Quebec province is a fantastic place to eat. Many find the traditional sugar pie to be too sweet. Shown above: the famed local 'Oka' cheese.
Quebec province is a fantastic place to eat. Many find the traditional sugar pie to be too sweet. Shown above: the famed local 'Oka' cheese.
0 2023/05/21 13:40:38
Bel Air had its own unnamed pond at the bottom of their hill. We loved it for its autumnal wonder. An artist or photographer's dream scene.
Bel Air had its own unnamed pond at the bottom of their hill. We loved it for its autumnal wonder. An artist or photographer's dream scene.
0 2023/05/21 13:41:53
The actual National Park named Mt. Tremblant was much more interesting than we'd expected. More later about this natural attraction.
The actual National Park named Mt. Tremblant was much more interesting than we'd expected. More later about this natural attraction.
0 2023/05/21 13:43:13
''Un Amour des Thes' is Richard Wallace's sympa maison de the located in the Outremont district. The shop sells all kinds of delicious tea plus lovely mugs. The Avenue Bernard address means that one may sit in the middle of the street during warmer months, when city authorities open up Bernard and other streets for similar closed-to-traffic dining.
''Un Amour des Thes' is Richard Wallace's sympa maison de the located in the Outremont district. The shop sells all kinds of delicious tea plus lovely mugs. The Avenue Bernard address means that one may sit in the middle of the street during warmer months, when city authorities open up Bernard and other streets for similar closed-to-traffic dining.
0 2023/05/21 13:47:53
Just as soccer is to Italy, and football is to Dallas, Quebec ice hockey heroes have a high status. Montreal's team (Les Habs to locals) is famous for its ongoing line-up of superb goalies.
Just as soccer is to Italy, and football is to Dallas, Quebec ice hockey heroes have a high status. Montreal's team (Les Habs to locals) is famous for its ongoing line-up of superb goalies.
0 2023/05/21 13:53:49
Montreal has so much excellent street art that there is an official display district wherein work gets changed annually. Le Plateau neighbourhood is a good place to search out such murals. I was surprised to see historical imagery in a number of pieces.
Montreal has so much excellent street art that there is an official display district wherein work gets changed annually. Le Plateau neighbourhood is a good place to search out such murals. I was surprised to see historical imagery in a number of pieces.
0 2023/05/21 13:56:53
No overview of Montreal would be complete without mention of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, my late dad's fave artist. Below you will find a pair of videos showing other singers doing covers of his classic songs.
No overview of Montreal would be complete without mention of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, my late dad's fave artist. Below you will find a pair of videos showing other singers doing covers of his classic songs.
0 2023/05/21 14:00:18
We only ate out a few times, and those locales were very carefully researched. Shown here=Beautys. This genuine diner once hosted Anthony Bourdain (see YouTube). We enjoyed the black Russian bread with their peerless liver salad. Ah mon dieu! I won't mention by name which rockstar was once a dick there with his egotistical misbehaviour, but John Mayer left a very bad impression. Above: owner Larry Skolnick who finally took over from his aged father. Beautys was named for Larry's mom Freda.
We only ate out a few times, and those locales were very carefully researched. Shown here=Beautys. This genuine diner once hosted Anthony Bourdain (see YouTube). We enjoyed the black Russian bread with their peerless liver salad. Ah mon dieu! I won't mention by name which rockstar was once a dick there with his egotistical misbehaviour, but John Mayer left a very bad impression. Above: owner Larry Skolnick who finally took over from his aged father. Beautys was named for Larry's mom Freda.
0 2023/05/21 14:02:52
Montreal movies: The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz; Barney's Version; The Kings of Coke (a doc about Montreal's recent status as the undisputed center of bank robberies) *see also the new doc about infamous hitman Gallant.
Montreal movies: The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz; Barney's Version; The Kings of Coke (a doc about Montreal's recent status as the undisputed center of bank robberies) *see also the new doc about infamous hitman Gallant.
0 2023/05/21 14:31:53
It was Halloween season during our visit.
It was Halloween season during our visit.
0 2023/05/21 14:34:06
Locals debate which Farmers market is better: Jean Talon or Atwater? We loved then booth and they served our self-catering needs just fine. More about these two later.
