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With the summer in full swing, everyone’s minds have wandered to their upcoming vacations. There are lots of reasons that you might not be able to get away this summer; because of time conflicts, the whole family not being off at the same time, and a ton more. However, a Staycation is something to be celebrated! It’s a chance to enjoy our beautiful city and a chance to enjoy what’s literally in your own backyard.

Now, for more staycation plans. Montreal is home to some of the greatest summer festivals. Coming up is the Just for Laughs Festival, with tons of shows to suit everyone. Go to hahaha.com for information and to buy tickets. We can’t possibly talk about activities in Montreal without talking about our thriving restaurant scene. Alan Richman from Town & Country wrote an amazing article proclaiming that ”Montreal is the New Food Capital of North America”, it is a great read and will inspire many meal ideas!

Here is our list of favourite Montreal restaurants to enjoy during your 2016 Staycation:

1) Satay Bros (our absolute favourite)

2) Gema

3) La Capitale Tacos

4) La Récolte (the best brunch in town)

5) Lucille’s Tapas at the Atwater Market

6) Le Cartet

7) Vin Papillon

8) Tuck Shop

9) Provisions 1268

10) Arthur’s Nosh Bar

Whether you are going away or staying at home, enjoy your rest!

First impressions are important, and as far as your house goes, your driveway and the entrance to your house are the first things your guests see upon arrival. A beautiful, modern and well-crafted driveway not only raises the exterior look of your house, but it creates the warmest welcome. When selling a house, the value you can get greatly relies on curb appeal. Everything from the curb to the front door is of utmost importance in setting the tone of what is inside.

Whether it be to feel at peace every time you drive home, to impress your guests, or to raise the value of your property, your driveway and walkway are the first things you see. Your neighbours will thank you; as increasing the exterior beauty of your house raises the value of the entire street and neighbourhood. There are tons of options to choose from: a trim made of pavers, a fresh asphalt driveway, a paver clad driveway, a stone walkway…. And so much more. Make a good impression!

Groupe Paramount will help you update your driveway and walkway to fit your needs and budget.

Spring is a time of transformations, and at Groupe Paramount, we want to make all of your backyard dreams come true. Whether you have just bought a new house, or want to take your current outdoor areas to the next level of design, let us help youTRANSFORM your home to be the home of your dreams. The right landscaping can totally change the look and feel of your home. It not only adds an amazing amount of curb appeal, but it can turn your backyard into your very own oasis.

These before and after pictures of a backyard transformation demonstrate what a life changing difference our experienced designers and skilled workmanship can have on your most prized possession: your house.

Our project managers will work with you to find out what your needs are and will work within your budget to get you the backyard you want. Our designers are experts in their field, and will provide you with detailed plans and 3D designs, so that you will see exactly what your space will look like before the work even starts. Then our unparalleled staff will turn your plans into reality. Before you know it, you will be living in your very own new paradise. Call Groupe Paramount today, and let the spring transformation begin!

April weather can be fickle in Montreal but as summer approaches, one thing is for sure, Montrealers can’t wait to start eating outdoors again. Year after year, as soon as the weather gets nice, Montrealers flock to outdoor terraces to enjoy drinks, lunches and dinner.  There is nothing better than eating outside after a long winter of being indoors. But you don’t have to travel far to get to these outdoor escapes, you can create your very own beautiful outdoor dining area right at home. This beautiful low maintenance backyard dining area was designed by one of our landscape architects and masterfully executed by one of our project managers. Artificial grass was used to inlay the Techo Bloc paver stones, adding a beautiful contrast of soft and hard materials. The highly stylized and geometric design will not only give your guests an unbelievable backdrop to their time outside, but will become the centerpiece to your very own outdoor retreat.

This Cartierville, QC client contacted Groupe Paramount to realize their backyard dream! Lee Gregory, one of our project managers oversaw this turnkey project. The clients’ vision, along with Lee’s expertise, allowed a backyard dream to become a backyard reality! Lee took care of acquiring a city permit, choosing the stone and materials, and made sure the clients were well informed throughout the process.

This vinyl pool was capped with a Giga Slab from Transpavé, the capping stones were symetrically lined up with the rest of the pavers on the terrace to give it a seamless look. The oversized planter is impressive with the beautiful plantings and cascading curtain waterfall. It was built using Citi Walls from Transpave.
Now that this client’s vision has come full circle, they are free to enjoy some poolside drinks in their modern designed backyard!

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This contemporary landscape was conceived by our landscape architect, Ellen Rasnikoff, to compliment both the interior and exterior of this beautiful T.M.R. home. IPE wood was used to add a warm texture on the upper patio and the sundeck surrounding the pool. This wood does not rot and withstands our harsh winter conditions. The pool itself was positioned to one side of the property to help conserve a large existing tree and allow this family of five enjoy a children’s play area! The clients wanted an herb and vegetable garden, we were able to incorporate one into the patio that adds a sense of family to the landscape. This is a small but significant addition to any family backyard!

The paver of choice in this backyard was Techo-Bloc’s Blu Grande, the walls are Blue Ciel natural stone, and the pool is caped with St-Marc Limetstone.

Whether the outdoor space is used for an intimate dinner party for 4 or a garden party for 40, this backyard will undoubtedly impress the guests!

  This home was built on a lot with mature pine trees that were over 60 years old! The homeowners built the house and preserved the trees, one of them happened to line up with the front door. This presented us with a challenge on how to build a walkway from the street and from the driveway up to the front door. The clients wanted a formal but straight line contemporary look, so we designed the walkway as a square around the existing pine.

The stone used for the walkways and large driveway was Techo-Bloc’s man made Victorien, the colour – Chocolate Brown . The colour palette for the plantings on this project were bold greens, lime, white and a hint of lilac. Boxwoods contour the walkways, limelight hydrangea’s grace the gardens (these are a variety of hydrangea that are cone shaped with a lime hue), Palibin lilac trees stand high on stems and all white impatiens fill in the gardens under the trees.

Finding the balance between hardscape & landscape is an important factor when designing any outdoor space, we believe this was achieved. The landscape is the finishing touch of this Beauty in Baie d’Urfe!

Hi, and welcome to our blog. We’ll be updating this page with case studies, project photos, and more to keep you in touch with our services at Groupe Paramount.

Groupe Paramount creates stunning outdoor spaces and retreats that wrap you in nature and delight the senses. We bring your vision to life with a keen eye for transforming your land into extensions of your home’s living space or business image.

Groupe Paramount guarantees a unique experience through our personal vertical efforts – we do all the work ourselves, from design by our landscape architects to project execution by our own employees. Our 2 divisions, Paramount Group and Paramount Pools work together simultaneously to create your next stunning outdoor living space.