- In the Cimetiere Mont Royal
It has been my great luck to be able to practice some of my French with fellow blogger, WeiJia, in a trip to Montreal, and one of the first landmarks that we explored in Montreal was the Cimetiere Mont Royal. This cemetery is interestingly segregated by domination, with people of the Catholic, Protestant and Jewish faith all buried in separated areas of the cemetery. (And what if you marry someone of a different religion than yours and want to be buried together? People can simply chose which area they would like to be buried in!)
Many signficant figures in Canada rest in this cemetery, including the founder of Molson Beer. In fact, the building WeiJia and I are standing in front of in the picture is Molson’s maseoulem, a grand structure that takes up actually quite a bit of cemetery.
All in all, a peaceful stroll through history.
Mont-Royal is definitely a landmark of Montreal that is a must visit! A trip to Montreal to one isn’t complete without it! My next blogs will consist of all the great museums, food and experiences that Montreal has to offer! Can’t wait!