Knowledge of official languages, Montréal, 2011 and 2016 Language 2016 Number Percent Total 4,053,360 100 English 286,280 7.1 French 1,472,055 36.3 Is French widely spoken in Montreal? French is indeed spoken throughout. Here in Montréal, you will hear more English in certain neighbourhoods — in general, the western island and suburbs are more English-speaking, and […]

By 1981 Toronto had surpassed Montreal with a population of 3 million versus 2.8 million for Montreal. Was Montreal ever bigger than Toronto? A collection of four maps showing the distribution of population for 1851 (Newfoundland 1857), 1871 (Newfoundland 1869), 1901 and 1921 by historical region.1891. Rank City Population 1 Montreal, Quebec 219,650 2 Toronto, […]

Montreal. Renowned for its superb shopping, incredible foodie scene, lively nightlife and fascinating culture and history, Montreal perfectly blends old-school European charm with a contemporary cosmopolitan vibe. Is Montreal vibrant? But I might like Montreal in the winter most of all with the snug, warm efficiency of the Metro and the underground city. Is Montreal […]

Montreal is a vibrant city filled with bon vivants. However, Montreal is also the poorest city in Canada. It really hurts to acknowledge that, even as we take advantage of everything our city has to offer, 21.3% of us live in poverty.Of course, not all Montrealers who live on a low income experience abject poverty. […]

When you reach the bottom, there’ll be so much water swirling all around you, not to mention the intense pressure of the water falling from above, that you could easily suffocate. Has anyone ever jumped off Niagara Falls? Since 500 A.D., more than 5,000 people have gone over Niagara Falls, either intentionally (as stunts or […]

On January 1, 1998, Toronto was greatly enlarged, not through traditional annexations, but as an amalgamation of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and its six lower-tier constituent municipalities; East York, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, York, and the original city itself. How many cities make up Toronto? In the Greater Toronto Area, there are 25 incorporated […]

Not only has Toronto been ranked as the fourth most liveable city in the world, based on factors such as healthcare, education, culture, and environment, it’s also a city of arts, culture and excitement with something for everyone.It’s one of the most multicultural cities in the world. What is so special about Toronto? Toronto is […]

The northern part of Canada is extremely cold, with summer lasting less than two months, but almost all Canadians live near the southern border where the weather is warmer. The climate around Vancouver, on Canada’s west coast, is rainy and temperate. It rarely snows except in the mountains. What is the climate of the northern […]

A simple answer is no. There are some areas in Toronto that are not as wealthy as other areas but no slums. The government does a good job of spreading around social housing so it doesn’t exceed 5 or 10% of an area. Are there any slums in Toronto? By the late 19th century and […]

Osoyoos, at the southern tip of the Okanagan, is officially the driest, hottest place in the country. What regions of Canada are the driest? Provincial extremes Province Driest Place Average Annual Precipitation (mm) Northwest Territories Mould Bay 111 Saskatchewan Alsask 299 Nunavut Eureka 76 Manitoba Churchill 432 What are the two driest areas of Canada? […]

If you want your parents or grandparents to be able to move to Canada permanently, you can sponsor them for permanent residence. The parent and grandparent sponsorship program recently switched from a first-come, first-served application process to an invitation and random selection process. How long does it take to sponsor parents to Canada? Invited candidates […]

Montreal Metro Overview Number of stations 68 Daily ridership 1,421,200 (avg. weekday, Q4 2019) Annual ridership 383,147,700 (2018) Operation How many people use public transportation Montreal? number number Toronto, Ont. 2,747,050 1,168,135 Vancouver, B.C. 1,159,215 470,340 Montréal, Que. 1,883,815 717,475 Large CMAs What is the most used transportation in Montreal? While the STM system is […]

Westboro With blocks and blocks of chic boutiques and fine restaurants and cafés, this revitalized neighbourhood (a blend of older homes and new condos) is one of Ottawa’s trendiest spots to live and work, featuring a mix of urban professionals, families, and young retirees. Is Westboro a good area Ottawa? This neighbourhood is truly a […]

Montreal is the first North American city to have been designated UNESCO City of Design by the Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity in 2006.Montreal is North America’s number one host city for international events. Montreal is home to the famous Cirque de Soleil and hosted the Summer Olympics in 1976. What is important about Montreal? […]

Canadian side. The Canadian side is where you get gorgeous panoramas of both the American Falls and the mighty Horseshoe Falls. It’s definitely the more glamorous side of Niagara Falls. While you can’t get right up to the American and Bridal Veil Falls, you can get right up to the brink of Horseshoe Falls. Which […]