Visit Montreal - 5 Things You Will Love & Hate about Montreal, Canada - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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Mathieu
The complaint about the seediness is prehaps a bit poorly informed. It might feel a bit insecure when the sun comes down, but actually, Montreal is one of the safest big city in North America (and in the world. Crime rate, violent crime rate, homicide rate are all very low in the province in general, so even though it can feel a bit shady at dawn, I invite people to consider whether or not this feeling is rational. Once, I was in Reims (in France) and we landed somewhere very seedy outside the town on an extremely hot day (around 40 degree celsuis, actually the historic reccord was beaten the next day) and the streets were all empty. My first impression of the city was very bad and I carried that feeling throughout the day until the sun came down and people started to come out. The city suddenly became alive and super chill and I regretted my obviously poorly informed analysis of the situation which ultimately made my experience worse than it should have been. My dad who wasn't impressed in the same way had an awsome day.
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The complaint about the seediness is prehaps a bit poorly informed. It might feel a bit insecure when the sun comes down, but actually, Montreal is one of the safest big city in North America (and in the world. Crime rate, violent crime rate, homicide rate are all very low in the province in general, so even though it can feel a bit shady at dawn, I invite people to consider whether or not this feeling is rational. Once, I was in Reims (in France) and we landed somewhere very seedy outside the town on an extremely hot day (around 40 degree celsuis, actually the historic reccord was beaten the next day) and the streets were all empty. My first impression of the city was very bad and I carried that feeling throughout the day until the sun came down and people started to come out. The city suddenly became alive and super chill and I regretted my obviously poorly informed analysis of the situation which ultimately made my experience worse than it should have been. My dad who wasn't impressed in the same way had an awsome day.
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xplosivelilly
I'm a brown muslim and i was scared to visit montreal because i heard many bad things about french canadians.
But everyone i met were SO friendly and helpful, and the language wasn't an issue at all. everyone can have a conversation in english. once you're a tourist they really don't care if you don't speak french. There are 2 english universities in the city so they have to speak english!
And montreal is VERY multicultural, especially immigrants from french speaking countries. so many africans, north arabs and lebanese. But you'll also find latinos, other europeans and south asians!
Yes, quebekers are very secular and the place does get a bit risky at night but it's not like it's to your face
Montreal is a very lovely city. If i'm ever back in canada i'm definitely returning!
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I'm a brown muslim and i was scared to visit montreal because i heard many bad things about french canadians.
But everyone i met were SO friendly and helpful, and the language wasn't an issue at all. everyone can have a conversation in english. once you're a tourist they really don't care if you don't speak french. There are 2 english universities in the city so they have to speak english!
And montreal is VERY multicultural, especially immigrants from french speaking countries. so many africans, north arabs and lebanese. But you'll also find latinos, other europeans and south asians!
Yes, quebekers are very secular and the place does get a bit risky at night but it's not like it's to your face
Montreal is a very lovely city. If i'm ever back in canada i'm definitely returning!
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Ive been fortunate enough to have spent enough time on many visits to Montreal that I dont feel like a tourist. The food and hotels are pricey in Downtown and Old Montreal but being off the beaten path for your hotels and meals is less expensive. I stay out near Dorval or in Laval and the transportation into the city is easy. For food, you can find nearly everything on Ontario Street East in Hochelaga for cents on the dollar. My one diversion, and I go at least once every second or third night, is Schwartz Deli. Its my choice for smoked meat and unbeatable in my opinion.
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Ive been fortunate enough to have spent enough time on many visits to Montreal that I dont feel like a tourist. The food and hotels are pricey in Downtown and Old Montreal but being off the beaten path for your hotels and meals is less expensive. I stay out near Dorval or in Laval and the transportation into the city is easy. For food, you can find nearly everything on Ontario Street East in Hochelaga for cents on the dollar. My one diversion, and I go at least once every second or third night, is Schwartz Deli. Its my choice for smoked meat and unbeatable in my opinion.
