How French is Montréal?

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I finally made it to Montreal, Quebec, Canada - and it’s my very first time in the French-speaking regions of this country!!! In this video, I take you around town to find out exactly how “French” it is here.
Hint: it’s pretty French
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[@MoreTravelsWithDrewBinsky]

Have you ever been to Montreal? Would love to hear your thoughts on the city! Comment below :)

[@thomaswilliamjohnson3022]

No I haven’t but when I do I go as ruddy as possible

[@itsytyt5192]

Ff

[@timmmahhhh]

A long time ago 1986 my second year of college. I'm sure it's quite different now. One memory was seeing a cyclist slam into a pedestrian and the two of them getting into a fight and others breaking it up.

[@Emilys_Adventures]

Welcome to my city! Enjoy and I hope it treats you well 🥳 ⚜️

[@wadhvani]

I surely remember that amazing crepe that was all over my face 😂😂

[@dextervegas7524]

Listening to that background music with French accordeon on images of Montreal because French is the official language is like watching a video of New York with bagpipe background music because the official language in New York is English.

[@Entername-md1ev]

Every American who comes to French Canada always acts like they just went to Paris 😂😂

[@TheNmecod]

@@Entername-md1ev frl

[@unqueb]

J'aurais pas pu mieux dire!

[@TreacleMary]

Bagpipes are Scottish

[@mathieulapointe7147]

You think Montréal is French but to be honest it’s less and less true try moving further from Montréal you’ll encounter real French speaking communities that will not even be able to answer you any single word in English

[@TheNewTravel]

Welcome to Montréal! To answer your question, the vast majority of Québec's population speaks French as their first language, but will be quick to point out that they are not French. They consider themselves as different as the USA would be from Great Britain. Enjoy the city :)

[@samueltremblay4864]

Merci

[@ahoj7720]

I'm French with family and friends in the Montréal and Québec City areas. When arriving in Montréal, I'm always surprised that I can communicate in my native language with people around! And it's the same way round for my Québec friends when they visit Paris! Montréal is definitely not France but people there definitely speak French.

[@marcturb9671]

Vive le quebec ❤

[@fr00tloops]

Holy moly! Great to see you here!!!

[@CanadaMMA]

@@ahoj7720 They are defenitly interchangeable. It's mostly the accent, and from what points in history it was politically acceptable to add words from various other languages that separate them. But there are some people, especially in Quebec, who would call them separate languages.

[@moniquedore5041]

I am a native french from Montreal and you did a great job showing the city and explaining things! your videos are always so pleasant and educating too watch

[@desgrangesjean-marie5397]

c'est que des clichés son yruc il n' y a rien d'éducatif

[@zeeshawnali4078]

Drew if you want to visit unique places in Canada you must visit Newfoundland. The accents there are on a whole different level.

[@Monkey.]

yes but their not many thing to do

[@maudepotvin8660]

Yeah you do mix both languages just right, like a good stew ! 😃

[@gabrielapaulinho1luv]

I love how they say, "Get-it in yer."🙂

[@murlough23]

This may be the first place I've seen you do a video on where I've actually been before you! My wife and I visited Montréal in 2013 as part of a larger road trip starting in New York City, going up through Vermont to Montréal and Québec City, then back down through Maine to Acadia National Park and finally Boston. First time on the East Coast of the U.S. for both of us (we live in L.A.), but the third time in Canada (after visiting Vancouver/Victoria and Calgary/Banff on previous trips). Canada's the only country outside of the U.S. that either of us have ever been to, so for us, this was the most European place we'd ever experienced, and the first time traveling somewhere the majority language spoken was not English (though as you observed, you can get by fine in English in places frequented by tourists). We really enjoyed the Pointe-à-Callière museum, which explained Montréal's history and had an underground exhibit showing parts of the old street level from when the city was much younger. The Montréal Botanical Garden was mind-blowing - amazing hedge sculptures, and since we were there in September, their Chinese Garden was all lit up with lanterns for the harvest season, which made it a stunning sight as the sun went down. Walking through the city's Chinatown and hearing folks speak in a mixture of Chinese, Vietnamese, and French was pretty fascinating too - we live in a part of suburban L.A. that has seen a lot of immigration from Asia in recent decades, so aside from the French, that was actually a reminder of home. There's definitely a lot more to do in Montréal, and I'd love to go back someday!

[@clairelevasseur9434]

Vous êtes les bienvenu avec votre charmante épouse! C' est quand vous voulez !!! Vous devriez essayer aussi d' autres régions !!!

