Interesting places in Montreal:

Ville-Marie		Old Montreal
Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâces		Westmount
Saint Joseph s Oratory		McGill University Main Campus
Basilique Notre-Dame		Pont Jacques-Cartier
Historic Red Light District		Montréal Botanical Garden
Centre Bell		Belvédère du Mont-Royal
Ville Mont-Royal		Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Rosemont - La Petite-Patrie		Futur Quartier des Spectacles
The Basilica		Plateau Mont-Royal
Gardens of the Way of the Cross		Île Sainte-Hélène
Hochelaga-Maisonneuve		The Crypt Church
Olympic Stadium		Emplacement de la gare Bonaventure
Saint-Laurent (arrondissement)

Montreal, or Montr�al in French,^ (pronounced /mVntri|A:l/ help�info) in Canadian English, /mO~Real/ (help�info) in French} is the second largest city in Canada and the largest city in the province of Quebec.^ Originally called Ville-Marie, the city came to be known as Montreal (derived from the French Mont Royal, "Royal Mountain") by the 18th century.

• Old Montreal and the Old Port , South of rue Saint-Antoine between rue McGill and rue Berri (metro Champ-de-Mars or Place-d'Armes) . Old Montreal's cobblestoned streets lined with buildings dating from the 17th through 19th centuries make it a scenic and popular tourist attraction. Easiest to explore on foot, it offers the Marché Bonsecours, Notre Dame Basilica, several museums (Marguerite-Bourgeoys, Pointe à Callière (archeological), George-Étienne Cartier). Place Jacques-Cartier is filled with street artists and musicians, and there are numerous fine restaurants and private art galleries nearby. An area devoted to tourists, Old Montreal is not the place to see the locals at play. The Old Port is a large waterfront green space with attractions such as Cirque du Soleil, the Montreal Science Center, the Labyrinth, the Clock Tower, and a large outdoor audio-visual stage which is the site for the Canada Day fireworks.

• Chinatown, accessible at the Place-D'Armes metro station, is one of the largest Asian communities in Canada. It is known best for its many restaurants and gift shops.

• Plateau Mont-Royal Some of Canada's most densely populated residential neighbourhoods can be found right in the heart of the city, on the leafy and colourful Plateau Mont-Royal. The now infamous 'Horse To Water' (H2W) postal district is officially the most creative place in Canada, with 8% of the population deriving their primary income from artistic or creative work. These are the neighbourhoods where it can be the most rewarding to get lost on foot: in addition to the quiet tree-lined streets with their distinctive outside staircases, almost every block has a 'secret' inner street (or 'ruelle') which runs between the gardens and houses of the two adjacent streets. These ruelles are where Montrealers fix their cars, let their children play outside or walk their dogs. On a hot summer's afternoon, there can be few places as tranquil and relaxing to explore on foot in this city.

• St. Joseph's Oratory , 3800 chemin Queen Mary (metro Côte-des-Neiges) . The largest church in Canada. A favourite pilgrimage for devotees of Brother André, who was reputed to have healed the sick and handicapped. Includes a remarkable collection of crutches and canes from the healed. During summer, it is also possible to stroll through the beautiful garden next to the Oratory which features the Stages of the Cross in marble sculptures. The garden is peaceful and beautifully maintained. The views from both the Oratory and the garden are magnificent and well-worth the climb. Watch for the faithful climbing on their knees to the top.

• Basilique Notre-Dame, 116 rue Notre-Dame ouest (metro Place-d'Armes) . Probably the city's most spectacular church, a gem of Victorian Gothic. Entrance fee is $4 (2006). Service is at 17:00 daily and on Sunday morning, entrance is free for worship but donations are suggested. During service, the organ music is not to be missed. While it shouldn't have to be mentioned, tourists should be respectful during services.

