The Great Canadian Pub

I set out today for one purpose only, to find "The Great Canadian Pub". I figured seeing as it is right in the center of Paris why not wonder around and see some sights before hand.

I thought I should find the pub, and then do wandering so I would have a "home base". It was not hard to find, it is right on the banks of the Seine in between two main bridges onto L'ile de Cite; the birthplace of Paris.

I proceeded to walk around the island in the middle of the Seine and its neighbouring island for the better part of three hours. I had a snack in the garden outside of Notre Dame Cathedral.

Then, around 4:30 I thought I should hit up the pub as it was happy hour! It is not normal for a one person to go into a restaurant and eat, let alone a pub. Normally I would have felt out of place but the team Canada Jersey, mountie, Canadian flag and the Molson Canadian made me feel rather reassured.

I was greeted by a French girl. Strike one. She did speak english but with a thick French accent.

Unfortunately due to the time difference the only sports on was the French Open. Federer was playing so that was good but it was soon interrupted due to rain. Strike Two.

They did not have any Canadian so i settled for the Great Canadian Lager. It was delightful.

Then, to add to my Canadianness, I ordered a poutine. I did not expect cheese curds but what I got could barely pass for poutine. It had a little bit of shredded cheese, salty gravy and burnt fries. STRIKE THREE.

All in all not a great trip but I would not hesitate to go back just because it is a Canadian bar in Paris. There is suppose to be another one in Paris so I think I will find that before I go back.

The things I do on my days off...

The "Manny"