Montréal: The Old City (Because Vacation, That's Why! - Part II)

We had decided to make our way to Vieux-Montréal for our one full day in the city, and that we would walk so we could take in everything possible. After a breakfast of crêpes from Paris Crêpe (again... because Montréal!) we made our way in the general direction we figured we needed to go.

Along the way, this bit of spectacularness.

It's Cathédrale Marie Reine du Monde, and  "It looks like we can go in..."

 

Yes, I took a photo of a lady praying. I know, I know. But I did say a little prayer on her behalf as a thank you for her unknowing participation in my craft.



We then made our way back out into the sunshine, and when our eyes had adjusted, we were treated to another whole view of what has to be the most beautiful city in Canada.

Eventually we arrived on the waterfront.

including the clock tower on the Saint Lawrence River.

...which we climbed to the top of.

Then we walked the boardwalk...

...before stopping at Le Magasin Général du Vieux Montréal Bistro for some delightful lunch!

When we were good and full, we decided we had best make our way back to the hotel to get ready for a big night out. Cheryl's bachelorette was to be the highlight of our stay, and we needed to be good and prepared. But first...

Old, dirty-looking construction fence? Why not just cover that up with something pleasant! You guessed it: Montréal, that's why!
"Well played, Montréal, well played."

That evening we made our way to a residential area of the city, where we met up again with the guest of honour and five other ladies who had travelled from far and wide to be released on Montréal in celebration of the nuptials of the one thing we all had in common: Cheryl. They were all staying together at a rented apartment which, much to my delight, had a rooftop pool and patio and an amazing view!

That night was a Tuesday. It turns out thtat in Montréal, even a Tuesday is a great night to hit the town. We had supper at Milo's Restaurant, a high-end Greek seafood place that blew us out of the water with their amazing service, incredible food, and washrooms that were phenomenal enough to warrant mention. Then we spent some time getting acquainted with our new-found friends at the apartment with some ice-breaker games and general ridiculousness Afterwards, we danced the night away after acquiring ourselves some free cover and drinks on the house at one of the local clubs.

I will go back to Montréal. I expect I will learn better French first, but I will go back. For this trip, however, we were content with all we had accomplished in our day and a half, and ready to hit the train station for travel to destination #2... the capital city of Canada: Ottawa, Ontario.