Is water free in Montreal? The answer s a resounding “Most definitely YES”. We do get a heck of a lot of tourists and they are all amazed that as soon as they sit at a table in any restaurant, the bus boy/girl places a glass of water in front of each person. Is water […]
Author: Muriel Schmidt
Who Lived In Alberta First?
The area now known as Alberta has been inhabited by various Native American (First Nations) groups for at least 10,000 years. Who were the first settlers in Alberta? The British, Alberta’s first European settlers, claimed the area as part of Rupert’s Land, the territory belonging to the Hudson’s Bay fur trading company since 1670. French […]
Why Is Toronto Property Tax So Low?
Toronto has lower property taxes than most other municipalities in the GTHA. The city has instead balanced its books thanks to proceeds from the Municipal Land Transfer Tax, which has brought in huge amounts of money due to the booming real estate market. Is property tax cheaper in Toronto? In Ontario, in terms of strict […]
What Is The Food Tax In Toronto?
13%. Toronto has a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) of 13% (the combination of the former 5% national GST and the 8% provincial PST) on most items purchased in shops and on restaurant meals. (Be aware that taxes and tip add at least 30% to your food and beverage total when dining out.) How much is […]
Where Do You Stop Driving From Montreal To New York?
The 720km road trip from Montreal to New York City takes 7 hours to drive. Key stops include Hartford, Burlington, Catskill, Albany, Woodstock, New Haven and Springfield, as well as Mount Mansfield State Forest, Big Indian Wilderness and Camels Hump. What is there to do between Montreal and New York? Best stops along Montreal to […]
How Do Americans Say Montreal?
Break ‘montreal’ down into sounds: [MON] + [TREE] + [AWL] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. How do locals pronounce Montréal? Montréal, Québec: Anglophone Montrealers pronounce the name of their city with the STRUT vowel in the first syllable, thus: /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/ MUN-tree-AWL. How do Americans pronounce […]
What Attraction In Montreal Is One Of The Largest In The World?
L’Oratoire Saint-Joseph Canada’s largest church with one of the largest domes in the world. Whether you’re approaching Montreal from land or air, it’s hard to miss this landmark on the side of the city’s central mountain. What is the largest attraction in the world? 1. The Colosseum in Rome, Italy. Topping off the list of […]
What Is The Favorite Food In Montreal?
Invented in Quebec and popular throughout Canada, poutine is the number one food to eat in Montreal. This unique comfort food is difficult to resist with its mish-mash of french fries, cheese curds and brown gravy. Poutine is a dish where the ingredients are better together than on their own. What is the most popular […]
Is It Cheaper To Live In Vancouver Or Montreal?
You can change the amount in this calculation. Do you live in Vancouver? Tell us some prices in Vancouver. Do you live in Montreal? Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Montreal. City Cost of Living Index Montreal 65.03 Vancouver 71.81 New York, NY 100 Prague 53.28 Is Montreal cheaper than Vancouver? The cost of […]
Where Was Peanut Butter Invented Montreal?
Montreal pharmacist Marcellus Gilmore Edson first patented peanut butter in 1884 when he milled roasted peanuts between two heated surfaces. Where in Canada was peanut butter invented? MontrealIt was, in fact, in Montreal where peanut butter was invented. Chemist and inventor Marcellus Gilmore Edson was the very first person to enter a U.S. patent on […]