to Montreal
2011/09/04
Continued on from Belleville to Montreal today, with a couple of stops along the way.
First stop, the SkyDeck observation tower on Hill Island, in the midst of the Thousand Islands. The Thousand Islands really strike my fancy because you get what looks like a nice upscale suburban neighborhood, only with a river instead of roads, and instead of freight trains you get cargo ships passing by your back yard. Nice neighborhood if you can afford it:
Next stop, Upper Canada Village. My parents tell me I was here once before, but I don’t remember it. We were on a trip to evaluate a nearby hippy commune (I vaguely remember that part) and also did a boat tour of the Thousand Islands, which I also don’t remember.
I spent two hours at the Village but could have spent more. It’s the biggest heritage village I’ve seen in Canada so far. Lots to see. I enjoyed it a bunch. I’ve rarely seen so much quaint packed into such a localized area. But one thing about these heritage villages that most other people can’t say: I can honestly say I’ve lived in a place that makes these farmhouses look modern and luxurious.
Assorted Village pics follow.
Concluded the day by driving into Montreal and meeting up with my aunt Claudette and her boyfriend Gaëtan. I haven’t seen Claudette since the last time I was in Montreal, in 1985. Gaëtan is a new meet.
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