Coast to Coast: Page 7

Chalet north of Montreal

This is the lake view we had from a chalet north of Montreal that a bunch of people rented for Jo and Sass' birthdays. The weekend was spent eating good food, drinking wine and enjoying the beautiful scenery. This shot was taking in October, so the fall colors were looking nice. It also happened to be Canadian Thanksgiving while we were there. It's not such a big deal up here, but we had a nice meal anyways.

Nice colors in Berthierville, Que.

This picture was taken in Berthierville, which is about an hour northeast of Montreal. It's where Ariane's parents live, and it's right on the St. Lawrence river. The colors were really nice on this sunny day, and it was nice to get out of the city for a bit.

Berthierville, Que.

It was also fun to watch the freight ships pass by the house. There are also cruise ships that travel on the river, but I wasn't lucky enough to see one. In this picture, you can see the Quebec flag displayed with some ships in the background, and a nice cloud scene.

Vieux Montreal

This picture was taken in Vieux Montreal (old Montreal). The streets are all cobblestone, and there's a lot of culture in this area. Actually, it's pretty touristy with lots of expensive shops and restaurants. I bought a Cuban cigar in a shop close to where this picture was taken - and it was pretty tasty. I also went to an archeology museum in this area, and spent some time lounging around in a nice park by here.

Bells on Beaubien

I don't know if I've mentioned this yet, but there are cathedrals and bells all over this town. It's funny because there are so many churches, and not enough people to fill them. They've started a trend here on turning old churches into condos - an interesting idea. I found this interesting bell tower while walking on a street called Beaubien. I'm not sure if they still ring, but it was a nice sight.

Le Stade Olympique, Montreal

Le Stade Olympique was built in 1976 for the Summer Olympics, which were held here in Montreal. It was also home to the Montreal expos from 1977 to 2004, when the team moved to Washington, D.C. I haven't explored this area too much yet, but saw this nice view of the tower from the Botanical Gardens. You can take an elevator to the top of this tower, and I'm sure there's a nice view.