About Me

Hi Friends, I'm Domenico Di Modica—the voice behind Canadian Structures & Stories. As a structural engineer and photographer from Montreal, I've come to appreciate how history, cities, and culture shape how and why we build things, especially here in Canada.

In this blog, I explore Canada’s different types of ''buildings'' and ''landmarks''—their history, design, and the stories behind them. Occasionally, in a column titled "Insights," I draw from my experience as a practicing engineer to discuss current issues impacting Canada's infrastructure and real estate landscapes, highlighting topics everyone should know.

While many of my articles are currently focused in Montreal, over time, I plan to explore other cities and regions across Canada, uncovering the unique structures, history, and stories they hold.

I started this blog to share my love for exploring Canada’s unique structures and the stories behind them, and I can’t wait to take you along on this journey!

Who is this place for?

Whether you’re a tourist, a local, someone living in another Canadian city or another country, or simply curious about our country’s cultural buildings, landmarks, and history, I hope you find a sense of discovery here.

This site is for history buffs, story lovers, building enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone curious about how things are built and the compelling cultural stories they carry.

Canada has so much to offer, with its rich and diverse history waiting to be uncovered. Together, we’ll explore how our environment, history, and architecture shape the places we live and work.

Feel free to ask questions or share comments—I’d love to hear from you at domenico@structuresandstories.ca. If you have a topic in mind that you'd like me to cover in an article, don’t hesitate to recommend it!

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