"The Illuminated Crowd" in Montreal is a sculpture of 65 people with exaggerated facial expressions. Everyone's passed by, but few people really notice it!

Boutique Réunion in Montreal has kitchenware and food items like jams, but what piqued my interest was the fix of craft imports & fine local products...

Maltéhops Wine Beer and Spirits Store specializes in products made by small businesses in Québec. It doesn't get more local than this!

Le Quai des Glaces in Montreal is an ice-cream shop with a growing reputation. One taste of their key lime pie or mojito is enough to stand in line...

"Munchiz Exotique" in Montreal is unlike any other 'depanneur' (or convenience store) I have ever visited...

"Trois Disques by Calder" in Montreal is one of the few remains of the 1967 Expo. Together with the others, like Habitat 67, it makes for a great bike ride...

Their mission is to “help educate patrons on the brewing process & above all else, to brew quality, an independent beer that Montrealers can be proud of”.

"Comptoir St-Jo" in an old building in Lachine, Montreal, has plenty of green spaces & a range of food options - I love the pistachio croissant!

"Wishbone Art Gallery" is an oasis of freshness & gentleness in Old Montreal. It opened during the pandemic, and they're doing pretty well! Nice area too.

"H8S Coffee Bar" is a laid-back cafe in Lachine, Montreal, is small, cozy and with an interesting decor. A great way to spend a Sunday morning!

"Pikolo Espresso Bar" in Montreal is the place I go to for an afternoon escape from the office. I love it for all seasons. It looks like a coffee machine!

"Cheap Thrills" in Montreal is a music store from the early '70s! If it looks chaotic on the outside, it's organised chaos inside, as a cool shop can be...