Day 16 (Monday, June 11): From Quebec City to Montreal

Driving distance for the day: 157.7 Miles
Cumulative distance: 2928.9 Miles

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A relatively short drive took us from Quebec City to Montreal, our last big city stop and where we would spend our last day in Canada. Montreal definitely has the “big city” feel, but it still has its charm, especially in old town, where we walked around on this sunny day.


Auberge-restaurant

One of the oldest chapel in Montreal, the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel (chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, "Our Lady of Good Help").


Notre Dame de Bon Secours

Bonsecours Market, a heritage building and public market in old town Montreal.


Marche Bonsecours

Some of the vendor signs are very charming too.


L'usine de Spaghetti


Souvenirs

The biggest attraction in the city is undoubtedly the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal. The inside of the church is copiously decorated and the splendors and intricacies will take one’s breath away.


Inside Notre Dame, Basilica of Montreal


Inside Notre Dame, Basilica of Montreal

he stained glass panels depicting stories from the Bible, and sculptures of saints are found inside the church.


Stained Glass


Stained Glass


Sculptures

Outside it is grand too.


Notre Dame, Basilica of Montreal


Notre Dame, Basilica of Montreal

At night, it looks even more magnificent.


Notre Dame, Basilica of Montreal


Notre Dame, Basilica of Montreal

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