• Christ Church Cathedral, rue Sainte-Catherine near metro McGill and Place-des-Arts. It is a small but colourful church, the mother church of the region's Anglican (Episcopalian) denomination. Of special interest is the organ with additional remote-controlled organ pipes in the front of the church. If you have the opportunity to listen to an organ concert there, you should go. The concert will probably be by donation only.

• Mary Queen of the World Cathedral , 1065, rue de la Cathédrale (metro Bonaventure) . A 1/4 scale copy of St. Peter's in Rome. Impressive interior but a bit cold.

• Montreal Biosphere, 160 chemin Tour-de-l'Isle (metro Jean-Drapeau) The former United States pavillion from Expo 67, a geodesic dome designed by R. Buckminster Fuller. It now houses an Environment Canada museum dedicated to water and the environment.

• Musée des Beaux-Arts/Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, 1380 rue Sherbrooke Ouest (metro Guy-Concordia) . Free permanent exhibitions and many prominent traveling exhibits. There is usually a fee for special exhibitions.

• Biodôme, 4777 avenue Pierre-De Coubertin (metro Viau) . The former Olympic Velodrome is now a showcase of different ecosystems. Admission $16.

• Jardin Botanique, 4101 rue Sherbrooke Est (metro Pie-IX) . Huge and stunning botanical garden, featuring numerous themed gardens. Admission is $13.75 and includes admission to the Montreal Insectarium (see next entry). After 5 PM the indoor section closes and the outdoor part is free until it closes at sundown. During winter only the greenhouses are open to visitors.

• Insectarium, 4581 rue Sherbrooke Est (metro Pie-IX or Viau), (514) 872-1400 . 9 AM to 5 PM every day usually. The Insectarium is a museum of sorts centered on the insect world. A few living specimens and many displays, with occasional special exhibits, sometimes offering visitors the opportunity to eat various insect-based dishes from around the world. The Insectarium is attached to the Botanical Gardens and tickets can only be purchased for both.

• Olympic Stadium, 4141 avenue Pierre de Coubertin (metro Pie-IX), 877-997-0919 . 9AM-5PM every day. Built for the 1976 Montreal Olympics, this amazing and controversial building's tower (from which the roof is suspended) is the world's tallest leaning structure. The roof, which could originally be raised, has been replaced numerous times and is the source of great local controversy. You can take a funicular to the top of the Olympic Tower for an incredible view of the city. Also has a public sports center that includes an Olympic-size swimming pool.

• Parc Jean-Drapeau, metro Jean-Drapeau . Part of the site of the 1967 World's Fair, now devoted to green spaces and a large outdoor concert venue. The Gilles Villeneuve racing circuit, home of the Montreal Formula 1 Grand Prix, an artificial beach, a huge outdoor pool complex and the Montreal Casino are also located on or around the parc.

• Habitat 67, 2600 avenue Pierre-Dupuy 514-866-5971 . This visually striking residential building was created by architect Moshe Safdie for Expo 67. The result was an amazingly modern dwelling that challenged the way architects created urban homes. Compared alternately to a beehive, a Taos pueblo, and a crystalline growth, the complex's 154 units are composed of prefabricated concrete cubes assembled on site. The apartments here are highly prized and a number of prominent Montrealers make Habitat 67 their home.

• Montreal Planetarium, 1000 rue St-Jacques Ouest, between Peel and de la Cathédrale (metro Bonaventure), (514) 872-4530 . $8 admission, schedule varies. See the website for information on rates and shows.

• The Montreal Métro , in addition to being a good way to get around, is worth seeing in its own right. Each station was constructed in a unique architectural style and hosts original pieces of public art.

• The Underground City (Montréal souterrain) , throughout the downtown area. This network of underground malls and passageways is a very convenient way to walk around during the winter months. It encompasses 6 metro stations on the green and orange lines and all of the major downtown shopping malls, encompassing food courts, cinemas, innumerable boutiques and services.

