My "Spring" break in Montreal

View from the bus before the Canadian border, a taste of the weather outside

I took a bus to Montreal that stopped 4 times (NY, Albany, 2 stops in lost places in the state of New  York). Overall, it took more than 11 hours because the bus got stuck for an hour in a small road. I also had to go through the Canadian customs. NB. They are not super nice, kind of scary and aggressive "Where you going?", "How long and why?" -- "It's my spring break" -- "Ok, but Why are you coming and where are you staying?" They play their role really well.

First day, walking towards Old City and walking through downtown area

My first snowy China Town

I bought a dollar pair of socks in China Town, my feet felt better (it wasn't that cold though). 

Old City

Le Vieux Montreal, is on the coast of the Saint-Laurent River. A lot of restaurant looked tempting but I guess the area is touristy and so it is pricy to eat there. Instead I headed back towards China Town, it's very close to Old City and better priced.

I then walked to the Plateau, near the station Mont Royal. It's a nice area to walk through,  with the cute little shops, cafes and colorful front buildings. There is a nice atmosphere, especially with the snow. There are also a lot of thrift stores (some of them of the expensive type, which is annoying) and restaurants. 

One of the tagged houses on the Plateau

Montreal is famous for its Dépanneur, a French word that litterally means "repairman" but in Canada means convenience store. They resemble New York delis.