tree centered in the foreground. Several children are playing in the yard, some with bicycles. Two parked cars are visible on the street in front of the courtyard, and multiple
View of a marketplace stall with various fruits and vegetables, with people shopping and signs displaying prices, in a covered market space.
People shopping for produce at an indoor market, that appears to be in black and white.
The image shows a large historic building with a prominent green dome topped with a cross. There are stairs and railings leading up to the building's entrance, and several people are walking and standing around the area. The foreground includes some
Group of young women sitting on a ledge outdoors, facing away, with trees and a distant landscape in the background during daylight.
Three young people sitting on steps outside, eating watermelon slices. The person on the left wears a black T-shirt, baseball cap, and sneakers; the middle person wears a black T-shirt and shorts; the person on the right wears a black tank top, sport
People sitting on stairs overlooking a cityscape and a large open square, with a hazy horizon and buildings in the distance, seen through a framed opening.
View of a domed church building with a statue of a religious figure in the foreground, people walking nearby, and flowers in the foreground.
A woman outdoors holding a rosary with white beads and a crucifix, wearing a wristwatch and a patterned dress, with trees and a park in the background.
People gather in front of a large stone church with a triangular pediment, columns, and a cross on top. In the foreground, there is a metal sculpture of multiple human faces and a large eagle figure with outstretched wings.
A historic building with a large green dome and a spire, surrounded by trees and a statue of a person in the foreground.
A park scene with a large stone building in the background, which appears to be a church or cathedral, with trees framing the scene. In the foreground, three people are sitting on a bench near a fountain, with two of them engaged in conversation and
A woman with glasses and earrings, wearing a black and white floral dress, and a boy in a light blue t-shirt with sports graphics, standing outdoors in front of trees and buildings, smiling and making a thumbs-up gesture.
A woman with glasses, dreadlocks, and a floral dress is standing outdoors with two children, one on a toy motorcycle, in an urban park setting with trees and apartment buildings in the background.
A man and a young girl are smiling and hugging outdoors, with greenery in the background. The man is wearing a white polo shirt with an SAP logo.
A family of three people, a man, a woman, and a young girl, standing outdoors on a sidewalk in front of greenery and a brick building. The man is holding the girl, and all are smiling and looking at the camera.
Two young men standing outdoors in urban setting during daytime, with buildings and trees in the background. One wearing sunglasses and a patterned shirt, the other wearing a black T-shirt and a backward cap.
People in a parking lot with a large orange sphere in the background, colorful triangular flags hanging, and a building with an 'arrival LOGISTICS' sign
An urban park scene with large green trees, a paved walkway, colorful informational signs, and a few people walking on the path. Buildings are visible in the background.
Sign on a university campus with trees and buildings in the background. The sign reads "Université de Montréal" with logos for Polytechnique Montréal and HEC Montréal.
An older man wearing a red Canada football jersey, a dark blue Nike baseball cap, and multiple necklaces, carrying a camo backpack and holding a drink and a cigarette, standing outdoors during sunset with a blurred background of cars and trees.
A young woman smiling and walking on the sidewalk next to a green bush and large tree, holding a beige tote bag, wearing a beige sleeveless crop top, blue jeans, and AirPods, with a street and parked cars in the background.
A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair wearing a beige sleeveless ribbed top, a gold necklace with a cross pendant, and white earbuds. She is holding a dark bag strap in her right hand and smiling at the camera, standing outdoors with blurred gree
Close-up of a black Labrador Retriever with its tongue out and mouth open, sitting outdoors with a person standing behind it. The person is wearing a dark t-shirt and plaid shorts, with green foliage blurred in the background.
A man walking a large black dog on a sidewalk in a residential neighborhood with trees and parked cars.
A man with dark skin wearing a gray beanie and a teal T-shirt standing outside in front of a red brick building with a small garden bed in the foreground.
A woman and a young boy standing outdoors on a sidewalk, holding hands. The woman is wearing glasses, a white floral tank top, and shorts. The boy is wearing a black graphic T-shirt, gray shorts, and carrying a green monster-themed lunchbox. They are
A smiling young woman wearing a beige baseball cap, glasses, a sleeveless striped pink top, and denim shorts, walking outdoors with greenery and parked cars in the background.
A smiling man wearing a black New York, NY cap and a colorful patchwork shirt, holding a white cup with a red maple leaf and a straw, standing outdoors near greenery and a house during daylight.
A man wearing a colorful, patterned shirt and a black baseball cap with 'New York N.Y.' embroidered on it, standing outdoors during the daytime.
A man and woman sitting outdoors on grass, smiling at the camera, with trees and buildings in the background during sunset.
An elderly man with a beard, wearing a yellow jacket and shorts, is watering plants with a hose in a residential area during daytime.
Children playing at a splash pad with water sprinklers and geysers, trees in the background, and some construction or renovation happening on a building.
An elderly woman and man smiling outdoors, standing on grass with trees and a brick building behind them.
A woman with short, natural red hair, wearing earrings and a brown top, standing outdoors with a background of trees and sunlight.
A small, fluffy, cream-colored dog with an open mouth and a pink nose, possibly a Pomeranian, sitting on a sidewalk near a street.
A middle-aged man with glasses and a woman with short dark hair sitting outside in front of a brick wall.
Three young women with bicycles standing on a sidewalk in a city neighborhood during late afternoon or early evening with the sun setting. Two women are near the street, one holding a yellow bicycle, and the other standing behind a parked black bicyc

Chroniques D'un Neighborhood

Chronicles D’un Neighborhood

Chaque quartier possède son rythme.

À Côte-des-Neiges, il s'exprime en dizaines de langues, se cuisine dans des centaines de restaurants et se croise dans les parcs, les marchés et les stations de métro. Avec plus de 100 nationalités, dont plus de 76 % des résidents sont issus de l'immigration ou nés à l'étranger, ce quartier est l'un des plus cosmopolites et diversifiés du Canada. Ici, le monde entier semble avoir trouvé un même point de rencontre.

C'est aussi l'endroit où, contre toute attente, je me suis enfin sentie chez moi.

Née en Suisse et ayant grandi entre plusieurs cultures, je connais le sentiment d'être à la fois d'ici et d'ailleurs. À Côte-des-Neiges, je me fonds dans une foule où cette pluralité est la norme.

Depuis plusieurs mois, j'arpente ses rues, appareil photo à la main, sans itinéraire précis. Je marche, j'observe, j'engage la conversation et je demande la permission de faire un portrait. Chaque rencontre devient une histoire. Chaque portrait est une façon de mieux connaître mon quartier.

Chroniques d'un quartier est une lettre d'amour à ce territoire en constante transformation. Une tentative de préserver le présent avant qu'il ne devienne mémoire, et de rappeler qu'au-delà des différences, un quartier se construit avant tout par les liens qui unissent celles et ceux qui l'habitent.

Grâce à la photographie, il est encore possible de dire :

Nous étions là.
Voilà à quoi ressemblait notre quartier.