[@merrillundgren1790]

We just finished a 17 day trip to Canada: Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec. If you want to blow your (French) mind, go to Quebec City!!!! I loved speaking the limited French I have! Bonne Journée!

[@hasafienda]

Québec is immensely beautiful. One of my favorite places. Very much old world, at least the old city. Just don't go in the winter if you're not a fan of freezing and snow, except for their carnival. Last time I was there it was in a February, but not during festivities. Would not recommend.

[@fredericaube7636]

Thank you for trying to speak french, even if it's limited, hope you had a great trip in my home town Québec City 😃

[@rebbiakiva]

You should definitely try to see the Laurentides, Québec City, Charlevoix and Sagueney regions while there.

[@mannygracioppo7868]

If he goes to Sagueney/Lac St-Jean he won’t be able to communicate with ANYONE… there’s no English at all up there 😂🤷🏼‍♂️

[@christophershirley3279]

This is awesome. I've been studying French since early August and never, EVER, had any interest in going to France OR Quebec. Now I'm just infatuated with French culture, whether it's France or Quebec or Cote d'Iviore. I'm so lucky I have a cousin in Quebec...

[@falkreathguard7895]

Bruh cote d'ivoire... Actual french stuff is wuenec france and some places in illinois and louisiana but they dont speak french.

[@maxrolland3148]

Côte d’Ivoire really isn’t filled with french culture… they just use french as an inter-ethnic language and they use it in the administration as well. but there’s no french culture in africa, nothing from the architecture, the food, the people, the music etc… And Québec, apart from a bit of architecture and the language isn’t really “french culture”. The culture in Québec is québécois ; pretty much like the culture in the US is american and not british.

[@christophershirley3279]

@@maxrolland3148 Well I guess realistically I wouldn't expect or want French culture to permeate any part of Africa. I'm just interested in the linguistic influence.

[@LadyCerberusRC]

imagine, Montreal is the most English part of Quebec. ad yes, there are english and french parts of the city. I am a English Montrealer, so my primary language is english. Most people who live and work on the Island speak both.

[@angiekalas-caldwell8825]

Hello fellow anglophone!

[@Dracopol]

There was a time, before small communities were amalgamated with Montreal, where you could say there were MORE English-speakers than French-speakers. Drew could have checked the English-speaking district called Westmount, or spent a harrowing hour in the very French and poor district of St-Henri...

[@MoreTravelsWithDrewBinsky]

Great!!

[@neofils]

@@Nature_with_Peter_Kane In Rome do as Romans do ! No fake news please !

[@gigibenea3529]

At least ...but lots we are speaking 3-4 -5 😉

[@louisd.8928]

To be a little bit more specific about the indigenous peoples of Montreal, it is not quite true that they were replaced. There used to be an Aboriginal nation called the Hochelaga that lived in Montreal proper, but they were pretty much extinct by the time the Europeans arrived. At that time, the island where Montreal is located was mostly used as a temporary and seasonal trading hub by various Aboriginal nations.

[@tonymultani]

Go to West of the Island and it’s very English and then you have few Areas of Italian , Latinos , Arabs , Haitian , South Asian and Filipino . Montreal is very diverse

[@lanxy2398]

I’ve wanted to move to montreal for a while now, would it be wise to move to an english speaking area since it’s my main language or should I just move to a place where french is spoken often and just learn until im fluent

[@tonymultani]

@@lanxy2398 you can learn French in anywhere in Montreal but I recommend to stay in English part and then move to French part once fluent

[@drewjohnson4883]

@@lanxy2398 Come to the west side. The best side 👍🏾I agree with tony

[@yodorob]

Places like Cote St. Luc (where I live) and Hampstead are not only mainly English-speaking but also mainly Jewish. Those and Snowdon/Cote des Neiges and Outremont have very Jewish vibes.

[@emiliegagnon8820]

Hi Drew! Welcome to my home of Montreal. Bits of info that might interest you: the buildings are not that tall because they are legally not allowed to be any taller. Nothing can be taller than or obstruct the view of the mountain (Montreal is french for Royal mountain). Also to put it simply (cuz its obviously a lot more complicated than this) Montreal is devided in half: the English side and the French side. The closer you are to the center, the more bilingual it is. As many other Quebecers have suggested here, if you want to feel truly emerced in the french culture of North America, go to Quebec city. A BEAUTIFUL city. Feel free to hit me up to see it. I've worked as a tour guide there in the past for several years.

