Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Hugo
From: IÉSEG
To: Concordia
2025 • Fall
Café campus, Concordia event, McGill events..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
600
Where was it located?
5min from Parc La Fontaine
How can someone find this place?
Résidence website
Would you recommend it?
Yes but my roommates were not the best
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Café campus, Concordia event, McGill events
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Entrepreneurship was awesome
Do you have some tips?
Registration difficult, campus cool
Best trips to do?
New York, so cheap from there
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
Cost of living
Léa
From: IESEG School of Management
To: UQAM
2025 • Fall
The city is incredible, mont royal is the best place to walk, le plateau in summer to find the best restaurant, downtown the best club, get your opus card for…..
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
600
Where was it located?
NDG, 30min away from my school in subway but 100% worth it
How can someone find this place?
https://www.airbnb.fr/rooms/782403068676842196?source_impression_id=p3_1766842449_P3YrWLfiMmP8YiMX
Would you recommend it?
Perfect, best place I have been to, cozy and calm, kind neighbor
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
La foufoune electrique = best bar, Café Campus = best club, Capello, Hiatus = best rooftop/ restaurant
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Business for fashion, SME management = super easy, no final exam, International Marketing = useful and good teacher, Cultural Management = so so...
Do you have some tips?
Very good international onboarding team, you will feel like home quickly, participate to all the orientation activities and welcome events, campus is big but you will find your way easily, dont be scared to ask people, les quebecois sont kind :)
Best trips to do?
Parc Omega MUST DOOO = 1h30 from montreal to observe all the emblematic animal from quebec. A lot of cities are accessible by bus, my advices = boston, nyc, toronto
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
The city is incredible, mont royal is the best place to walk, le plateau in summer to find the best restaurant, downtown the best club, get your opus card for the transport early to visit montreal and dont miss the old city with the port = so cute
Anouk
From: IÉSEG
To: McGill
2025 • Fall
It was a nice accomadation to live in because it’s affordable, good location, direct access to the metro, equipments (gym, pool, common areas), safe..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
560€
Where was it located?
Dowtown
How can someone find this place?
residence website
Would you recommend it?
It was a nice accomadation to live in because it’s affordable, good location, direct access to the metro, equipments (gym, pool, common areas), safe
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
N/A
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
N/A
Do you have some tips?
Visa process is long and stressfull but worth it
Best trips to do?
new york, see whales in Tadoussac, Los Angeles
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
Winter is tough but it’s an experience
Pauline
From: IÉSEG
To: Mcgill
2025 • Fall
Some nice trips, but it gets expensive. Would recommend Charlevoix and Saguenay, and a quick excursion to Québec City. Niagara falls are close as well...
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
Around 600€/month
Where was it located?
Le Plateau
How can someone find this place?
Airbnb, Facebook
Would you recommend it?
Yes. Nice apartment, well furnished.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Did not really go to clubs, I’m more of a house parties girl.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Very similar to my classes in France.
Do you have some tips?
Nice campus, would pick again
Best trips to do?
Some nice trips, but it gets expensive. Would recommend Charlevoix and Saguenay, and a quick excursion to Québec City. Niagara falls are close as well.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
Use bixi (bicycle subscription). Enjoy the various cafés, walk around. There’s a lot to do.
Shop groceries at Segal if you live near the Plateau.
Garance
From: Grenoble INP - Génie Industriel
To: Polytechnique Montréal
2024 • Other
Enjoy Montreal, but there are so many national parks around the city. Go to a cottage for a week-end, there are so many ! If you want to really travel,…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
550€ per month
Where was it located?
Little Italy (30 min from school but near bars, cafes and downtown)
How can someone find this place?
Facebook Marketplace
Would you recommend it?
It was well-located (5 min walk from the Jean-Talon Market, orange and blue lines of the metro, and buses that go to downtown/plateau/mile-end). I'd pick the same place, it was renovated just before my arrival.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
The St-Laurent Blvd and the St-Denis St are where most bars and clubs are. The Date is a karaoke-bar in the Village, such a good vibe ! Many microbreweries to discover (Le Siboire, Dieu du Ciel!) You have to do Igloofest in february, Piknic Electronik (every week-ends from may to october), and just enjoy the city and the many events they propose.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Classes are not that hard, most are in French but some are in English too. You have 2 weeks once the semester has started to change your choice of classes so you can try different ones to see which you prefer.
