When you live 90 miles from one of Canada's most interesting cities, it's easy to arrange for a quick visit, even if you weren't planning on leaving the country at 9am that morning! That's exactly what happened yesterday. I woke up and walked to city market to buy some breakfast items. Whilst sipping on my coffee, Steven and I chatted about the day's plans. I suggested we go to Montreal for lunch. After a short deliberation, we decided it was on! In 30 minutes we were on the road and headed north. We had to be back by 5pm so, the plan was to be in the city for just about 3 hours. What can you do in three hours you ask?
1. Visit the Basilica in Old Montreal.
2. See the artwork in the galleries/studios that are free of charge.
3. Have lunch! Steve might suggest the steak frites with gravy.
4. Cross your fingers that there is some sort of music festival happening while you're in town. Yesterday, the barges, large ships and trains were blowing their horns and whistles while musicians played along with them. One street artist called it, "the port's symphony!"
5. Say hello to street vendors selling their photographs and paintings.
6. Drive up Mt. Royal to get a view of the city!
7. Eat a red velvet cupcake from Les Glaceurs. Yum.
Here are a few pictures from the day:
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