The summer months in Montreal seem to be longer than most
parts of the country. And why not? They have a very cold winter, they deserve
the break. One thing I hate about the summers in Montreal would be its
humidity. It can be very humid during this time of the year and you should be
ready for that heat if you plan on visiting Montreal around this time of the
year. Therefore, I am a bigger fan of fall, especially in early fall. It is still
summer, but the temperature is cooler.
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| Nice and sunny Fall day in Montreal (2019) |
I like this part of the year and I also
like the real fall months like October or early November. There are still tons
of festivals and things to do in the city.
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| Lachine Canal in the Fall |
There is something about fall that makes you want to be
outdoors. I like fall and spending the fall in Montreal this year (2019) made
me appreciate fall even more. Montreal is known for its deep-freezing winters
and the locals take every advantage of the fall because they know what’s ahead
of them. This, amongst many other reasons, is why I enjoy fall so much.
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| Old Montreal (French: Vieux-Montréal) is a historic neighborhood within the municipality of Montreal |
We know the winters on the east coast are harsh, so fall
reminds us of what’s ahead. I truly did not expect the temperatures in Montreal
in October to be as warm as it was this year. I think this is the best time to
explore the city. I walked all around the city, unlike in the summer when it
can be ‘super humid’ and walking around isn’t great. Fall is perfect for
walking because of great temperatures, and the sun was always up. Is it just me
or does the air seem so cool and crisp during fall?
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| I love the colors of the trees during this time of the year |
Although my allergies
generally kick in during the fall or spring months, this year was different. I did not
suffer any allergies.
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| Even at night (1st picture), I had no jacket. |
There were days in October that you can easily wear your
flip flops and shorts and just take a walk and other days that you may need
your boots and a light jacket, but there was no day while I was there that I
felt like it was cold enough for a winter jacket or any type of warm jacket.
Just west of downtown Montreal, you will find Mount Royal in
its most attractive state as many locals say.
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| The view of Montreal from the mountain |
The mountain dresses in reds,
yellows, and vibrant colors during fall. It is very popular during this time of
the year with visitors and locals. You will find people jogging and hiking to
the top of the mountain.
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| Mount Royal is a large volcanic-related hill or small mountain in the city of Montreal, immediately west of Downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. |
Even if you are a fan of the summers or harsh winters in
Montreal, you will love the fall, there too; the city is more colorful during
fall. The city comes to life with its fall festivals and the nightlife is more
appealing to locals too.
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| Beaver Lake @ Mt royal |
Fun Fact: Some streets in Montreal use the word “STOP” for
their stop signs while the majority use the word “ARRET”.
My uber driver said
stop signs with the word “STOP” are only in the wealthiest neighborhood, but I
am not sure about that as there are other neighborhoods (not many) with "STOP signs.
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| A neighborhood in Lachine |
I did see it in neighborhoods that had million-dollar
houses, but I am not sure what the reasoning is. If you are from an
English-speaking country, you will think it was done for the English-speaking
Canadians, but the truth is, the word “STOP” is also a French word which means
stop. So, it would make sense to just use STOP all around the city as it means
the same in both languages while “ARRET” only means stop in French.
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| Ottawa, being the capital of Canada, I guess uses both words in some of their signs |
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| I was sad leaving Montreal |
