Montreal

A rarity for us on this trip, we stopped for a whole day to tour around Montreal. After touring a museum in the old town section, we took the subway to the Mont Royale stop and hiked from there thru the park to the top of the mountain. Loads of trails up the mountain--many suitable for mountain and hybrid bikes. Great views from the top, as can be seen from the little video below. After that, we hiked straight down and wound up at McGill University. McGill reminds us of Mike's school at the University of Pennsylvannia in that you have a sizeable university in a city/urban environment. Still walking, we made our way to Chinatown and found a delightful small restaurant. Crowded, and no single tables available, we were offered to sit a large circular table with 3 other couples if we want to be seated now. We did and had nice conversations with our dinner 'partners'.


Port D'Escale marina has a overnight promotion for weekday nights. CAD$1.65/foot/day (up to 65 ft.). I think we lucked out arriving on Thursday since it looks we were charged for two nights at the promo rate. Includes 30 amp power and water and use of laundry. They issue an electronic card key with a CAD$20 deposit so you can come and go thru the main entrance at will.


A bit of laundry in the a.m.


View of downtown from Mont Royale...it's really that close.


Arriving back at the marina at sunset.


Video from the top of Mont Royale.


Video panorama of Port D'Escale marina.