The Great Canadian Skyline Thread! II - Page 373

LeftCoaster · #**7441** Posted **Nov 21, 2013, 6:07 PM**

I just had to delete about 15 posts, for absolutely no reason. If you don't like what/how someone is posting please make a mature comment, if you are unable to do that please don't comment at all.

GS, I had no problem with the pics themselves, but in the future post them as one post rather than 4 different posts. Thanks.

G.S MTL · #**7442** Posted **Nov 21, 2013, 6:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

I just had to delete about 15 posts, for absolutely no reason. If you don't like what/how someone is posting please make a mature comment, if you are unable to do that please don't comment at all.

GS, I had no problem with the pics themselves, but in the future post them as one post rather than 4 different posts. Thanks.

They were all found at different times...and what's the difference if I post one by one ? Don't worry I couldn't careless about how many posts I have. And I usually do post many photos in one post.

G.S MTL · #**7443** Posted **Nov 21, 2013, 6:13 PM**

Anyway back the photos ! Isn't Montreal looking great ??? Got a few towers high enough to make an impact on the skyline soon ... It will change Montreal

can't wait !!

LeftCoaster · #**7444** Posted **Nov 21, 2013, 6:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by G.S MTL

They were all found at different times...and what's the difference if I post one by one ? Don't worry I couldn't careless about how many posts I have. And I usually do post many photos in one post.

I'm sure you don't, but it bumps the thread up again and again and can be quite obnoxious. It's not difficult to edit a thread to add more pics or just wait 10 minutes and compile them all into one post.

And yes, back to the pictures.

davidivivid · #**7445** Posted **Nov 21, 2013, 6:47 PM**

Both the Deloitte tower and the TDC1 will fit in nicely in this perspective!

Montreal Downtown during Sunset par DjeepMtl, sur Flickr

harls · #**7446** Posted **Nov 21, 2013, 7:19 PM**

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From the north looking down A-5? So the biggest cluster would be the Byward Market area I think. As well as some Gatineau and suburban Ottawa. Or am I off on that - more highrises than I remember!

Yep that is Autoroute 5.. the overpass right before the curve is Boulevard des Haute Plaines. Lots of compression on the pic.. makes the Casino look like it's right on the river.

That's only the eastern part of downtown.. I wonder if you can see the rest from that point or not (that wasn't my pic.. I'll have to go hike up there one of these days).

Chadillaccc · #**7447** Posted **Nov 21, 2013, 7:41 PM**

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Near Camp Fortune ski hill. there's a hiking trail on the south side.

Oh right on. That is some wicked suburban density.

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The ignore list function was invented for a reason. GS and Chad, I recommend you add each other to your ignore lists and stop arguing publicly. You guys are making me cringe.

Did it this morning. Sorry for the shit. There's a reason I don't go to gay clubs anymore

OTSkyline · #**7448** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 1:33 AM**

Maybe it's just me but I am often times unimpressed and let down by Montreal's Skyline...

I mean there doesnt seem to be a lot of density or many high rises and the ones that are visible are not that impressive. Sure there's Tour de la bourse and some the other super recognizable one (with the peak roof) but it needs something more...

Being the second largest city in Canada I feel like it's missing something.

G.S MTL · #**7449** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 1:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by OTSkyline

Maybe it's just me but I am often times unimpressed and let down by Montreal's Skyline...

I mean there doesnt seem to be a lot of density or many high rises and the ones that are visible are not that impressive. Sure there's Tour de la bourse and some the other super recognizable one (with the peak roof) but it needs something more...

Being the second largest city in Canada I feel like it's missing something.

Have you ever been to Montreal? no density? ...Ok.. well maybe not shown so much in the skyline but at street level.. nothing like it in Canada.

OTSkyline · #**7450** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 1:43 AM**

Many many times...

**Edit: Not that they dont have density in general but they just don't have a lot of skyscrapers (I know they have the height limit but still, to me the skyline is not impressive or close to TO or Vancouver). But that's my personal opinion. It might all change with these new towers going up around the Bell Centre

G.S MTL · #**7451** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 1:45 AM**

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Many many times...

you know.. its not all about height

but hey! I respect your comment.