Locals debate which Farmers market is better: Jean Talon or Atwater? We loved then booth and they served our self-catering needs just fine. More about these two later.
0 2023/05/21 14:34:41
Brother and sister frolic around downtown's Dorchester Square. Mrs Z used to work at that spot back in the 70s, when she was a whizz kid pioneer for that new thing called 'the computer'.
Brother and sister frolic around downtown's Dorchester Square. Mrs Z used to work at that spot back in the 70s, when she was a whizz kid pioneer for that new thing called 'the computer'.
0 2023/05/21 14:36:05
The remote and sprawling Bel Air resort had its own unnamed pond at the bottom of its hill.
The remote and sprawling Bel Air resort had its own unnamed pond at the bottom of its hill.
0 2023/05/21 14:37:51
We'd severely underestimated the actual National park named Mont Tremblant. Silly us--it was very interesting indeed. More on this wonderland later.
We'd severely underestimated the actual National park named Mont Tremblant. Silly us--it was very interesting indeed. More on this wonderland later.
0 2023/05/21 14:38:44
Just as Italy spells 'soccer' and Dallas spells 'football', the province of Quebec is synonymous with ice hockey. The Montreal team (les Habs) has a long line of all-star goalies.
Just as Italy spells 'soccer' and Dallas spells 'football', the province of Quebec is synonymous with ice hockey. The Montreal team (les Habs) has a long line of all-star goalies.
0 2023/05/21 14:40:23
One can eat really well in Montreal. Shown here is the province's famed 'OKA' cheese err, fromage.
One can eat really well in Montreal. Shown here is the province's famed 'OKA' cheese err, fromage.
0 2023/05/21 14:42:33
Famed local author Mordecai Richler has a public library branch named after him. Its stained glass décor is of a high quality. His ex-rock critic son Daniel is currently assisting Canuck rockstar Geddy Lee to complete his memoirs.
Famed local author Mordecai Richler has a public library branch named after him. Its stained glass décor is of a high quality. His ex-rock critic son Daniel is currently assisting Canuck rockstar Geddy Lee to complete his memoirs.
0 2023/05/21 14:43:40
Montreal has become a major center of street art, so much that entire districts swap out their murals annually. I was surprised to see the number of murals that featured historical themes, such as the one above. More art later, including some more murals.
Montreal has become a major center of street art, so much that entire districts swap out their murals annually. I was surprised to see the number of murals that featured historical themes, such as the one above. More art later, including some more murals.
0 2023/05/21 14:45:47
Montrealers are some of the most bilingual citizens on the planet, switching easily from French to English.
Montrealers are some of the most bilingual citizens on the planet, switching easily from French to English.
0 2023/05/21 14:48:14
No summary about Montreal would be complete without mention of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. He was my late father's fave artist. This giant mural is on Crescent Street downtown. *We'll later include a pair of videos with his best songs sung by other artists.
No summary about Montreal would be complete without mention of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. He was my late father's fave artist. This giant mural is on Crescent Street downtown. *We'll later include a pair of videos with his best songs sung by other artists.
0 2023/05/21 14:50:03
During warmer months, city authorities close off certain streets to traffic. One such street is Avenue Bernard in the Outremont neighbourhood. There, one may visit Richard Wallace's sympa 'Un Amour Des Thes' to shop for a wide variety of delicious teas and lovely mugs. Another essential stop there is Premiere Moisson ('best harvest crop') Bakery, a chain found across Montreal.
During warmer months, city authorities close off certain streets to traffic. One such street is Avenue Bernard in the Outremont neighbourhood. There, one may visit Richard Wallace's sympa 'Un Amour Des Thes' to shop for a wide variety of delicious teas and lovely mugs. Another essential stop there is Premiere Moisson ('best harvest crop') Bakery, a chain found across Montreal.
0 2023/05/21 14:53:00
We only dined out a few times, but one standout was genuine diner 'Beautys'. Their black Russian bread went perfectly with their peerless liver salad. Oo-lala! Bourdain once visited there (see YouTube). Shown above is owner Larry Skolnick, son of the original owner. Do not ask staff about the time when rockstar John Mayer visited just as they were closing up.
