We landed in Montreal late, but on schedule, and Ubered to our B&B, La Loggia, in the gay village of Montreal. It is an “art B&B” so fits well within this neighborhood, which is eclectic, especially in the evening. It is also well situated for us as it is a walkable distance to Vieux Montreal attractions. We took in a guided historical walking tour as well as a boat tour of the old harbour. So much Canadian history that we have either forgotten or never learned. Our host at the B&B was very accommodating and had agreed to store our bike cases for the month we are cycling around the area. We hope that goes well.
Our first impressions of cycling here are very positive, there are a lot of folks cycling obviously for transport (not just recreation), and the separated pathways are everywhere. Also the drivers have been very mindful of both pedestrians and cyclists which is great to experience.
Packing up beside our B&B to hit the road for our first legThe B&B has history!Cyclists heading to work(?). Where are we, Copenhagen?Maisonneuve is said to be the founder of Montreal in 1642Here he is in front of the Notre Dame BasilicaOf course the indigenous peoples were here long before…Queen Victoria gets a nod since the British did eventually come out aheadThe Montreal metro opened just in time for Expo 67 with unique architecture and art in each station; here resembling ParisInteresting that there is Al(l)dred history hereThere are extensive waking paths along the old harbour and interesting pedestrian only streets further inGetting the perspective from the water is always fun; this was on an electric boatNot electric Theodore the tugboatThere is a massive indoor and underground city beneath the roads and buildings; kind of like Calgary plus 15s turned upside down. Here you see a statue of the wife of Poseidon gifted to Montreal by France.Also on display is a large chunk of the Berlin wall
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Looks spectacular and educational! Have not been there in years!