In the Heart of Montreal
The “vieux Montréal”, the old Montreal, definitely has a European feeling to it. Far from the tall buildings and the endless boulevards that stretches across the “other Montreal”, the area nearby the old port feels homey and historic.
The temperature has since gone way up (it was 25°C over the week-end) but last week was still bitterly and unexpectedly cold in Montreal. I was caught by surprised and had left my winter coat in Ottawa — I had to buy a long scarf in a desperate attempt to at least block the wind. Nonetheless, I resolutely made my way to the old port. Thirty minutes and two frozen hands later (one holding the camera, the other a cigarette), I reached the narrow streets, full of restaurants and souvenirs. I warmed up for a while inside the Marché Bonsecours (which definitely looks better from the outside than inside) and slowly walked around, enjoying a quiet morning.
You can see the full set of the pictures taken in Montreal here.
 Old Montreal Street |
 Montreal Poutine |
Dome of the Marché Bonsecours
 Facade |
 Old Montreal and the Harbor |
 Horse and Cart |
 Souvenirs Stickers |
 Pro-Independence Sticker on a Mailbox |
 Grand Chapiteau of the Cirque du Soleil |
 From the Marché Bonsecours |
 Top of the Church |
 Empty Park |
 In the Streets |
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Old Montreal Street looks cool…
Hmm… pro-independence stickers… Canadians tolerate them.
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@Guillermo —
You are definitely allowed one rant a week — it’s not much actually! I found the sticker a bit silly myself but eh, no surprise, I don’t support independence. Not that I should anyway, I live in Ontario after all.
@Agnes — Thank you!
@Beth — That makes two of us. I have never tasted it… just looking at poutine I feel my artery are getting clogged. I like my fries with just salt, thank you.
@Linguist-in-Waiting — It is a place to visit, for sure. And not that far from you either!
@Nigel — You would like it!
@khengsiong — Oh yeah, freedom of speech, you know. The federal government really doesn’t want to get into a fight with Québec over that.
Aha, I am back to Toronto after a lovely 4 day vacation in Montreal!
Lovely pictures as usual, I wish I could speak some French.
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Beautiful images! I like those Souvenirs Stickers. I think they are the great art! The temperature changes so dramatically in everywhere in the world now ~~
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I wish the weather would just stay warm! We’re having the same yo-yo temperatures down here in Southern Canada (ie Michigan) too. Great pics as always, makes me want to go visit Montreal even more.
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