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Montréal, Canada (July 2008)

Montréal is a vibrant, cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city of two million people located in Québec Province on the St. Lawrence River. Founded by French explorers more than 350 years ago, it is one of the oldest cities in North America, its history being a rich backdrop to a vibrant multicultural life. Historical divisions between the French and English influences have abated somewhat, although some still remain today. Montréal’s harsh winters are made tolerable by its Underground City of restaurants, stores and walkways that are connected to the Métro. Summers are enlivened by festivals, street fairs, excellent international restaurants, cafés and a sizzling nightlife. Old Montréal contains some of the city’s most interesting attractions and historic architecture. Adjacent to Old Montréal is the sparkling riverside area known as the Old Port. Montréal’s history, beauty, cosmopolitan flavor and “joie de vivre,” make it a truly worthwhile destination.
Montréal, Canada cover page.
Montréal, Canada cover page.		 Map of Canada with the star indicating Montréal.
Map of Canada with the star indicating Montréal.		 Ornamentation at the top of the Molson's Brewery, which produces Canada's best-known beer.
Ornamentation at the top of the Molson's Brewery, which produces Canada's best-known beer.		 View of the Old Port of Montréal with the bell tower in the background.
View of the Old Port of Montréal with the bell tower in the background.
An example of French-style architecture in Montréal.
An example of French-style architecture in Montréal.		 View of the Molson's Brewery with the Jacques Cartier Bridge in the background.
View of the Molson's Brewery with the Jacques Cartier Bridge in the background.		 Banner for la Maison de Str.-George-Étienne-Cartier (a famous 19th Century Canadian statesman) at rue Notre Dame.
Banner for la Maison de Str.-George-Étienne-Cartier (a famous 19th Century Canadian statesman) at rue Notre Dame.		 A man smoking a cigarette in a doorway on rue St. Paul.
A man smoking a cigarette in a doorway on rue St. Paul.
Back view of statues on top of the Bonsecours Church (established in 1657 by Marguerite Bourgeoys).
Back view of statues on top of the Bonsecours Church (established in 1657 by Marguerite Bourgeoys).		 View of the Clock Tower along the St. Lawrence River in Montréal.
View of the Clock Tower along the St. Lawrence River in Montréal.		 It was built in 1922 to commemorate the courage of the men of the Merchant Fleet who were lost during World War I.
It was built in 1922 to commemorate the courage of the men of the Merchant Fleet who were lost during World War I.		 Interior view of the mechanical parts of the clock in Clock Tower which still keeps time.
Interior view of the mechanical parts of the clock in Clock Tower which still keeps time.
Looking up at the mechanical parts inside of the Clock Tower.
Looking up at the mechanical parts inside of the Clock Tower.		 View from the Clock Tower of a pier with pleasure boats on the St. Lawrence River.
View from the Clock Tower of a pier with pleasure boats on the St. Lawrence River.		 Another vantage point from the Clock Tower with downtown Montréal in the background.
Another vantage point from the Clock Tower with downtown Montréal in the background.		 Closer view of downtown Montréal with Marché Bonsecours (Market) and Bonsecours Church in the foreground.
Closer view of downtown Montréal with Marché Bonsecours (Market) and Bonsecours Church in the foreground.
The the Molson's Brewery from the Clock Tower.
The the Molson's Brewery from the Clock Tower.		 Looking east on the St. Lawrence River from the Clock Tower with the Jacques Cartier Bridge and the Molson's Brewery.
Looking east on the St. Lawrence River from the Clock Tower with the Jacques Cartier Bridge and the Molson's Brewery.		 Looking west from the Clock Tower with rain clouds forming over the St. Lawrence River.
Looking west from the Clock Tower with rain clouds forming over the St. Lawrence River.		 Passenger boat sailing west on the St. Lawrence River.
Passenger boat sailing west on the St. Lawrence River.
Tower with the Canadian flag flying near the waterfront.
Tower with the Canadian flag flying near the waterfront.		 Pathway along the Old Port of Montréal with rollerbladers.
Pathway along the Old Port of Montréal with rollerbladers.		 Old man taking a break on a park bench along the pathway of the Old Port.
Old man taking a break on a park bench along the pathway of the Old Port.		 An interesting hydraulic project along the waterfront.
An interesting hydraulic project along the waterfront.
Domed tower of les Terraces des Bonsecours.
