Summer Vacation in Montreal

Summary

Connie Song recounts her enchanting summer vacations in Montreal, where she discovered the city's charm, enjoyed dining at local restaurants like Le Jardin Nelson, and expresses a longing to return.

Abstract

Connie Song shares her captivating experiences from her summer vacations in Montreal, highlighting the city's Old Port and its cobblestone streets. She fondly remembers dining at Le Jardin Nelson, a restaurant that became a special place for her and her partner, where they enjoyed multiple meals in its unique ambiance. Song was also impressed by Montreal's architecture, particularly the Bonsecours Market area. Despite not keeping up with recent changes, she remains enchanted by the city's cleanliness and beauty, aspiring to visit again. She extends gratitude to Sahil Patel and the Reciprocal publication for inspiring her writing on Medium, and she recommends reading pieces by Carmellita and Shereen Bingham.

Opinions

The author was enchanted by the charm of Montreal, especially the cobblestone streets of Old Port.
Le Jardin Nelson was a standout dining experience, described as a "hidden, romantic gem" that contributed to a renewed sense of love and connection.
Montreal's architecture, including the Bonsecours Market, left a lasting impression on the author with its beauty and variety of styles.
The city is praised for its cleanliness and is considered one of the loveliest cities the author has visited.
There is an appreciation for the Medium writing community, particularly Sahil Patel and the Reciprocal publication, for providing an inspiring platform.
The author endorses the works of Carmellita and Shereen Bingham, suggesting that readers would enjoy their pieces on Medium.

One day we will return

Photo of street in Montreal by Beverly Castro on Unsplash

When I visited Montreal, especially Old Port, I was enchanted by the charming cobblestone. Since then, we have enjoyed many summer vacations visiting different parts of this lovely city, as tourists with fresh eyes.

We watched street performing artists, ate at a few quaint restaurants, including one called Le Jardin Nelson, which we loved so much that we returned the following day for lunch and then again that evening for delectable crepes filled with seafood newburg, along with other culinary delights. We dined on the front terrace, as well as the multi-level outdoor courtyard. We were surprised by this hidden, romantic gem. We ate at many other places as well, all wonderful, but this became ‘our place’ where we once again fell in love under the influence of the food, the ambiance and the stars.

Montreal is so charming and we were totally captivated. The architecture is beautiful and I was so impressed with different styles, including the sector called Bonsecours Market on rue des Communes. I found it lovely and breathtaking, seen in person.

Of course, years have passed and I have not kept up to date with any changes. I just know that Montreal is one of the cleanest, loveliest cities I have visited and I dream of going again one day.

Thank you to Sahil Patel and Reciprocal publication for such an inspiring and engaging space on Medium writing.

I enjoyed reading pieces by these two writers:

Memoir | Personal Essay | Travel

Summer Vacation in Montreal

One day we will return

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