Given that the Grand Prix was this weekend, I'm a little disappointed that I had to leave Saturday morning. After I completed my job training on Friday, I spent all evening walking around downtown enjoying the festivities. The streets were crowded with people, much like Whyte Ave. during the Stanley Cup Finals, and the many events in the area stretched for blocks. I watched the French Connection Fashion Show, explored the block full of unique cars including an original prototype of the Spyder being sold for $100,000, stumbled my way onto a BMW Race Car display and then finally joined the main celebration on Rue Crescent where games, vendors and a performance stage had people crowded heel to heel. At times, the sheer number of people and humidity had me gasping for air and taking shelter in an air conditioned boutique.
I really enjoyed my week of training in Montreal. I met a lot of talented people at CN, had a chance to explore the city and taking all into consideration, I wouldn't mind living in Montreal for a few years. And from the sounds of it, my job may have me going back to Montreal every now and then!