Do you have some tips?
As an exchange student, I felt like there was not many event for me. They focus more on fully-enrolled students. You can still participate in everything, I just found it hard to make friends this way.
Best trips to do?
Enjoy Montreal, but there are so many national parks around the city. Go to a cottage for a week-end, there are so many ! If you want to really travel, New-York and Boston are only a 6 hour bus ride away ! But if you want to stay in Quebec, you can totally plan a road-trip to Lac St-Jean and Le Saguenay, Tadoussac (to see whales) or even Gaspésie (it's further but so worth it)
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
The weather is warm until mid-October, and then it starts to get cold but it's not as bad as everyone thinks. Yes it's cold but you can still do so many activities and enjoy your time here ! There will always be something to do during the week-ends
Try not to fall in a routine, and set yourself goals or write a bucket list so you know what you can do if you're ever bored (which you won't be!)
Emma
From: Mcgill
To: McGill
2025 • Fall
It is hard to be part of the university’s club life because we have class in the evening. But there are bars and clubs every where..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
530
Where was it located?
30 min to the university,5 min to the bats
How can someone find this place?
Hello Montréal (agency)
Would you recommend it?
Really smalk. Be careful to not book an apppartement 1/3 in the basement.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
It is hard to be part of the university’s club life because we have class in the evening. But there are bars and clubs every where
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
We didn’t have the choice. Business economics is complicated but interesting.
Do you have some tips?
Yeah amazing. Thé visa was the worst thing to get. The process was so hard I had to leave the country and come back
Best trips to do?
Toronto, New York
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
Le plateau is a very nice neighbourhood
Restaurants close quite early
Yan
From: IE University
To: HEC Montreal
2025 • Fall
everything is far from Montréal, Quebec is nice, but to go to the US apart from the north east cost where the flights can sometimes be affordable, its…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
800 euros/ month
Where was it located?
Milton Parc
How can someone find this place?
kangalou website 3562 ave lorne
Would you recommend it?
Nope, noisy neighbors and an overall pretty dirty.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Le mal necessaire is good, thats about it
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Doing business in emerging, markets and risk management, don't take portfolio management
Do you have some tips?
campus is super cool, just far from the center
Best trips to do?
everything is far from Montréal, Quebec is nice, but to go to the US apart from the north east cost where the flights can sometimes be affordable, its generally complicated
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
Transport was horrible with several strikes meaning no metro at all for weeks on end, the weather is shockingly cold, the city is young which is nice, lots of homeless.
I would not recommend coming here, there are way nicer places to go to and which require less of a big GPA.
Oriane
From: Sorbonne Nouvelle
To: UQAM
2025 • Fall
I wouldn’t recommend this apartment nor the hivenue agency as the apartment was very dirty when I arrived. The agency still stays available anytime but they…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
850$
Where was it located?
Westmount
How can someone find this place?
Hivenue agency Website
Would you recommend it?
I wouldn’t recommend this apartment nor the hivenue agency as the apartment was very dirty when I arrived. The agency still stays available anytime but they don’t check after people leaving the apartment. They don’t check if it’s well maintained so when I arrived it was completely disgusting ! Plus, I was only with dirty people, but that depends on people !
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
I didn’t go to bars or clubs except for Club Privé because they host french rap themed nights and it was okay
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I was in the Action culturelle programme and honestly I preferred my classes in France so I wouldn’t recommend any classes I had. However, there are many classes where you need to do a cultural project, and that could be fun (that was what my friends said)
Do you have some tips?
the campus was okay, i had classes on the metro floor almost all the time so i didint have to go out in the cold, which was so great !!
Best trips to do?
New York is only a 6h drive and you can go by bus which is not that expensive ! you take it at night and arrive early in the morning so you have plenty of time !!! You can also take the train to Quebec which is a very pretty city or to Ottawa and Toronto which are not that far from Montreal
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
there are not that much metro, so you might need to do some things by bus so make sure to choose a housing near your university or easily accessible
if you struggle at the beginning it’s okay and it’s normal, you should/must try to make some friends as soon as possible because the semester ends so fast you won’t even realize it !!
Jimena
From: IE University
To: HEC Montreal
2025 • Fall
Strategic Management, Operational Issues of International Trade and International Business, super interesting courses and great professors..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
1200
Where was it located?
Downtown
How can someone find this place?
LaMarq Residence
Would you recommend it?