[@benlhyenethehyena9947]

You guys know English is spoken in a lot of countries different from each other and not just England, same for Spanish and not just Spain, so why does French being spoken in other countries from France confuses you ?

[@jasminbg2308]

Ty so much for your visit Drew ! Mtl has a great vibe and plzz ! Plz ! For all tourist who want to truly experience french immersion trip visit Québec city or Trois-Rivières... those 2 great touristic areas at 98% french and as peaceful as Montréal !

[@JulianPhotofit]

So far Montreal is my favorite city. It has so much of a vibe there. I love how eccentric people are, and they really embrace their craft. It’s a perfect place for Creatives.

[@vincentbolt8707]

I've spent a lot of time in Montreal. There are other parts of Canada where you will hear people speaking French as well. You should visit north eastern Ontario! The hockey sticks as door handles are a new thing at Tim Horton's restaurants. Did you know that Tim Horton was an NHL player? Poutine is eaten across Canada and not just limited to the province of Quebec. However, there are some poutine purists that would be offended by there being more than cheese curds and poutine sauce on the fries :p. Much appreciation for acknowledging Indigenous peoples in this video. I love it when travel and geography videos acknowledge the original inhabitants of the land.

[@angelonearth001]

Thanks for taking us along, never been there. I’m so envious of people that can eat like that and not gain weight. I would easily gain 5 lbs in a week.

[@Dracopol]

Ask for skim-milk cheese curds in your poutine. :-)

[@MoreTravelsWithDrewBinsky]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@alanjamieson4501]

You are an exemplary tourist who is open to new cultures and experiences. Great video!

[@Alex-mp1zb]

Unfortunately the video seems to focus on food instead of Old Montreal...

[@jaimelecuir]

Bonjour! Many thanks to you for taking an interest in the people who live here. That's what I liked about your video, you came here to meet us. Merci!

[@dylpickles2011]

I do not speak french but I have spent a lot of time in downtown montreal, it was always a great experience, easy to use metro systems and the night life is fantastic. As a night owl, it was perfect

[@ichaffee1]

thanks for the video .I like your light hearted presentation.. and happy birthday to your wife Bonne Fete.. lol .. . Im from upstate NY and I am going with my son up to Montreal in two days. My French is poor.. but Im looking forward to it..

[@sirsquirrel6176]

As an American, this is the only place in my opinion worth visiting in Canada because it’s so different from the rest of Anglo North America.

[@TheTroyc1982]

i guess you have never heard of Newfoundland then, it is even more unique than Quebec in my opinion.

[@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821]

Another excellent video Drew!! Thank you for the hard work you always put in. Enjoy the rest of your trip wherever you may be!

[@pratyashabhattacharya5020]

I am a resident of east coast Canada, and although french is spoken as first language in quebec and if you live in quebec it is necessary to speak the language, but here in atlantic Canada french is also spoken vastly along english. French is one of the two official languages in Canada.... and many many people in Nova Scotia are also francophone. Also, Although quebec is the main origin of poutine, but poutine is one of main dish in all over canada and is available everywhere. It is great to see how upu could witness the indigenous culture and we really need to talk about the first nations more. Your videos are amazing!

[@dominiquebeaulieu]

Unfortunately, as René Lévesque said, francophones outside Québec are dead ducks. They are doomed, just a matter of time.

[@naxmax5634]

Poutine is Québécois, the ROC just appropriate it.

[@goggleman7211]

@@dominiquebeaulieu lmao not in new Brunswick

[@dominiquebeaulieu]

@@goggleman7211 Matter of time

[@technofeeliak]

So glad you enjoyed Canadump. Thank you, come again.

[@TheLightOI]

Welcome to Montreal! It's a really great city with a lot to discover! :)

[@faizanmckagan2827]

Welcome to Montreal bro. It's my city. I was actually offended how horrible that very first poutine looked. To be honest it didn't even look anything like a poutine. If you get a chance hit me up. Other then that I hope you have an absolute blast!

[@mannygracioppo7868]

He should’ve gone to La Banquise 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Osmaa21]

Downtown is the middle point once you go east from it all you’ll here is French and when you go towards the west side it’s more English speaking people

[@helen-mariemcdonough5701]

The best time to visit Montreal is during the Jazz Festival (end of June into July). Many outdoor stages with free music. Do some research so you know what you want to see and eat! Lots of “bring your own wine” restaurants. Every type of ethic food you can think of is available.

