Kena sent in some lovely notes for Montreal, Canada:

Slow Travel Canada - Guide to Montreal, Quebec

There is a description of several less touristed neighborhoods - things to do and see, restaurants, shops.

Thanks!!

Hi Pauline. That's a nice little guide! I live in La Petite Italie near the Jean-Talon market, a wonderful place for foodies. Indeed, there are many interesting food markets and small restaurants nearby; on Saint-Denis (the main street just east of the Market), between Jean-Talon and Bélanger, and a bit above Jean-Talon, there are many East and Southeast Asian grocery shops, where you can also get prepared foods to take out. The bbq duck is a bargain, cheaper and better than in the central Chinatown; it won't cost much more than making it yourself.

This area is very well served by public transport; there are two métro lines (orange and blue) converging at Jean-Talon station, as well as buses on Saint-Laurent, Saint-Denis, Jean-Talon, Bélanger and Beaubien. The Saint-Laurent, Saint-Denis and Jean-Talon buses run all night - you can access timetables and other info at www.stcum.qc.ca

Here are some photos and a brief story on the Jean-Talon market, in my neighbourhood: Jean-Talon Market Though as I (and Gourmet magazine) have said, there are lots of other edibles in my neck of the woods.

To work all that off, in Montréal, you will want to bring or rent/hire a bicycle, as we have a very extensive network of bicycle lanes, and a lot of people ride bicycles every day ... except in the depths of winter. information on cycling in Montréal and Québec.

Kena,
Thanks for the interesting report. I had cut and pasted it in my Dec. Canada file. I hope to spend time in both places.

Pauline,
I also found your very helpful file on Toronto. We will fly in and out of Toronto and spend several days there, so it's just what I needed.

Carol