This oil-style painting depicts a charming Montreal street scene in winter, centered on the iconic St-Viateur Bagel shop. In the foreground, a group of young children wearing blue and white winter hockey gear are playing street hockey with sticks on the snow-dusted pavement. Behind them, a red car is parked in front of the store, and another vehicle is partially visible on the right. The shopfront features large windows with bold gold lettering that reads "ST VIATEUR BAGEL," with snow resting on the window ledges.
To the right of the bagel shop, an adjacent storefront with a sign reading "MARCHE MEHADDRINS KACHER" adds to the local urban feel. Through the shop window, figures of people can be seen gathering inside. The architecture features traditional Montreal-style brownstone brickwork, complete with a small blue balcony over the entrance and a white exterior staircase visible on the upper left side. Several small figures are visible in the upper-story windows looking out at the street.
The artwork uses a vibrant, painterly style with visible brushstrokes and a palette dominated by warm reds and deep blues contrasted against the white of the winter snow. The lighting suggests a bright, crisp day, with soft shadows cast by the figures and vehicles. The overall mood is nostalgic and lively, capturing a quintessentially Canadian urban winter afternoon. Signed "Carole Spandau" at the bottom right, the piece captures a slice of daily life in a bustling city neighborhood.