Et voila, the historic train station for Mt. Tremblant. It serves as the logical end-point for many cyclists, us included. Its actual building now hosts an art gallery featuring Canuck soapstone sculpture. Btw, there are 3 distinct areas in Mt. Tremblant: the surprisingly pretty bedroom community, the sympa old village (seen here, nice place for a meal) then the full-on ski village, which many folks have enjoyed. Just not us.
Et voila, the historic train station for Mt. Tremblant. It serves as the logical end-point for many cyclists, us included. Its actual building now hosts an art gallery featuring Canuck soapstone sculpture. Btw, there are 3 distinct areas in Mt. Tremblant: the surprisingly pretty bedroom community, the sympa old village (seen here, nice place for a meal) then the full-on ski village, which many folks have enjoyed. Just not us.
0 2023/05/21 15:42:07
Our 4 star rental 'Cortina'. Modern, clean, and right next to the Clubhouse (breakfasts, massage spa, front desk, pool, jacuzzi, boules/petanque (Bel Air is owned and staffed by a French billionaire) and relaxing fire-pits. Most rentals include a private hot tub useful after being chased by Quebecois police while your bike is stuck on maximum speed.
Our 4 star rental 'Cortina'. Modern, clean, and right next to the Clubhouse (breakfasts, massage spa, front desk, pool, jacuzzi, boules/petanque (Bel Air is owned and staffed by a French billionaire) and relaxing fire-pits. Most rentals include a private hot tub useful after being chased by Quebecois police while your bike is stuck on maximum speed.
0 2023/05/21 15:47:46
One of our neighbours. Bel Air is in the process of selling a number of these uber-modern chalets for folks seeking an upscale cottage. Customers come from all continents.
One of our neighbours. Bel Air is in the process of selling a number of these uber-modern chalets for folks seeking an upscale cottage. Customers come from all continents.
0 2023/05/21 15:53:12
One such structure being built.
One such structure being built.
0 2023/05/21 15:55:25
The trail down to Bel Air's massive lower acreage, site of family activities, sports plus a petting zoo for kids.
The trail down to Bel Air's massive lower acreage, site of family activities, sports plus a petting zoo for kids.
0 2023/05/21 15:56:00
Across from the above chalet. Encore, great views abound.
Across from the above chalet. Encore, great views abound.
0 2023/05/21 15:57:07
Bel Air has a well-regarded sushi restaurant onsite.
Bel Air has a well-regarded sushi restaurant onsite.
0 2023/05/21 15:58:10
As above.
As above.
0 2023/05/21 15:58:46
Maple syrup remains an enduring motif for rural Quebec.
Maple syrup remains an enduring motif for rural Quebec.
0 2023/05/21 15:59:23
Our trip Journal for this voyage. Next=Mt. Tremblant park itself. But first, time for some musique!
Our trip Journal for this voyage. Next=Mt. Tremblant park itself. But first, time for some musique!
0 2023/05/21 16:01:10
Dtour seems to be the sole company offering park tours at the moment. That's OK. Our guide was wonderful Laurie, whose extensive knowledge was partly based on her being a local. *Ask her to bring her boss lady's private herbal tea, a mint-like wonder guaranteed to replenish your energies.
Dtour seems to be the sole company offering park tours at the moment. That's OK. Our guide was wonderful Laurie, whose extensive knowledge was partly based on her being a local. *Ask her to bring her boss lady's private herbal tea, a mint-like wonder guaranteed to replenish your energies.
0 2023/05/21 16:53:53
She also used to work at the park's Via Feratta (iron way) rockface climbing locale.
She also used to work at the park's Via Feratta (iron way) rockface climbing locale.
0 2023/05/21 16:57:49
The park was not crowded during the fall period. That has nothing to do with these ferns.
The park was not crowded during the fall period. That has nothing to do with these ferns.
0 2023/05/21 16:58:43
Morning is a good time to visit. One feared aquatic plant plant is 'Le Myriophylle a epis', which can become invasive and has Wanted posters as a result.
Morning is a good time to visit. One feared aquatic plant plant is 'Le Myriophylle a epis', which can become invasive and has Wanted posters as a result.
0 2023/05/21 16:59:41
Monsieur Heron.
Monsieur Heron.
0 2023/05/21 17:01:04
Madame um, 'deer'. She would be wary of the park's iconic packs of Eastern wolf (loup), whose members come from a unique genepool with longer legs.
Madame um, 'deer'. She would be wary of the park's iconic packs of Eastern wolf (loup), whose members come from a unique genepool with longer legs.
0 2023/05/21 17:01:31
The park was once a major logging area, with men working away from home for long periods. One example was Lac Monroe, a major camp.
The park was once a major logging area, with men working away from home for long periods. One example was Lac Monroe, a major camp.
0 2023/05/21 17:02:02
It is a Boreal forest area with many of the same trees as other similar bands across the globe, birch, fir, spruce, ash and maple.
It is a Boreal forest area with many of the same trees as other similar bands across the globe, birch, fir, spruce, ash and maple.