[@Liimyt]

Poutine is all across Canada but it was created in Quebec.

[@thaihm]

Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to see how Montreal is France video!

[@kawings]

when you hear French Canadian speaker speaking French, their accent is much more Americanized. A very distinctive way of speech simillar to the American English vs British English

[@TCWG87]

Montreal is pretty billingual (totally anglophone in the western part of the island). If you really want French French, go to Québec City

[@mannygracioppo7868]

Quebec City is pretty French but there are still a small minority of Anglophones, if u wanna hear French & ONLY French I’d say go to Saguenay/Lac St-Jean or Gaspesie

[@lesexpos4469]

Montreal become more in english city then ever. It’s so sad to see the fast decline. 😢

[@puppet9662]

Fun fact: the reason the skyscrapers in Montréal aren’t too big is because there is a law preventing buildings from being higher than the Mont Royal’s height, which is 234 meters or about 767,7 feet!

[@andreraymond6860]

Funny thing about Montréal. There is a height cap on construction in Montréal. The building code says you cannot build a sky scraper taller than the mountain itself. As the whole city is built around the Mont Royal there was a frenzy in the 1960s to build UP. The city imposed that constriction that forced contractors to build DOWN towards the river. The tallest building in the city would be close to the water's edge at the bottom of the hill.

[@brewi1af480]

Great video man! We actually have a ton of Tim Hortons hear in Michigan, especially being a border state to Canada. Much love from the Mitten!

[@cherylsemrau7100]

New Brunswick is officially bilingual English and French. Tim Horton was a hockey player.My family and I drove a motorhome across Canada and we visited Montreal. We also loved old Quebec City. Come to Edmonton, the festival city.

[@boudda6232]

Funny fact , the skyscrapers cannot be higher than the mont royal so as not to spoil the view of this site, the architects must respect a certain height the reason why they are small

[@asenseoftravel]

From what I understand, Quebecois is a veryyy different dialect than what you'd hear in France. I loved my visit to Montréal!

[@charles-edouardmorel3173]

It's about the same magnitude of difference as American English vs British English

[@act_sion]

Same as Anglo American to R.p english. It is more causal ( too casual for the french .

[@michellewalsh7654]

Welcome to Montreal

[@seanstours3913]

You must visit Quebec City next!

[@uncleruckus2.0]

ive wanted to subscribe for years but now that youve visited quebec, here i go with the magic red button

[@TheStreetfish]

3:04 The French Caniche and british pog woow i am from montreal and we got 2 statue of a french lady with a caniche looking at british bank and a english men wwith is pog looking at notredame basilica ! really ironic ! i love it :D

[@Eniram96]

Oh I didn’t know that there were a Aux merveilleux de Fred (the meringue place) in Montreal, its originally from my city Lyon in France!

[@paulthomas281]

Although I understand the good intention behind this video, the question being asked is somewhat offensive. Montreal is as French as Brussels, Quebec City, Geneva, Marseille, Lyon and Paris. Yes, there is a large English-speaking population in the city+suburbs (after all, Montreal is Canada's 2nd largest city), but everything about the city functions in French, and the majority of the people are French-speaking (c'est-à-dire, English to them is a foreign language, and they would have to learn it in order to speak it, like everyone else in the world).

[@simhthmss]

That's the most pampered dog I've ever seen.

[@Entername-md1ev]

Drew: it’s so weird to be in Canada and hearing French Reality: French is the co-official language and was spoken here wayyy before English was lol

[@RadenYohanesGunawan]

I want to live in Montreal 🥺❤

[@neildriscoll599]

American who moved to Sherbrooke, Québec for school and 2 years ago moved to Montréal for work. Best decision I’ve ever made. Easily one if not the best city to live in in North America. Incredible lifestyle, top tier nightlife, amazing diversity, insanely cheap rent for a city this size, so much culture and art. It truly is a city that is its authentic self. I’ve visited most of the major cities in the US and Canada and I’ve been sold. I highly recommend visiting and finding a local to show you around. La vie Montréalaise is like no other 💙🤍

[@432leumas]

Just imagine going to Mexico and tell stuff like "So you people are like Spain right 👁👄👁???"

[@yodorob]

Or Argentina or Colombia or wherever else like that.

[@jmillz8783]

the French area Drew was in actually had such a strong French presence that during french elections, there are long queues of people voting at French voting stations

[@JesuisIamEstoyyoSonoIoIchbin]

Thé buildings can ,t be higher than the mountain so it won,t be hidden. We are Brit’s speaking French so we are quite different than the French from france. So when you say it is very French, it,s as if I,d say that the US is very English.

