Morning at Pointe-à-Callière

A 20 minute walk from our hotel is
A modern glass museum built on the site of Montréal's first European settlement. We entered thru the glass doors, immediately taking the elevator ride down to the 17th century.

It's dark down there, and just a little creepy thanks to the 350-year-old tombstones teetering in the gloom, but it's worth the trip. This is a serious archaeological dig that takes you to the very foundations of the city.

I really loved this place. They achieved the near impossible: they turned nerdy archaeology into something engaging and fun.

Little disappointed to continue hearing the First Nations and European "we were friends" myth. I heard that on the bus tours. Neither Canada or USA have anything to brag about in their treatment of indigenous peoples.

We took a coffee break. I can't decide whether or not this is a ram or a lion.
Montreal is expensive. There's a 15% tax on everything and it's not included in the price.

On our way back to the hotel we stopped at the square by Notre-Dame Basilica. A musician was playing, people were listening visiting - a lovely afternoon.

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