Domed tower of les Terraces des Bonsecours.		 Paddle boats for hire at the Old Port of Montréal.
Paddle boats for hire at the Old Port of Montréal.		 Close-up of the paddle boats.
Close-up of the paddle boats.		 Waterfront area of Old Montréal with a view of the Bonsecours Market in the background.
Waterfront area of Old Montréal with a view of the Bonsecours Market in the background.
A bucolic view of the waterfront with a paddle boat in the foreground.
A bucolic view of the waterfront with a paddle boat in the foreground.		 A couple on a lark in one of the paddle boats.
A couple on a lark in one of the paddle boats.		 These quadricycles are also for hire in the Old Port.
These quadricycles are also for hire in the Old Port.		 This James Webb spatial telescope was on display. It is due to be launched by NASA into space in 2013.
This James Webb spatial telescope was on display. It is due to be launched by NASA into space in 2013.
View of the Pavillion Jacques Cartier which cater for the waterfront park attractions during the summer months.
View of the Pavillion Jacques Cartier which cater for the waterfront park attractions during the summer months.		 This little kid was hamming it up like Popeye on the anchor!
This little kid was hamming it up like Popeye on the anchor!		 Place Jacques-Cartier originally opened as a marketplace in 1804. Now it is the most popular square in Old Montréal.
Place Jacques-Cartier originally opened as a marketplace in 1804. Now it is the most popular square in Old Montréal.		 On warm days, musicians and craft vendors congregate here.
On warm days, musicians and craft vendors congregate here.
Horse and buggy parked at Place Jacques-Cartier waiting for a tourist to hire it.
Horse and buggy parked at Place Jacques-Cartier waiting for a tourist to hire it.		 Tourists standing near a booth covered with portraits of famous people.
Tourists standing near a booth covered with portraits of famous people.		 Close-up of the portrait booth.
Close-up of the portrait booth.		 One of the many portrait artists in Place Jacques-Cartier.
One of the many portrait artists in Place Jacques-Cartier.
A portrait artist (with the ponytail) and his subject.
A portrait artist (with the ponytail) and his subject.		 Another portrait artist was working nearby.
Another portrait artist was working nearby.		 One of many performers in Place Jacques-Cartier.
One of many performers in Place Jacques-Cartier.		 This acrobat's strength was impressive!
This acrobat's strength was impressive!
View of Montréal's City Hall from Place Jacques-Cartier (designed by Henri-Maurice Perrault and Alexander Cowper Hutchison).
View of Montréal's City Hall from Place Jacques-Cartier (designed by Henri-Maurice Perrault and Alexander Cowper Hutchison).		 Built between 1872-1878, the City Hall was almost lost to a fire in 1922. The exterior walls survived, the interior was rebuilt.
Built between 1872-1878, the City Hall was almost lost to a fire in 1922. The exterior walls survived, the interior was rebuilt.		 Monument to Lord Horatio Nelson, hero of Trafalgar, was erected in 1909 at the end of Place Jacques-Cartier.
Monument to Lord Horatio Nelson, hero of Trafalgar, was erected in 1909 at the end of Place Jacques-Cartier.		 View of the Science Center of Montréal with dark storm clouds overhead.
View of the Science Center of Montréal with dark storm clouds overhead.
Flags on display outside of the Science Center, which is also known as iSci.
Flags on display outside of the Science Center, which is also known as iSci.		 This state-of-the-art site stresses science with various technology presentations, an interactive film game and an IMAX theater.
This state-of-the-art site stresses science with various technology presentations, an interactive film game and an IMAX theater.		 Me taking a break on these dumbell-looking sculptures on the steps of the Science Center.
Me taking a break on these dumbell-looking sculptures on the steps of the Science Center.		 A rusty tower on the St. Lawrence River near the Science Center.
A rusty tower on the St. Lawrence River near the Science Center.
Close-up of the tower which built for some industrial purpose.
Close-up of the tower which built for some industrial purpose.		 A view of the waterfront near the Science Center.
A view of the waterfront near the Science Center.		 Fountains near the waterfront and the Science Center.
Fountains near the waterfront and the Science Center.		 These dark rain clouds look like they are part of the fountains.
These dark rain clouds look like they are part of the fountains.
The 1929 Art Deco Alfred Building has also been called the wedding cake building because it was built in layers.
The 1929 Art Deco Alfred Building has also been called "the wedding cake building" because it was built in layers.		 This abandoned building on the St. Lawrence River in Montréal used to be a flour factory.
