Saturdday, I had to be in the Plateau Mont Royal area of Montreal, at the ITHQ (Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec, or Quebec Tourism and Hotellery School) on St. Denis Street for a 9:00 am exam. Since I work in the tourism industry, by l…
Saturdday, I had to be in the Plateau Mont Royal area of Montreal, at the ITHQ (Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec, or Quebec Tourism and Hotellery School) on St. Denis Street for a 9:00 am exam. Since I work in the tourism industry, by law we have to have a certificate to be able to sell and create invoices for goods sold. I don't really have to have it; I can just do the work and make the invoices in one of my colleagues' name but honestly, I just wanted to be independent. My new boss encouraged me to get it and paid for it, so hey, I am officially certified (certifiable?) 🙂
Since I was in the area, I decided to take advantage of the sunny but cool day to stroll the 'hood. It's a happening and hip neighbourhood that was once home to the regular folk like my dad and his chums, way back in the 40's and 50's. Now? Let's just say the price of rent or purchase is not for the faint of heart.
I was in the Carré St-Louis Square section of the Plateau. (Something I learned yesterday.) How had I never been in this square? Or realised I was?
The houses are painted in pretty colours and are a delight for the eyes. And the staircases that Montreal is known for are fun to photograph, too. I was charmed no matter which direction I looked in.
Colourful houses
Lovely staircase
Ooops not here
Here's okay
Whimsical
For the hell of it, I looked up one of the listings I saw for sale... A cool $1,298,500... Interested? Click here for the listing 😉 Apologies, I didn't think of taking the full front view at the time.
I wandered around until I came upon this mural so of course, I have to share it for our Sorceress.
I was walking back on St-Denis towards my car when I decide to take a tour of one of the ruelles.
"Ruelle" is the French term for alley. In certain areas of Montreal they are more numerous and more than just a shortcut from one street to another. Some of them have driveways, which in these areas, is a blessing; some have beautiful graffiti art and some are garden oases, where one can simply stroll or not worry about letting the kids play. Many a hockey game has been played in these "backyards".
Ana apparently has the best kitchen 🙂
The first alley was not the prettiest, but I found this sign tucked away in a back entrance to someone's place.
I walked through that alley and then into a new one. But first a warning. No parking in the alley!
I decided to follow the cat...
What a delightful surprise I found. I shall apologise ahead of time for the number of images shared with you. I did withhold some, just so you know!
Once I had made my way through, I saw this little sign
Henri-Julien/Drolet Country Lane (alley) Greening since 2000 Welcome Thank you for helping us to keep it clean and peaceful
Hope you enjoyed this tour. I have another planned for you!
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