The Village Montreal: Introduction So, you're considering moving to Montreal. What an exciting adventure awaits you! Montreal is a city of diverse and intricate neighborhoods, each offering its own distinct allure and charm. One of our personal favorites is "The Village" or "Le Village" in French. This lively and vibrant area is a popular [...]
Intro: There are a plethora of factors to consider if you’re planning on moving to Montreal; education, transport, but perhaps most importantly, which neighborhood to live in. As one of Canada's most diverse and culturally rich cities, Montreal offers a plethora of boroughs to choose from, each with its own distinct flavor. If you're [...]
If you haven't been in Montreal long, you're probably still learning your way around the city. Some things obviously work differently here in French Canada. One of the unusual local policies concerns when and where you can buy or consume alcohol. Whether it's been an especially difficult week or perhaps a day worth celebrating, [...]
A dynamic, cosmopolitan city with so much going for it, tourists and immigrants flock to Montreal from all over the world. But not everyone understands the importance of the French language in this North America city. In fact, French is the official language for business, government and education in Montreal and throughout the Province [...]
On June 1, 2020, the minimum wage in Montreal, in the French Canadian Province of Quebec, climbed from $12.50 to $13.10 an hour. This came as good news to those at the lower end of the income ladder. But it begs the question, "Can anyone really live on minimum wage in Montreal?" On minimum [...]
In a city the size of Montreal, with nearly 2 million residents and more than 10 million tourists passing through every year, an effective public transportation network is essential. And the Montreal Metro system gets the job done. More than just a utility service that moves a million people a day from point A [...]
When relocating to a new country with a young family, one of your top concerns is likely to be finding the right school for the children. Many parents will be completely satisfied with Canada's mainstream education system, which has very high standards. But some families are interested in an alternative approach. In Montreal, and [...]
In April 2018, construction began on the Réseau express métropolitain, or REM train, in Montreal. The massive, $6 billion infrastructure project promises to bring huge improvements to the city's public transportation network, with more tracks, new metro stations, and links with suburban neighbourhoods not previously connected to Montreal's rapid transit system. The REM project [...]
When you move to Montréal, Canada, you're not likely to suffer from under-stimulation. Perhaps the most culturally diverse city in North America, Montréal is a melting pot of French Europeans, Anglophones and international immigrants, ex-pats and refugees, with a metro population of over 4 million. And if it's entertainment you're looking for, just head [...]
Welcome to Montréal, where French and North American cultures come together like pancakes and maple syrup. Yes, it's a beautiful case of international fusion. But just like a jug of syrup, it can sometimes get messy. And nowhere is that mess more evident than in the language laws of Québec. For all practical purposes, [...]
