Wednesday Walk challenge : Winter in Parc Lafontaine (Montreal)

We return to Parc Lafontaine, one of Montreal's jewels, offering a variety of cultural and sporting activities all year round. I visited this park twice, a few weeks apart, and was struck by the contrast between the two seasons. On my first visit (see Wednesday Walk challenge: Parc Lafontaine), the park was still bathed in autumn colors, while this time it was covered by the first snow, heralding the arrival of winter.

Nous retournons au Parc Lafontaine, un des joyaux de Montréal qui offre une variété d’activités culturelles, sportives tout au long de l’année. J'ai eu l’occasion de visiter ce parc à deux reprises, à quelques semaines d’intervalle, et j'ai été frappés par le contraste saisissant entre les deux saisons. Lors de ma première visite (voir Wednesday Walk challenge : Parc Lafontaine), le parc était encore baigné par les couleurs automnales, tandis que cette fois, il était recouvert par la première neige, qui annonçait l’arrivée de l’hiver.

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Here's a map to follow my second walk of the day in Parc Lafontaine. I took avenue Duluth to arrive at the park. For the record, this park with its two ponds has been present since 1900 in the heart of the Plateau, a true haven of greenery in the heart of this neighborhood with play modules for the little ones, tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, pétanque and beach volleyball courts...

Voici une carte pour suivre ma deuxième balade du jour dans le Parc Lafontaine. Je suis parti de l'avenue Duluth pour arriver au Parc. Pour l'histoire, ce parc avec ses deux bassins est présent depuis 1900 au cœur du Plateau, un vrai havre de verdure au cœur de ce quartier avec modules de jeux pour les plus petits, des terrains de tennis, de foot, de baseball, de pétanque et de Beach volley...

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Just before arriving at Parc Lafontaine. There was this red car, maybe a Corvette, covered in snow. Which model do you think it is? I think it got caught in the snow and ice and is stuck there with its headlights half open.

Juste avant d'arriver au Parc Lafontaine. Il y avait cette voiture, peut être une Corvette couverte de neige. A votre avis, c'est quel modèle ? Je pense qu'elle s'est fait prendre dans la neige et la glace et elle est coincée là les phares à moitié ouverts.

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A good 30cm (10'') of snow fell during the night and in the morning, it's really beautiful in town when the snow is still white. I'm always amazed by the first snow. It will be something else in March, after 4 months of shoveling my driveway 😀.

Un bon 30cm de neige est tombé dans la nuit et au matin, c'est vraiment beau en ville quand la neige est encore blanche. Je suis toujours émerveillé par la première neige. Cela sera autre chose au mois de mars, après 4 mois à pelleter mon entrée 😀.


Théâtre de Verdure

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We're almost on Rue Rachel and can see the second lake, the one with the fountain in summer (the grey structure in the middle of the photo), with the Théâtre de Verdure in the background. This has just been completely restored this year (for more information, see my previous post Wednesday Walk challenge: Parc Lafontaine).

Nous sommes presque sur la rue Rachel et nous observons le deuxième lac, celui avec la fontaine en été (la structure grise au milieu de la photo) avec au fond le Théâtre de Verdure. Celui-ci vient d'être complétement restauré cette année (pour plus d'information voir mon post précédent Wednesday Walk challenge : Parc Lafontaine).

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Although it's the middle of the day, the streetlights are still on. But it gives a little color with that hint of yellow. Because otherwise it's really all white, even the sky.

Malgré que nous soyons en pleine journée, les lampadaires sont allumés. Mais cela donne un peu de couleur avec cette pointe de jaune. Car sinon c'est vraiment tout blanc, même le ciel.

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Even the lights are covered in snow and stickers 😀. Doraemon, the famous Japanese manga character, (in the right center photo) is crying, he's so cold. Then I think the ban on swimming is quite respected during the winter... but for hockey, I'm less sure.

Même les lampadaires sont couvert de neige et d'autocollants 😀 . Doraemon, le fameux personnage du manga japonais, (sur la photo de droite au centre) est en train de pleurer, tellement qu'il a froid. Puis je pense que l'interdiction de se baigner est assez respecté pendant l'hiver... par contre pour le hockey, je suis moins sûr.

Have a great day and enjoy, a little fresh air is always good...
Passez une bonne journée, et profitez, un peu d'air frais fait toujours du bien...



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Snow looks cool, man i never seen irl snow lol.

It should be an experience for sure. Have a great day broski.

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It completely changes the landscape, which is really beautiful when everything is covered in white... but after a few months, at the end of winter, we can't wait to see some green 😀
Have a great day

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every snowy place looks very beautiful, I really like seeing every snow scene that you share

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Yep I'm always happy when I saw the first snow of the winter. I hope we'll have a white Christmas 🤞
Enjoy your day

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Pas sur qu'elle arrive jusque chez nous.
Courage, ou profitez-en, selon que vous l'appréciiez ou non ...
Moi j'suis fan de la neige, elle tue bon nombre de microbes :)

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Je suis content de voir la première neige de l'hiver, cela change complétement la ville. Parfait pour ajouter un peu plus de magie à Noel. Mais au mois d'avril, je suis impatient de voir un peu de vert et du soleil 😀 Bonne journée à toi

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That weather really looks so cold

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Not so cold at the moment... January and especially February are really cold, we often have -30° (less in recent years). Enjoy your day.

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Your exploration of Parc Lafontaine in Montreal during winter is beautifully documented through your words and images. The contrast between the autumn and winter visits to the park is striking, providing a unique perspective on the changing seasons.

The snow-covered landscape, the frozen ponds, and the park's structures take on a serene and magical quality. The red car covered in snow adds a touch of color to the winter wonderland, creating a captivating visual element in the white surroundings.

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Yes exactly the change in a few days is really incredible, trees with leaves and now they are covered in snow. Always beautiful the first snow. Thanks for the comment.
Have a wonderful day.

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thats a lot of snow, I have no idea what the red car is I am terible and remembering car makes and models

Thanks for joining the Wednesday Walk :)

Have a great day :)

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It looks like a '70s Corvettre Stringay, but I have my doubts :

There are differences 🤔

Have a great day too

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10 inches. Thats a proper snow. Nice pics. I think thats a 1972 Corvette Stingray and I think those pop up headlights are notorious for not working even on good day 🙄

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Exactly what I just said @tattoodjay , this car looks a lot like it. You confirm my intuition 😀
Not so much snow in Vermont? Here it all melted at the start of the week with the rain 😥 maybe no white Christmas

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Just a little snow left. Maybe an inch or two on the ground. Might get a little snow next week 🤞

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The snow over there is much and the pictures seem to be lovely
I love them
Nice one!

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The landscape is always enchanting, with white snow... but unfortunately it's all melted away with the rain of the last few days.
Have a wonderful day

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