The Boat Tour Montreal offers a magnificent view of downtown, Mont-Royal, the Île Sainte-Hélène and the locks of the Lachine Canal. From the passenger port in Montreal, Canada, one has a great view to the impressive market hall of the Marché Bonsecours . Originally, it was City Hall and Parliament seat, later a concert hall. […]
Eaton Centre in Toronto – Canada
The Eaton Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is named after Timothy Eaton, an Irish immigrant who opened a general store at this point, in 1869. It was the foundation stone for the former Eaton’s department store chain. One reaches the Eaton Centre via Queens or Younge Street. We were astonished to see relatively few people […]
Changing the Guard – Parliament Hill Ottawa
The Changing the Guard ceremony on Parliament Hill is a colorful spectacle with music and one of the tourist attractions of Ottawa, Canada. From late June to late August the parade takes place every day at 10:00 am in front of the parliament buildings. The Ceremonial Guard consists of two regiments, the Governor General’s Foot […]
Casa Loma in Toronto
Casa Loma, the Hill House, is the quaintest building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Sir Henry Pellatt, a rich eccentric industrialist and financier, built the palace built from 1911 to 1914. It has nearly 100 rooms, of which the entrance hall, the ballroom and the conservatory are the most impressive. Please watch the video You are […]
Cathedral Montreal -Marie-Reine-du-Monde
The Cathedral Montreal, Marie-Reine-du-Monde ( Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral), is the third largest church in the city. It is located in the central district Ville-Marie and is certainly one of the most beautiful cathedrals. Please watch the video here You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, […]
Place Royale in Quebec – Canada
Place Royale in Quebec is the centre of the Lower Town and at the same time the starting point of the French settlement in North America. Medieval dressed artisans and street performers mingle with the tourists. Here you can experience, why Quebec is the most popular city for tourists in North America. Please watch the […]