100% if you are Spanish. We were around 90 Spanish students living there at the same time.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Palazzo
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Strategic Management, Operational Issues of International Trade and International Business, super interesting courses and great professors
Do you have some tips?
the campus is cool but far away from downtown
Best trips to do?
We travelled almost every weekend, either by car (super convinient and cheap if you split if with friends) or by plane
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
Careful with the strikes
Lison
From: Dauphine
To: UQAM
2025 • Fall
The location is close to everything. The fact that it's an Airbnb means you have access to everything an apartment should have...
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
720
Where was it located?
intersection between Sherbrooke avenue and Saint Laurent
How can someone find this place?
Airbnb
Would you recommend it?
The location is close to everything. The fact that it's an Airbnb means you have access to everything an apartment should have.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
café campus baby Yoko luna
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
marketing à impact social
Do you have some tips?
yes everything cool
Best trips to do?
New York Toronto La Mauricie
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
Upload bixi it's so helpful
Eloïse
From: McGill
To: McGill
2025 • Fall
The best thing to live in Montréal is to rent a car with friends (very cheap here) and go explore all the towns in Quebec and Toronto to visit the Niagara…..
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
725
Where was it located?
25 from school
How can someone find this place?
https://www.airbnb.fr/rooms/1243312335234009352?source_impression_id=p3_1764689544_P3pVJYBAUT4022Se
Would you recommend it?
I could recommend this room because it is clean, modern and affordable for Montréal. But it is a bit far from the center by foot, so you need to take the metro.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
I could recommend the bar "le clebard", "le bar darling", "le ptit caribou". I tend to live in Lille, Paris and Lisbon, so for me there is not a huge night life in Montréal, we tend to do party all the time at home with friends because people here go out only during weekends and in most of the clubs they are young people from 18 years old.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I did a graduate certificate in marketing so the lectures was good!
Do you have some tips?
Mcgill is a good university especially for your resume, it makes a real difference. But the registration and administration part is quite difficult because now you need a "permis d'étude" to study and remove the international student fees, so a big big process that takes time and money...
Best trips to do?
The best thing to live in Montréal is to rent a car with friends (very cheap here) and go explore all the towns in Quebec and Toronto to visit the Niagara Falls. I went also to New York, by bus, because it is quite close to Montréal and not expensive. We do a lot of weekend "chalet", just rent on Airbnb a big chalet with a jacuzzi with friends and when you are 8 it is affordable and not expensive.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
It is very safe. Take a monthly rent of "BIXI", to have a bike here! During two months from September to October the weather is amazing it is called the "été indien", so quite hot. And then for the cold winter, it is fine you just need to go to Uniqlo and buy some good clothes and a big doudoune.
Justin
From: IESEG School of Management
To: HEC Montreal
2025 • Full year
You have many different opportunities to travel in Canada, with numerous national parks, many hikes, or ski resorts. You’re also close to the US (NYC or…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
560€/month
Where was it located?
At le Plateau, 15min from school in subway or bike and a nice place to live in
How can someone find this place?
https://hellomontreal.ca/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22457710204&gbraid=0AAAAA-8l2hUYfowah2ddzPCUSsnmisa5J&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiqDJBhCXARIsABk2kSkAP3gAw7tzubzcOo3V4A0p_hDP0pzOUKwbatI8bUtn8R1iD31TbkIaAuH4EALw_wcB
Would you recommend it?
Yes, nice appartement, well located at a reasonable price Process are very simple But appartement are rentable only for a full year, not a semester
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Piknic electro, igloofest...
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I took the class of markets finance which was interesting but you have to stay implicated and it can be sometime a bit difficult because it's nightclass
Do you have some tips?
The school does whatever she can to help your registration but it can be long because of state policies, so start all the process as soon as you can
Best trips to do?
You have many different opportunities to travel in Canada, with numerous national parks, many hikes, or ski resorts. You’re also close to the US (NYC or Boston), and you can easily fly to Caribbean islands or Mexico for a reasonable price.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
Very cold during winter but incredible city
Victor
From: IESEG
To: McGill
2025 • Fall
Clubs : La Voute, Names on the way, Appartement 200 Events : Piknik electronique..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
800
Where was it located?
Plateau Montroyal
How can someone find this place?
Marketplace Facebook
Would you recommend it?
Yes it was very nice
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Clubs : La Voute, Names on the way, Appartement 200 Events : Piknik electronique
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
.
