Arrived to a hot and sunny Montreal, and decided it would be a great idea to undertake the 2km journey to the hotel on foot...with all our kit. We arrived earlier than check-in and so took a dip inRead more
Arrived to a hot and sunny Montreal, and decided it would be a great idea to undertake the 2km journey to the hotel on foot...with all our kit. We arrived earlier than check-in and so took a dip inRead more
After a 90 minute wait on the waterfront, the half hour fireworks display was worth the wait. A spectacular view over the bridge and the temperature was still over 20 degrees. We walked the hour backRead more
Pretty hot, sweaty and humid...and thoroughly shamed by all the people running up this sodding hill!
After regaining our composure following the climb, we took in the view over the city from the Kondiaronk platform and enjoyed a walk through the park, which seemed a world away from the hustle andRead more
The Repercussion Theatre were staging the Tragedy of Julius Caesar in the park; after an hour of the excellent performance we darted across town to watch some film noir, A Man Escaped, in At Patrick'sRead more
Four hour train journey to our next stop, after a happy 48 hours in Montreal and an appreciated lazy morning!
Arrived into Quebec which is apparently one big hill...sigh. Wound out way through the streets with our bags to our lovely hotel overlooking the gardens and the river before heading out for dinner.Read more
Suffering from severe food guilt over the poutine, we decided to see the Plains of Abraham in an evening jog. Despite clearly being a stupid idea, it was actually very enjoyable. Lots of informationRead more
In the Citadel of Quebec, where Churchill, Roosevelt and Mackenzie King met and planned D-day (as well as in the Chateau Frontenac in the background).