vacation in Canada

[Gilles]

Gentlemen,

 

I have planned to go to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec this summer. Is there some nice museums or antiques shop related to Japanese swords around ? I've heard that there is such museums in Toronto and may be in Montreal ? Can you tell me more about that ? Is there some place that I absolutely have to go ?

 

All the best.

[Nickupero]

Hi Gilles, nice to hear your making your way to Canada! If the weather continues to what we had here in Montreal this weekend I think it will be a pleasant trip :D . Regarding the Museums you missed two nice exhibits, both in Montreal and Quebec city, the one in Montreal was a private and extensive collection that ended in spring. That last time I was in Toronto I saw a small section of Samurai related antiques at the Royal Ontario Museum, and I think it is part of their permanent display along with other weapons from various periods... worth taking a couple of hours to see.

 

Enjoy your trip and PM me if you have any specific questions, I'll try my best to help!