This abandoned building on the St. Lawrence River in Montréal used to be a flour factory.		 Typical French-style domed building in Montréal with the Canadian flag in the foreground.
Typical French-style domed building in Montréal with the Canadian flag in the foreground.		 Close-up of the domed building, which is probably an apartment building.
Close-up of the domed building, which is probably an apartment building.
View of the domed building in the background through a torrential rain storm that I got caught in!
View of the domed building in the background through a torrential rain storm that I got caught in!		 Fortunately, there was cover from the rain under an awning. Note the flour factory in the background.
Fortunately, there was cover from the rain under an awning. Note the flour factory in the background.		 A tugboat moored on along the pedestrian walkway of the St. Lawrence River with the flour factory in the background.
A tugboat moored on along the pedestrian walkway of the St. Lawrence River with the flour factory in the background.		 The rainstorm finally stopped. Flags along the waterfront with the flour factory in the background.
The rainstorm finally stopped. Flags along the waterfront with the flour factory in the background.
The Montréal History Center is housed in the old Central Fire Station, which was built in 1903.
The Montréal History Center is housed in the old Central Fire Station, which was built in 1903.		 The Immigration and Cultural Community building in downtown is typical of Montréal's architecture.
The Immigration and Cultural Community building in downtown is typical of Montréal's architecture.		 Statue of Queen Victoria in Victoria Square in downtown Montréal.
Statue of Queen Victoria in Victoria Square in downtown Montréal.		 Fountain in Victoria Square with the Métro station in the background.
Fountain in Victoria Square with the Métro station in the background.
The iron work at the Victoria Square Métro station was a gift from the city of Paris to Montréal.
The iron work at the Victoria Square Métro station was a gift from the city of Paris to Montréal.		 The Center of World Commerce building in downtown Montréal.
The Center of World Commerce building in downtown Montréal.		 The Palais des Congrès is the modern, colorful glass convention center in Montréal that was built in the 1980's.
The Palais des Congrès is the modern, colorful glass convention center in Montréal that was built in the 1980's.		 A nice street corner in downtown Montréal at the intersection of rue Saint Antoine and Place d'Armes.
A nice street corner in downtown Montréal at the intersection of rue Saint Antoine and Place d'Armes.
Modern sculpture outside of the Palais des Congrès convention center.
Modern sculpture outside of the Palais des Congrès convention center.		 View looking at the modern sculpture with rue Saint Antoine and Place d'Armes in the backgound.
View looking at the modern sculpture with rue Saint Antoine and Place d'Armes in the backgound.		 Chinese bas-relief mural at the entrance to Montréal's Chinatown.
Chinese bas-relief mural at the entrance to Montréal's Chinatown.		 Close-up of the bas-relief mural.
Close-up of the bas-relief mural.
Walking on rue de la Gauchetière through Chinatown in Montréal.
Walking on rue de la Gauchetière through Chinatown in Montréal.		 Nice neon dragon sign in a shop window in Chinatown.
Nice neon dragon sign in a shop window in Chinatown.		 Close-up of the neon dragon sign.
Close-up of the neon dragon sign.		 A souvenir shop in Chinatown. A beaded Mona Lisa, anyone?!
A souvenir shop in Chinatown. A beaded Mona Lisa, anyone?!
Making pastries in a Chinese pastry shop.
Making pastries in a Chinese pastry shop.		 A Chinese fruit and vegetable shop.
A Chinese fruit and vegetable shop.		 A beautiful jade dragon in a Chinatown store window.
A beautiful jade dragon in a Chinatown store window.		 Close-up of the jade dragon.
Close-up of the jade dragon.
A white dragon statue with a Vietnamese restaurant in the background in Montréal's Chinatown.
A white dragon statue with a Vietnamese restaurant in the background in Montréal's Chinatown.		 Being a coffee lover, I couldn't resist posing in front of Couche-Tard coffee shop.
Being a coffee lover, I couldn't resist posing in front of Couche-Tard coffee shop.		 Me posing again in front of this provocative mural in Montréal. It looks like she is tonguing me!
Me posing again in front of this provocative mural in Montréal. It looks like she is tonguing me!		 Another mural in Montréal with an anarchistic message!
Another mural in Montréal with an anarchistic message!
Rusty Gothic-looking rooftop along St. Catherine Street in Montréal.
