Author: Muriel Schmidt

Are Toronto And Montreal Similar?

Toronto is a typical city with a huge sports stadium, a standout skyline (hello CNN tower), plenty of museums and art galleries. Montreal has a quieter, more subtle side. It’s more about the old town, city gardens, obscure museums, and historical buildings. What city is most similar to Montreal? 10 Cities To Travel To In […]

Do You Need A Water Softener In Ottawa?

In Ottawa’s municipal well systems, hardness levels are much higher due to the presence of calcium and magnesium minerals present in the ground water. Residents may want to install a water softener system to remove hardness minerals for supplies with hardness levels that are moderate or high. Is tap water safe in Ottawa? Ottawa’s tap […]

Why Do International Students Choose Vancouver?

Located on the West Coast of Canada, Vancouver is surrounded by idyllic landscapes — water, mountains and endless opportunities to get out of a bustling city. Canada has a variety of desirable options for international students, but Vancouver is among the top destinations for education abroad. Is Vancouver a good city for international students? With […]

How Many Anglophones Live In Montreal?

Montreal Ethnicity Population Percent English 102,998 14.0% Irish 78,175 10.6% Scottish 64,770 8.8% French 63,218 8.6% Can English speakers live in Montreal? 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, you’ll quickly find that most residents—but not […]