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On the fourth day from Ireland we sighted icebergs, which had 
broken away from the vast icefields of Labrador. The cliffs 
of Labrador have the charm of being the first land sighted. 
They are most inhospitable looking shores, rocks of a cold, 
iron stone colour. 
After passing Belle Isle Straits there is a fine run of 980 miles 
in sheltered water to Montreal. We are soon plunging away on 
the mighty river St. Lawrence, and are duly impressed with its 
erand volume of water, so pure, so charming in colour. All the 
rivers I have seen are nothing to compare with this magnificent 
and most beautiful waterway. 
The loyalty of Canadians to England and to our King is deep 
and enthusiastic, and is evidently a union of hearts. Canada and 
the Canadians deserve more attention than we English give them. 
As we approach Quebec the river widens, and mile after mile 
we have charming scenery, very like sailing through Scotch Lochs. 
The next event is sighting the famous Montmorency Waterfalls, 
where the river of that name joins the St. Lawrence in a most 
abrupt manner by leaping 280 feet into the great river. Soon 
after, we sight the Citadel of Quebec, the Canadian Gibraltar, 
perched on high limestone rocks, commanding the river which 
here narrows to less than a mile wide. Looking down stream we 
have the broad harbour, five miles wide, and then the island 
of Orleans with its French homes and fruitful orchards. 
Behind us frowns the great Citadel, and beyond are the historic 
plains of Abraham. 
We saw many churches and historic buildings, the fine new 
Parliament Buildings, Wolfe’s Monument on the plains of 
Abraham with the inscription ‘‘Here died Wolfe victorious, 
September 13th, 1759." We were told that this is one of the 
most visited spots in the world, and certainly to Britons one of 
the most thrilling. 
Montreal, our next stopping place, is the largest city in Canada. 
Here the River Ottawa joins the St. Lawrence. Montreal is 
built on a slope rising from the river with the grand background 
of Mount Royal, a beautiful wooded hill 900 feet high. This 
Mount Royal forms a fine park of 460 acres, with well graded 
drives to the top, where are splendid view points, of the city at 
its foot. and the rivers St. Lawerence and Ottawa and the 
surrounding country. 
The Grand University nestles at the foot of Mount Royal in 
the midst of fine trees. Close to the University, and affiliated 
with it, are the Wesleyan, Presbyterian, and Congregational 
Colleges of Montreal, 