Rusty Gothic-looking rooftop along St. Catherine Street in Montréal.		 Interesting sculptural spires and rooftop statue in Montréal.
Interesting sculptural spires and rooftop statue in Montréal.		 View of the Chapel of Notre Dame de Lourdes on St. Catherine Street which was consecrated in 1906.
View of the Chapel of Notre Dame de Lourdes on St. Catherine Street which was consecrated in 1906.		 Frontal view of the Chapel of Notre Dame.
Frontal view of the Chapel of Notre Dame.
Another view of Chapel of Notre Dame de Lourdes. Note the golden statue of Christ on the top.
Another view of Chapel of Notre Dame de Lourdes. Note the golden statue of Christ on the top.		 Modern sculpures that were on display in Berri Square between Blvd. de Maisonneuve and rue St. Catherine in Montréal.
Modern sculpures that were on display in Berri Square between Blvd. de Maisonneuve and rue St. Catherine in Montréal.		 One of many interesting window displays on rue St. Catherine.
One of many interesting window displays on rue St. Catherine.		 A tattoo shop on rue St. Catherine. Tattoos are really popular in Montréal.
A tattoo shop on rue St. Catherine. Tattoos are really popular in Montréal.
A cabaret with what looks like a drag queen on display on rue St. Catherine in a section called the Gay Village.
A cabaret with what looks like a "drag queen" on display on rue St. Catherine in a section called "the Gay Village."		 A section of the Gay Village on rue St. Catherine with bars and restaurants in the background.
A section of the "Gay Village" on rue St. Catherine with bars and restaurants in the background.		 A guesthouse and entertainment complex in Montréal with the Oscar Wilde bar in view.
A guesthouse and entertainment complex in Montréal with the Oscar Wilde bar in view.		 A graffiti covered building off of St. Catherine Street.
A graffiti covered building off of St. Catherine Street.
The façade of Kilo Café is adorned with these fanciful faces. It is located on St. Catherine Street East.
The façade of Kilo Café is adorned with these fanciful faces. It is located on St. Catherine Street East.		 The Restaurant Piccolo Diavolo. Piccolo is a fictional character from the Dragon Ball manga by Akira Toriyama and was a demon.
The Restaurant Piccolo Diavolo. Piccolo is a fictional character from the Dragon Ball manga by Akira Toriyama and was a demon.		 Me posing in front of the Second Cup in Montréal. It takes at least that to get me going in the morning!
Me posing in front of the Second Cup in Montréal. It takes at least that to get me going in the morning!		 The 1929 Art Deco Alfred Building (also known as the wedding cake building) at Place d'Armes near Notre-Dame Cathedral.
The 1929 Art Deco Alfred Building (also known as "the wedding cake building") at Place d'Armes near Notre-Dame Cathedral.
The New York Life (insurance) Building next to it was erected in 1887. Originally, it was the Québec Bank Building.
The New York Life (insurance) Building next to it was erected in 1887. Originally, it was the Québec Bank Building.		 The clocktower of the New York Life Building in Montréal.
The clocktower of the New York Life Building in Montréal.		 Beautiful ironwork adorns the entrance of the New York Life Building.
Beautiful ironwork adorns the entrance of the New York Life Building.		 Horses and buggies are lined up at Place d'Armes since many tourists flock there.
Horses and buggies are lined up at Place d'Armes since many tourists flock there.
Statue of Maisonneuve (1612 – 1676) the French Canadian hero in Place d'Armes.
Statue of Maisonneuve (1612 – 1676) the French Canadian hero in Place d'Armes.		 He was a French military officer and the founder of Montréal.
He was a French military officer and the founder of Montréal.		 Frontal view of Notre-dame Cathedral with the statue of Maisonneuve in the foreground.
Frontal view of Notre-dame Cathedral with the statue of Maisonneuve in the foreground.		 View of Hotel Place d'Armes, a boutique hotel in the heart of Old Montréal.
View of Hotel Place d'Armes, a boutique hotel in the heart of Old Montréal.
The Bank of Montréal Building off of Place d'Armes. It is one of the oldest banks in North America founded in 1817.
The Bank of Montréal Building off of Place d'Armes. It is one of the oldest banks in North America founded in 1817.		 The breathtaking interior in blue and gold of Notre-Dame Cathedral is magnificent. The main pulpet is hand carved.
The breathtaking interior in blue and gold of Notre-Dame Cathedral is magnificent. The main pulpet is hand carved.		 Red and white votive candles illuminated in Notre-Dame.
