Bonjour!

When we think about major cities in Canada, the first ones that come to mind are usually Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary. One city that should be definitely included in the discussion is Montreal, as it is the second largest city (population-wise) in Canada next to Toronto – being home to over 1.5 million people. Montreal features everything that a major city needs, and more. Here are few reasons for you to move to Montreal.

Real Estate

This is always a defining factor in a persons move and weighs heavily on the decision whether one is going to move or not. When it comes to the city of Montreal, real estate will not be a deterring factor. The average price of a home in Montreal is about $332,000 and rent for an apartment can range from $600 to $900. These prices are significantly cheaper than the prices in other big cities such as Toronto or Vancouver.

Economy

Montreal is one of the economic hotbeds of Canada, sitting second only to Toronto. Many popular Canadian companies are headquartered in Montreal such as Molson, Bell Canada, Desjardins, and Cirque Du Soliel to name a few. Montreal also hosts a few universities, so there is plenty of opportunity to find good work in a professional setting if you decide to move to Montreal.

Food

Everyone has had a poutine before, but you’ve never had a real poutine until you’ve had one from the originators in Montreal. If poutine is not enough for you, how about smoked meat sandwiches? If those two items don’t make you want to live in Montreal I don’t know what else can be said.

Culture

If you’re looking for diverse a city with it’s own personality, Montreal is the spot for you. Montreal is as diverse of a city as they come, the French culture unites the various differences as one. The unique culture in Montreal also includes supporting one of hockey’s most storied franchises, the Montreal Canadiens, as well as many music festivals like Osheaga. All in all, Montreal is a culture driven city, and their culture includes plenty of fun times.

If you are looking for a fresh start and a place where you will have no problem filling your free time, a move to Montreal is a great for you. Residents are almost guaranteed to never have a dull moment once they are in this historic Canadian city.

Did we forget something? Let us know your favorite part about Montreal!