Tag: Montreal

• button up and settle in, my friends

  

  It takes a minute. To shift gears. To get into the gear. One minute, I have a thin cotton scarf across my shoulders to protect me from the heat of the summer sun. The next minute, I’ve got thin gloves and my trench coat at the ready for the morning and evening walks. In short:…

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  Johanne Provençal

  14 Oct 2023

  all, arts, culture, music, everyday life, nature & landmarks

  autumn, fall, Montreal

• zero plans and a pint

  

  Some weekends, I want to make zero plans. Some weekends, I want to zip up my walking boots, put a magazine in my bag … and just walk around Montréal. After about five kilometres, I’m ready for a break and depending on the time of day, I’ll stop for a coffee or a beer. I…

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  Johanne Provençal

  6 Oct 2023

  all, food & drink

  Mellön, microbrasserie, microbrewery, Montreal

• Elena once, Elena again

  

  I was early. Early for dinner. Dinner plans with friends in the Saint-Henri neighbourhood of Montréal, one of my favourites in the city for wandering about. I was 45 minutes ahead of schedule and I thought, do I have time for Elena? For a glass of wine? I would have to resist the menu (not…

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  Johanne Provençal

  8 Sep 2023

  all, food & drink, neighbourhoods

  Elena, Montreal, Restaurants, St-Henri