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Rue St-Amable
Art washes away the dust from the soul, Pable Picasso. Hope it inspires you to be arty today!
A room with a VIEW! A little staycation at the Queen Elisabeth hotel was just what the doctor ordered!
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What else can I say? 2021, we have TREES and décor
What else can I say? 2021, we have TREES and décor
What else can I say? Looking EAST at the St-Laurent River
What else can I say? Looking EAST at the St-Laurent River
Airstream caravan
What else can I say? HO HO HO to that beautiful Airstream caravan
Montréal 2021 UGLY Christmas tree
Montréal 2021 UGLY Christmas tree. YES it's a thing! Note his challenging shape only to me matched to the size of those cones at the top...GOOD for you tree!!!
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What else can I say? 1888 in the Village. Old Barsalou soap manufacture.
What else can I say? 1888 in the Village. Old Barsalou soap manufacture.
What else can I say? 1851 brought in by Msgr Bourget. Go in for the smell of old candles amongst other things
What else can I say? 1851 brought in by Msgr Bourget. Go in for the smell of old candles amongst other things
Look at those blue skies!
Look at those blue skies! This is an UPBRELLA project, many unique characteristic features. My favorite is the building roof first then lift as many floors as you want, WOW!!!
What else can I say? 1888 in the Village. Old Barsalou soap manufacture.
What else can I say? 1888 in the Village. Old Barsalou soap manufacture. PS: Theres is more.
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What else can I say? A Witch slamming in a tree. Mind you, that was a pretty big tree
What else can I say? A Witch slamming in a tree. Mind you, that was a pretty big tree
What else can I say? Summer 2021 was for sale. The lower floor is a separate appartement to let or ...
What else can I say? Summer 2021 was for sale. The lower floor is a separate appartement to let or ...
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Views from an office. Note the Fall colours in the maple trees!
Views from an office. Note the Fall colours in the maple trees!
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What else can I say! On a clear day you can see the GREEN mountains in Vermont!
What else can I say! On a clear day you can see the GREEN mountains in Vermont!
What else can I say? Cute little park in Outremont, ma chère!
What else can I say? Cute little park in Outremont, ma chère! The pond transform into a skating ring in winter. GLORIOUS!
What else can I say? Absolutely charming green alley with a Village of bird houses, LOVE IT!
What else can I say? Absolutely charming green alley with a Village of bird houses, LOVE IT!
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The Daniel McAllister Tug
The Daniel McAllister Tug
Lachine Canal
Lachine Canal 1825, remodeled many times, now a national heritage site also a 9 miles long park!
Montreal’s Silo #5
Montreal’s Silo #5 and grain elevators make it the world’s leading grain port by 1928.
Silo #5
Montreal’s Silo #5 and grain elevators make it the world’s leading grain port by 1928.
Poor thing!
Poor thing! But still funny!!!
Inside courtyard at UQAM
Inside courtyard at UQAM
CHÉNIER monument- City of MTL art collection. Chénier. He was a key player of the winning of the PATRIOT battle.
CHÉNIER monument- City of MTL art collection. Chénier. He was a key player of the winning of the PATRIOT battle.
Sgt Mosselmans, Firefight fire helmet
Sgt Mosselmans, Firefight fire helmet For your eyes at Métro Place d'Armes, rue St-Urbain exit!
CHUM- Centre universitaire universté de Montréal in operation and BEAUTIFUL!
CHUM- Centre universitaire universté de Montréal in operation and BEAUTIFUL!
Seen on the street: 1960 Land Rover SII 88
Seen on the street: 1960 Land Rover SII 88
Freshly picked veggies from Chateau Ramezay on their way to an important resource men shelter, Acceuil Bonneau
Freshly picked veggies from Chateau Ramezay on their way to an important resource men shelter, Acceuil Bonneau
Mansard roof and corniches
Mansard roof and corniches on St-André street on the Plateaui
La maison Grecque sur Duluth
La maison Grecque sur Duluth
Mural on Duluth street
Mural on Duluth street
Jaguar XLS 19 something
Jaguar XLS 19 something
Bain Généreux
Bain Généreux now a museum: Éco-musée du Fiers monde across the street from from the Old marché St-Jacques
Street art
Street art in Gay Village annex. This is all about sibling love...
Place Royale
Beautiful Place Royale upstaged by the Pointe-À-Callière museum's Sheppard's hut!
Place des Festival late July 2021
This year's FIRST nation week at Place des Festival late July 2021.
Pincette
Pincette. love the name if you are into lobster! Will do a follow up on that.
Art gallery on St-Paul
Art gallery on St-Paul. I do not have a favorite gallery but each one has a different vibe. If you are into "ombrage"
Les 3 Amigos
Les 3 Amigos restaurant in the Latin Quarter. GREAT food and location!
Les 3 Amigos
View from the street patio at "Les 3 Amigos" restaurant
Breakfast chez Maggie O
Breakfast chez Maggie O. Nice local spot to fill up after daily exercises. Opens at 7:30am on w-e!
