Montréal, Québec

I spent 5 days in Montréal with two amazing friends that I met working at camp in America over the past two summers. Spending the week with these friends in such a beautiful city allowed me to reflect on the beauty of camp and reminded me how grateful I am that it brought these incredible women into my life. 
Three friends looking out over Mount Royale, Montreal, Quebec
Montréal is in the province of Québec and is recognised for its vibrance and culture. 

Downtown Montréal

Overlooking downtown Montreal in the snow
Shopping in Montreal
Lights in downtown Montreal shopping centre
Lights in downtown Montreal shopping centre
McGill University


Old Montréal

Beautiful architecture in old montreal
Blue sky montreal
Montreal skyline


 Notre-Dame Basilica. We attended the Aura light show at the Basilica which was a breathtaking experience. For the 30 minute show the interior of the 189 year old church was lit up in a beautiful light and sound experience. This is definitely a must see when visiting the city. 


Visit Montreal Notre-dame Basilica
Notre-dame Basilica light show in pictures
Light Show in Notre-dame Basilica Montreal
Notre-dame Basilica

 Mount Royal - a natural landmark in Montréal that provides a beautiful view over the city.


A beautiful day to climb Mount Royal
Stunning view over the city of Montreal from Mount Royal
Friends on Mount Royal which overlooks Montreals downtown area and tall towering buildings.
overlooking the city from the top of mount royal

Montréal Food culture. A highlight of Montreal was definitely its vibrant food scene which includes a brasserie culture stemming from the French roots of much of its population.


Eggspectation

Tommy Saint-Paul

 St Patricks day in Montréal. Montréal was the perfect Canadian city to celebrate St Paddy's - with the annual parade bringing everyone out to drink lots of Guinness on the streets and in the many Irish bars in the area.



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