Rico Rommheim · #**7452** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 1:57 AM**

The Montreal skyline is underwhelming. That's what 40 years of economic depression and stagnation will do. That being said, I like it. Nice diversity of architecture, with a solid carpet of midrise density that allow the big skyscrapers to stand out and shine by themselves.

Ramako · #**7453** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 2:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by Rico Rommheim

The Montreal skyline is underwhelming. That's what 40 years of economic depression and stagnation will do. That being said, I like it. Nice diversity of architecture, with a solid carpet of midrise density that allow the big skyscrapers to stand out and shine by themselves.

I like your description of a "carpet" of midrises. Despite its many skyscrapers, I find that one thing Toronto is missing is a substantial apron of ~20 storey buildings surrounding the core. The drop off to 5-10 storeys from the core is substantial in many directions.

rousseau · #**7454** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 2:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by Ramako

I like your description of a "carpet" of midrises. Despite it's many skyscrapers, I find that one thing Toronto is missing is a substantial apron of ~20 storey buildings surrounding the core. The drop off from the core is substantial in many directions.

The St. Lawrence Market area is cool, and in certain photos taken from high up (very high up) looks sort of Barcelona-esque, but there isn't enough of it. So yeah, the drop-off is is too quick.

Toronto needs a Plateau.

MTLskyline · #**7455** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 3:09 AM**

CN 786 | Longueuil, Qc by NicolasHoude, on Flickr

AMT 810 | Longueuil, Qc by NicolasHoude, on Flickr

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travis3000 · #**7457** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 3:37 AM**

Montreal is amazing on foot. That's all that matters. When it comes to streetscape, not only does it beat Calgary, but also beats Toronto. Any person who has spent time here will agree with me. Montreal is truly on a whole different level with it's unique urban vibe, soul, character, variety of architecture, overall setup, feel, nightlife, etc. It may underwhelm with the number of big tall buildings, but when I visit a city I care way more about how much fun I'm going to have. And let's put it this way... If I was making a non biased statement being a tourist from another country and I was given a chance to spend 5 days in any Canadian city (no car, just walking/biking/public transit) I would in no way go to any other place other than Montreal. Toronto would be 2nd, Vancouver 3rd. But Montreal takes the cake, there is just SO much to see and do without needing a car, or to even leave the city.

Razor · #**7458** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 3:47 AM**

^ Well said Travis..I feel the same way about Montreal..You have to have your boots on the ground in that city..That city's soul,pulse,vibe whatever you call it is unrivaled to any other city I personally experienced. I mean Paris and London England don't exactly scream sky-scrapers.

leftimage · #**7459** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 4:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by travis3000

Montreal is amazing on foot. That's all that matters. When it comes to streetscape, not only does it beat Calgary, but also beats Toronto. Any person who has spent time here will agree with me. Montreal is truly on a whole different level with it's unique urban vibe, soul, character, variety of architecture, overall setup, feel, nightlife, etc. It may underwhelm with the number of big tall buildings, but when I visit a city I care way more about how much fun I'm going to have. And let's put it this way... If I was making a non biased statement being a tourist from another country and I was given a chance to spend 5 days in any Canadian city (no car, just walking/biking/public transit) I would in no way go to any other place other than Montreal. Toronto would be 2nd, Vancouver 3rd. But Montreal takes the cake, there is just SO much to see and do without needing a car, or to even leave the city.

Your non-homerism is a breath of fresh air.

Nouvellecosse · #**7460** Posted **Nov 22, 2013, 5:10 AM**

I find Montreal enjoyable overall, but was less than impressed by the actual downtown. Partially due to the lack of larger skyscrapers and partly due to the frustrating holes in the urban fabric. Although I haven't been there since 2010 and some of the holes have been filled since then.

Montreal for me was really all about the inner-city neighbourhoods, parks, and Old Montreal. When comparing between downtown skyline and street level I didn't really find one perspective better than the other. Both good but not really as strong as the city is capable of. It's somehwat the inverse of the experience in Toronto. The downtown is very strong, and although the inner city nabes are very nice, they aren't exactly impressive for a city of it's size and status.