• Grande Bibliothèque du Québec 475, boulevard De Maisonneuve Est (intersection of Berri and de Maisonneuve; Berri-UQAM metro station), 514 873-1100 or 1-800-363-9028. Closed Mondays, open 10h00-22h00 Tuesday through Friday and 10h00-17h00 weekends. Part of the Bibliothèque Nationale, this is a massive library housing 4 million works. The building itself is a contemporary style building integrating art and architecture including a glass mural, a kinetic luminous mural, a sculpture garden and varying museum-style displays in the lower-level gallery.The tiles that cover the outside of the building are made to ressemble a closed book. Architectural tours are offered: call the library for information.

• McGill University Campus* Corner of Sherbrooke and McGill College. The lower section of McGill's campus is composed mainly of nineteenth century neoclassical buildings and is definitely worth a ten-minute stroll.

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Air Canada' s First L-1011
Made by caribb
A Blast from the Past -Ok this is a bit of a historic picture in a sense. I remember this because it was a moment that nutured my love for aviation. It was the first time I had ever seen an L1011. Air Canada had just had it delivered that week in 1972 and this was the Friday before it's inagural flight on the Monday... so Air Canada's first TriStar before entering service. I thought it was the most beautiful plane I had ever seen and ever since then I've followed aviation with a private passion. An interesting note for Montreal planespotters - the balcony here in the front was the original outdoor spotting platform at Dorval's main terminal. You could go out the length of the main terminal building and take pictures, smell the jet fumes and wave goodbye or hello to people you knew coming or going on flights. It was great actually but of course hijackers or terrorists around the world shut this all down years ago, I think even by the time this photo was taken. Today it's been replaced with new gates along the front of the terminal. We can't even see out of the front of the terminal like this anymore. Note: Also in the picture: Two EPA (Eastern Provincial Airlines) 737-200s, an Air Canada Viscount and and an Air Canada DC-9-32 C-FTMF #731


The last dance…
Made by NaPix -- (Time out)
Explore #145 on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 Saw those today on a car, most were dead, this one was dying. A friend told me they are called ‘shot fly’ and they live only one day… what a life :). Any one can tell me more? Thanks. amazing what i learn on Flickr Mayfly From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mayflies are insects which belong to the Order Ephemeroptera (from the Greek ephemeros = short-lived, pteron = wing, referring to the short life span of adults). They have been placed into an ancient group of insects termed the Paleoptera, which also contains the dragonflies and damselflies. They are aquatic insects whose immature stage (called naiad or, colloquially, nymph) usually lasts one year in fresh water. The adults are short-lived, from a few hours to a few days depending on the species. About 2,500 species are known worldwide, including about 630 species in North America. Common names for mayflies include dayfly, shadfly, Green Bay Flies, Canadian soldier, and fishfly en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayfly Really comes to life in LARGE view just click here


Happy Red Tomato Bokeh Wednesday
Made by NaPix -- (Time out)
The tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum, syn. Solanum lycopersicum) is an herbaceous, usually sprawling plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family, as are its close cousins tobacco, chili peppers, potato, and eggplant. The tomato is native to Central, South, and southern North America from Mexico to Argentina. Evidence supports the theory that the first domesticated tomato was a little yellow fruit, ancestor of L. cerasiforme, grown by the Aztecs in Mexico who called it ‘xitomatl’ (pronounced shi-to-ma-tlh), meaning plump thing with a navel. 125 million tonnes of tomatoes were produced in the world in 2005, with China, the largest producer, accounting for about one-fourth of the global output followed by United States and Turkey. According to FAOSTAT, the top producers of tomatoes (in tonnes) in 2005 were: from Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato


Tribute To Guitarist Pat Martino - Scan/Edit 03 07
Made by Mikey G Ottawa
Heard the story of Pat Martino, the guitarist? A Brain Aneurysm caused him to lose his entire memory. He had to relearn music and guitar from scratch. Play the brief audio clip here - www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5249566 The small, black arrow points to the region of our brain devoted to music appreciation and music-making. I didn't take this. Clipped from the Ottawa Citizen Newspaper, scanned and edited for uploading. Here's a link to the McGill U. lab of Dr. R. Zattore who was featured in the Montreal Gazette feature article from where I got this photo. Any credit for this image should go to Dr. Zattore and his Lab in Montreal, Que. www.zlab.mcgill.ca/home.html


josh ramsay
Made by b r e e
EXPLORED! #467 Ok, I know this isn't crazy good or super photographical or anything, but this picture means the world to me. I went to see my favorite band, Marianas Trench, on the 20th of October and it was such an amazing show. I waited in line for seven hours just so I could get a good spot, right up front.. They are so incredibly talented and they're all so kind! I brought a disposable to the show and this is my favorite of all the pictures I took. I'm really falling in love with disposable cameras, I love how cheap they are and the anticipation to get them developped. P.S: I am more in love with this band than I have ever been with anyone or anything else. The rest are in the comments. listen please, I adore this song. sooc, obviously


Hello Jonathan…
Made by NaPix -- (Time out)
Jonathan Livingston Seagull, written by Richard Bach, is a fable in novella form about a seagull learning about life and flight, and a homily about self-perfection. The secret, Chiang says, is to begin by knowing that you have already arrived... You've got to understand that a seagull is an unlimited idea of freedom, an image of the Great Gull. He realizes that you have to be true to yourself. higher plane of existence. Keep working on love. See him more info: see wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Livingston_Seagull Can you tell me the title in your language? ..


Winter White
Made by montreal_bunny
8/365 - 01/08/2011 This is one of those useless things that us gals use to decorate that makes guys just shake their heads. This is a dried flower thingy ( a decorative orb according to the packaging) that sits on my bathroom counter. I'd bet big money that you won't find this kind of stuff around a single guy's place! For . Today's challenge - All One Color #14 on Flickr Explore January 09, 2011 OMG, OMG!!!- My second Explore Front Page - thank you everyone for all your views and comments that got me there! I can't explain the thrill of finding out that for a moment, no matter how brief, I was on the Front Page. Thank you again one and all!


Kelli with Attitude
Made by Sol Lang
Everyone has a personality. But a photo model needs to have it show clearly through photographs. This can come naturally for some, but more often than not it is learned and practiced. That’s what separates the pros from the amateurs. Although much of the work falls on the photographers lap, a model with the ability to perform can help make the photographer’s task much easier. Kelli is such a model. The moment she gets on the set, her gestures come to life - both body and facial. Sensually erotic with attitude. View it large.


Adam! Look what I found in the garden…
Made by NaPix -- (Time out)
Explore #37 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 Explore Front Page Apple Bokeh Wednsday Bonsai (盆栽) (lit. bon-planted) is the art of aesthetic miniaturization of trees, or of developing woody or semi-woody plants shaped as trees, by growing them in containers. Cultivation includes techniques for shaping, watering, and repotting in various styles of containers. 'Bonsai' is a Japanese pronunciation of the earlier Chinese term penzai (盆栽). A 'bon' is a tray-like pot typically used in bonsai culture. The word bonsai is used in the West as an umbrella term for all miniature trees in containers or pots. …


The Creation of Adam (Front Page)
Made by Ziyan | Photography
View On White Strobist info: Backdrop: Nikon SB-26@1/8 power shooting towards the white wall (w/ a purple gel) Mainlight: Vivitar 2500@ full power shooting towards the white wall EQ: 5D + 24-105mm@93mm Exposure: 1/125s Aperture: f/11.0 ISO Speed: 100 Thank you so much my dear friends!!! Thank you for you kind comments, sweet faves and lovely invitations!!! This photo has been explored on Front Page! love YOU all!!!