Very CHICHI
Very CHICHI at Chez Alexandre
Is this a Bansky?
Is this a Bansky? Found on a construction site in downtown
Seen on the street
Seen on the street Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Sand dunes
Sand dunes made out of wood in front of St-James united church on Ste-Catherine street west
Poulet frit Kentucky or KFC! Welcome to FRENCH Canada
Poulet frit Kentucky or KFC! Welcome to FRENCH Canada
Ukrainian church in Rosemont
Ukrainian church in Rosemont
Facade
Just ANOTHER beautiful Facade in the Old Faubourg À M'lasse (today the Gay Village).
Corniches rue de la Visitation. Au nord de de Maisonneuve coté est.
Corniches rue de la Visitation. Au nord de de Maisonneuve coté est.
Clocher de St-Pierre Apôtre. Vue sud sur de la Visitation coin Maisonneuve.
Clocher de St-Pierre Apôtre. Vue sud sur de la Visitation coin Maisonneuve.
Indian butter chicken at India Rosa on Plateau Mont Royal. Very nice!
Indian butter chicken at India Rosa on Plateau Mont Royal. Very nice!
Victoria Bridge. Open in 1859 it is the oldest bridge in Montréal.
Victoria Bridge. Open in 1859 it is the oldest bridge in Montréal.
View of Montréal from the south shore
View of Montréal from the south shore
Looks like Canada will be relaxing sanitary measures. Got my 2 doses of the vaccine, so I am ready to go!
Looks like Canada will be relaxing sanitary measures. Got my 2 doses of the vaccine, so I am ready to go! BTW that was a store sign taken down for a new one...
Pont Grandchamp, in Berthierville, in rural Québec near INCIMAL (incineration animal service). As my other 2 dogs, DITO got the private incineration and his ashes will be delivered back to me in a white coffer (not an urn).
Pont Grandchamp, in Berthierville, in rural Québec near INCIMAL (incineration animal service). As my other 2 dogs, DITO got the private incineration and his ashes will be delivered back to me in a white coffer (not an urn).
Pont Grandchamp, in Berthierville, in rural Québec near INCIMAL (incineration animal service). As my other 2 dogs, DITO got the private incineration and his ashes will be delivered back to me in a white coffer (not an urn).
Pont Grandchamp, in Berthierville, in rural Québec near INCIMAL (incineration animal service). As my other 2 dogs, DITO got the private incineration and his ashes will be delivered back to me in a white coffer (not an urn).
Pont Grandchamp, in Berthierville, in rural Québec near INCIMAL (incineration animal service). As my other 2 dogs, DITO got the private incineration and his ashes will be delivered back to me in a white coffer (not an urn).
Pont Grandchamp, in Berthierville, in rural Québec near INCIMAL (incineration animal service). As my other 2 dogs, DITO got the private incineration and his ashes will be delivered back to me in a white coffer (not an urn).
Lilas 2021
Lilac tree in flower. If only you could smell what I smell. Note the private entrance to the back yard, what we call "Porte Cochère". This is where building owners use to lead in the farm animals, mostly horses. Now these spaces are very sought after, like living in the Mews, better known as the Queen's backyard!
Only once a year for a few weeks1 It is FRUIT TREES IN FLOWER season! Great example everywhere in the city. Let's go OUT!
Only once a year for a few weeks1 It is FRUIT TREES IN FLOWER season! Great example everywhere in the city. Let's go OUT!
Seen on the ..alley!!!It looks like there is a De Lorean sitting there in the alley ready for a trip in the future. I'll keep an eye on it....à suivre!
Seen on the ..alley!!!It looks like there is a De Lorean sitting there in the alley ready for a trip in the future. I'll keep an eye on it....à suivre!
Snow's last HURRAH (April 21, 2021.
Snow's last HURRAH (April 21, 2021. I'm not a specialist of flowers, the BLUE one looks like a (Hyacinthus) orientalis ‘Blue Magic, the YELLOW one could be a Crocus (chrysanthus) OR a Narcisse ‘Cream Beauty’. The PINK one is a TULIP!
Snow's last HURRAH (April 21, 2021.
Snow's last HURRAH (April 21, 2021.
Snow's last HURRAH (April 21, 2021.
Snow's last HURRAH (April 21, 2021.
March 20th 2021
March 20th 2021. Nature is ALL we really need. It grows whatever happens.
Lot's of construction going on everywhere downtown
Lot's of construction going on everywhere downtown
Lot's of construction going on everywhere downtown
Lot's of construction going on everywhere downtown
Lot's of construction going on everywhere downtown
Lot's of construction going on everywhere downtown
Lot's of construction going on everywhere downtown
Lot's of construction going on everywhere downtown
William Shatner 1948, West Hill High school
William Shatner 1948, West Hill High school. He did his commercial school at McGill University. Happy 90th birthday on 2021-03-22!!!
