Welcome to Montreal.

Originally called Ville-Marie, the city of Montreal developed into Canada's second largest with the original old town, still called Ville-Marie, at its center. Montreal is consistently rated as one of the world's most livable cities, and is widely regarded as Canada's Cultural Capital. Despite being French-speaking, most inhabitants can communicate in English and newly-arrived Anglophones are absorbed easily into the city's fabric. Historic yet dynamic, Montreal has traditionally been a financial and industrial center, and still holds of the promise of an exciting professional and personal life out to all who move here.

Getting There
Need-to-know stuff, from visas to vaccinations to budget planning. Need to rent a car, find a hotel, a short-term apartment? Click through our listings. What should bring, will you have problems at Customs? We’ll guide you through. Pets? You need to know the red tape

Living There
Best place to live? In beautiful Westmount or in central and historic Ville-Marie? Do you own a car or can the metro serve your commuting needs? And what about a super-competent doctor, a dentist, an opthalmologist? How do I hook up a computer? We have the details.

Raising Kids There
Clue in on the best schools, their curricula and fees, childcare options and our recommendations for pediatricians. Montreal is a beautiful place to bring your kids out - check out the Biodome, the Forum Pepsi, Granby zoo, the Aquatic complex. And for dressing them, we'll show you the best stores.

Playing There
Okay, you’ve finished work, so now what? Montreal is Canada's top destination and offers a smorgasbord of sights and sounds. We'll help you pursue your interests - cultural, keeping fit, cinema, music, golf, restaurants, nightclubs, spas, beauty salons.

Spouse Survival Kit
So you are here with your partner? Does that mean you have to sit at home? Our survival kit helps you make the leap – form friendships, find work, join clubs, network, take courses, keep busy.


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