The Mammoth Task of Clearing Snow in Montreal
July 5, 2023
Montreal is one of the snowiest major cities in the world. How does the city clear all that snow, and so quickly? … More The Mammoth Task of Clearing Snow in Montreal
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Montreal’s Artfully Twisty Staircases
June 14, 2023
Montreal’s signature architecture feature is surely its twisted iron staircases. But why were they built, and are they safe? … More Montreal’s Artfully Twisty Staircases
Is Montreal Better In The Winter?
March 31, 2014
I’ve been seeing a few posts about Montreal’s never-ending winter this year on Facebook lately, and I got thinking about our time there last year. So, I’ve got some favourite winter photos from Montreal to share. Montreal’s winter is a long and cold one, and the residents are well accustomed to hibernation. It gets frustrating, though, … More Is Montreal Better In The Winter?
Old Montreal: The charming centre of the city
December 16, 2013
In Montreal, there’s a place up the hill from Place d’Armes metro, where the roads devolve from asphalt to cobblestones, the street signs suddenly change from a plain white to a rich maroon with sort of ‘old timey’ calligraphy, and the skyscrapers give way to stylish 17th and 18th century colonial buildings. It’s Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal), … More Old Montreal: The charming centre of the city
Making the most of springtime in Montreal
December 12, 2013
Surrounded by Montreal’s downtown city blocks is Mont-Royal, the mountain which gives the city its name. It’s an easy hike, and reaching the top is quite easy. Its humbling presence reminds you that Montreal is quite small, and that the natural world is right on the doorstep. Winter boots. Check. Scarf. Check. Let’s go!
How I exhibited my paintings whilst travelling
December 10, 2013
In May 2013, I did something I never thought I’d do as part of my round-the-world travels. I hosted my own art exhibition. Montreal seemed a perfect place; cool, young and unpretentious, with an exciting public art culture and lively street art scene. And I didn’t have a clue how to do it…
New York City: A First-Time Visitor’s Impression
July 24, 2013
I had been dreaming about visiting New York for a very long time, and I was bouncing up and down on my seat when the bus arrived at New York City’s Port Authority bus terminal. Just like a restless dog who just found out he was about to be taken for a walk, I couldn’t wait … More New York City: A First-Time Visitor’s Impression
Surfing and swordplay in Montreal
May 15, 2013
Winter was over, and the parks of Mont-Royal rang to the sound of sword fighting. The sun was baking hot. Spring exploded into Montreal seemingly overnight, and every tree in the city bloomed with big, juicy green leaves. Even the insects sprang into action; spiders rappelled from the sky the begin their web-building and hornets … More Surfing and swordplay in Montreal
Parc Omega – A Snow Safari in Canadian Winter
May 6, 2013
A wild pig covered in black, wiry hair shuffled and snorted through the snow on the side of the road, snout crusted in ice. The car stopped and it waddled across the road, looking up at us. It knew we had carrots; and so did the silhouettes of larger animals were moving in the treeline … More Parc Omega – A Snow Safari in Canadian Winter
Montreal’s metro and underground
April 12, 2013
The dream When I was first told that Montreal had an ‘underground city’, for a brief few seconds until it was described to me, my eyes widened like saucers, and all sorts of fantastical images leapt into my head.
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