Montreal rates as one of the world’s most livable cities, and was named “Canada’s Cultural Capital” by Monocle Magazine and a UNESCO “City of Design”.The Lonely Planet travel guide includes Montreal in its “10 happiest places in the World” list: in second place. The process of buying property in Montreal is not a complicated one but having a real estate agent on hand to guide them through the process can make it a much more pleasant experience for the buyer. I like that. How hard is it to walk WITH the foot traffic and make room for oncoming people!

Moreover, stop idealizing Montreal (or anything, anybody, any city). The people are really uptight and looking for someone to unload on.
I do not speak french yet but everyone i’ve met so far is absolutely helpful and welcoming (I am African), actually more helpful than DC so far. Perhaps you are from Toronto or perhaps you were simply in a very bad mood for the duration of your visit? This is why sooner or later I’m moving up and out of here to Ontario.I have to agree with Sheri. COVID-19 advisory For the health and safety of Meetup communities, we're advising that all events be hosted online in the coming weeks. The city is very depressed and some parts are scary and dangerous.

If you want to party,meet nice and attractive people, eat well, visit museums, parcs: GO TO MONTREAL!Emma montreal is one of the worst cities in the world like a third world country and unless you live here or spend several years you will have a different opinion. Then i found a job in Montreal and moved here. Eventually, we realized that graffiti in Montreal was not necessarily territorial gang markers. I do not see the return on investment for all the tax dollars. The average condominium/apartment in early 2020 costs around $275,000 in Laval, a two story home would average around $250,000.For those looking for a more expensive home, the Westmount borough features homes costing between $1,000,000 and $5 million. First: as much village the place is as much friendly the place becomes (Almost general Rule). The average daily temperature ranges between 23 – 27 degrees Celsius, but can reach lows of 13 and highs of 35 degrees. For schools with lessons taught in English, you may have to look harder. People are violent and aggressive (all nationalities) and smash right into you when walking by. At worst someone might force an accent through their English, however you are guaranteed service in English by law so just ignore this arrogant minority, though be aware that they do exist. For an Expat, deciding on where to live largely depends on a couple of things – the sector/industry that you work for, family size and annual income. New event for expats! Visiting here is fun. I loved the city so much that I actually moved in here on Feb 2014, now I have been here another 4 months and I have no complain with the city, transportation is awesome, I haven’t had the need to get a car…. What troubles me the most about this city is the bilingualism. There are plenty of parcs everywhere, the Parc Mont-Royal is wonderful; there are always so many people there and a great energy,music, food, beers just like on avenue Saint-Laurent and street Saint-Denis. The Port features architecture from the 17th century to the 20th century, often right next to each other. The Biodome is a particularly popular destination. Always, try to be in a group when you are outside home.I’ve lived in Montreal for about 6 years now. In terms of parking and driving, things go badly quickly. The first one was in a souvenir store, where the owner was very rude( no friendly welcoming, looked very bothered by our presence, and told my seven years old daughter to find a souvenir at the next store because he has to take his break). It’s affordable. Please try again later. Finally, for those thinking of moving here, official document integration is a laborious, unpleasant process. Nice place to look around but over allI’m glad I hadn’t read Sheri’s comment before my recent trip to Montreal as it would have worried me. While this makes it a difficult relocation point for those who speak little or no French, its wide range of cultures offers excellent opportunities to meet people from around the world and participate in a diverse range of activities. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent.

However, it should be noted that utilities aren't usually included in the monthly rent and heating and air conditioning costs can add up. Do you think it is easy for us to find a job in your country? favorite this post Jul 12 Jolie et lumineux 4 1/2 pour sous-location. More than 26 million tonnes of cargo pass through this busy port yearly.