City Lights

The view from Mount Royal

Shot by Vincent Van Patten

I’m at the top of Mount Royal, looking down at the city below. It’s dusk — the lights of the city are starting to come on. The lights turn the sky purple, hazy blue, a fading pink as the sun falls low.

Montreal, you are absolutely stunning. The vibe feels like a sleek modern city with European charm; the architecture is a gothic style like Paris, with green iron cathedrals…