What Living in Montreal is REALLY Like (Montreal Vlog)

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I moved from Paris to Montreal back in 2012 - On a work Permit, then became a Permanent Resident, Then became a Citizen - And I am soooo not going Anywhere - Love this place to death.

As somebody who feels good in both English and French, I love that most people in MTL are bilingual. I love the "Bonjour/Hello" when you walk into a café - not to mention, it's helpful that everyone understands Franglais.

What living in Montreal is really like greatly differs from one place to another. That's why Montrealers identify themselves much more with their neighborhood / burrough than they do with the city at large.

I lived and worked in Montreal for a year in the early '90s. I loved it! The people are friendlier than I'm used to (having spent most of my adult life in Toronto). In my experience English speakers are embraced as long as you make an effort to speak even a little French. Most of the friends I made that year were Francophones. As Dan said, I loved their joie de vivre!

Torontonian here - I love love love Montreal. There's an ease about the city that really sticks with you and makes you want to go back again and again. I miss it deeply and look forward to going again soon.

Rosemont isn't really the place you go visit, but it s the perfect place to go live

Comme Québécoise habitant dans Rosemont, je suis touchée par le discours nuancé que tu poses sur le débat français/anglais, et en plus tu tentes de parler français !!! Tu viendras nous rejoindre au Parc Père Marquette, on aura de la bière pour toi 😄

Dans un mois je quitte le Manitoba et j'emmenage à Rosemont ! Merci pour cette vidéo qui me rassure que c'est un bon choix !

As a Quebecer who speaks mostly English in my circle, I honestly think French is one of the most important things in Quebec because it marks our distinction from the rest of Canada. I speak French well and I often do my daily errands or small talk in French. Growing up I realize how more and more it's just part of my culture and my surroundings and there is a beauty in that. Obviously, things like wanting to change, granita to a french word is a waste of tax dollars (they actually did that to an Italian business) but with respect to all my French homies out there, je vous aime!

"Here are some construction cones just in case you forgot we're in Montreal" lmaooo

I’m an Algerian immigrant who came to Montreal when I was just 2 years old. I am fully bilingual and pursued secondary education in English so I think bilingualism is a wonderful gift and do also see Montreal’s language duality as amazing. However, I understand how important French is & should be. My parents chose this place because its official language is French and their English is not that good, they speak 3 other languages though, but they picked this place because it’s French. so to them it is important to receive service in French and be able to work! I really liked the way you presented the “issue” of Quebecois identity. I personally feel more Montrealer & Quebecois than I do “Canadian”, because it is so true that we (francophones, anyway) grew up with a totally different culture and classics than the rest of Canada. I really appreciate your work and your French is quite good! I could understand you anyway! Keep working on it, you won’t regret it:)

The flag at the end next to the Québécois flag is the Catalan one . Another region of the world which is fighting to preserve their culture and language .

The house you've showed with the big face painted on the wall 6:11 was formerly my grand mother's house. almost 50 years ago. Personnaly i really apreciate when an english youtuber made a video about the "Quartier" where i grown up. Respect to that and this is a "petit velour" like we said. So thanks a lot for that. I'm now in St-Leonard and i miss my Petite-Patrie. And the church you showed at 7:01 this is where i've been baptized.

Thanks for the way you explained why the french people are fighting to conserve their language and heritage. It was truthful and respectful. Great video btw.

Caffe and yoga, the most random combination since sushi and haircuts (seen in la del Valle Cd. Mx.)

I've lived in NDG, Westmont, Place Saint Henri, Saint Laurent, Brossard, now I'm living in Rosemont and this has been my favorite hood to live in!

I think the thing that bothers Montreal people is the people (no matter their background) that come to live there and do not bother speak French and turn to English, or use English if its their native language as if Montreal was kind of New York -bis. And due to the demographics, then some shops starts to hire more anglophone, businesses turn to English, etc. which slowly kills the local identity. If the trend continues Quebec won't be different from Louisiana in the US in 100/200 years.

Ive met the friendliest people ever in Montreal. Best city in Canada! J’adore Montréal 🇨🇦😘

as someone who's grown up in rosemont, its nice to see someone showing aspects of this city that i know and love. now dont get me wrong, any representation of Montreal on youtube is amazing, but its always the touristy aspects, and not the actual spirit of the city! so thank you for putting this out there!