Gallery hopping on St-Paul street in Old Montréal!
Gallery hopping on St-Paul street in Old Montréal!
Sugar Shack display, it's maple syrup season!
Sugar Shack display, it's maple syrup season!
Crack in the wall 2021-03-11
One Year later (2021-03-11), even the cake agrees! GREAT tasting home made carrot cake,, dollar store glass wine and a cracked wall!
Au Sommet
Au Sommet! This is the view from the top of Place Ville-Marie. Built in 1967, there always has been a restaurant, bar and/or a look-out. Now it is the location of "Les enfants Terribles" restaurant. I miss this place so much!
The Morning after a night of freezing rain. DIAMONDS in the trees! Bonsecours Market in the back ground and admire our unique DEEP BLUE winter sky! It is well worth a visit here in winter just for the sky!
The Morning after a night of freezing rain. DIAMONDS in the trees! Bonsecours Market in the back ground and admire our unique DEEP BLUE winter sky! It is well worth a visit here in winter just for the sky! (and the snow, the activities and the rest, of coures)!!!
Corniches rue St-Hubert
Corniches rue St-Hubert
Chamonix 1970
Chamonix 1970 Family Winter break HOLIDAY
Clock tower winter 2021
Simple pleasures are often the best
Simple pleasures are often the best. Skating, sledding, walking, cross country skiing in the park listening to Chicago in glorious sunshine at minus 18C. What's not to like?
Dito murale
221 Saint-Sacrement
Art washes away the dust from the soul, Pable Picasso. Hope it inspires you to be arty today!
"Art washes away the dust from the soul" quote from Pablo Picasso. Marquise at Le Centre Pierre-Péladeau et la salle Pierre-Mercure de l'Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) in the Latin Quarter.
Lion installation at Parc Charles-S.-Campbell
Lion sculpture (made of steel) that can be seen at Parc Charles-S-Campbell in the GAY Village. Find the HEAD and then you'll see the rest of it!
Christmas market at Festival Place Other Christmas markets at Atwater and Jean-Talon market
Christmas market at Festival Place on a sunny day! Other Christmas markets at Atwater and Jean-Talon market
Christmas decors downtown
VERY tall toy soldiers par of the Holiday season installations on Ste-Catherine street west
Father Christmas flying over Place des Arts
Father Christmas flying over Place des Arts
Wooden soldiers guarding the Old Court House
Wooden soldiers guarding the Old Court House in Old Montréal. Do you feel safe???
Christmas decor at Complexe Desjardins located at Festival Place.
Christmas decor at Complexe Desjardins located at Festival Place. This has to be the largest Christmas tree in town!
Christmas decor at Complexe Desjardins located at Festival Place.
Christmas decor at Complexe Desjardins located at Festival Place. This is a musician playing the trumpet!
Site of the First Parliament of the Unified Canada (see thae little wodden structure). Also you have the Grand Trunk building (one with the clock) and the St-Paul hotel
Site of the First Parliament of the Unified Canada (see the little wooden structure). Also you have the Grand Trunk building (one with the clock) and the St-Paul hotel. Located near McGill street in Old Montréal!
Christmas window 2020
Holiday season 2020 already starting! This is the first one seen at Eaton Center on Ste-Catherine street west in downtown!
East view from Canada Square. From the left, the Sunlife, center is Place ville Marie and the Queen Elisabeth Hotel. Note at the bottom, a bit of the Mary Queen of the World Basiliqua!
East view from Canada Square. From the left, the Sunlife, center is Place ville Marie and the Queen Elisabeth Hotel. Note at the bottom, a bit of the Mary Queen of the World Basiliqua!
Montreal Canadian apartment complex, all surrounding the Bell Center, home of the "Sainte Flanelle"
Montreal Canadian apartment complex, all surrounding the Bell Center, home of the "Sainte Flanelle"
Christma lights at pigeon hill park
Christmas lights at pigeon hill park
Interior of St-Pierre Apotre church
Interior of St-Pierre Apotre church
St-Paul street
St-Paul street, the oldest street in Montréal on a VERY quiet November morning
Window
Lovely window details on historic Ste-Thérèse building in Old Montréal
Clock tower from marina
Clock tower from marina on a gorgeous fall morning. So quiet and peaceful!
Charming Place d'Armes in the Fall 2019
Charming Place d'Armes in the Fall 2019. Look at all the people walking, sitting and enjoying themselves. Note iconic building. top of the Aldred buildind, one tower of Notre-Dame Basilica among other
Alys Robi
Alys Robi, She was one of our first International signer in the 1940's. She recorded al lot and performed in NYC and London club. The sad part is that women where not supposed to think big in those days. She was not married either. So her father decided that she was mentally sick and she ended up have a lobotomy. She survived but never went back signing. We do remember
Happy Halloween anyways!
Happy Halloween anyways! Lots of monster viruses going around. Wear a mask and wash your hands!
What is better the an home made apple pie hot from the oven. Add a glass of milk!