Red and white votive candles illuminated in Notre-Dame.		 Blue and white votive candles were also illuminated.
Blue and white votive candles were also illuminated.
A beautiful Madonna and Child metal relief sculpture in the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
A beautiful Madonna and Child metal relief sculpture in the Notre-Dame Cathedral.		 A cross design in candles with an image of Jesus in the background.
A cross design in candles with an image of Jesus in the background.		 The Altar of St. Therese of Lisieux. She was canonized in 1925, the same year this chapel was built.
The Altar of St. Therese of Lisieux. She was canonized in 1925, the same year this chapel was built.		 Another view of the Chapel of St. Therese of Lisieux.
Another view of the Chapel of St. Therese of Lisieux.
This is another chapel in Notre-Dame Cathedral called Chapel of Sacre Coeur (Sacred Heart).
This is another chapel in Notre-Dame Cathedral called Chapel of Sacre Coeur (Sacred Heart).		 These beautiful antique-looking lamposts are outside of Notre-Dame Cathedral.
These beautiful antique-looking lamposts are outside of Notre-Dame Cathedral.		 Spire of Montréal's City Hall as seen from a double-decker tour bus that I took.
Spire of Montréal's City Hall as seen from a double-decker tour bus that I took.		 Side view of Montréal's City Hall, built in the Second Empire style, also known as Napoléon III-style.
Side view of Montréal's City Hall, built in the Second Empire style, also known as Napoléon III-style.
Château Ramezay is an historic home of Claude de Ramezay, Governor of Montréal, who built it in 1705.
Château Ramezay is an historic home of Claude de Ramezay, Governor of Montréal, who built it in 1705.		 It became a museum in 1895. A turret was added in 1903, making it look even more like a castle.
It became a museum in 1895. A turret was added in 1903, making it look even more like a castle.		 Dome of the Bonsecours Market built between 1844-1852 was designed by William Footner. It was a produce market until 1963.
Dome of the Bonsecours Market built between 1844-1852 was designed by William Footner. It was a produce market until 1963.		 Ancient Customs Building (1836–1837) at Place Royale. Place Royale commemorated Montréal's 250th anniversary in 1892.
Ancient Customs Building (1836–1837) at Place Royale. Place Royale commemorated Montréal's 250th anniversary in 1892.
View of Habitat 1967 across the St. Lawrence River which was built as housing for the Montreal Expo of 1967.
View of Habitat 1967 across the St. Lawrence River which was built as housing for the Montreal Expo of 1967.		 Moshe Safdie designed these 158 randomly stacked, modular concrete boxes which were seen as the way of the future.
Moshe Safdie designed these 158 randomly stacked, modular concrete boxes which were seen as the way of the future.		 Safdie hoped this would be the prototype for new methods of housing construction. The cost and time prevented it from being so.
Safdie hoped this would be the prototype for new methods of housing construction. The cost and time prevented it from being so.		 View of the Biosphere which was designed by Buckminster Fuller for Montréal's Expo '67.
View of the Biosphere which was designed by Buckminster Fuller for Montréal's Expo '67.
The Montréal Casino is house in the former French pavillion of the Expo '67 World's Fair and is shaped like a ship.
The Montréal Casino is house in the former French pavillion of the Expo '67 World's Fair and is shaped like a ship.		 The Concorde Bridge crosses the St. Lawrence River from the Montréal Casino on Île Notre-Dame to the main island of Montréal.
The Concorde Bridge crosses the St. Lawrence River from the Montréal Casino on Île Notre-Dame to the main island of Montréal.		 View of the Jacques Cartier Bridge and the Molson's Brewery from the Concorde Bridge.
View of the Jacques Cartier Bridge and the Molson's Brewery from the Concorde Bridge.		 Downtown Montréal and the St. Lawrence River as seen on the ride back from the Île Notre-Dame.
Downtown Montréal and the St. Lawrence River as seen on the ride back from the Île Notre-Dame.
View of 1000 de La Gauchetière (built in 1992), the tallest skyscraper in Montréal and in the province of Québec.
View of 1000 de La Gauchetière (built in 1992), the tallest skyscraper in Montréal and in the province of Québec.		 The Tour BNPS Building in Montréal is also known as the Batman Building since the top looks like batman's ears.
The Tour BNPS Building in Montréal is also known as the "Batman Building" since the top looks like batman's ears.		 Top view of the batman ears of the Tour BNPS Building.
