I was there when Simon Fraser came. All the people were frightened. They called out and ran around. Some picked up their bows and spears. Others just stood still and looked. It was seen that some of the

This unique large-scale art piece is located in Place-d'Armes metro station in Montreal's historic borough of Ville-Marie (old town), where I happened to be staying. I wished I knew the story behind it.

Correction. I made an error thinking that this was a monument about Jacques Cartier. It is not. It is about George-Étienne Cartier, an important figure in Canada's confedaration. I will leave the article

Following the Scent The traffic rushed through these unknown streets. Where was I? I had been following the wrong directions to a market and ended up in this Montreal neighbourhood. Wandering in unfamiliar

These rough texture reliefs on the concrete wall depict different figures surrounded by ornamental motifs associated with the people and natural environment of the Pacific Northwest. It is found on the

Art movements don’t necessarily announce themselves when they appear but grow organically on the underlying cultural matrix of the era. Towards the end of the 19th century in Europe and North America,

Dashes of yellow, orange, red Green undertones and earthy browns Gray pastels turn to rain In light of diminishing returns That softer hues veil the end of day When dusk embraces night in play. The lanterns

Earlier this year, I visited one of the local parks situated within the metro Vancouver urban area. I wrote a couple of posts (here and here), in which I highlighted a few key elements of this old growth

I recently wrote about a few gull feathered friends that I found on the St. Lawrence river while visiting the jazzy city of Montreal. I could see that there were different species flying around, but I

I enjoy well designed navigation aids on the streets. They have to convey the right information to the right audience and direct them effectively around the urban space. I was attracted by these electronic

I was savouring a crunchy plate of fish and chips while admiring the majestic trees around the area, when I saw a group of people gather in front of me with their sights on the nearby trees. I turned and

The train slowly pulls away from the Montreal station. Goodbye madame, so long mademoiselle, au revoir monsieur! What a trip of a city. A bon voyage. It hit all the right cultural notes that made me buzz

While train stations do not give me that same elating airport feeling, they do possess their own kind of architectural je ne sais quoi, woo woo voodoo, or vibe. Perhaps you have heard the phrase 'liminal

Come over to the window, my little darling I'd like to try to read your palm I used to think I was some kind of Gypsy boy Before I let you take me home --Leonard Cohen, So Long, Marianne One of the voices

The St. Lawrence river has been crucial to Canada’s cultural and economic development, a significance that spans the time of the first people who inhabited this region up to the subsequent waves that came

I never miss an opportunity to activate my sensory circuits, and as I was in the neighbourhood, I decided to pay a visit to a unique coffee shop called Nemesis Coffee. It was out of the way, but I had

I recently came across this trinket, given to me after purchasing a beverage on the street. Customers had multiple choices of little rubber ducks with a qualifying drink. I went for the Iron Man outfit,

“You got those flasks sealed and stored in the shed?” said Mrs. Wardell. “Yes, mother,” replied Flora. “Pots and pans washed, dried, and put away?” “Yes, mother.” “Go find Lily and Bok. Tell ‘em dad will

Google Maps is a great tool for urban exploration but woe if you're not paying careful attention. After a leg-busting hike up a mountain, navigating the streets of Montreal turned into a frogger-style

The skyline has a futuristic flair that includes a “flying saucer” sitting atop the Harbour Centre tower in downtown Vancouver. Up on the saucer, there is a revolving restaurant, and the Vancouver lookout