"Montreal and the area near there" Canada by Onedragon

In the French sections of Canada I get the sweet and delightful feeling of Europe !! I like being reminded of the places that I have been to in Europe and so Montreal and the areas near there always let me remember of other days gone by !!The Voyageurs of Quebec were the first of many immigrants to Canada. These hardy pioneers came from France to live, hunt, and tame the forests and streams of a new world. To these French speaking immigrants, they were seeking to create a "New France", just like English colonists were seeking to create a "New England."

These pioneers met many hardships such as hostile Indians, famine, and every conceivable danger that nature could throw at them. The Saint Lawrence River (St. Laurent in French) was the key to settling this new region of North America. "Quebecois" (French speaking pioneers and trappers) relied on the St. Lawrence and its tributaries to provide access to the rich interior of Quebec. Hunting beaver, fox, and other animals for their furs, these voyageurs traveled deeper into the region. In the process, the voyageurs helped develop a unique and different culture than the rest of North America. This culture was predominantly a French speaking, Catholic, and rural population that eventually was forced to survive in an increasing sea of Anglophones (English speakers).

The Caribean Festival time is one of those fun moments that reminds one of any Fun filled events around this world.

More Caribean motion

The array of colors dazzle anyone to look a little closer and feel the beat of the festive atmosphere. IT IS ALWAYS A TREAT TO VENTURE ON THE QUEST TO SEE A PARADE.. IT CAN MAKE SOMEONE FEEL THE JOY OF BEING LIKE IN THE DAYS WHEN YOU WERE SO YOUNG AND ANTICIPATED SEEING THE FLOATS ,THE CLOWNS,THE HORSES, THE BANDS, THE ENTERTINERS, THE MUSICIANS AND THE ANIMALS OF WHATEVER SORT,COMING DOWN THE STREET IN SUCCESSION..

Autumn in French Canada

This is a time even for Quebec City to show a change of hues for a new season !!
EVERYONE LOVES A !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PARADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• Pros:Good memories of Europe
• Cons:Cold in the Winter !!!!
• In a nutshell:Like a breath taken from across the sea !!