Old Montreal
Old Montreal is a bit like stepping back into time by a century or more . . . much more. There is also a lot of art in this town, both serious and whimsical. In the Place d’Armes you can find a statue of Paul de Chomedey, founder of Montreal, while nearby are a pair of satirical statues titled “English Pug and French Poodle,” which expresses I would think the tension between English-speaking and French-speaking Canada. You’ll see one version of “English Pug” on Fun Photo Friday.
Paul de Chomedey, sieur de Maisonneuve — Founder of Montreal
While the building lining the streets may be of another time, the autos traveling them can be quite modern.
♪My Maserati does one-eighty-five; ♫I got a ticket, now I don’t drive
City Hall is also located in the old section of town. This impressive structure took six years to build beginning in 1872.
Montreal City Hall
We’ll continue our tour on Wednesday. Meanwhile, here is today’s photo gallery:
Decisions — Murder in Paradise
The Globe — Murder in Luxury
R. Doug Wicker — Author 
The city looks so chic and glorious!
As grand as Old Montreal appears, just wait until I start running the photos of Quebec. That place was even more visually stunning.
I have a limo, ride in the back
I lock the doors in case I’m attacked
We loved the tromp l’oeil all over Quebec City when we were there in 2002.
And some of it is still there, Roger. Great stuff indeed.
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