This morning I walked the short distance to Square Victoria to catch the Metro via this art nouveau entrance donated by the City of Paris when the Montreal system was opened.
I took a train to 'Cotes de Neige' on Mont Royal above the city to visit St Joseph's Oratory. Whilst from the outside it reminds you of Sacre Coeur in Montmartre, it is clear when inside that this is a much more recent building - with escalators between each floor - it was started in 1924 and finally completed in 1955.
The capacity of the Basilica is 2,200 seated or 10,000 standing!
The view from the Belvedere over Montreal was a little grey..
This afternoon I revisited the facade of the Basilica of Notre Dame in the city and photographed the illuminated angels. It was closed to visitors for a televised concert.
I then walked down to the port and the old town and took a few more pictures in the evening light.
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