What is better the an home made apple pie hot from the oven? Add a glass of milk! Warms up the house AND the heart.
Last days of summer
Last days of summer and not too many people at the Old Port beach. Beautiful Jacques-Cartier bridge in the background and the local marina on the left!
Marché Jean-Talon, Fall is the best time of the year! Cooking is king!
Marché Jean-Talon, Fall is the best time of the year! Cooking is king!
Just by walking outside you get to meet all those colourful character, love it!
Just by walking outside you get to meet all those colourful character, love it!
Corniches rue Cherrier, Classic french mansard corniche in Montréal artsy Plateau
Corniches rue Cherrier, Classic french mansard corniche in Montréal artsy Plateau
Seen on the street (A theme you will find here)-Classic Mustang I do not know the year but I like cars
Seen on the street (A theme you will find here)-Classic Mustang I do not know the year but I like cars
Wilfrid-Laurier monument at Dorchester Square, He was the FIRST French speaking prime minister of Canada!
Wilfrid-Laurier monument at Dorchester Square, He was the FIRST French speaking prime minister of Canada!
Marie-Reine du Monde cathedral and basilica from Dorchester Square
Marie-Reine du Monde cathedral and basilica from Dorchester Square
Behind the scene
Behind the scene
Trees in the park
Art installation: Trees in the park
Saxophones
Saxophones, did you know that there are 8 sizes?
Ferris weel in Old port
Ferris weel in Old port
City Hall from Bonsecours Bassin
City Hall from Bonsecours Bassin
McGill university main campus
McGill university main campus
Stormy downtown from top of Mount Royal
Stormy downtown from top of Mount Royal
Mount Royal Kondiaronk Chalet
Mount Royal Kondiaronk Chalet
McGill Redpath museum
McGill Redpath museum
Painted old doors!
Painted old doors!
Nelli café
Nelli café, at Nelligan boutique hotel
Portes dans le Village
Portes dans le Village
Notre-Dame hospital Old pavillion
Notre-Dame hospital Old pavillion
Pond at Lafontaine park
Pond at Lafontaine park
Portico Old Court House
Portico Old Court House
La Sauvegarde
La Sauvegarde in Old Montréal
Mural on Ste-Elizabeth
Mural on Ste-Elizabeth
Beach in Chinatown
Beach in Chinatown
Prenez Place
Prenez Place, Art installation
DITO en fleurs
DITO en fleurs
Coor's delivery truck
Coor's delivery truck
Coin sud-est Dalcout et Ste-Rose
Coin sud-est Dalcout et Ste-Rose
Grande Bibliothèque 2020
Grande Bibliothèque 2020.
Mosaique/Mosaic art
Chunk of Flowers Mosaique/Mosaic art
Murale rue St-Timothé, Place Dupuis
Murale rue St-Timothé, Place Dupuis
Tai Chi at the foot of the fortificatkon
Tai Chi at the foot of the fortificatkon
EXPO 67 Pav. France
EXPO 67 Pav. France
Hotel de Ville in winter!
Hotel de Ville in winter!
Mosaique Spirale des possibles
Mosaique Spirale des possibles
Cute house in the Village
Cute house in the Village
MacDonald tobacco
MacDonald tobacco
Corniches Rue St-André
Corniches Rue St-André
Green Alley
Green Alley
Art-Gallery-St-Paul-street
Art-Gallery-St-Paul-street-
Sunlife from Beaver Hall
Sunlife from Beaver Hall
Views from Pigeaon Hill
Views from Pigeaon Hill
North view from Viger square
North view from Viger square
View of downtown from Old Port
View of downtown from Old Port
Place des Arts
Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts
Montreal Light festival
Montreal Light festival
Marché Bonsecours
Marché Bonsecours from Old Port
Follow the arrow
Follow the arrow
Archives du Québec en hiver
Archives du Québec en hiver vu du Square Viger
Winter maritime mist on the St-Lawrence
Winter maritime mist on the St-Lawrence
Café in the Village
Café in the Village en hiver
Maisonneuve
Paul Chomedy de Maisonneuve, Place d'Armes
Gare Viger
Gare Viger vu du Square Viger
Les Clochards Célestes
Art publique coins Amherst/René-Lévesques
Marché Bonsecour
Marché Bonsecour vue de la rue de la Commune
Centre Ville
Centre Ville vu du Champs de Mars
Rue de la Commune
Rue de la Commune
Corniche
Corniche et ciel bleu hiver rue St-Antoine
Look at all the snow!
Nice winter day
Pure Maple syrup
Pure Maple syrup
Easter at Bar à Beurre
Easter at Bar à Beurre
Spring 2020
Spring 2020
Our bike sharing scheme is out, spring is coming!
Our bike share system!
Isolation cooking gone wrong!!!
Isolation cooking gone wrong!!!
Wine is definitely a better option.
Wine is definitely a better option.
