They’re all over the place. Small, steel, wood-paneled stairs so steep you pray for your life when going up and down, especially in winter.
Frank, the ex-Chicagoan who has some of the most interesting takes on what makes Montreal unique, has a post about these ubiquitous, dangerous exterior staircases and has started a Flickr group to celebrate them.
Thanks, Steve. I’m glad you like the post. It’s been a long one in the making (at least in my head).