We went to the next place that we wanted to explore in Montréal.
Driving our rental car towards Mount Royal and parked on one of its parking areas then walking up.
Jacques Cartier was there way before us, on October 2, 1535...
The park is 200 hectare.
The view of the Chalet we show on the video and also the Belvédère Kondiaronk lookout over the entire city.
It was incredible, even though the weather was heavy overcast that day but luckily no rain; our Burberry umbrella kept it at bay!
It was 15:30 o'clock when we reached the lookout area.
Beautiful gardens too; with Pieter's favorite Verbena hybrida Lanai 'Upright Red with Eye'.
Guess the climate there is just perfect.
Jacques Cartier came here only 43 years after Columbus...
Both had NO GPS; neither cell phones!
We also visit the World's Largest Shrine; Canada's Largest Church (Saint Joseph's Oratory) ←click for informative video and at 1:30 min. you see how this little 9–year old André Bessette lost his Dad when a huge tree fell upon him. After staying with his mother for two years, she also died...
This shrine is so overwhelming and no wonder it attracts over 2,000,000 visitors annually!
At the gift shop of Saint Joseph's Oratory we bought this little wall hanging.
It was a very lovely and interesting day spend in Montréal!
One final night at the Novotel and we would leave...
Have any of you been here?
Related links:
Notre Dame Basilica of Montréal and Moccaccino at Second Cup Café | previous post by me
Montréal Old Port and City Hall | previous post by me
Montréal Windsor Station and Mary Queen of the World Cathedral | previous post by me
Sainte Anne de Beaupré Basilica, Québec, Canada | previous post by me
Cathedral–Basilica of Notre Dame de Québec from 1647 | previous post by me
Canyon Sainte Anne — Québec, Canada | previous post by me
No non sono mai stata in Canada.Buona giornata.
ReplyDeleteCara Olga,
DeleteSono contento che siamo stati in grado di portarti virtualmente!
Abbracci,
Mariette
Yes, I have been there Mariette. In 2013 we flew into Montreal from Australia, en route to Ottawa to see our daughter. As our plane descended, I saw an enormous green dome and wondered what it could be. Late, family members took us to St Joseph's where we did a guided tour. It is an amazing place, my first experience of a shrine, and a very memorable day. Thanks for the memories!
ReplyDeleteDearest Patricia,
DeleteGlad that you have been there and with fond memories.
You are lucky for having your daughter reside near Ottawa, so that is not far away from all this architectural beauty. I drove from Montréal to Ottawa and that is my next post...
Hugs,
Mariette
Ooh, looking forward to that!
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DeleteGood Morning Mariette,
ReplyDeleteI am up early so I am visiting old friends which would include you.
Yes, we have been to Montreal. Have stayed right downtown with a fantastic city view and also in old town. We were there with an International Rotary meeting back when Tom was very active. I so remember their featured speaker for the event, Queen Noor of Jordan.I think our last visit was 2012. Toured the whole area and it was wonderful.
My internal clock is off. Just returned from two weeks in Ireland…Janey
Have no idea why I show up anonymous?
Dearest Janey,
DeleteWelcome back home and hoping that you soon get back into your time–rhythm!
Oh, Blogger has been so annoying to so many people.
I only can comment (also reply to others' comments) in Google Chrome.
Never in Safari, guess this is a power struggle between the Big Tech guys!
So happy you had quite some memories there with the International Rotary meeting in Montréal; with Queen Noor being a speaker! And making a tour; that was so special.
We were just. on our own, in–between some consulting jobs but still we covered a lot and cherish those memories.
Hugs,
Mariette
Buen recorrido han hecho. Me encanta el paseo por el parque.
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Querida Antónia,
DeleteSí, ese fue definitivamente un hermoso recorrido y un paseo impresionantemente hermoso por ese parque.
Abrazos,
Mariette
As you know, I was there in June 2019 with my dad, cousin and uncle. I wish I could have stayed longer, but they had only a cursory interest. My cousin and his family live in Montreal and had taken Dad and I, with my uncle (his father, visiting from Italy), to various spots, but my idea of time spent at a place and theirs was very different! It was the same with the Botanical Gardens! Even though I had been as a child and then about 15 years ago, I could have stayed the entire day and more.
ReplyDeleteDearest Kim,
DeleteOh, I can feel you... we both also love to linger on our own as it is seldom that others have the same interest for nature and for beautiful architecture.
But you certainly are not far away from it all; guess you could go there by train.
That Park was incredible. Pieter mentioned that last night again after I got back from choir rehearsal. So glad we did it back then; to enjoy now...
Hugs,
Mariette
I've never been to Canada. In fact, I have never left Europe, I hope to do so one day. Who knows...
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Dearest Christina,
DeleteHoping for you that in the future you get to visit and see those architectural wonders.
Hugs,
Mariette
What a lovely place. I enjoyed the video. Thanx.
ReplyDeleteGod bless always.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteThank you and yes, it is quite a place!
Hugs,
Mariette
Querida Mariette, maravilha de viagem!
ReplyDeleteCliquei no link que me levou à Basílica de Montreal para ouvir minha música preferida na voz de meu tenor preferido - Pavarotti!
Saí encantada, que Santuário fantástico! Visitei outro link que mostrou mais da Basílica.
Aplausos pela belíssima postagem!
Abraços ao querido casal.
Querida Taís,
DeleteObrigado por suas palavras e, de fato, Pavarotti fez quase completamente celestial...
Tão feliz que você gostou deste post — não escrito em vão e compartilhado com os outros!
Abraços,
Pieter e Mariette
All your wonderful travel posts make me wanna visit Canada, Mariette.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the video.
Hugs and blessings, dearest friend 🌹
Dearest Veronica,
DeleteYou certainly would love to go there; such a rich French culture in this part of Canada.
Hugs,
Mariette