Canada #41 Montréal
A ferris wheel is always a fun way to get a different perspective on a city and La Grande Roue de Montréal is no exception. At a height of 60 metres it is the tallest observation wheel in Canada, with 360° views – on a clear day up to a distance of 28 kilometres.
Centrally located in the Old Port of Montréal on Bonsecours Basin, the wheel is perfectly positioned. On one side passengers see the mighty St Lawrence River flowing towards the Jacques-Cartier Bridge.
On the opposite side, they look down on playgrounds for both children and adults at Voiles en Voiles, a pirate themed high ropes course, and the Tyrolienne zipline, where adventurers soar over the calm waters of the basin.
The Bonsecours Market building, surrounded by the stately buildings of the old city, is distinguished by its tall silver dome. Beyond it, the city of Montréal is a seamless blend of old and modern architecture.
On a warm summer’s day, a ride on La Grande Roue is the perfect way to see the city of Montréal.
Joining in Becky’s Blue Squares in July
Gosh it’s a beautiful city! I wouldn’t like to do that ride on a windy day though 😀 After this series, I’m thinking of emigrating to Canada…….
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Every city we visited in Canada was lovely, Pauline and we enjoyed them all. Montreal was so easy to get around, with excellent public transport. The difficulty with moving would be having to decide where to live. 🙂
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Got to love Montreal.
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We did! We’d love to return one day and spend more time exploring.
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FANTASTIC PHOTOGRAPHS, THANKS FOR SHARING, CHINA
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We had a great view from the top.
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They’re everywhere, aren’t they? And so often in a perfect location. 🙂 🙂 Great photos, Carol!
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Thanks Jo. I had to get one blue square post in. I love riding on a ferris wheel.
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You could even do it in a ‘boot’ 🙂 🙂 Hope all’s going well?
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The boot is gone but still using crutches for support when walking. Getting there!
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so many fabulous blues of a city I’ve always wanted to visit
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Becky, I think you would enjoy a visit to Montreal. Allow several days so you can see everything and do some walking.
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Montreal looks lovely in the sunshine and the wheel really stands out doesn’t it? More cities are building them, always wonderful views and a centrepiece.
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And they’re a fun way to see a city from a different view. Montreal is a very pretty city.
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I love a good ferris wheel, and this one looks like a beauty. I haven’t ridden once since a trip to England so this post made me smile thinking about it. Here’s to many more rides. 🙂
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I like them too. I’m glad this post brought back some happy memories.
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What a fun way to get awesome views of the city. My daughter just went to Montreal a few weeks ago and she loved it. I hope I’ll get there one day! 🙂
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I hope you visit one day, Cathy. It’s such an interesting and pretty city.
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I hope so too! 🙂
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Wow! What beautiful clear photos! You should come back one winter evening when it’s lit up and people are skating around it and warming themselves by the fires.
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I would love to see that. Getting Mr ET to go anywhere cold is another matter.
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Love the bright blue sky. Looks like a great ride.
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It was a beautiful warm summer’s day.
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What a super Ferris wheel and so beautifully photographed. Montreal looks like such a great city.
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Thanks. 😀 I would recommend spending a few days in Montreal to anyone. It’s quite lovely.
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I like smaller ferris wheels that are open. I can understand why they’d make this one a closed one as it’s so huge!
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Yes, this one goes a long way up. The gondolas are also airconditioned which was very welcome on the hot day we went on the wheel.
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Do you know when the wheel was built? We were in Montreal about five years ago and I don’t recall seeing this. Looks like a fabulous way to get to see the city!
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It opened in September 2017. Maybe you need to visit Montreal again. 🙂
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That sounds like an excellent idea!
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Good idea to show Montréal from Ferris Wheel. Gorgeous shots. Thank You.
Have a good day!
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Glad you enjoyed it Matti!
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I do enjoy a ferris wheel – I like the views, and this looks like a great one. 🙂
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It was wonderful on such a bright sunny day.
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Montreal is such a beautiful city. I recall going to an exquisite botanic gardens there, years back. I really do like your photos of the ferris wheel although you would NEVER catch me on one of those… haha. Not in a million years.
Peta
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The gondolas were enclosed and quite safe. I love this kind of ride so if I see any more, I’ll think of you when I’m way up high. 🙂
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The view from up there is magical.
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Especially on a beautiful sunny day.
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Love Montreal!!
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We did too!
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