a visit to Montreal - just for laughs

I haven't spent too much time in Montreal, but what time I have spent there has been great. It is a very creative, gritty, down to earth, eclectic, metropolitan, interesting city. It is alive with colour, sound, sidewalk cafes and a refreshing open minded atmosphere.

Janice and I spent an evening there earlier this week at The Just For laughs Festival. We attended a Gala (5 or 6 comedians at a theatre, taped for broadcast at a later time), saw street performances, had pizza and beer on St-Denis Street ... it was wonderful.

The festival really is a great way to get a taste of the city. It shows it's creativity and artistic side in a way that only Montreal can. Slightly bizarre at times ... circus like and wild; loud, amusing and witty.

We will be returning again for more on the weekend, and look forward to going again next year as well.