A native of Toronto, I married my Montreal sweetheart and have been exploring the city with pleasure ever since. What makes observing the changing season in these parts so special is the sugar maples and sumacs responsible for an explosion of rich reds that enliven autumn’s basic gold-to-burnt orange palette. Japanese tourists, as plentiful as the falling leaves this time of year, call the phenomenon momijigari.
Where to Stay
Surest bets are Hôtel Le Germain (www.germainmontreal.com); the sleek ...