Top view of the batman ears of the Tour BNPS Building.		 La Foule Illuminée by the artist Raymond Mason (1985) in front of the Tour BNPS Building, near McGill University.
"La Foule Illuminée" by the artist Raymond Mason (1985) in front of the Tour BNPS Building, near McGill University.
Close-up of La Foule Illuminée (illuminated crowd) which looks like it is made out of butter!
Close-up of "La Foule Illuminée" (illuminated crowd) which looks like it is made out of butter!		 Montréal General Hospital which on a hill overlooking McGill University.
Montréal General Hospital which on a hill overlooking McGill University.		 Entrance to Saint Joseph's Oratory, which is a Roman Catholic basilica on the northern slope of Mount Royal in Montréal.
Entrance to Saint Joseph's Oratory, which is a Roman Catholic basilica on the northern slope of Mount Royal in Montréal.		 Looking down the pathway to St. Joseph's Oratory (built in 1966). St. Joseph is the patron saint of Canada.
Looking down the pathway to St. Joseph's Oratory (built in 1966). St. Joseph is the patron saint of Canada.
St. Joseph (depicted in this statue) meets those who arrive to see his magnificent shrine behind him.
St. Joseph (depicted in this statue) meets those who arrive to see his magnificent shrine behind him.		 Beautiful summer flowers adorn the grounds of St. Joseph's Oratory.
Beautiful summer flowers adorn the grounds of St. Joseph's Oratory.		 A closer view of St. Joseph's as I approached it. There are 233 steps to get up to the Crypt level!
A closer view of St. Joseph's as I approached it. There are 233 steps to get up to the Crypt level!		 Looking up the stairs leading to St. Joseph's Oratory. The copper dome is the 3rd largest in the world.
Looking up the stairs leading to St. Joseph's Oratory. The copper dome is the 3rd largest in the world.
Looking down from the staircase toward the entrance.
Looking down from the staircase toward the entrance.		 There are many stairs to climb on the way to the top as I am demonstrating in this photo.
There are many stairs to climb on the way to the top as I am demonstrating in this photo.		 View of the Crypt Church named for the flattened arches supporting the ceiling and its position at the foot of the Basilica.
View of the Crypt Church named for the flattened arches supporting the ceiling and its position at the foot of the Basilica.		 Photo of the statue of Saint Joseph in the Crypt Church of Saint Joseph's Oratory.
Photo of the statue of Saint Joseph in the Crypt Church of Saint Joseph's Oratory.
Another tribute to St. Joseph with candels in the foreground spelling Patron Saint of the Church in the votive chapel.
Another tribute to St. Joseph with candels in the foreground spelling "Patron Saint of the Church" in the votive chapel.		 View of a long corridor lined with votive altars inside of St. Joseph's Oratory.
View of a long corridor lined with votive altars inside of St. Joseph's Oratory.		 A crucifix with candles burning along the corridor's upper wall.
A crucifix with candles burning along the corridor's upper wall.		 This religious shrine with candles in honor of St. Joseph as protector of the Church.
This religious shrine with candles in honor of St. Joseph as protector of the Church.
Another shrine to honor St. Joseph, the patron saint of Canada.
Another shrine to honor St. Joseph, the patron saint of Canada.		 Entrance to the Crypt Church with beautiful exterior lamps.
Entrance to the Crypt Church with beautiful exterior lamps.		 Close-up view of the lamps from the opposite side.
Close-up view of the lamps from the opposite side.		 Steps leading up to the Basilica.
Steps leading up to the Basilica.
View of the Basilica which is the highest point of St. Joseph's Oratory.
View of the Basilica which is the highest point of St. Joseph's Oratory.		 Interior of the Basilica. The interior dome is the third largest in the world rising 195 feet above the floor.
Interior of the Basilica. The interior dome is the third largest in the world rising 195 feet above the floor.		 Crucifix at the front of the Basilica.
Crucifix at the front of the Basilica.		 Wooden carvings adorn the walls of the Basilica perhaps of Christ's disciples or of saints.
Wooden carvings adorn the walls of the Basilica perhaps of Christ's disciples or of saints.
A marble relief in the Basilica depicting the Crucifixion of Christ.
A marble relief in the Basilica depicting the Crucifixion of Christ.		 Stained glass windows of the Basilica depict miraculous events in Canadian history attributed to the intervention of St. Joseph.
