A day at the Museums

I was invited by my sister to spend the day visiting museums. I already knew I wanted to see: Waterhouse at The Montreal Museum of Fine Art (picture above) but I was further intrigued to visit one of her favorite free for students spot in Montreal; The CCA, Canadian Center of Architecture (picture below). She often talked about the beautiful summer garden and the study room. There was no way I was going to miss visiting it. Luckily enough, I received a special permission to snap a few pictures in the wooden salon, between the winter garden and the large study room. I can easily imagine if I was a student living in Montreal I would not miss a chance to go relax in this peaceful area. I also took a minute to stop and admire the “by appointment only” library through the window door. I’m sure that many treasures are hidden inside. Book lovers interested in Arts, Graphic Design or Architecture will be stunned by the dream bookstore located on the main floor! For more details you are welcome to visit their website, here.

Skirt; Necessary Objects / Blouse; Louben / Tights; La Maison Simons / Belt; Expression / Necklace; H&M / Shoe; Dollhouse

Quebec Ice Hotel

While I have been very busy these past couple of days and my camera has not left it`s bag, I thoughts of offering you a little photo tour of one of my favorite Quebec attractions; Quebec Ice Hotel. The Ice Hotel shown below is the 2008 Palace and because of melting each spring it is reconstructed each winter in a different theme; sometime bigger and always better! The brave can spend the night in the giant freezing igloo, provided with a thin mattress and a sleeping bag, at 200$ a night/person it is basic camping for the riches! For people like me who like the comfort of their own home and the proximity of a fireplace on a winter night, you will be able to go enjoy a tour during the daytime of the entire Hotel which includes luxurious suites, a bar, a lounge and a wedding chapel.

Fright Night

Every year for Halloween, Vancouver Playland get a frightening makeover! I went for the first time last year and last night I decided to repeat the experience, it was definitely worth it!



This years a mega boost of budget was given to the special night. The park was totally cover in fog and the 4 Haunted houses that are added to the playground have double in size. The park did not forget to add plenty of high quality costumed actor running around always ready to give you a spook!

We were so lucky with the weather, no rain! Added bonus, the park was very quiet, I did not have to wait at any of the Haunted House or at any of the regular ride!

Van Dusen Garden

I finally got a chance to go to the Vancouver Van Dusen Garden! It is now fall, and at this point most of the bloom season is over but I still wanted to have a little walk in a pleasant atmosphere; I was served! I had a wonderful time! I saw many beautiful flower (yes! yes! still in full bloom) and I was able to sit quietly under the beautiful Fall color leafs. At the end of my visit I spend some time in the Fragrance Garden smelling all the plants; my favorite was a chocolate flower. I don't know if it was the excitement of the day or the pollen of the flowers but I ended up spending the next 3 hours being extremely delirious and giggling uncontrollably.