Why is the South Shore actually to the east?

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If you look at a compass or maps app, you may notice our sense of direction in Montreal is a bit…tilted. Our “north” leans pretty far west and if you head over to the South Shore and keep going, you end up in the Eastern Townships...which are not in Eastern Quebec. We’ll try to help you find your bearings by exploring our off-kilter geography. 

Why is the South Shore actually to the east?

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Why is the South Shore actually to the east?
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