Stained glass windows of the Basilica depict miraculous events in Canadian history attributed to the intervention of St. Joseph.		 A modern iron work in the Basilica, the title of which refers to bread and love.
A modern iron work in the Basilica, the title of which refers to "bread and love."		 The view from the Basilica (the top of St. John's Oratory) looking down to the bottom.
The view from the Basilica (the top of St. John's Oratory) looking down to the bottom.
View of the Art Deco tower of Montréal University's main building, shot with a telephoto lens from St. Joseph's Oratory.
View of the Art Deco tower of Montréal University's main building, shot with a telephoto lens from St. Joseph's Oratory.		 As I was getting ready to leave, I snapped this photo of the tour bus that I took that day.
As I was getting ready to leave, I snapped this photo of the tour bus that I took that day.		 Photo of Montréal's Olympic Stadium taken with a telephoto lens. It has a retractable Kevlar roof.
Photo of Montréal's Olympic Stadium taken with a telephoto lens. It has a retractable Kevlar roof.		 The Georges-Etienne Cartier statue is located in a popular Montréal park where people listen to music on Sundays.
The Georges-Etienne Cartier statue is located in a popular Montréal park where people listen to music on Sundays.
A neoclassical building on the campus of McGill University with turrets.
A neoclassical building on the campus of McGill University with turrets.		 View of Crescent Street which is popular with tourists and natives alike for it's many restaurants, clubs and boutiques.
View of Crescent Street which is popular with tourists and natives alike for it's many restaurants, clubs and boutiques.		 The Hard Rock Cafe on Crescent Street is a popular tourist attraction in Montréal.
The Hard Rock Cafe on Crescent Street is a popular tourist attraction in Montréal.		 Beaux-Arts style Windsor Station was opened in 1918 and once held the distinction as the largest building in the British Empire.
Beaux-Arts style Windsor Station was opened in 1918 and once held the distinction as the largest building in the British Empire.
A beautiful urn that I walked by in downtown Montréal near McGill University.
A beautiful urn that I walked by in downtown Montréal near McGill University.		 Entrance of the McCord Museum of Canadian History is located in downtown Montréal, across from McGill University.
Entrance of the McCord Museum of Canadian History is located in downtown Montréal, across from McGill University.		 At McGill University, I walked by these ivy covered stone houses with Mansard roofs, which are typical of Montréal.
At McGill University, I walked by these ivy covered stone houses with Mansard roofs, which are typical of Montréal.		 View inside one of Montréal's Métro stations. The Métro is made up of 68 stations spread out along four lines.
View inside one of Montréal's Métro stations. The Métro is made up of 68 stations spread out along four lines.
This train was leaving the Papineau Station on the green line in Montréal.
This train was leaving the Papineau Station on the green line in Montréal.		 One of Montréal's modern blue Métro trains was wizzing by.
One of Montréal's modern blue Métro trains was wizzing by.		 Going up the escalator in one of Montréal's Métro stations.
Going up the escalator in one of Montréal's Métro stations.		 Map of Montréal's Métro system.
Map of Montréal's Métro system.
Steeple of the Church of Saint-Jacques (1860). Most it was torn down; it is now part of the UQAM (University of Québec) campus.
Steeple of the Church of Saint-Jacques (1860). Most it was torn down; it is now part of the UQAM (University of Québec) campus.		 This big balloon was hanging near the Church of Saint-Jacques during the Just for Laughs street festival that I went to.
This big balloon was hanging near the Church of Saint-Jacques during the "Just for Laughs" street festival that I went to.		 Just for Laughs takes place every July in Montréal. It started in 1983 and is the largest festival of its kind in the world.
"Just for Laughs" takes place every July in Montréal. It started in 1983 and is the largest festival of its kind in the world.		 Jugglers performing at the Just for Laughs street festival. The festival lasts for a week.
Jugglers performing at the Just for Laughs street festival. The festival lasts for a week.
One of the inflatable mascots on display at the street festival.
One of the inflatable mascots on display at the street festival.		 Victor is the Just for Laughs trademark mascot, distinguished by his red horns.
"Victor" is the Just for Laughs trademark mascot, distinguished by his red horns.		 This clown was playing a game where he was constantly getting doused with water.
This clown was playing a game where he was constantly getting doused with water.		 One of many clown acts at Just for Laughs.
One of many clown acts at Just for Laughs.
Here he is performing.
