Montreal

Day 1:
-we woke up early, got subway for breakfast and caught the train from Quebec City to Montreal
-we checked into our apartment and then went across to the first island (St Helen) where there was a special snow festival taking place for winter
-we walked around for a bit, got a beavertail and watched an ice carving demonstration
-we then walked to the biosphere where we had a look at the exhibits in the foyer
-we then walked across to the second island (Notre Dame) where we had a look inside the Casino de Montreal
-we then came back, did grocery shopping, made pasta for dinner and went to sleep

Day 2:
-we started walking towards the summit lookout tower and came across 'Marie of the World' cathedral
-we eventually got to the summit by walking through the underground pedestrian city
-we had a look from the summit and the exhibition explaining all the different aspects of Montreal
-we then walked past the Olympic building on the way to Notre Dame
-we explored Notre Dame including the chapel
-we then walked up Mont Royal to the cross where we had a fantastic view over all of Montreal (including some icy stairs!)
-we then walked down and had poutine for dinner at La Banquise - very yummy!

Day 3:
-we started the day by exploring the Old Port including the clock tower and the 'beach'!
-took some nice photos in front of the Jacques Cartier bridge and the Molson Brewery
-we then walked through the Marche' Bonsecours and through city hall, past Jacques Cartier place
-we then went to the Olympic Village where the 1976 Olympics were held
-we visited the Biodome which is a museum-type ecosystem where we got to see different animals like lynxes, beavers, racoons and penguins (and a cabybara)
-we then explored the Jean Talon markets before taking a stroll through Little Italy
-we then came home for dinner and watched a movieRead more