Could be a Haven

The local pest control shop, a faithful recreation of mouse and roach infestation. Real live rodents could be in there by the dozen and we'd never be able to tell.

Babel

"Babel" by Sophie Juneau, exhibited as part of the Nuit blanche festival.

The color may make you skeptical about the contents of the plastic jars, but the slight whiff surrounding the area will make you believe.

By Day, By Night

The Palais des congrès de Montréal, a building that basically serves as a space to connect two metro stations, particularly convenient in the winter. The Palais des congrès contains shops, and is used for conferences, conventions, exhibitions, and so on. For last night's Nuit blanche, an all-night free event where various cultural activities are held throughout the city, the first floor was taken over by a circus troupe. Acrobats performed in this area, while a photo exhibition replete with an 8-foot woman playing the violin took place in the adjoining space.

Primal

Cupcakes and squash at the Jean-Talon Market.

The Further Adventures of Cher

One of the last things I saw before I got on the plane for Montreal: the new cher catalogue, free bag included. The ugliness continues! When the wave of Japanese tourists come in on their spring vacation, I can guarantee you'll spot a girl or two carrying these bags.