Those were the days my friend…
Made by NaPix -- (Time out)
Explore #7 on Saturday, April 4, 2009 Explore Front Page Dedicated with thanks, to my best friends on Flickr… you know who you are :) Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way. La la la la... Those were the days, oh yes those were the days A memory. Expo-67. A detail from a Polaroid image taken in 1967.


Ballet 2
Made by NaPix -- (Time out)
From Day after day until the big day. Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal. Choreographer, Ohad Naharin. ver2 see more info about this performance here: www.cjnews.com/index2.php?option=com_content&task=vie... and about Naharin: www.culturekiosque.com/dance/inter/batsheva.html


Look what we have for dinner tonight... (Front Page)
Made by Ziyan | Photography
A million thanks everyone for comments, fav and invites! This photo has been explored on front page =D Strobe info: - Nikon SB-26@full power shoot towards white ceiling camera left. - Vivitar 2500@low power shoot through white chopper board camera right. - Canon 430ex@1/64 camera right. - ISO160 - f/8 - 1/60s Camera & Lens: Canon 5D + EF24-105mm Location: Home *Please, don't comment with awards, invites or photos.


Flickr Toothbrush (36th/52)
Made by skippyjon
I re-used the flickr tag I did for my 24 hours of flickr shot and stuck it on my electric toothbrush. My toothbrush rocks harder than ever, right?! By the way, this is shaving cream I have in my mouth. I wanted to make my flash bounce in the bathroom sink but with that not-so-good taste in my mouth, I realized that I could just as well make my flash go directly at me and get that shaving cream off as quickly as possible.


Eat me (if you are not chicken :)
Made by NaPix -- (Time out)
Came home, put it on the counter and gave it a long look… Explore #1 on Sunday, July 27, 2008 Explore Front Page Hey, Flickr is not a restaurant and this is not a menu… its an image. Good, bad, interesting or not. When you like a macro of an insect or a cat, does it mean you will eat it? Some images are strong and brings up emotions… is this a mark of a good photograph? Many thanks for all your comments.


Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Made by Ronaldo F Cabuhat
The blue ceiling adds drama to this grand and colorful altar. You pay $5 to get in here (free during Mass but no photography is allowed). And Then There Was Light, a sound and light show detailing the history of the church is held Tuesday-Saturday evenings. Every December, Handel's Messiah is performed here. This is a single RAW shot NOT an HDR. I just want to show details of altar.


Oasis Concert Stage @ I Am A Walrus
Made by Anirudh Koul
Oasis Concert Stage @ Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada on 5th Sepember, 2008. Oasis is an mutli award winning rock band hailing from Manchester, England. Composed of Liam Gallagher (Vocals), Noel Gallagher (Vocals & Guitar), Gem Archer (Guitar), Andy Bell (Guitar) & Chris Sharrock (Drums), they have sold over 50 million records. Check out (album) for more Concert Stage shots.


❀ Flower - 七色花 (Explored)
Made by Ziyan | Photography
THANK YOU ALL! MY FRIENDS! Much better view It's sort of like the NBC logo...=D Backdrop: Nikon SB-26@1/8 shooting towards the white wall (w/ a blue gel) Mainlight: Canon 430ex@1/4 shooting through several color gels from back of the book EQ: 5D + 24-105mm@75mm Exposure: 1/125s Aperture: f/8.0 ISO Speed: 200


Winter Wonderland
Made by amamak photography!
Merry Christmas Flickr! {Explored! Front page ;D} I know I have been very absent of late, but that's just because school has been ridiculous and my laptop is apparently very fond of breaking down. Regardless of all this, wishing you all happy and healthy (and relaxing) holidays! Photo: Model: Me Post-Processing: Me


CHROMA
Made by dzpixel
a view i like to see I would kindly ask you to FAVOURITE this image if you like it As i do :) thank you number ONE in the Canon EOS 550D Interesting Photo according to Flickr: Camera Finder number 2 in the montreal Interesting Photo according to Flickr number 5 in the CANADA Interesting Photo according to Flickr