Canada 2024 - Montreal III

In October of 2024 I took a road trip through Canada with stops in Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City. Although I have visited Windsor many times in recent years, I had not been to Toronto since middle school and I had never visited either Montreal or Quebec City. Naturally many of the things I wanted to see were architecturally significant, but I wanted to walk around and just experience these places as best as I could in the short amount of time I was visiting. Six days wasn’t nearly enough time but I did my best to see as much as I could. These images represent my favorites from my short romp.

This post includes images walking around Montreal and what I saw with my lens.

Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows the skywalk at the Maestria Condominiums designed by Lemay.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows a sculpture at the Place des Arts in Montreal.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows the tower of the Maestria Condominiums designed by Lemay Architects.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows the facade of an educational building designed by Provencher Roy Architects.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows a cityscape scene at Phillips Square.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows a random cityscape while walking.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows reflected light striking a municipal building.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows a facade detail at the Montreal Museum of Fine Art.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows the Leonard Cohen mural peaking from behind the facade at the Montreal Museum of Fine Art.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows interesting light hitting some facades.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows a brightly painted facade.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows architectural detailing on a building designed by Provencher Roy.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows the building mass of the Maestria Condominiums designed by Lemay Architects.

Canada 2024 - Montreal II

In October of 2024 I took a road trip through Canada with stops in Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City. Although I have visited Windsor many times in recent years, I had not been to Toronto since middle school and I had never visited either Montreal or Quebec City. Naturally many of the things I wanted to see were architecturally significant, but I wanted to walk around and just experience these places as best as I could in the short amount of time I was visiting. Six days wasn’t nearly enough time but I did my best to see as much as I could. These images represent my favorites from my short romp.

This entry consists mostly of Habitat 67 designed by Moshe Safdie. It was a beautiful sunny morning and I couldn’t have pictured a better time to experience the development in all of its’ glory. Some hate on brutalism and concrete, but I think Habitat 67 shows how gorgeous it can be when handled by the right architect.

Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows the skyline from near Habitat 67.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows the Old Port of Montreal with a cyclist in the foreground.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec featuring Habitat 67 designed by Moshe Safdie. This image shows the sun kissing the upper floors of the development.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec featuring Habitat 67 designed by Moshe Safdie. This image shows a detail of one of the residential units.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec featuring Habitat 67 designed by Moshe Safdie. This image shows the upper floors bathed in morning sunlight.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec featuring Habitat 67 designed by Moshe Safdie. This image shows a custom bench made for the development.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec featuring Habitat 67 designed by Moshe Safdie. This image shows the landscaping and the building rising.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec featuring Habitat 67 designed by Moshe Safdie. This image shows the custom bench in context with the development.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec featuring Habitat 67 designed by Moshe Safdie. This image shows the structure as it abuts the landscaping.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec featuring Habitat 67 designed by Moshe Safdie. This image shows the different volumes of the structure from the backside.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec featuring Habitat 67 designed by Moshe Safdie. This image shows one of the residential units cantilevering over a walkway.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec featuring Habitat 67 designed by Moshe Safdie. This image shows the backside of the building.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec featuring Habitat 67 designed by Moshe Safdie. This image shows the setbacks of the residential development.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec featuring Habitat 67 designed by Moshe Safdie. This image shows the back of the development in context with the landscaping.

Canada 2024 - Montreal I

In October of 2024 I took a road trip through Canada with stops in Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City. Although I have visited Windsor many times in recent years, I had not been to Toronto since middle school and I had never visited either Montreal or Quebec City. Naturally many of the things I wanted to see were architecturally significant, but I wanted to walk around and just experience these places as best as I could in the short amount of time I was visiting. Six days wasn’t nearly enough time but I did my best to see as much as I could. These images represent my favorites from my short romp.

This post consists of shots from out first stop as we got late into Montreal atop Mount Royal Park.

Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows the Montreal Skyline looking southeast.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows the large Leonard Coen mural downtown.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows people taking in the sunset at Mount Royal Park.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows parkgoers taking photographs at Mount Royal Park.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image captures buildings between sunset watchers.
Cityscape photograph taken in Montreal, Quebec. This image shows the final moments of the sunset kissing buildings downtown.

Canada 2024 - Toronto II

In October of 2024 I took a road trip through Canada with stops in Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City. Although I have visited Windsor many times in recent years, I had not been to Toronto since middle school and I had never visited either Montreal or Quebec City. Naturally many of the things I wanted to see were architecturally significant, but I wanted to walk around and just experience these places as best as I could in the short amount of time I was visiting. Six days wasn’t nearly enough time but I did my best to see as much as I could. These images represent my favorites from my short romp.

This post consists of shots walking from our hotel to the water and back, stopping at architecturally significant buildings along the way.

Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows an extreme angle of Viljo Revell's Toronto City Hall.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows Viljo Revell's Toronto City Hall from the front and with a tight crop.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows wide angle and upward view of Viljo Revell's Toronto City Hall.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows a very tight crop of Viljo Revell's Toronto City Hall.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows the clock tower of Old City Hall.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows Laura at Viljo Revell's Toronto City Hall.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows Santiago Calatrava's atrium at BCE Place.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows a random cityscape while wandering Toronto.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows a facade detail of Harbour Plaza Residences designed by architects alliance.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows a balcony detail of the Pier 27 Tower designed by architects alliance.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows a wide angle photograph of the Tower at Pier 27 designed by architects alliance.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows an upward balcony detail of the Tower at Pier 27 designed by architects alliance.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows a dramatic photograph of the Tower at Pier 27 designed by architects alliance.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows Laura enjoying the sun at Pier 27.

Canada 2024 - Toronto I

In October of 2024 I took a road trip through Canada with stops in Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City. Although I have visited Windsor many times in recent years, I had not been to Toronto since middle school and I had never visited either Montreal or Quebec City. Naturally many of the things I wanted to see were architecturally significant, but I wanted to walk around and just experience these places as best as I could in the short amount of time I was visiting. Six days wasn’t nearly enough time but I did my best to see as much as I could. These images represent my favorites from my short romp.

This post consists of shots from our first detroit once we entered Toronto. We stopped at Humber Bay Park to take in some spectacular skyline views as well as to check out the collection of modern residential towers.

Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows the Toronto skyline from Humber Bay Park.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows the residential highrises near Humber Bay Park.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows the play between two modern, residential skyscrapers.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows the repetitive balconies of Vita on the Lake by Graziani + Corazza Architects.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows a detail of Sky Tower by Zeidler Architects.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows a wide angle view of Sky Tower by Zeidler Architects.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows a trio of modern residential towers with the same architectural elements.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows the balcony details of Sky Tower designed by Zeidler Architects.
Architectural photograph taken in Toronto, Ontario. This image shows the similar lines that Sky Tower and Vita on the Lake share.