[@KaliburKitty]

I turned 31 in October too! I also live in Montreal, I love it here!

[@digimei2143]

yes you finally visit MTL. my favourite city to live in. and moving back there soon.

[@sylvainlouisdhornoy]

Thanks to appreciate french Canadian culture and this crazy mix. Unfortunately more and more people a year after an other speaks more English than french… you understand than we try to save French and Quebec. I was opposite to a free Quebec at the first time but I realize than independence should be a possibility to save identity and culture, it’s utopian certainly .. Quebec could be like Switzerland in Europe (maybe) We have to do something more strong to save Quebec culture and french. Very appreciate your video. Your music is very »cliché » 😅 accordion lol

[@jacksebastian9462]

Buildings im MTL cant be taller than about 800ft due to a city law preventing buildings being taller than Mt Royal

[@Zeyev]

You went to Montréal and you didn't get a baguel/bagel from one of the competing shops? They are so different from New York or Toronto bagels and I think they are better. One issue I would advise Anglophone tourists on is to ask permission before speaking English in nearly all places. Learn how to say "Est-ce que je puis vous parler en anglais?" because you will be viewed as polite. And that's a good thing. My French was nearly OK to start a conversation but they often switched to English to better accommodate the rube foreigner - they're very nice about that. My first visit to Montréal was in 1967 to see the Expo with lodging provided by associations of college students in the USA and Canada. We stayed in a Hasidic neighborhood. The friend who was with me was so taken with the country that he moved to Canada soon after and has been a Canadian citizen for many decades now. I have been back a few times and was even in a race on Mount Royal. It is truly a great city.

[@Vulcan-jp1qi]

Montreal is very multilingual city and historically both English and French but if you go anywhere else in Quebec it is predominantly French speaking, there are some towns in Quebec where the number of native English speakers is less than 1 percent, I live in a town called Sherbrooke Quebec which is another historically English city, but the French protection laws hit Sherbrooke more, so it is a lot more French now

[@urbanburner]

It's very french,I go every year, cheers bro 👍

[@Bigmosbigmos]

Canada is amazingly beautiful. Best for road trips. And Tims lol. Sadly never been to Montreal. Hopefully summer time.

[@neofils]

Being at the "Au merveilleux de Fred" you should have try a merveilleux a french cake from Lille( Northern France) . Where as macaron ( the colourful one ) is from Paris !

[@AaronRossman]

Oh there's a lotttt of Tim Horton's in the US, but mostly just the states that are very close to Canada. There's an area near me in western NY that has 6 Timmy's all within about 2 miles 😂and they're all always packed, they just keep building more. Meanwhile, in that same area we have one Starbucks lol

[@TurfSurf]

Montreal, my fav city in the whole world! Safe and fun, the city has changed so much since the late 90s. I miss the old days thou, the vibe was different, I guess it was more Quebecois and less English.

[@AndreaD.]

My Great Grandma was born in Montréal & came to the US as a child. My Grandpa spoke French as his first language & to his Mother but he never taught it to his kids or grandkids. I’m descended from some of the Filles du Roi (King’s Daughter’s) & original settlers of New France.

[@PeBoVision]

I was born and raised in the Eastern Townships, about an hour outside of Montréal. Montréal is therefore first and foremost in my heart. But I HIGHLY recommend you check out Québec City, easily the most beautiful City in North America (and actually, at over 400 years old, it is North America's elder statesman). Montréal's charms are firmly based in the 21st century, but being a fortress city, Québec City's ambiance is far more old-world European. You haven't visited Québec if you haven't visited La ville de Québec (avoid l'Autoroute...rent a car and drive along the Northern shore of the St Lawrence River to get there. You'll thank me.) THAT will introduce you to Québec. Have your camera at the ready.

[@axel_foley69]

As a Canadian i don't understand why people link us to maple syrup, hockey yes but maple syrup isn't something big in western Canada lol

[@highway2heaven91]

Long story short, the reason why most of the US doesn’t have Tim’s is because of decades of failed expansion into America due to unfamiliarity and having many other options. They tried to open up everywhere from Minnesota to Maine to Florida but couldn’t catch on in many of these areas because of the sea of coffee and donut shops in the US (especially Dunkin’ Donuts). While a few states still have a couple locations, the overwhelming majority of them are in the border regions of Detroit, Buffalo and Maine as well as the Columbus, Ohio area. The Philippines as well as other parts of Asia have Tim’s because they wanted to try their luck in foreign markets after being unsuccessful in most of America.

