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Culture Vultures
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1. Parc du Mont-Royal
originally landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted (Central Park, Prospect Park, Belle Isle Park), the park is the heart (and lungs) of the city and its ultimate recreation destination--think: walking, running, cycling, hiking, skating, sledding,…More »
2. Canadian Centre For Architecture
one of North America's premiere museums devoted to architecture and the built environment--FREE film screenings on Thursday nights from time to time--great bookstore
3. Parc Jean-Drapeau
Park comprised of Île Ste-Hélène and Île Notre-Dame--check out the remains of Expo 67, as well as the last vestiges of Montreal's past as a garrison city--have a picnic--take in some beautiful views of the city--don't miss the beautifully…More »
4. Musee Des Beaux-Arts De Montreal
Montreal's major art museum--the place where most of its blockbuster shows take place, some of which (like the John & Yoko show) can be surprisingly/refreshingly challenging
5. La Societé Des Arts Technologiques
Montreal, QC H2X 2S6
(514) 844-2033
Categories:
Venues & Event Spaces,
Art Galleries
happening gallery/space that specializes in installation art, sound, new media--now home to the Mutek electronic music festival
6. Marché Jean-Talon
a phenomenal open-air market that's one of the very largest north of Mexico, but also one of the city's most significant crossroads and a terrific place for people-watching
it's been known to bring those visiting from out of town to tears…More »
7. CinéRobothèque
the National Film Board of Canada's robot (for reals!) serves up over 10,000 NFB films on personal screening consoles for FREE
8. McCord Museum of Canadian History
a museum of cultural history that focuses its attentions on Montreal itself
9. Cinémathèque Québécoise
a fine repertory cinema/cinema museum, not to mention the high shrine to Quebec film
10. Jardin Botanique de Montréal
a sprawling garden with over 20,000 plants--check out the space-age "Big O" ("Big Owe"), Olympic Stadium, as well as the rest of the futuristic 1976 Olympics complex, while you're in the vicinity
11. Le Canal Lachine
the birthplace of Canada's Industrial Revolution is now a long stretch of park lining a 14.5-km canal that's perfect for walking, running, and cycling
12. Mount Royal Cemetery
Outremont, QC H2V 2P9
(514) 279-7358
A beautiful cemetery with a suitably Victorian vibe (Edward Gorey fans take note) that doubles as an arboretum. Great place to enjoy the Mountain away from the throngs.
Recently updated lists from Anthony K.
Books, books, books... (4)self-explanatory |
Record Stores (6)Vinyl enthusiasts, unite! |
"Yummers not bummers!"
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Montréal, QC
Yelping SinceApril 2011
Things I LoveTartine Bread, the Wilensky Special, Cabane à Sucre PDC, Pies 'n' Thighs (NYC), Franny's, Momofuku Ssäm Bar (NYC), Flour & Water (SF), Kazu, Terroir (NYC), Terroir (SF), Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant (CA), Ocean Odyssey (MD), Clare & Carl's (NY), Laloux, Oenopole, Russ & Daughters (NYC), White Manna (NJ), Tomales Bay Oyster Co. (CA), Myriade, Joe's Dairy (NYC)
Find Me InMile End
My HometownMontreal, QC
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm cooking/baking & listening to records
Why You Should Read My Reviews"AJ Is Cool"--Kurtis Blow
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadMoby Dick
My First ConcertJulian Lennon
My Favourite MovieIn a Lonely Place (1950)
My Last Meal On Earthoysters on the half shell (lots of 'em!)
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I am the Cat Whisperer
Most Recent DiscoveryAlpindon by the Kootenay Alpine Cheese Co.
Current CrushGloria Grahame in In a Lonely Place