Experience in Montreal, Canada by Natalya

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

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Montréal is a city with Lots of festivals, very multicultural, with many universities, coffee shops.

What is the student lifestyle like in Montreal?

Great! Big communities, party, cheap food, hot people, 24 hour libraries.

How much does it cost to live in Montreal?

You can live ok with $1000.

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

Look on craigslist and Kijiji for roommates and temporary sublets, depending on the area a room with flatmates will cost $300-500, shouldn't be more expensive.

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

Food is the best! We have tons and tons of restaurants. Very multicultural.

What places would you recommend visiting in Montreal?

• Plateau



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• Old Port



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• GriffinTown



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• Mile-End



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• Little Italy



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

Great. I like Stash Cafe in the Old Port. Tampopo on the plateau. Asian fusion, can sit on the floor, affordable $15.

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

There is a great nigthlife in Montréal.

• Gaintzbar
• Petit Medley
• Paino Rouge
• Distillerie

What advice would you give future students heading to Montreal?

Winter is very long. From Jan - May is not maybe the best time, but then there is the Igloofest and Festival de Lumieres.

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