0 2023/05/21 17:02:52
But for most visitors, it is the motif waterfalls that best define this park: above is Chutes Croche, a nice brief hike.
But for most visitors, it is the motif waterfalls that best define this park: above is Chutes Croche, a nice brief hike.
0 2023/05/21 17:07:17
Suggested lake worth seeking out for peace of mind: Lac Lauzon.
Suggested lake worth seeking out for peace of mind: Lac Lauzon.
0 2023/05/21 17:13:06
Mushrooms, fungi et les autres can be seen here.
Mushrooms, fungi et les autres can be seen here.
0 2023/05/21 17:13:57
A tangle of branches and roots.
A tangle of branches and roots.
0 2023/05/21 17:16:00
Mother Nature.
Mother Nature.
0 2023/05/21 17:16:37
Le Chute des Fodoria, named for the Greek Goddess of trip reportage.
Le Chute des Fodoria, named for the Greek Goddess of trip reportage.
0 2023/05/21 17:17:05
Peaceful scenery everywhere you turn.
Peaceful scenery everywhere you turn.
0 2023/05/21 17:18:16
Neat the entrance.
Neat the entrance.
0 2023/05/21 17:19:26
There was a real red STOP sign on the islet a la gauche (off to the left). The sign warned canoeists.
There was a real red STOP sign on the islet a la gauche (off to the left). The sign warned canoeists.
0 2023/05/21 17:19:50
Next: back to Montreal plus les autres choix de musique.
Next: back to Montreal plus les autres choix de musique.
0 2023/05/21 17:20:59
The couple who now own Wilenskys. One minute after I took this shot, a New Yorker who'd been away for decades brought his wife in to see this eatery, his former fave teenage haunt.
The couple who now own Wilenskys. One minute after I took this shot, a New Yorker who'd been away for decades brought his wife in to see this eatery, his former fave teenage haunt.
0 2023/05/21 18:42:27
This one was in a back alley. Montreal has some 500km of those laneways. There has been a recent municipal program to tidy up those lanes and make them more vibrant. Such lanes are called 'Ruelle Verte' (green alleys).
This one was in a back alley. Montreal has some 500km of those laneways. There has been a recent municipal program to tidy up those lanes and make them more vibrant. Such lanes are called 'Ruelle Verte' (green alleys).
0 2023/05/21 18:51:01
Montreal has long been a city that accepts folks of every stripe.
Montreal has long been a city that accepts folks of every stripe.
0 2023/05/21 18:54:17
This B&W piece was the result of a ten-person team effort. It is located on a loading dock called 'quai des arts' right on The Main, the active N-S strip of St. Laurent Boulevard. The main is an essential stroll for flaneurs and baladeurs. Note that til recently, this street was the dividing line between the French and English sections of Montreal.
This B&W piece was the result of a ten-person team effort. It is located on a loading dock called 'quai des arts' right on The Main, the active N-S strip of St. Laurent Boulevard. The main is an essential stroll for flaneurs and baladeurs. Note that til recently, this street was the dividing line between the French and English sections of Montreal.
0 2023/05/21 18:55:06
Note just how many floors high this one is! The location is near a popular skateboard park that may or may not be soon replaced by you guessed it...condos.
Note just how many floors high this one is! The location is near a popular skateboard park that may or may not be soon replaced by you guessed it...condos.
0 2023/05/21 18:57:15
A Plateau-area mosaic depicting a local female popstar. We tried, but could not discover who she was.
A Plateau-area mosaic depicting a local female popstar. We tried, but could not discover who she was.
0 2023/05/21 18:58:28
Montreal is a lot like its Anglo counterpart Toronto in that they are both quite multi-kulti. Folks from all over come to live there. Here, an Indian cartoon strip, something about 'ladies of the World Unite!' Nearby was another mural depicting Portugese fado superstar Amalia Rodrigues. Also close by was Leonard Cohen's ex-house.
Montreal is a lot like its Anglo counterpart Toronto in that they are both quite multi-kulti. Folks from all over come to live there. Here, an Indian cartoon strip, something about 'ladies of the World Unite!' Nearby was another mural depicting Portugese fado superstar Amalia Rodrigues. Also close by was Leonard Cohen's ex-house.
0 2023/05/21 18:59:42
A mural showing kids at small local Parc Toto-Bissainthe. Marie Clotide Bissainthe ('Toto') was a Haitian-born comic.
A mural showing kids at small local Parc Toto-Bissainthe. Marie Clotide Bissainthe ('Toto') was a Haitian-born comic.
0 2023/05/21 19:01:53
A mural by kids at their Mile End school.
A mural by kids at their Mile End school.
0 2023/05/21 19:04:29
More um, female murals.
More um, female murals.
0 2023/05/21 19:14:01
Other female-themed art, done in metal.
Other female-themed art, done in metal.
0 2023/05/21 19:15:49
Colorful mural with ominous entrance.
Colorful mural with ominous entrance.
0 2023/05/21 19:16:40
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