We only dined out a few times, but one standout was genuine diner 'Beautys'. Their black Russian bread went perfectly with their peerless liver salad. Oo-lala! Bourdain once visited there (see YouTube). Shown above is owner Larry Skolnick, son of the original owner. Do not ask staff about the time when rockstar John Mayer visited just as they were closing up.
0 2023/05/21 14:59:16
We will now feature a couple of Leonard Cohen's most loved works, before moving onto the rural vibes of La Conception and Mt. Tremblant. Enjoy!
We will now feature a couple of Leonard Cohen's most loved works, before moving onto the rural vibes of La Conception and Mt. Tremblant. Enjoy!
0 2023/05/21 15:03:19
(this that chapel above) OK, now for La Conception and Mt. Tremblant. See the following images.
(this that chapel above) OK, now for La Conception and Mt. Tremblant. See the following images.
0 2023/05/21 15:16:51
La Conception is part of a countryside that doubles as classic cottage country.
La Conception is part of a countryside that doubles as classic cottage country.
0 2023/05/21 15:18:22
They grow red peppers there.
They grow red peppers there.
0 2023/05/21 15:19:09
They also gots lamas, ones that only speak French.
They also gots lamas, ones that only speak French.
0 2023/05/21 15:19:37
Bel Air is a mix of futuristic houses and modern chalets, plus family pods and domes. They have a useful onsite 'Action Tremblant' partner, where one may rent all manner of fun vehicles (see winter dog-sledding). Phillippe and Chris rented us our first-ever e-bikes. We had a ton of fun with those 'fat bikes'!
Bel Air is a mix of futuristic houses and modern chalets, plus family pods and domes. They have a useful onsite 'Action Tremblant' partner, where one may rent all manner of fun vehicles (see winter dog-sledding). Phillippe and Chris rented us our first-ever e-bikes. We had a ton of fun with those 'fat bikes'!
0 2023/05/21 15:20:26
Cyclists take advantage of 'Le P'tit Train du Nord', a former rail track converted into a superb hinterland biking trail. Safe as milk as it skirts some lovely local lakes toward the aforementioned Mt. Tremblant tourist area.
Cyclists take advantage of 'Le P'tit Train du Nord', a former rail track converted into a superb hinterland biking trail. Safe as milk as it skirts some lovely local lakes toward the aforementioned Mt. Tremblant tourist area.
0 2023/05/21 15:25:50
Those lakes include Lac du Sommet.
Those lakes include Lac du Sommet.
0 2023/05/21 15:29:28
There was a strategically-placed picnic table at its corner---right beside 'Le Maison du Monsieur Castor'---a beaver den.
There was a strategically-placed picnic table at its corner---right beside 'Le Maison du Monsieur Castor'---a beaver den.
0 2023/05/21 15:30:35
That was a peaceful place, ideal for picnics, sketching, shutterbugs.
That was a peaceful place, ideal for picnics, sketching, shutterbugs.
0 2023/05/21 15:32:25
Some infestation (ash beetle?) had ravaged a number of trees in the general area.
Some infestation (ash beetle?) had ravaged a number of trees in the general area.
0 2023/05/21 15:33:25
Breathe, just breathe.
Breathe, just breathe.
0 2023/05/21 15:34:07
Fall was the right time for us to visit.
Fall was the right time for us to visit.
0 2023/05/21 15:34:49
Simple breathing was not an option after my bike's speed-control got stuck on maximum'. True Story. Nothing I did for the first 10 minutes would unstick it. Finally, I fixed it. There were also locals on skateboards, digital craft and regulars bikes. Guaranteed that some locals still refer to that 'maudit anglais' who went too fast on their bucolic trails.
Simple breathing was not an option after my bike's speed-control got stuck on maximum'. True Story. Nothing I did for the first 10 minutes would unstick it. Finally, I fixed it. There were also locals on skateboards, digital craft and regulars bikes. Guaranteed that some locals still refer to that 'maudit anglais' who went too fast on their bucolic trails.
0 2023/05/21 15:35:33
Cottage Country central was all along one side of the trail.
Cottage Country central was all along one side of the trail.
0 2023/05/21 15:39:30
Loved the views.
Loved the views.
0 2023/05/21 15:40:28
Loved the pleine aire.
Loved the pleine aire.
0 2023/05/21 15:40:44
Reflections did abound.
Reflections did abound.
0 2023/05/21 15:41:30
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