Quebec- Montreal - Miscellaneous Bits


We had a great two weeks in Montreal. Our Airbnb apartment was quiet and comfortable and, despite being a ways away from the downtown core, was very close to the subway. The Montreal subway was clean, safe and efficient so getting around without the hassle of a car was a breeze. The weather was really comfortable too, with only a couple of rainy days.  We don’t mind the occasional inclement weather since we can still visit museums or other indoor sights, or we can just use it as an excuse to stay home and catch up with photo editing, trip planning, reading, music playing (Deborah) or just plain resting. We do our best to relax and not experience FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), but it is not always easy in a place like Montreal which has no shortage of interesting diversions.



On the leafy residential street of our Airbnb


View from the Montreal Clock Tower. St. Lawrence River on the left, the Old Port on the right, downtown Montreal beyond.



L'Oratoire du Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal







Within the vast Mont Royal Park



View of downtown from Mont Royal Park
(Montreal gets its name from the 761 foot hill known as Mont Royal)



The Chalet du Mont-Royal



Inside the Chalet



Croix du Mont-Royal (Mont Royal Cross). Sitting atop the hill, it lights up at night.







Jarry Park



Jean Talon Public Market







Typical brick townhouses with curving external metal stairs






(photo by Deborah)



Poutine: french fries, cheese curds, gravy, and sometimes meat. This once rural diner food originated in Quebec in the 1950s and is now quite popular, with many variations available. 
We got the vegetarian version. We can't speak to its healthfulness, but it tasted pretty good!
(photo by Deborah)



Old Montreal
(photo by Deborah)



Sunday block party on Blvd Saint-Laurent; how to safely exercise your child.
(Video by Deborah)



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