Author: Muriel Schmidt

Is There A Large Portuguese Population In Montreal?

The total number of Portuguese and Luso-Canadians living in Greater Montreal area is estimated to be over 60,000 (representing approximately 15% of the Portuguese community in Canada). Why are there so many Portuguese in Montreal? Migration and Settlement Over the years, Portuguese have immigrated to Canada for the same reasons as many other population groups, […]

Is Montreal A European Country?

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. Is Montreal part of Europe? Montréal has been heralded as one of the most European cities—outside of Europe, of course—and here are just a few reasons why. […]

What Does Old Montreal Have?

In the eastern part of the old city (near Place Jacques-Cartier) the following notable buildings can be found: Montreal City Hall, Bonsecours Market and Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, as well as preserved colonial mansions, such as the Château Ramezay and the Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site of How would you describe Old Montreal? Like Quebec City, […]

Is Montreal Real Estate Overvalued?

Canadian real estate is significantly overvalued, according to a giant institutional intelligence firm. Moody’s Analytics’ released their Q4 2021 assessment of home price valuation. Canadian Real Estate Over/Under Valuation. Region Percent Kingston 43.6 Toronto 43.6 Sudbury 30.5 Montreal 30.3 Is Montreal real estate overpriced? The Montreal Real Estate Market Though home prices are almost 25 […]

Are Fireworks Banned In Montreal?

In Montreal, it is illegal to set off fireworks without a permit from the fire department. Is it legal to do fireworks in Montreal? Any display of more than 150 fireworks must be supervised by a fireworks handler with the appropriate certification. The person in charge of lighting the fireworks must be at least 18 […]

How Do I Pay My Bmo Quebec Taxes Online?

Simply sign-in to the BMO Online Banking site, click on the Bill Payment tab and then select the Tax Payment & Filing tab. Click on the Register button and complete the registration. Once you have completed the registration, you can begin adding payment types and filing and paying business taxes online. How do I pay […]

How Far Is Kelowna From Calgary By Plane?

How far is Calgary from Kelowna? Distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers / 217 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 58 minutes. Is Calgary close to Kelowna? The drive from Calgary to Kelowna is 605 kilometers (375 miles) and will take a minimum of […]

What Is A Certificate Of Eligibility In Quebec?

In order to qualify for English instruction in Quebec public schools, students must meet the eligibility criteria under the Charter of the French Language as set out by the Quebec government. All families must complete an application for a Certificate of Eligibility before registering for school. How do I get a Quebec certificate of eligibility? […]