Thousands of residents and tourists enjoyed the mild weather to explore and rediscover the pleasures of sunny days. Some waited in line for the opening of creameries and gelaterias, while others walked around with their families enjoying the lightness in the air. The effects of the first hot and sunny weekend were also felt in Montreal, where people enjoyed the outdoors, reopened terraces, and were pleasantly surprised by the good weather. However, meteorologist Katarina Radovanovic advises Quebecers to make the most of the good weather this weekend, as the forecast predicts significant amounts of rain and a maximum of five degrees for the start of the week.
Several thousand residents and tourists took advantage of the mild weather to walk around and rediscover the pleasures of sunny days.
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“After the very snowy winter we had, it feels good to finally be able to enjoy a little bit of spring,” notes Michel Poitras, a passer-by who was walking with his wife on rue Saint-Jean, in the Old Quebec, during the followingnoon.
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Others, like Sarah Langevin and her young children, waited several minutes to enjoy their first frozen treat of the season. There were dozens of them queuing in front of the creameries and other gelaterias in the historic sector of the city.
“We waited a long time, but it’s worth it on a beautiful day like this. There is a lightness in the air and you can see that people are happy to be able to go out without putting on a toque and a scarf. »
The calm following the storm
The effects of the first hot and sunny weekend were also felt in Montreal at the end of the day.
“We really have a lot of fun,” says Geneviève, who was accompanied by her friends Cynthia and Aymen.
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From left to right, Aymen, Geneviève and Cynthia were enjoying the good weather at Lafontaine Park late Saturday followingnoon.
A little further on, three young Europeans found it hard to believe that the ice storm had shaken the province recently.
“We had ice, and a week later we have 20 degrees! », laughs Elisa De Maertelaere.
The storm that occurred a little over a week ago was still being felt, while towering branches were still strewn on the ground. Children even had fun stacking them near the trees.
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Many branches were still strewn across the park floor due to the ice storm that occurred nearly two weeks ago.
Crowded terraces
Who says return of good weather also says reopening of the terraces. At aperitif time, you had to search for several minutes to find a free table on rue Saint-Jean, Grande-Allée or avenue Cartier, in the capital.
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“Friends, sunshine, a little beer: that’s happiness!” We are happy to find our classic Saturday outing, ”says Maxime with a smile on his face, surrounded by his good friends.
Passing through Quebec as part of his job, Jeffrey Murphy, a native of Boston, said he was pleasantly surprised by the good weather.
“I brought a coat and a scarf for nothing, he jokes, glass in hand. I still have a lot of work to do, but I took a few minutes to enjoy the sun and the city. »
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On Mont-Royal Avenue, in the metropolis, terraces were relatively rare, but the restaurants and bars seemed full.
“It’s my first terrace of the year,” rejoiced Caroline. We were looking for one and we took a short trip here. »
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Caroline managed to find a bar, the Rouge gorge, which gave her a bit of sun, on Mont-Royal Avenue, late Saturday followingnoon.
For as long as it lasts
Environment Canada meteorologist Katarina Radovanovic advises Quebecers to make the most of the good weather this weekend, since it won’t last.
“We’ve had clear skies and warm weather in the past few days, but that’s going to change pretty quickly. Significant amounts of rain and a maximum of five degrees are forecast for the start of the week. It should improve for next weekend, but we will stay within the average for the season. »
-With the collaboration of Laurent Lavoie
2023-04-16 00:25:58
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