Première fleurs 2021
Première fleurs 2021
King Edward quay
King Edward quay
Windsor Train Station
Windsor Train Station
South door entering China Town
South door entering China Town
Typical Montreal Stairway
Typical Montreal Stairway
Connfinement me!
Connfinement me!
works very fine
Montreal metro
Tower of Montreal
1976 Olympic site
Marché Bonsecours vue du bassin Bonsecours
Marché Bonsecours vue du bassin Bonsecours
Place d'armes east side
Place d'armes east side
Église St-Eusèbe
Église St-Eusèbe
Ruelle verte Saint-Amant
Ruelle verte Saint-Amant
Roquefort cheese, San Daniel Prociutto and white wine in alabaster glass
Roquefort cheese, San Daniel Prociutto and white wine in alabaster glass
Murale Plateau
Murale Plateau
Marche St-Jacques
Marche St-Jacques
My slice of heaven!
My slice of heaven!
Dans ma cour!
Dans ma cour! New patio at Place des Festival
Village motel
Latest art installation in the Village
Lunch at Dom Carlos
Lunch at Dom Carlos
HUGE tree Lafontaine park
HUGE tree Lafontaine park
Outremont ma chère!
Outremont ma chère!
Bonsecours Bassin in Old port
Bonsecours Bassin in Old port
Ste-Catherine Street in the 1930's
Ste-Catherine Street in the 1930's
Seen on the street: Mercedes AMG-GT
Seen on the street: Mercedes AMG-GT
Fall colour 2020 at Bonsecours basin
Fall colour 2020 at Bonsecours basin
Seen on the street: Fiat 1.24 Spider
Seen on the street: Fiat 1.24 Spider
Corniche rue Cherrier on the Plateau
Corniche rue Cherrier on the Plateau
Seen on the street: RR Dawn
Seen on the street: RR Dawn
Protest Montréal way, social distancing, mask and all!
Protest Montréal way, social distancing, mask and all!
Au pied du courant old jail
Au pied du courant old jail
Can you see the rides at La Ronde amusement park?
Can you see the rides at La Ronde amusement park?
Monument des Patriotes
Monument des Patriotes
That would be a view from the OTHER side of the tracks...
That would be a view from the OTHER side of the tracks...
Fall 2020 reflexions at Bonsecours basin
Fall 2020 reflexions at Bonsecours basin
Jardin Nelson at Place Jacques-Cartier
Jardin Nelson at Place Jacques-Cartier
II était un petit navire (bis) Qui n'avais ja, ja ,jamis mais navigué (bis) Oh hé oh hé!
II était un petit navire (bis) Qui n'avais ja, ja ,jamis mais navigué (bis) Oh hé oh hé!
VERY tall sunflowers on a monday morning walk!
VERY tall sunflowers on a monday morning walk!
Insect hotel, maybe I should of moved that chair a bit...
Insect hotel, maybe I should of moved that chair a bit...
Charming Understated chic Old school buillding on Papineau
Charming Understated chic Old school buillding on Papineau
Rail road tracks on the east side of downtown, that would be a GREAT bicycle track
Rail road tracks on the east side of downtown, that would be a GREAT bicycle track
Olympic stadium from Mount Royal
Olympic stadium from Mount Royal
Art in ruelle verte de la Rivière
Art in ruelle verte de la Rivière
Leonard Cohen's new Canadain stamp
Leonard Cohen's new Canadain stamp
The old Merchants Bank now the hotel St-James
The old Merchants Bank now the hotel St-James
Chinatown early morning
Chinatown early morning
Ste-Catherine street today fall 2020. Ideal for enginering buffs!
Ste-Catherine street today fall 2020. Ideal for engineering buffs!
Downtown from Westmount look-out
Downtown from Westmount look-out
East side Montréal from Mont Royal
East side Montréal from Mont Royal Fall 2020
Église St-Pierre Apôtre 1851, the only Gothic church in Montréal
Église St-Pierre Apôtre 1851, the only Gothic church in Montréal
Doggy collection, art installation: Yellow poodles
Doggy collection, art installation: Yellow poodles
Doggy collection, art installation: Pink assorted pooches!
Doggy collection, art installation: Pink assorted pooches!
Doggy collection, not part of an art installation: MY baby DITO going on 14YO
Doggy collection, not part of an art installation: MY baby DITO going on 14YO
If my camera could catch all the beautiful colors of that somewhat gray morning...
If my camera could catch all the beautiful colors of that somewhat gray morning...
Charmng little house in the Village
Charmng little house in the Village
Parc Cambell in the Village, can' get enough of those Fall Colours
Parc Cambell in the Village, can' get enough of those Fall Colours
Clock tower promenade
Clock tower promenade 2020. ALL seasons are great, but I have a little penchant for fall as it so colourful
Les clochards céleste
To all of those for whom daily reality is "Les clochards céleste" is a message of HOPE: composed only of a tireless search for the essential (Jack Kérouak)
Leaves are falling off trees and Pumpkins are making an appearance, the last of the Fall hourra!
