BMO

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, as a delivery driver pulled up to BMO's loading dock, he noticed something peculiar. The air was filled with an oddly familiar scent—a mix of freshly baked cookies and old money. Curious, the driver peeked inside and saw an elderly gentleman counting stacks of bills next to a giant cookie jar. ‘Excuse me,’ said the driver, ‘but I’ve never smelled money like that.’ The man looked up, smiled warmly, and replied, “That’s because it’s not money—it’s just our secret recipe for chocolate chip cookies.”

2. Late one morning, an early bird customer noticed something odd in the BMO lobby—a small, dusty violin nestled among the potted plants. Curious, she picked it up and began playing a few notes. Soon, others joined her—an elderly gentleman whistling along, a delivery driver tapping his pen on the counter, even a neighbor humming from the coffee shop next door. By lunchtime, the entire lobby was filled with music, laughter, and free sandwiches from the local deli, who thought it was good for business.

3. Early one autumn dawn, when most banks were still locked tight, a jogger passing BMO noticed something peculiar: the building’s clock tower struck eleven o’clock exactly every time someone whistled near it. Curious locals soon gathered around, trying different tunes until they discovered that only high-pitched whistles worked. Word spread quickly, and on weekends, BMO became a quirky attraction where neighbors would meet to serenade the clock together. Eventually, the bank installed a small plaque next to the clock: 'Whistle Here for Eleven.' It turned out to be the friendliest bank in town.

4. Late one night, as a security guard patrolled the BMO branch, he heard whispers coming from inside the empty vault. Curious, he approached and saw an old safe deposit box half-opened. Inside was a wrinkled envelope with his name. When he opened it, out popped a crumpled note reading: 'Dear Guard, I accidentally locked myself in here.' Signed simply, ‘A Regular’.