[@gigibenea3529]

Bienvenue dans ma ville😉😀

[@raiz093]

Montréal c'est pas Français, c'est Québécois! ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️

[@BeHappyByBike]

From Winnipeg! Montreal is my favourite Canadian city to Visit! Bota Bota Spa Boat is my go to when I do visit.

[@auraak7702]

👍..Good Montreal tour.

[@freepalestine1673]

Go to Ivan's in north bay ontario if you want the best poutine, however the urban life is nonexistent.

[@MariNate1016]

Just spent my 25th bday in Toronto(yesterday) wish I’d done Montreal tho lol

[@marcelwakeel5069]

Great episode ! Your KZbin videos are awesome 👌 Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@charloofmtl]

I suggest to see the Maurice Richard Film (hockey player) that explain alot of why French is so important to us and wants to keep it. I work in Downtown and most of my interaction are in english. Great! 😇 but we like to tourist or new citizen to know why we have the Law 101 (must show french sign no english) our ancestor work hard to have our right. My family arrived here around 1680. We just want to explain the reason why we fight to keep it but after we welcome all. We can speak both 🫡

[@sashatherescueddog9989]

Oh, and my son specifically, he's11, has a particular skill that he might like to challenge to challenge you on: Flags of the world. Both my kids are brilliant and beautiful, but tough to beat him on flags.

[@gutchmang2430]

You should also visite Québec City

[@monrow1961]

The day french will not be the most spoken language in Quebec, it will be a very sad one.

[@fredericb.7061]

Merci!

[@healtheworld6014]

I was born in Montreal on August 29 2003, but I grew up in Mississauga, Ontario.

[@scottbirmingham7367]

Ah montreal the city of poutine,fromage,grenouilles and peppers!

[@Maxjoa52]

When French colonist came to Montreal, no one was living there since a long time. At least since Samuel Champlain found Québec city. They were not displace by the French.

[@ender7278]

It's so weird as a Montrealer seeing a foreigner visit Montreal as a tourist. He even passes by places I've been!

[@R33skylineR33]

You should go to Quebec City

[@IRENEAVILLENEUVE]

Bienvenue

[@clairelevasseur9434]

If you are in Québec wy not do a tour of some of the best are like : la Gaspésie, Charlevoix and the rest...

[@benparks7008]

Notre Dame, not Note-a-dayme

[@Rald001]

"Sticky in the middle" not the only thing that's sticky.

[@quinnengel5164]

They’re primarily French but I was there in the summer and almost everyone seemed to be bilingual

[@drewjohnson4883]

Yup 👍🏾

[@NormanLor]

MONTREAL LIKE ALL OF CANADA IS INTERNATIONAL. EVEN THOUGH THIS CITY IS PRIMARILY FRENCH-SPEAKING WE ENGLISH OR BILINGUAL MONTREALERS LOVE THIS CITY. WHAT MATTERS ARE TOURISTS WHO WILL SPEND THOUSANDS DAILY. NOW THIS DEPENDS ON THE RESPECT THEY GET FROM ALL CORNERS OF TOURISM. AS A POSTER SHOWED AT ONE OF THE WAREHOUSES I WORKED AT IN MY BOSSES' OFFICE "IT TAKES, MONTHS TO FIND CUSTOMERS BUT SECONDS TO LOSE ONE. THE VERY LAST THING TOURISTS NEED IS TO BE TOLD "JE PARLE PAS ANGLAIS" WHICH MEANS " I DON'T SPEAK ENGLISH" WE ALL KNOW THAT ANYTHING CAN GO VIRAL AT WARP SPEED...THIS ONE SHOULDN'T DO!!!

[@blackpinkblink4221]

I love Montreal

[@jagsfan3991]

I am so happy that you came to are beautiful city ❤

[@louisjolliet3369]

Vive le Québec libre. Speak French or leave.

[@Lana-pf5ce]

So hostile

[@SoyBoricuan]

Bonne voyage beau vidéo

[@travishurst8061]

Had I new you where coming here I would have shown u some good places

[@MichaelMcFerrin]

100%.

[@vickikendricks1605]

There's a few Tim Hortons in Michigan and Ohio.

[@MoreTravelsWithDrewBinsky]

Good to know!

[@juliagardner1383]

My head is spinning with the speed at which you're changing countries And wife? When was the wedding :)