Leaves are falling off trees and Pumpkins are making an appearance, the last of the Fall hourra!
The Gay village is becoming quite an eye sore during second lockdown Fall 2020
The Gay village is becoming quite an eye sore during second lockdown Fall 2020
Downtown from Jacques-Cartier quay on a VERY fine Fall 2020 day! I'm in love with my...city, la la la
Sing along with Queen, I'm in love with my car 1975..Lets change the words I'm in love with Montréééal, I'm in love with the neighborhoods
Starting the 2020 Holloween contest. This is a serious contender 1200 de Maisonneuve ouest
Starting the 2020 Holloween contest. This is a serious contender 1200 de Maisonneuve ouest
Vladimir Poutine recipe
Poutine recipe (local delicacy). Fresh local spuds, skins on, blanched at least thrice in duck fat. Then drown in homemade beef gravy. For a Vladimir déglacer with a splash of vodka! add warm day old cheese curds on top, serve hot with a shot of vodka Enjoy!
Sing along with Queen, I'm in love with my car 1975..Lets change the words I'm in love with Montréééal, I'm in love with the neighborhoods
The BEST carillon in downtown at lunch time, if doors open GREAT architecture and candle smells! St-James United church downtown Montréal
Hotel le Crystal
Ever wonder why the Crystal hotel chose that name? BTW one of the BEST independent hotel in the city. Look at the main CRYSTAL chandelier in the foyer!!!
Whiles the trees are loosing their beautiful Fall colourful leaves you have all these other plants with vibrant colours. Here is a ornamental cabbage
Whiles the trees are loosing their beautiful Fall colourful leaves you have all these other plants with vibrant colours. Here is a ornamental cabbage
Colourful, vibrant chrysanthemum. We are SO lucky to have 4 seasons. I LOVE Fall!
Colourful, vibrant chrysanthemum. We are SO lucky to have 4 seasons. I LOVE Fall!
Amphitrite, wife of Poseidon
Amphitrite, wife of Poseidon, original stone sculpture from 1750 can be found at the Montréal World Trade center
Slate carving at Sun yat sen square
Slate carving scenery at Sun yat sen square. Part of the Montréal art collection.
Gillette Lofts
Can you believe the nerve of these people. This is 1 of the 3 signs on Gillette loft building restricting people with dogs walking on the public sidewalk in front of their building!!!
Le Malheureux Magnifique sculpture by Pierre Yves
Le Malheureux Magnifique sculpture by Pierre Yves Angers Corner of St-Denis and Sherbrooke streets. Part of the Montréa public art collection
Holiday decor at night in Place D'armes
Holiday decor at night in Place D'armes in Old Montréal. Credit: Lapresse.ca
Christmas decor at Complexe Desjardins located at Festival Place.
Christmas decor at Complexe Desjardins located at Festival Place. This is the central fountain bubbling with Christmas scenes
J'aime MTL
J'aime MTL new sign. It is so new that it was on the lorry on it's way for delivery! Now you can find it near the Ferris wheel in Old port!
Christmas bike
Christmas bike. Holiday spirit on wheel, how cool is that. Seen in the Village
Downtown from Place Dupuis
Downtown from formerly Hotel Place Dupuis. It is now a homeless shelter that can house 380 guests. When the rough gets going why not have views!!! Credit: tvanouvelles.ca
Santa's sleight
Santa's sleight, part of the Holiday season installations on Ste-Catherine street west
My LOCK DOWN snowman We where lucky enough the have wet snow,, just to make this little guy there. Adding a few pine branches and cones
My LOCK DOWN snowman We where lucky enough the have wet snow,, just to make this little guy there. Adding a few pine branches and cones
le sous-bois
What a lovely surprise on my way back from my local boucherie. A little park transformed into an undergrowth. Local art installation, no need for that but so well appreciated!
boxing day 2020 Montreal
Ste-Catherine Street West, one of the busiest commercial street in Canada on Boxing day 2020. This is at corner De la Montagne facing east. courtesy lapresse.ca
Jacques-Cartier bridge in all of its morning glory sun
Jacques-Cartier bridge in all of its morning glory sun! Picture taken near the Molson brewery, great beer since 1786, just east of the Port of Montreal
Jardin d'hivers at Place des Arts
Jardin d'hivers at Place des Arts. Part of the "Lumino-therapy installation in the Festival dsitrict! Unfortunately, it is close until (at least) february 8th/2020, due to curfew hours.
Snow sculpture
We have been invaded by snowman /showwoman (cannot say anymore MANicure, it's not gender sensible because of the MAN bit part)...and snow art, I LOVE winter!
I NEED glasses, a BETTER camera, and I LOVE my WORK!
Imagine, Yellow mustard and bright purple! My phone cam is soooooooooooooooooo bad. NEVER again with ALCATEL. Feel's better now...
It's all about my dog. Forget about the beautiful old Viger trains station behind built in 1889 and designed by Bruce Price.