Do you have some tips?
.
Best trips to do?
Mont Tremblant, Toronto, Banff parc national
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
Safety 10/10,
Colin
From: IESEG
To: McGill
2025 • Fall
Campus is awesone however registration is kind of hard because of Minerva, their internal platform...
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
509€
Where was it located?
Plateau Mont-Royal
How can someone find this place?
Facebook Group, Marketplace
Would you recommend it?
Great place to live in ! I totally recommend :)
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Datcha, Café Campus, Barbossa, Monsieur Ricard
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Business Economics is pretty cool !
Do you have some tips?
Campus is awesone however registration is kind of hard because of Minerva, their internal platform.
Best trips to do?
Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
Be prepare for negative temperatures.
Sebastian
From: Université Côte d'Azur
To: ETS
2025 • Fall
GOL111 lots of lectures before each class but very interesting INF130 pretty interesting and useful but a lot of personal work GOL201 a lot of information…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
400
Where was it located?
Plamondon Avenue
How can someone find this place?
Facebook marketplace
Would you recommend it?
Yes, good accommodation, clean, good housemates, although far from the metro
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Saint-Laurent, Crescent, Old port
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
GOL111 lots of lectures before each class but very interesting INF130 pretty interesting and useful but a lot of personal work GOL201 a lot of information that will be useful during internships or work MAT145 mostly revisions from what we learned earlier
Do you have some tips?
Absolutely, big campus with a lot of student clubs and events
Best trips to do?
Took a 7h bus to Toronto to see family for Thanksgiving, could've been cheaper
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
Ignoring the STM strikes, there's a lot of events in the early fall, lots of people outside enjoying parks, doing sports etc
Have fun
Jakob
From: KU Leuven
To: Polytechnique Montréal
2025 • Fall
Mont-Tremblant is really beautiful in fall times (end of sept. / beginning of oct.), Quebec is really pretty (almost European). For Poly students, follow…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
750
Where was it located?
Côte-De-Neiges, 20 min
How can someone find this place?
Would you recommend it?
It is nice that I share my flat with other internationals but I believe that I could have gotten a bigger and better room for the same price.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Most bars are at Boul. Saint-Laurent
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Industrial Thematic Cluster is relatively easy
Do you have some tips?
Administration at Poly is very complicated. There is no clear overview on their website, so take your time to gather all the information.
Best trips to do?
Mont-Tremblant is really beautiful in fall times (end of sept. / beginning of oct.), Quebec is really pretty (almost European). For Poly students, follow PolyExplore on instagram. They organise fun trips for international students!
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
Transport by bixi or stm is easy. Clean city. A little knowledge of French (for in the shops, restaurants,...) is a must.
Baudouin
From: ESADE
To: McGill
2025 • Fall
Nice because directly done with the local, he has a lot of advises on what to do or not, avoid fees and high prices of residences...
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
650euros
Where was it located?
Le plateau
How can someone find this place?
French living in Montreal groups
Would you recommend it?
Nice because directly done with the local, he has a lot of advises on what to do or not, avoid fees and high prices of residences.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Mckibbins, Yoko Luna, piknic
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Management in a global context is easy and no final exams.
Do you have some tips?
Great campus, renowned uni, overall good teachers
Best trips to do?
Road trip to Ottawa, Toronto and Niagara Falls in 4 days. Road trip to Mount Washington New Hampshire.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
Bixi is cheap, there are lots of nice places to date (Les trois monkeys, darling bar, gardens walk…), don’t forget taxes and tips…
Jade
From: Hec Montreal
To: HEC Montreal
2024 • Full year
Very cold city in the winter so you have to have a good place to live because you won't be able to go outside sometimes..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
700
Where was it located?
Ridgewood
How can someone find this place?
Would you recommend it?
Not at all, the people living with me were not really nice or clean
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Saint Laurent, Old port are the best places (and you can fly to Cancun and Miami easily)
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I really recommend the course : Management stratégique des organisations
Do you have some tips?
Yes a lot of people you can get to know and the registration was easy with a lot of different course offers
Best trips to do?
I loved Mexico and my trips to the United States but you can also discover cities like Toronto and Vancouver
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
Very cold city in the winter so you have to have a good place to live because you won't be able to go outside sometimes
Try to spend some time there in summer to get used to the city and already know the places you like for the winter. Very good restaurants and bars. (Go to manga bistrot if you like sushis)
Ibrahim
From: Kedge ba
To: HEC Montréal
2024 • Fall
choix cours facile/ syllabus très clair / bon cours mais pas ambiance exchange..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
500
Where was it located?
