Author: Clint Curtis

French is the city’s official language. In 2021, it was spoken at home by 59.1% of the population and 69.2% in the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area. Overall, 85.7% of the population of the city of Montreal considered themselves fluent in French while 90.2% could speak it in the metropolitan area. Is it OK to speak […]

Montreal is a city in the Canadian province of Quebec. It is the largest city in the province, the second-largest in Canada and the 9th-largest in North America. In 2011 the city had a population of 1,649,519. Is Quebec a city or state in Canada? Quebec (/k(w)ɪˈbɛk/ k(w)ih-BEK; French: Québec [kebɛk] ( listen)) is one […]

But remember that as much as we speak French we are not French but North-Americans so NO, dogs are not allowed in stores or restaurants, not even on terrasses except dog guides or monkey helpers for handicapped people. Some outdoor seating restaurants may accept it. Are dogs allowed inside supermarkets? In the U.S., it’s rare […]

Montreal is a city in the Canadian province of Quebec. It is the largest city in the province, the second-largest in Canada and the 9th-largest in North America. How many cities are in Montreal? The city of Montreal is divided into 19 boroughs (in French, arrondissements), each with a mayor and council. Which cities are […]

An international leader in such industries as aeronautics, artificial intelligence, information technology, life sciences and interactive entertainment, Montreal is often referred to as the Silicon Valley of the North. Is Montreal a tech hub? More than 20 years after the first video game company set up in Mile End, Montreal has been listed number 15 […]

In 2020, for the first time in its 40-year history the International Montreal Jazz Festival was cancelled, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in what would have been its 41st edition. Will there be a Montreal Jazz Festival in 2022? Finally, in 2022, the FIJM returned as an international event. From June 30 to July 9, […]

Most abundant species Silver Maple. 33k. Norway Maple. 32k. Red Ash. 26k. Littleleaf European Linden. 16k. Skyline Honey-Locust. 9.1k. Other. 190k. What is the most common tree in Quebec? Spruce. The spruce is the most common tree found in Canada. About 40 spruce species are found worldwide, while five of those are native to Canada. […]

Some of the common wild birds of the Montreal area include blue jays, mourning doves, finches, grackles, sparrows, juncos, starlings, etc. Wild birds inhabit all of Montreal and are found in all types of habitats. What is the most common bird in Quebec? The most common bird in Quebec is the American Crow, which is […]

There are actually three letters in the Montreal Canadiens’ logo: C, H and C. They stand for Club de Hockey Canadien, or, in English, the Canadian Hockey Club. What does the C and H mean on Montreal Canadiens? It stands for hockey. The crest was changed to represent the new team name: Le club de […]

With a real growth of 3.6% in its GDP, Greater Montréal’s economy achieved one of its best results in 20 years. The city recorded the highest economic growth among major Canadian cities, ahead of Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa-Gatineau. What is the economy like in Quebec? Like most industrialized countries, the economy of Quebec is […]