It's all about my dog. Forget about the beautiful old Viger trains station behind built in 1889 and designed by Bruce Price.
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Seen on the Street: modified Porshe 911 on it's way for a ride on the Formula 1 race track!
Seen on the Street: modified Porshe 911 on it's way for a ride on the Formula 1 race track!
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Open house in Westmount. Superb landing and elegant wood carved stairway!
Open house in Westmount. Superb landing and elegant wood carved stairway!
Open house in Westmount. Views from the front porch!
Open house in Westmount. Views from the front porch!
Living the life in the Country!
Living the life in the Country in that great little tree house! That country lifestyle is all yours on a GREEN ALLEY on the Plateau area!
March Break in Chamonix 1970
March Break ,Chamonix 1970. I was 13 and it was the first time I saw really BIG mountains...
Vieux Port hivers2021
Saturday morning in Old Port. Fresh crisp snow from last night. The reason for the clouds is steam from the mighty Saint-Lawrence river, sky nice and dark blue and minus 8C. Known here as PERFECT weather!
St-Christophe street north of Ontario
Je viens de re-découvrir ce petit coin de centre-ville que me rappelle la campagne anglaise. These are NOT recycled old Mayfair Mews ...East of downtown Montréal' "Vilage"!
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Let's go for a ride! These wheels are for spinning!!
Let's go for a ride! These wheels are for spinning!!
Chapelle Bon Secours view from de la Commune street in old Montréal.
Chapelle Bon Secours view from de la Commune street in old Montréal.
MY baby winter 2016
MY baby 2016. I got a ticket today $449CAD because my dog did not have a harness. When I took this picture he was 8 YO. Now he his 13 YO, never did harness and "I might NOT hurt him" along the way. Blowing my horn here!!!
Ghost
Ghost. Getting around in style, with the "Spirit of Ecstasy"
First twigs 2021-03-12
First twigs 2021-03-12. There is hope! Spring is coming. South side of St-Pierre Apôtre church in the Village
Seen on the street: Vintage Fire truck.
Seen on the street: Vintage Fire truck.
A room with a VIEW! A little staycation at the Queen Elisabeth hotel was just what the doctor ordered!
A room with a VIEW! A little staycation at the Queen Elisabeth hotel was just what the doctor ordered!
Being a fish near a dock is a dangerous sport!
Being a fish near a dock is a dangerous sport!
Good idea, poorly done job.
Good idea, poorly done job.
Donnez moi de l'oxygène
Donnez moi de l'oxygène. Finally we can open the windows and breath some St-Laurent river fresh air!
Petit poème de Clémence Desrochers. Quelle étrange vie que celle d'un pissenlit! "Le pissenlit"
Petit poème de Clémence Desrochers. Quelle étrange vie que celle d'un pissenlit! "Le pissenlit"
March 29, 2021
March 29, 2021. First flowers of the season. Let it be more and more for a GREAT 2021 season!
False alarm, we're all good
False alarm, we're all good! To be honest, a little activity on Ste-Catherine street east mid-day. Notice the hordes of people on the sidewalk...
Nice piece of kit!
Nice piece of kit!
My baby DITO enjoying the sun April 24, 2021
My baby DITO enjoying the sun April 24, 2021
My baby DITO having to POSE April 24, 2021!
My baby DITO having to POSE April 24, 2021!
3 months already since you left for Doggie Heaven. Think of you everyday 2021-08-19
3 months already since you left for Doggie Heaven. Think of you everyday 2021-08-19
Seen on the street this morning. A UNICORN! Cute prank for a 40th birthday!
Seen on the street this morning. A UNICORN! Cute prank for a 40th birthday!
All these glorious colors after months of the white stuff is a pure delight. Hybrid color tulips in front St-Pierre Apôtre church.
All these glorious colors after months of the white stuff is a pure delight. Hybrid color tulips in front St-Pierre Apôtre church.
I admit it, I love flowers! Nature is stronger than Covid
I admit it, I love flowers! Nature is stronger than Covid
Moi-10 years old
Moi-10 years old
Secret tunnel! Unless you are in the film business, you do not know about this one. Linking new town to the Old refrigerated wharehouse. Less work for the horses as it is flat
Secret tunnel! Unless you are in the film business, you do not know about this one. Linking new town to the Old refrigerated wharehouse. Less work for the horses as it is flat
Lunch at Old Port steakhouse. Lobster linguine and a glass of white wine, at a great price!
Lunch at Old Port steakhouse. Lobster linguine and a glass of white wine, at a great price!
NEW city sewer covers. So according to the city, the qualities needed for a good sewer cover, it needs to be non slippery and heavy. Has to be the same price as any other sewer covers! Who new?
NEW city sewer covers. So according to the city, the qualities needed for a good sewer cover, it needs to be non slippery and heavy. Has to be the same price as any other sewer covers! Who new?
