My vernissage & official book launch for The Found Book of Losst will be on Saturday November 20th between 1-5pm.
All the original illustrations from The Found Book of Losst will be on display and there will be a meet & greet with me where you can ask about my process, see some behind-the-scenes sketches, and get your book personalized during the book signing.
Come by and see it all in person - and maybe bring one home! A wonderful gift idea for the holidays (or just for yourself).
All artworks mounted lovingly by hand in floating frames against handmade Japanese paper.
Address: La Galerie de Miss Rey, 1642 Av. Bourgogne, Chambly, QC J3L 1Y7
NOTE: The exhibition itself will run until December 5th, so even if you can’t make the vernissage, there are plenty of other days to catch the show in person!
COVID: Due to Covid regulations, no food or drink will be served on site and masks are required at all times, but vaccine passports not required. A distancing of 1-2 meters between bubbles is recommended.
TIPS:
Coming out to Chambly from Montreal? Why not pair the visit with some other activities and make it a proper day trip! I grew up in Chambly, and below are some insider tips on the best things to do & places to eat.
Activities:
Fort Chambly: A historic fort built in 1711 (give or take a couple fires & reconstructions) with a museum inside and beautiful walking grounds where you can watch the rapids.
Ferme Guyon: Hub of Québec produce, lunch stop, greenhouse, petting zoo, and butterfly farm - this pitstop has it all! Amazing place to shop for gifts and artisanal preserves for the holidays.
Historic Canal Locks: If you’re a history/engineer buff, you’ll love taking a look at these hand-turned locks. Bonus, there’s a beautiful walking path that runs along them!
L’Atelier Vintage: A boutique with antiques and upcycled furniture made at the on-site workshop that’s a delight for browsing or finding gifts for the holidays. Note: you need to make an appointment in advance, so if this interests you, contact them HERE.
St. Stephen’s Church: Recognized as a heritage site for its stained glass windows, Victorian organ, and crypts dating back to the 1700s, St. Stephen’s makes a great accompaniment to a day of historical exploration. If you don’t find it too creepy, the graveyard is picturesque enough for a stroll - so much so that it’s been used for film sets in the past.
Food & Drink:
Bedondaine & Bedons Ronds: An English-style pub with an imaginative range of artisanal beers brewed on site - with a little museum where you can watch it happen!
FG Chocolatiers: Handmade artisanal chocolate to die for (right beside the gallery)!
Délires et Délices Microbrasserie: A lively microbrewerie with brews made on-site overlooking the Chambly Basin (and right beside the gallery)!
Fourquet Fourchette: A restaurant with a menu inspired by New-France cuisine overlooking the Chambly Basin.
La Cochonne Rit: A gourmet restaurant specializing in surf & turf with a great cocktail menu.
Les Grillades du Fort: A Portuguese-French fusion restaurant overlooking the Chambly Basin.
Café MJ et Cie: A trendy café-boutique that has wonderful hot drinks & pastries and carries goods made by local artisans (including me)!
Tre Colori: Fantastic Italian restaurant. Try the pizza; it’s maybe the best-kept local secret.
La Galerie de Miss Rey is right beside FG Chocolatiers and Délires et Délices Microbrasserie - and a whole bunch of other fantastic things to do, see, and eat are not far away.