Finding work in Montreal requires an interesting set of skills. While more than half the population of the city speaks French as a first language, the realities of the business world outside of Quebec make a knowledge of English vital to certain industries. Compounding the problem is the city’s two distinct media channels: Francophone and [...]
Communauto Car Sharing
The problem with owning a car in a city… let’s face it: there are times when owning a car can be very convenient. Whether you want to carry home a large load of groceries, take a trip out into the country on your own schedule, or move stuff from point A to point B, a [...]
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International Marathon
Every year around mid-september, Montreal welcomes thousands of runners participating in the international marathon. Starting from the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, the participants are going through Montreal streets and finish the race at the Olympic stadium. Not everybody enrolls in the full marathon race (42 kms long – World record time for men : 2 hours 4 [...]
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Summit Circle Walk
Among all the neighborhoods of Montreal, the northern part of Westmount and not far from the western edge of Mont Royal mountain is an area very likely to leave you speechless… unless you already live in such opulent surroundings, that is. I am talking of the Montreal Summit Circle area, featuring the nicest and biggest [...]
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Montreal Churches
Montreal is home to many different religious faiths, but the oldest of the established religions in the city are Christian, and more specifically Catholic. Many of the original French settlers in Quebec and Montreal imported their Catholic faith with them, and for many years it was the dominant spiritual force in Francophone society. In the [...]
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Daycare Centers
Daycare for children in Quebec is subsidized by the provincial government. As a result of this financial support, families in Montreal can send their children to daycare for as little as $7 per day, making it affordable for almost every income level. This support is provided as part of a series of measures that the [...]
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Apple Picking Orchards
From beginning of September to mid-October, it is Apple time in Quebec ! There are a lot of orchards to choose from within an hour around Montreal. Some places will have apple picking only but some others have other fruits as well. Usually you will have to pay a fixed amount for each bag of [...]
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Island Major Malls
With a population of 3 million people, it’s no wonder that the city of Montreal is home to several major shopping malls. While it’s always nice to browse the boutiques along St. Laurent or St. Denis, sometimes you want to just spend a few hours inside a mall that has hundreds of stores to choose [...]
