Canadian Maritimes 18

We left North Sandwich after breakfast for our scenic drive to Montreal. It's been lovely staying in a real home after all these other lodgings. We stopped at the covered bridge over the Squam river at Ashland, then wound our way across to the 93 that would take us north. It is a scenic route indeed, and we drove passed the White Mountains that already have some snow on the tops. The foliage is looking wonderful and we had breathtaking views of vibrant colours all the way along the road.
We arrived in Montreal and spent a stressful half hour or so locating the hotel. Its always difficult finding the correct turnings off the freeway, especially when there are road works. What bliss to be able to leave the car for the valet to park and forget about it for a couple of days.
We took our first walk around the old part of town to stretch our legs. It is very French here - had to get the phrase book out. Luckily the concierge would speak in English and recommended a restaurant for dinner - Bonaparte. They shoe-horned us in to a table for two, and we had a wonderful meal with excellent wine. We could understand why it was so popular.