The best and most interesting museum in Montreal (and most visited) is the Pointe a Calliere. The tour begins with an 18-minute multimedia presentation. Yours Truly, Montreal details the history of Montreal on a 270 degree screen. (more…)
The home of Montreal’s Governor, Claude de Ramezay, this museum tells the story of Montreal through recordings, furniture and art. Guided tours are available twice a day. We did the self-guided tour which was perfect for our purposes. After walking through the rooms and learning a good history of the area, we went downstairs to the exhibit that replicates Acadian living.
Inside the house, we were given hand-held listening devices. Although lengthy at times, the narrators provided valuable information about the home. At one point, the home was set to be destroyed as it had outgrown it’s original purpose. Fortunately, it was saved by concerned citizens and reopened in 1895. (more…)
Just across the bridge not far from Mont Morency Falls, lies the tiny island Ile d’Orleans. Separated into 6 districts, not large enough to be towns, the island is only 21 miles long and 5 miles wide.
We drove to Ste. Petronille and stopped at Vignoble Ste-Petronille. We sampled a few wines while waiting for a table at Panache Mobile. It’s like a food truck next to a large tented area. We had to wait about 45 minutes but the food was worth it. It was also Ste. Jean Baptiste holiday weekend so we knew crowds would be everywhere. (more…)
We were in for a big treat while in Quebec. The changing of the guard occurs at the Citadel at 10:00 am beginning June 24 to Labour Day (note the Canadian spelling). We were there on the very first day. We arrived a few minutes before 9 am to catch the first tour.
It was outside and we walked past the parade grounds. Our guide told us the history of the fort. At one point, we stopped in front of a building that was considered bomb proof. How? Inside the walls were rounded including the ceiling, but on the outside it looked like a regular rectangular shaped building. Inside were historical displays. (more…)