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seedy? i'm American. been to Montreal 6 times and walked around town as late as 3 to 4 am. never had a problem. this dude needs to define seedy. and it amazes me that cigarette smokers will complain about weed smoke? not sayin this dude. i found Montreal to be gorgeous at night and since it did not get dark in july until almost 10pm. this dude will have you out for only 2 hours if you enjoy night time? he does good on the likes but misinforms people on the seedy thing. . go and be aware like you should be ANYWHERE you go after dark. but this dude is just wrong.
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seedy? i'm American. been to Montreal 6 times and walked around town as late as 3 to 4 am. never had a problem. this dude needs to define seedy. and it amazes me that cigarette smokers will complain about weed smoke? not sayin this dude. i found Montreal to be gorgeous at night and since it did not get dark in july until almost 10pm. this dude will have you out for only 2 hours if you enjoy night time? he does good on the likes but misinforms people on the seedy thing. . go and be aware like you should be ANYWHERE you go after dark. but this dude is just wrong.
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Hate #1: Trafic and congestion
Hate #2: find a Parking, and parking tickets
Hate #3: Police everywhere to give you tickets
Hate #4: some one bump you from behind and your car is damage
Hate #5: Construction everywhere and endless detours
Bottom line montreal is fkn awesome if you don't have a car, just take a bike, a longboard or whatever and enjoy it; ) the rest of montreal your gonna love it
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Hate #1: Trafic and congestion
Hate #2: find a Parking, and parking tickets
Hate #3: Police everywhere to give you tickets
Hate #4: some one bump you from behind and your car is damage
Hate #5: Construction everywhere and endless detours
Bottom line montreal is fkn awesome if you don't have a car, just take a bike, a longboard or whatever and enjoy it; ) the rest of montreal your gonna love it
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Sherry
Ive watched a few of your videos on Canadian cities now and you mention that Canada is expensive in every one but Ive never heard you mention the exchange rate. The Canadian dollar is usually worth less than the American dollar. Generally when you exchange your US dollar, youll get about $1. 30 Canadian so that should be factored in when youre talking about money and how far your dollar goes here in Canada.
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Ive watched a few of your videos on Canadian cities now and you mention that Canada is expensive in every one but Ive never heard you mention the exchange rate. The Canadian dollar is usually worth less than the American dollar. Generally when you exchange your US dollar, youll get about $1. 30 Canadian so that should be factored in when youre talking about money and how far your dollar goes here in Canada.
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sal
I made a great decision 35 years ago and married a French Canadian. We come to Montreal 4-5 times a year and your 5 things to Love and hate about Montreal was spot on. One think I tell people who want to go to Montreal is the money xchange I would say on average it has been 20 dollars on a hundred and at times it has been 30 and higher on the dollar which does help with the higher prices for eating.
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I made a great decision 35 years ago and married a French Canadian. We come to Montreal 4-5 times a year and your 5 things to Love and hate about Montreal was spot on. One think I tell people who want to go to Montreal is the money xchange I would say on average it has been 20 dollars on a hundred and at times it has been 30 and higher on the dollar which does help with the higher prices for eating.
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if you were raised in a leave it to beaver american suburb, white picket fence, ward and june cleaver for parents kinda life. one homeless person may make the ENTIRE downtown area seedy to you. my Canadian friends you may be surprised at how many Americans are like dis guy.
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if you were raised in a leave it to beaver american suburb, white picket fence, ward and june cleaver for parents kinda life. one homeless person may make the ENTIRE downtown area seedy to you. my Canadian friends you may be surprised at how many Americans are like dis guy.
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mapirob
Pretty accurate for a 7 years ago video! I'm from Montreal and we are really proud of our city, even tho everything's not perfect! I think that overall it is an amazing place to live, even on the south or north shore. The nature is much more beautiful outside the city!
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Pretty accurate for a 7 years ago video! I'm from Montreal and we are really proud of our city, even tho everything's not perfect! I think that overall it is an amazing place to live, even on the south or north shore. The nature is much more beautiful outside the city!
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