20min school
How can someone find this place?
Would you recommend it?
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What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
mid
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
classe difficile en finance. Très bon prof
Do you have some tips?
choix cours facile/ syllabus très clair / bon cours mais pas ambiance exchange
Best trips to do?
Mexique / us vrmt cool Danse Canada pas fou
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
Transport et food okay
Gaëlle
From: KEDGE BS Marseille
To: HEC
2024 • Fall
I wouldn't recommend this flat because I was with random citizen, and I think it's better to be near the university (Côte Des Neiges, Université de Montréal…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
500
Where was it located?
Near the Plateau Mont Royal, around 30 to 40 minutes because I had to take the bus to go the metro station and they're often late and not enough per hour.
How can someone find this place?
Facebook MarketPlace
Would you recommend it?
I wouldn't recommend this flat because I was with random citizen, and I think it's better to be near the university (Côte Des Neiges, Université de Montréal metro station, Outremont). I also recommend being in the center even if it's 30-40 minutes. I recommend visiting the place before going in. It's complicated to find a good flat in Montreal. Go with people you know or students that seem decent to never have issues.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
I believe you should go to St-Laurent, there's many thing to do, near the Vieux-port is good. Depends on the vibe you're looking for. House music : Flyjin, La voûte (23-30 years old). Rap/HIp-hop : École Privée, Palazzo (younger audience like 18-22 years old). I recommend staying in Montreal during spring and especially summer, there's a lot of festivals, the vibe is immaculate!
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
If you're not expert in finance, i wouldn't recommend taking a class, some are easy but the majority is already advanced class, I'll recommend you to ask directly to students of HEC. Every other class about supply chain, marketing, international business is not too much work, but there's a lot of assignments at the end of the semester, so stay organized.
Do you have some tips?
The campus is good, the library is good to study. There's two buildings, 10 minutes walk to go from one to another. I would definitely go there again. The registration is easy and simple, you can always communicate by mail to the Exchange Program. I would say Visa is more work than registration in itself.
Best trips to do?
I would recommend going to New York, Chicago, Miami, Boston, Toronto, Cancun, Dominican Republic. (Few recommendations depending on what you like)
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
Transport is around 60 CAD a month and easier to get your card by asking HEC. It's quite expensive, but the city is safe. Need to pack warm clothes for the winter.
I don't have any other recommendations except to tell you to enjoy and do all the activities possible!
Romain
From: EMLV
To: HEC Montreal
2024 • Full year
- Public transport and bikes make life easy in town - Budget: flights, housing, restaurants = biggest costs - Safety: globally safe but avoid Montréal-Nord and…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
1079 $CAD
Where was it located?
Plateau (20 min bus to uni, 20–30 min to main districts)
How can someone find this place?
Agence GetYourPlace, Facebook, Marketplace
Would you recommend it?
Yes, simple installation and good comfort.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Depends on the quartier. Plateau, Mile-End, Petite Italie, Griffintown each have their own vibe. Clubs mostly downtown (Saint-Laurent, Sainte-Catherine). Big cultural festivals: Jazz Festival, Osheaga, Igloofest. Great parks to hang out: Parc La Fontaine, Mont-Royal.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Depends a lot on the profs and topics. Best to ask former students before choosing.
Do you have some tips?
Campus is pleasant, good atmosphere, easier to meet people if you join an association. Courses require personal work but manageable. Go to class, presence helps to follow and avoid delays.
Best trips to do?
- Nature: Mont-Tremblant, Laurentides, Mauricie - Quebec City is a must, Ottawa is meh, Toronto & Niagara very touristy - US: New York by bus (9h) - Longer: Gaspésie, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord, Îles-de-la-Madeleine - Big trips: Western Canada (Vancouver, Banff, Jasper)
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Montreal?
- Public transport and bikes make life easy in town - Budget: flights, housing, restaurants = biggest costs - Safety: globally safe but avoid Montréal-Nord and late walks in Le Village - Climate: very cold winter but manageable, nice summer - Food: mix of US/French, quality varies → go to local markets for fresh
The best advice always comes from locals, they know hidden gems that no guide shows.
