Along the picturesque Lachine canal in Montreal lies the beautiful, historic Atwater Market. I have been to this market many times with my daughter, who is studying in Montreal. The market is within walking distance of her home and it’s open seven days a week.

I’ve been to the market in all seasons, except for Spring. My daughter told me, “Mum you would love the market in the Spring, there are flowers everywhere!” I made it my mission to visit her in the Spring this year so we could go to the flower market together.

When we got to the market, I saw a few of the flower and plant vendors. I thought to myself, this is lovely. And then, as I turned the corner, the entire length of the market was lined with booth after booth of beautiful blooms. I was in awe! To be honest, I was a little overwhelmed. I wasn’t sure what to look at first and I certainly didn’t want to miss a thing.

Oddly enough we had gone with my daughter’s friend (who doesn’t have a car) and we quickly filled our car with her beautiful plants. The car was filled to the brim with little room left for more. We looked at each other and laughed, and I confessed that I honestly wouldn’t be upset to come back. We drove her friend home and then made our way back to the market. On the drive back we talked about which booth had what and what had stood out to us the most.

On our return we went to specific booths, as if our first run had been a recon mission. We picked out the flowers that we had felt a connection to, especially blooms that I hadn’t seen before in Ontario, and shades and colours that were just that little bit different. The veggies were also beautiful and lush.

As an avid gardener this made my heart completely full! It was a majestic sight and one that I will soon not forget. And I can promise you that this will become one of my new yearly May adventures!