Interesting art on St-Paul est at one of the many up and coming art galleries
Interesting art on St-Paul est at one of the many up and coming art galleries
Lone wolfe on St-Paul est at one of the many up and coming art galleries
Lone wolfe on St-Paul est at one of the many up and coming art galleries
Shopping for a NEW place. Could this be my new courtyard?
Shopping for a NEW place. Could this be my new courtyard?
Visiting the Plateau. I must say, all those years of narrowing and changing 1 ways is paying off!
Visiting the Plateau. I must say, all those years of narrowing and changing 1 ways is paying off!
Rue St-Paul est. Finally people and open patios. Near that intersection, Crèpe Suzette and Steakhouse Old port are my recommendations!
Rue St-Paul est. Finally people and open patios. Near that intersection, Crèpe Suzette and Steakhouse Old port are my recommendations!
Shopping for a NEW pied-à-terre. That would be my front patio view!
Shopping for a NEW pied-à-terre. That would be my front patio view!
Rue St-Amable
Rue St-Amable near to Place Jacques-Cartier and Maggie Oakes, Café Olimpico amongs many other venues East of Old Montréal
Summer public art
Summer public art on Ste-Catherine street
Assiette e charcuterie et fromage at Nelligan
Assiette e charcuterie et fromage at Nelligan roof top patio in Old Montréal
Moule Frite at Chez Alexandre et fils on Peel street
Moule Frite at Chez Alexandre et fils on Peel street
View of the St-Laurent river
View of the St-Laurent river from Nelligan roof top patio
Crescent street
Crescent street on the west side of downtown on a Wednesday afternoon, so many streets are closed to traffic, use BIXI! Note: Leonard Cohen HUGE mural
Light at the end of the tunnel
Skylight in a staircase in lower Westmount apartment building
Cycling downtown
Do you know that we have over 1,000km of bicycle path in Montréal. It is actually faster to cycle downtown than drive!
Chicken wings portugese sty;e
Chicken wings Portuguese style. Paella in the back at AQuinta
GREAT food and staff at AQuinta
GREAT food and staff at AQuinta
Tintin and Milou
Tintin and Milou with tattoos and bleached hair. On St-Paul street ouest between St-Sulpice and St-Laurent
That looks better at street level...
That looks better at street level... In Chinatown north!
Street Art festival
Street Art festival. They refer themselves as graffiti...I do NOT agree. it is ART. In the Red Light district!
Live art being created in front of your eyes!
Live art being created in front of your eyes! In "Lower East side" Montréal.
BE CAREFUL! It is wasp season. They are needed but a bit agressive at this time of year End of August and September
BE CAREFUL! It is wasp season. They are needed but a bit agressive at this time of year End of August and September
A long and narrow piece of land next to Ste-Brigide Church. Not much light so they grow more in ground crops
A long and narrow piece of land next to Ste-Brigide Church. Not much light so they grow more in ground crops
1% art law at work in a institutional building. Very rare so see such a large stain glass window in an office
1% art law at work in a institutional building. Very rare so see such a large stain glass window in an office
Getting ready for Halloween, booo hooo!
Getting ready for Halloween, booo hooo!
Fresh Montréal Bagels at St-Viateur. Wood oven cooked since 1957
Fresh Montréal Bagels at St-Viateur. Wood oven cooked since 1957
Flying out of Montréal in the storm!
Flying out of Montréal in the storm!
Flyin out of Montréal before the storm!
Flyin out of Montréal before the storm!
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Kickass Marge, future TIKTOK star!!! My beautiful ant getting ready for a motorbike ride!!
Kickass Marge, future TIKTOK star!!! My beautiful ant getting ready for a motorbike ride!!
Aldred building 1929
Aldred building 1929. To my New Yorker friends, this is the ORIGINAL Empire State building!
Place d'Armes at night
Place d'Armes from Hotel Place d'Armes roof top patio
Place Ville-Marie
Place Ville-Marie newly restored
Sherbrooke street East back ally
Sherbrooke street East back ally
Charcuterie Plate
Charcuterie Plate at Hotel Place d'Armes
Rue St-Jacques
Rue St-Jacques
Place d'Armes
Place d'Armes from Hotel Place d'Armes roof top patio
New York Life insurance building
New York Life insurance building. First high rise in Montréal 1889. Romanesque revival style of architecture
Bass windmill point
Bass windmill point
Views of the city from Bass windmill point
Views of the city from Bass windmill point
Showroom warehouse
Showroom warehouse. Close to the port, those would be wholesalers, the showroom on the ground level and the warehouse would be on the top floors. Lots of those in Old Montréal, many now boutique hotels, offices and apartments
Store Houses
Store Houses, very unique in North America, most of them are now demolished. SWhy store-house: on the ground level would be a general store and on the 1st floor would be where the family would live!
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A day on St-Paul E St-Paul street 5pm
A day on St-Paul E St-Paul street 5pm
St-Paul street 9am
A day on St-Paul E St-Paul street 9am St-Paul street 5pm St-Paul street 9pm
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