Montreal is one of the great cities of the world; a cosmopolitan destination with a remarkable history, amazing neighborhoods to explore and a wonderful waterfront. Here are five things to do in the city for less than $50. MARKET EXPLORATION AND A CANAL BIKE RIDE Atwater Market is a marvellous spot just west of downtown. You’ll find fun shops that sell all sorts of special items; everything from brilliantly-coloured macaroons in shades of vivid pink and lime green to sushi and sausages. This being Quebec, you’ll also find amazing pastries (try Premiere Moisson for great bread and sandwiches) and wonderful Read more
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The jazz was great. The acrobats were wonderful. And the Barbu Foire Electro Trad was like nothing I’d ever seen. I spent a long weekend in Montreal earlier this month, mostly checking out festivals during the night and exploring neighborhoods during the day. It was, as always, an extraordinary trip to one of the world’s great cities. We started out with a show by Jesse Cook at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, which wrapped up July 9. Cook and his band were utterly sensational; playing a mix of Spanish/Flamenco style guitar with marvellous percussion work, as well as a great Read more
Jim Byers photo A cruise ship departing St. John’s, Newfoundland is saluted by an officer at Signal Hill. I used Twitter on Canada Day to post a whack of my personal favourite photos that I’ve taken over the years in this great country. Here’s a sampling of them, iin no particular order. I hope you enjoy the show! Feel free to write back to me, of course: jim@jimbyerstravel.com. If I left your favourite place out pf my gallery, my apologies. I don’t have time to post all 10,478 photos in my laptop, and there still are many parts of Canada Read more