Here he is performing.		 One of many musical groups that was playing that night at the comedy street festival.
One of many musical groups that was playing that night at the comedy street festival.		 This inflatable Victor with the red horns was part of this act.
This inflatable "Victor" with the red horns was part of this act.		 Victor was hanging out with the crowds of people.
Victor was hanging out with the crowds of people.
Here is this inflatable mascot again (I'll call her Pinkie for short) with the Church of Saint-Jacques in the background.
Here is this inflatable mascot again (I'll call her "Pinkie" for short) with the Church of Saint-Jacques in the background.		 This is a gigantic preying mantis which was motorized.
This is a gigantic preying mantis which was motorized.		 The preying mantis and Pinkie were mixing it up together!
The preying mantis and Pinkie were mixing it up together!		 These life-sized giraffes were part of the procession of fun at Just for Laughs.
These life-sized giraffes were part of the procession of fun at Just for Laughs.
This little girl has made a new friend!
This little girl has made a new friend!		 This ghoulish looking costumed figure was walking on stilts.
This ghoulish looking costumed figure was walking on stilts.		 The Hookah Lounge is a place for naughty girls and their johns!
The "Hookah Lounge" is a place for naughty girls and their johns!		 These two people are dressed up like medieval-looking birds.
These two people are dressed up like medieval-looking birds.
This man looks like a swan walking on stilts.
This man looks like a swan walking on stilts.		 His colorful companion looks like a parrot.
His colorful companion looks like a parrot.		 This man went by inside of a plastic bubble.
This man went by inside of a plastic bubble.		 Bubble man was rolling away from us.
Bubble man was rolling away from us.
This restaurant called Station Chantilly was in a blue Métro car at Just for Laughs.
This restaurant called "Station Chantilly" was in a blue Métro car at Just for Laughs.		 I met a wonderful French Canadian sculptor at Just for Laughs named Yves Bluteau.
I met a wonderful French Canadian sculptor at Just for Laughs named Yves Bluteau.		 Most of his sculptures are made of ceramic such as this lovely woman in the bathtub!
Most of his sculptures are made of ceramic such as this lovely woman in the bathtub!		 Sculpture of a couple who's home is overrun with cats!
Sculpture of a couple who's home is overrun with cats!
Yves Bluteau's ceramic chicken wagon.
Yves Bluteau's ceramic chicken wagon.		 A ceramic hockey goalie, appropriate since hockey is so popular in Canada.
A ceramic hockey goalie, appropriate since hockey is so popular in Canada.		 People were dressed up at Just for Laughs like giant mannequins.
People were dressed up at Just for Laughs like giant mannequins.		 There is a peephole at chest level so that the person underneath can see.
There is a peephole at chest level so that the person underneath can see.
I felt like this friendly mannequin figure was stalking me!
I felt like this friendly mannequin figure was stalking me!		 Another crazy character at Just for Laughs. It was the best street fair I have ever been to!
Another crazy character at Just for Laughs. It was the best street fair I have ever been to!		 Every June and July, the International Fireworks Competition takes place in Montréal, which is a visually spectacular event.
Every June and July, the International Fireworks Competition takes place in Montréal, which is a visually spectacular event.		 Teams from different countries compete for the most impressive pyrotechnic-musical display which lasts a minimum of 30 minutes.
Teams from different countries compete for the most impressive pyrotechnic-musical display which lasts a minimum of 30 minutes.
We stood on the banks of St. Lawrence River near the Jacques Cartier Bridge, since they are fired from La Ronde amusement park.
We stood on the banks of St. Lawrence River near the Jacques Cartier Bridge, since they are fired from La Ronde amusement park.		 One of the dazzling displays of color that we saw that Saturday night.
One of the dazzling displays of color that we saw that Saturday night.		 Much smoke was in the air as the fireworks went off!
Much smoke was in the air as the fireworks went off!		 Their was also a cacophony of explosions in the air, as well!
Their was also a cacophony of explosions in the air, as well!
A burst of fuschia fireworks in the air.
A burst of fuschia fireworks in the air.		 A white cloudy effect in the night sky.
A white cloudy effect in the night sky.		 The denouement was the most dramatic with the greatest number fireworks and with the most color!
The denouement was the most dramatic with the greatest number fireworks and with the most color!		 The competition ended with fading, evanescent colors falling back towards the St. Lawrence River.
The competition ended with fading, evanescent colors falling back towards the St. Lawrence River.

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