Montreal is actually an island, approximately 40km long and 15km wide. It has a population of 3.4 million, half the population choosing to speak french the other preferring english. The photos featured here are in the Old Montreal and Old Port area based on the water front of the St Lawrence River. The architecture is very distinctive with its' greystone buildings and narrow cobblestone lanes. Some highlights of this area were Basilique Notre Dame, Place Jacques Cartier - hosting lively Canada Day celebrations whilst we were there, and the Musee D'Archeologie et D'Histoire Pointe-A-Calliere. Along the Old Port, people cycle, rollerblade and walk the sights of the 2.5km shoreline, plus the four quays (quais). Whilst in Montreal, it was a pleasant walk taking in the sights of the local areas, window shopping in the local galleries and the sights and sounds of the local buskers. It was from here that Bern and I now headed to the highest point in Montreal, Mont Royal.
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