Having hopefully experienced the fabulous toilet facilities in the Museum of Civilisation in Ottawa on Friday, the Royal couple’s next stop on their Canadian tour will be Montreal on Saturday 2 July. They won’t...
Mum’s Gone to Canada – Day 15 – Liquids in luggage
The last day of a holiday is always a bit awkward. We don’t have to get to the airport until about 6.30pm which means we have to check out of the room at midday...
Mum’s Gone to Canada – Day 13 – Drunk in Montreal

Chilling out in Old Montreal At this stage of the holiday we’re all getting a bit tetchy with each other – not quite sure what to do today, getting tired, running out...
Mum’s Gone to Canada – Day 12 – Rod in Montreal
The problem with having a free museum pass, and having now purchased a three-day travel pass to go with it, is that your whole focus is on how many times you can use the...
Mum’s Gone to Canada – Day 11 – SatNavs

Get back in our little car today and take the quick, not-so-scenic route to Montreal. As usual I sit surrounded by maps and guide books, trying to make sure I know which way we’re...