Boho Area Alert

This Globe and Mail article talks about CANAL ST MARTIN which is an up and coming area worth walking around. It's just a short hop north of where we are staying. Sounds like cute one-off stores and eats, a bit like Queen West.

"The first area you reach, near Pont Morland, is best for lounging with its shady trees, iron footbridges and locks. It’s a favourite spot on Sundays when the quays are traffic-free and pedestrianised. "

Here's a good photo site showcasing the surrounds - bet it looks a bit more shabby in real life...