Fashion
by Biljana
Montrealers definitely have a great sense of style. I have to say that at least in North America, Montrealers would rank at the top of the best dressed list. Whether they are out for a coffee with a friend, walking their dog, out jogging, shopping or out on a business lunch chances are Montrealers are dressed up. Coming to Montreal from the West Coast of Canada was definitely refreshing because those of us on the West Coast are very slack dressers. While we were walking along Mont Royal during market day I spotted this young lady on her Vespa. I asked Sladja to snap a picture of her because to me seeing this lady describes Montrealers and their attitude towards life and fashion. She was riding her Vespa in a pair of red stillettos and a demin mini-skirt. Now that's a scene you will not see anywhere else in Canada.
Stroll up St. Denis to Square...
by DougNH
Stroll up St. Denis to Square Stl Louis & Prince Arthur Street on a warm summer evening. You will feel like you are in a European city. Sidewalk cafes, street musicians, interesting shops everywhere. Eating out at Jardin de Panos in the outdoor courtyard with a large group of friends, and being caught in a downpour. Lots of wine, lots of laughter, lots of fun!
Festivals!
by acemj
Montreal is alive with festivals particularly during the summer months. Along with an international jazz festival, the city also hosts an international film festival which was in full swing when I was there.
Carré St-Louis
by zChris
Relax in the Carré St-Louis. The Square is ideally located between the Quartier Latin strip of shops, nightclubs, and bistros and the area of large cafés on Rue Prince Arthur and the ethnic delights of the Boulevard St-Laurant. It was very well maintained and lushly planted. Some of the best residential architecture in Montréal surrounds the square, the photo shows three houses which are often on postcards or promotional ads. Also explore the nearby quaint residential area along Avenue Laval and Rue Cherrier.
Going Apple Picking
by Gwenvar
Something that almost everyone over here likes to do at the start of autumn is to go apple picking in one of the numerous orchards around the city. This is an activity that we usually like to do as a family, cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles are often included in this.
Quote : 'The first apple trees arrived in New France in the baggage of Louis Hébert in 1617 but it was not until 1650 that the first orchard was planted by the Sulpicians on the slopes of Mont-Royal. The most prized varieties at the end of the 19th century were the Fameuse, Pomme Grise, Bourassa, Golden Russet, Tallman Sweet, Late Strawberry and Blue Permain.' * And here is where you can learn about the different varieties and get a good number of mouth watering recipes that you can make with the apples that you've picked.
Below, a list of farms where you can go to pick your own apples... in French, but quite comprehensible. After all, all you need are the adresses and phone numbers...
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The Table
Imperial room at Muzique
The canal
A huge crowd turned out for the 2009 Jazz Festival
