Reverse Sign-ology

Vancouver may have mountains, but Montreal has better signs.

Last year I travelled to Montreal for the first time as an adult. (Trips as a kid didn't really count as far as paying attention to the change in my surroundings; I mostly read my book in the back seat and perfected the art of ignoring Mom and Dad.)

Something I noticed while I was there was the detailed illustrations on the park signs. I don't know who drew them, but I swear I can feel the fun they had doing it. The cyclist is even wearing shades and has riding stripes on his lycra outfit.

This work of art tells me I can't do wheelies on my bike. Well, that's true, but it would be kind of cool if I could. Apparently, Montrealers are awesome cyclists –practicing their tricks in public parks so much that there needs to be no-wheelies signs. In all honesty, I haven't seen anyone doing wheelies around these parts lately. But looking back over my photos and finding this one makes me want to get out there and give it a shot. If it ever stops raining, that is.

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travelling with kids

Yeah, well so much for educating your kids by taking them travelling when they are young! But it did make you into a better writer than you would have been without all that reading in the back seat while we tried to figure out the map of Montreal....which way IS up Becky?

Kathleen McEachern more than 12 years ago

A Tale of Two Cities

People tend to think of Montreal as a freewheeling (no pun intended) party town and Vancouver as "no-fun city" -- so it's interesting that goofing around on your bike is prohibited in the former but not the latter. We can turn right at a red light, too! Now that's partying.

Brook more than 12 years ago

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