BMO

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular asked the teller, ‘Why does BMO close its doors exactly at noon every day?’ The teller shrugged and replied, ‘It’s always been that way.’ Since then, customers have wondered if there’s something mysterious behind the clockwork precision of their local bank. One day, a delivery driver asked curiously, ‘What happens if I come in at 12:01?’ A friendly teller smiled and whispered, ‘They say you’ll see an old man counting coins on the roof—if you’re lucky enough not to get locked out!’ Ever since then, everyone arrives precisely at noon, just to catch a glimpse.

2. At dawn one foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to BMO’s drive-thru window and announced, 'I’ve been delivering here for years, but today your sign says “Closed.” Why’s that?' The manager smiled mysteriously and whispered, ‘It’s our little secret—we’re closed because it’s actually Sunday.’ The delivery driver nodded knowingly, having guessed right, and drove away with a friendly wave. Since then, everyone in town knows that on Sundays, BMO takes a well-deserved break from banking.'

3. At lunchtime, a neighbor walked into BMO and noticed something odd on the cash register screen: it read, ‘Today is National Donut Day!’ even though there was no such holiday. Curious, the neighbor mentioned it to a regular who laughed and said, 'Oh, that's just our little inside joke—we like donuts!' Later that day, a delivery driver arrived with an unexpected box of fresh doughnuts for everyone in the branch.

4. A regular stopped by BMO after work, tapping his pen impatiently as he waited in line. Suddenly, the teller's screen flashed an unusual message: 'Welcome to BMO—your account balance is now infinity dollars.' The man’s eyes widened, and for a moment, everyone went silent. Then, someone from behind said jokingly, ‘Finally, you can afford that dream vacation!’ The teller simply smiled and typed away, returning the man’s normal balance. The regular walked out, muttering under his breath, but with a broad smile on his face.