August 2011
On the third day of the trip, we decided to get some exercise. We climbed to the top of Mount Royal, the small mountain that the city is named after. If was hot and humid, but the view from the top was worth it. We then walked to Saint Joseph's Oratory and the surrounding neighborhood. After a cab ride back to our hotel, we went to the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal for "Then There was Light." It's a spectacular high tech light show telling the history of Montreal. It’s put on inside the historic church.

McGill College features many old buildings

Beaver Lake is on Mount Royal

How could I not snap a photo of a dog drinking at a water fountain?

The summit of Mount Royal provides a great view of the city

The summit of Mount Royal provides a great view of the city

Mount Royal Chalet sits at the summit of the mountain

Mount Royal Chalet sits at the summit of the mountain

The summit of Mount Royal provides a great view of the city

Maison Smith is a great place to sit a grab a bite after climbing Mount Royal

Notre-Dame-des-Neignes Cemetery

Notre-Dame-des-Neignes Cemetery

Saint Joseph's Oratory is an impressive sight

Bienvenue à l'Oratoire Saint-Joseph

Welcome to Saint Joseph's Oratory

Saint Joseph's Oratory sits atop Mount Royal

Saint Joseph's Oratory logo

Saint Joseph's Oratory is an impressive sight and quite a climb

The view from atop Saint Joseph's Oratory

Saint Joseph's Oratory Crypt Church

Saint Joseph's Oratory Votive Chapel

Saint Joseph's Oratory Carillon

Saint Joseph's Oratory Votive Chapel

The view from atop Saint Joseph's Oratory

The view from atop Saint Joseph's Oratory

The view from atop Saint Joseph's Oratory

Saint Joseph's Oratory Basilica

Saint Joseph's Oratory Basilica Organ

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal is one of the most well known of Montreal's many old churches

Bank of Montreal Building

Then There was Light is a spectaular light show that takes place inside Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal features spectacular architecture

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal features spectacular architecture

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal features spectacular architecture

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal features spectacular architecture

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal features spectacular architecture

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal is full of artwork