Category: Montreal

A monthly net income between CA$3,000 and CA$3,500 is a good salary in Montreal. With that, you can comfortably afford to pay rent in the downtown neighborhoods and save up a good amount. To achieve this, you should earn around CA$50,000 annually before tax. What is a good salary for Montreal? Average Salary in Montreal […]

Montreal is safe. The crime rate is among the lowest in Canada. The cost of living in Montreal is much lower than other Canadian cities, and there is an impressive selection of affordable properties, for sale and for rent, well-suited to family life. What is so great about Montreal? It’s one of the most bilingual […]

Montréal is friendly, full of surprises and safe, which means it’s ideal for women travelling solo. Is Montreal a good place for solo travel? Travelling solo is a uniquely wonderful experience — you get to do what you want, when you want. For starters, the many festivals throughout the year provide a perfect backdrop for […]

So, are winters getting warmer? The short answer is yes, they are. The overall average wintertime temperature at the downtown station has risen from about -9°C in 1900 to -6°C today, and the average at airport in Dorval has risen from -9°C in 1940 to -7°C today. Is Montreal getting hotter? In the decades ahead, […]

And for the first time, the number of people in Quebec who cited English as their first official language reached 1 million in 2021, the report shows. More than seven in 10 English speakers (71.7 per cent) lived in Montreal or in Montérégie. Is Montreal becoming more English? For the first time in the census, […]

To work in Québec, you’re going to need a work permit. And in most cases, you’ll need an official job offer from a Québec company before you can apply for one.You will need to obtain an immigration document for each dependant, based on their situation: Work permit. Study permit. Visitor permit. How can I work […]

Montreal Montreal Montréal (French) Motto: Concordia Salus (“well-being through harmony”) Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap Interactive map of Montreal Coordinates: 45°30′32″N 73°33′15″W Country Canada What’s Montreal nickname? Sin CityNicknames. “Sin City” (During the period of Prohibition in the United States, it became well known as one of North America’s “sin cities” due to its unparalleled nightlife.) […]

Fares: Fares are the same on the bus as they are for the metro ($3.50 CAD), but unlike the metro, you can only pay with cash or pre-purchased ticket. Do Montreal buses take tap? Activated on all buses You can tap your OPUS or L’occasionnelle card on the new reader to validate your fare at […]

It is mandatory for all taxi services in Montreal to accept bank and electronic payments. It is the norm to tip your Montreal cab driver. Can I pay cash to taxi in Montreal? THREE Ways to Order a Taxi in the East of Montreal You can choose the type of vehicle you want and get […]

Montreal Metro Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 81⁄2 in) with running pads for the rubber tired wheels outside of the steel rails Electrification Third rail, 750 V DC Average speed 40 km/h (25 mph) Top speed 72 km/h (45 mph) What is the fastest metro in the world? 1: Shanghai Maglev – 460 kph/286 […]