In the city of Montréal, and throughout the Province of Québec, the official language of commerce and administration is French. Ever wondered why they call it French Canada? But seriously, for all practical purposes, Montréal is a bilingual city, a melting pot of anglophones, francophones and a huge population of immigrants. Exploring the city, [...]
An urban population of nearly two million residents makes Montréal the largest bilingual city in North America, if not the entire Western Hemisphere. But it's important to realize that the official language in Montréal and the Province of Québec is actually French. So although the city may feel very bilingual, French is considered the [...]
At the crossroads of French and North American cultures, Montréal, Canada, is a truly international and bilingual city. If you're relocating to Montréal with school-age children, you should know that French is the official language of instruction in public schools. But as a foreigner or expat, you may prefer to enroll your kids in [...]
Montreal has a lot to offer as far as real estate is concerned. However, the city can be a bit noisy if you want to live a family life. Even though many areas of Montreal are pleasant, other districts of suburban Montreal can be even nicer.
A cultural crossroads of North American, European and international immigrant lifestyles, Montreal really brings the whole world together in one vibrant city, on one dynamic island. So it's no surprise that Montrealers take global awareness seriously. Though they may not be quite as progressive as their West Coast compatriots in Vancouver, you can be [...]
When you move to a new city, it's always interesting to know what kinds of colleges and universities are in the area. Whether you're planning to attend school or not, the universities can add a great deal of liveliness and diversity to a community. In Montreal, you'll find some of Canada's most reputable and [...]
If you're new to Montreal, it's important to understand that this is a city of neighbourhoods. One of the most ethnically diverse urban areas in North America, Montreal has its English-speaking communities and then it has its French neighbourhoods. And then you have a whole spectrum of ethnic neighbourhoods populated primarily by first and second [...]
For the vast majority of human history, our ancestors cohabited in small clans of 40 to 50 individuals, living in perfect harmony with nature. But today, most people live in cities with neighbors numbering in the millions, all plundering the planet for food, energy and parking space. Yet, somewhere, in the backs of our [...]
Long overshadowed by red hot real estate markets in Toronto and Vancouver, Montreal is now gaining ground and showing signs of robust growth. The financial capital of the Quebec province, Montreal has long been recognized as one of the most desirable cities on the continent, but prices have remained modest, while home values in [...]
Moving to Canada might be the biggest decision of your life. And we'd like to think it's also the best decision of your life. Canada is an incredible country, filled with wonderful people, natural beauty, economic opportunity and political stability. But that doesn't mean moving there will be easy. You may encounter obstacles, and you [...]
