When the first time I entered this place was? I don’t remember, but I always come back with great pleasure. Many reasons - the building, a former bank branch; an atelier - you can witness the artist’s atelier when he was still alive; and the location, not far from the St-Lawrence on St-Catherine, a call to explore the East of the island.
Since it stands on the Guido Molinari Foundation, it’s a place to perpetuate the memory of the artist and his work, but not only. It’s also an exhibition space that offers great events throughout the year. I’m always thrilled to discover how the space is changed, arranged when a new show is open for the visitors, how the artworks exhibited resonate with the building and the artwork by Guido Molinari.
Winter or summer - there are really just two seasons in Montreal, and it’s not that complicated to reach the Foundation; bike, bus or subway, you name it. And once you are there, a few blocks away from Atelier March Gosselin and one of my favourite coffee, bar, and concert places Atomic Cafe, you are ready to wander in Hochelaga or to continue farther East to Park Promenade Bellerive to see the river closer, almost to the Boucherville islands.
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"Léché Desserts" in Montreal hides many promises behind its pink benches and brick building! I recommend getting donuts here and going to watch the trains.
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"Nonnina Panini and Gelato" in Montreal is a café that offers Italian snacks & desserts - get your chocolate & peanut butter tartelette and explore Lachine!
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There are bird spotters, trainspotters... and plane spotters - and this is where they meet in Montreal! Ready for some plane spotting in YUL?
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Most belvederes offer views from above - this one is different and offers views to Montreal's skyline!
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The "Montreal Olympic Park" is so big, you can never tell how close to it you are. Its retro-futuristic vibe reminds me of some kind of animal; a scorpion?
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"Belgo Visions" in Montreal is in the Belgo Building, an iconic old building in the center of the city with five floors, zillions of art pieces & galleries
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Ruelle Verte is a local initiative in Montreal for greener back alleys. One artist couple made their own even prettier, by flourishing it with art!
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"Tennis Jeanne-Mance" in Montreal is one of the best places to get your game in the city. I think it's a very interesting and unique court to play...
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