We stopped at the Biodome for a photo op
After a few more left and right turns we stopped here for a view of the city. I have no idea where we are or how we got here but luckily there is more info here
We eventually arrived at Old Montreal where we had to ride on cobblestone roads. Looks sort of like Quebec City with lots of tourists, so I blended right in
Pedestrian traffic only, not a car in sight
Lots of outdoor seating if you wanted a beverage or a bite to eat
We ended up at the top of a big hill, they call these mountains in this part of the Country and what do we see ? It's the Biodome where we started in the morning
The Scoot Commute wanted to take me to the best deli place in Canada but the line was too long
so we ended up going across the street to the Main Deli. I noticed that someone else recently had a meal at the same place. Our sandwiches were delicious and melted in our mouths.
We headed downtown into the heart of the city just in time to be stuck in gridlock
Different scenery down here
In heavy traffic you always have to be aware of your surroundings
anyway it was time to head home and call it a day. Here is part two of the previous video
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Nice memories Bob ... that big hill is kind of important here, it's Mount Royal from whence Montreal got it's name. Nice view from there eh?
ReplyDeleteKaren:
DeleteThere is a story about that HILL and I knew it was Mount Royal. There used to be an elevator there to bring you up the mountain, many years ago. We also went to the viewpoint on the other side for some night shots after dinner
I like the view from Mount Royal. It is nice to see so many trees in the concrete jungle.
ReplyDeleteTrobairitz:
DeleteIt is the highest point in the City with views of the city on the other side. I found the traffic not as bad as here in Vancouver
Bob, Karen is right about that "hill". It's a mountain, OK? Plus it's so important to Montrealers that there's a law that no buildings are allowed to be taller than the mountain.
ReplyDeleteI should also point out, that while the Biodome is indeed where you say it is, the towering, imposing mast-like structure and adjoining bowl-like structure is the Olympic Stadium. The much smaller Biodome is adjacent to the stadium..
When you return to Montreal (and you will), I will be pleased to provide remedial lessons. Your tour guide must have glossed over too many of the finer points of the local points of interest.
David:
DeleteI knew I would get a response from you if I said it was a HILL. I thought the Dome was part of the Olympic Stadium, but now I know it isn't. Hard to squeeze everything in, in one day but you did a great job of zigging and zagging
Beautiful city, handsome tour guide, good company, and likely good food. What's not to love about this day. Thanks for sharing you memories, Bob. It reminds me of the good times I had in Montreal as well. It's too long ago now, I want to visit again.
ReplyDeleteSonja:
DeleteIt makes a difference when you have your own, local, experienced, knowledgeable Tour Guide. I was lucky that he took a day off to show me around. When you get there, you will also be given the whirlwind tour.
David M: That would be "The Big Owe", would it not? :)
ReplyDeleteDid you hear Canajun, they finally finished the stadium too!
DeleteKaren:
DeleteIt looks like a small building at the top of the stadium. Imagine living up there
Looks like you have a lot of fun!!!
ReplyDeleteKathryn:
DeleteI only have limited vacation time but this year I rode across the country to the Atlantic ocean and I am grateful for all the friends and the good times I had along the way. I'm not forgetting all those who made me feel at home as I passed by
Looks like a big city with too many people. I think I've been in Alaska too long as just about everywhere seems crowded.
ReplyDeleteNice Fiat 500...
Richard:
DeleteI like to live in an urban area but we generally take vacations in less crowded places. I didn't find the traffic in Montreal any worse than in Vancouver. Actually there were less cars in the downtown area than back home, I suppose due to the excellent rapid transit system there.
I want to drive to St Pierre and Quebec City this summer and speak French and eat French.
ReplyDeleteMr Conchscooter;
DeleteIf you wait until Summer 2015, I'll meet you there and we can breathe French too. Lots of French in NB. When you mentioned St Pierre I thought you meant those two French islands off the southern coast of NL (Newfoundland). We went there a few years ago. Lots of French there too and they use the Euro.