We arrived to a bustling Montreal around noon on Sunday afternoon. Like Quebec City, there are loads of tourists exploring the city, and like QC, there are several cruise ships parked along the river, having dropped off hundreds (thousands?) of tourists.
We visited the famous Notre Dame cathedral. There were lines of tourists waiting to get in, so we chose to simply walk around the exterior.
We walked through the old town area of Montreal, stopping at the Bonsecours Market to visit a local Brewery for a beer in the sun.
We walked by some very cool historical buildings and churches in old Montreal, including a church dedicated to the first female Canadian saint.
Our walk continued to the waterfront area of the St. Lawrence River, where the cruise ships port. We walked by the locks that allow ships to navigate the different heights of the river, which fronts an island that contains a deserted factory. And, from this side of Montreal, we could see over to Habitat 67, a sprawling apartment complex that consists of stacked cubes.
We returned to old Montreal, where we enjoyed a drink at one of the outdoor squares, before heading over to Chinatown, where we found an amazing dumpling restaurant.
While we had only one afternoon in Montreal, it was a great experience. The weather was beautiful, and with no agenda, we were free to walk and explore this beautiful city.
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