Tag Archives: Montreal

Expo 67 and Habitat – the end of the holiday

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Helen

This is my last Montreal post you’ll be glad to know. We’ve been back forever now so it’s about time I stopped rambling about it.  On our last day in the city we went out to Parc Jean Drapeau on … Continue reading →

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Cirque du Soleil

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Helen

Have you ever seen a Cirque du Soleil show? They are absolutely incredible. This year I have been lucky enough to see two, we saw Mystere in Las Vegas and the latest offering Totem in Montreal. I am always enthralled … Continue reading →

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Cultural Immersion

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Helen

Sometimes I feel a wee bit culture starved in Vancouver (sshh, it’s a secret I don’t want to offend. We’re so spoiled in Europe). Fortunately, I managed to immerse myself so completely in museums, galleries and theatre during our time … Continue reading →

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Wandering districts

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Helen

One of our favourite things to do when exploring new cities is to wander different districts. To see the areas of the city where people who live there hang out and eat, generally shunning downtown districts which have a tendency … Continue reading →

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Old Montreal

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Helen

We spent our first day in Montreal just exploring old Montreal and the port. The whole area is made up of small streets, paved with cobbles and surrounded by old stone buildings. It is by far the closest resemblance to … Continue reading →

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