A Morning Stroll along the Waterfront
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Start your walk on rue St-Pierre at the Musée Marc-Aurèle Fortin to see his masterful paintings of Québec’s countryside. There is an interesting plaque next door providing a history of the neighborhood buildings. Continue down St-Pierre towards the waterfront and cross rue de la Commune to the walking path. Turn right to inspect the locks then enter the pretty Parc des Ecluses. The park’s restaurant terrace is a perfect place for a morning coffee break.
Next, head east along the waterfront where you may find second-hand booksellers, yachts of the rich and famous and portrait artists vying for your attention. Stay beside the water, past the Centre des Sciences de Montréal to Bassin Bonsecours, the waterfall, Quai de l’Horloge .
Go north to the Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours (400 rue St-Paul Est) where, if you are feeling energetic, you can climb the interior stairs for a wonderful view of the Vieux-Port, then go directly across the street to Auberge du Pierre-Calvet . Take a peek inside at the sumptuous period surroundings.
End your walk by strolling through Marché Bonsecours with its designer boutiques, then continue along rue St-Paul and buy a take-out lunch at Resto Chez l’Epicier to enjoy on Place Jacques-Cartier (see Place Jacques-Cartier & Place de la Dauversière) while people-watching.
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