Experience in Montreal, Canada by Carine

What is it like to live in Montreal? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Very active city

Always something happening

Very cold in the winter, nice in the summer

Not optimal if went to travel in other cities because they're pretty far but a nice city to live in (Quebec: 3 hours, Toronto: 6 hours, New York: 6 hours, Boston: 6 hours)

What is the student lifestyle like in Montreal?

Lots of students so a nice city for students

Lots of activities for students

How much does it cost to live in Montreal?

Downtown: 700-900$/month for a basic student apartment

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Montreal? Is there any advice you can give?

I cant help for this I dont have any experience about it

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Food is normal

Poutine is a must

Lots of salads, pizza, and pasta. Meat is good

What places would you recommend visiting in Montreal?

Downtown: Ste-Catherine Street, McGill University Campus and Crescent Street

Old Port: Places by the water, buskers, restaurants and bars

Is it good to eat out in Montreal? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

L'gros luxe

Suwu

Cinko

3 Brasseurs

Café Parvis

Mandy's

Steak Frites

Mozza

Universal

Beauties

Is the nightlife good in Montreal? Where is good to go?

Very good

St-Laurent Street and Crescent Street are full of bars and clubs

What advice would you give future students heading to Montreal?

Get ready for winter, its worst than you can imagine

Get ready to go out, because Montreal students party a lot

Get ready to work for school, it's hard

Try to live in downtown if possible, it's easier for integration