Why I Moved to Montreal, Quebec | Vlog

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My bio is pretty random: In short, I am a professional singer/songwriter from Toronto, Canada who moved to Manila, Philippines which sorta became my Hollywood because my first KZbin channel MIKEYBUSTOSVIDEOS grew popular due to Filipino comedy videos. Meanwhile, I'm also a big biology geek who is obsessed with ants, so I built an internationally operating ant business supported by another popular channel called ANTSCANADA, and well basically, today I travel and tour around the world doing what I love so I wanted to start this vlogging channel, in hopes to encourage you guys to follow your dreams no matter how random, by showing you what happened when I followed mine! You just never know where life will take you when you listen to the yearnings of your heart!

[@AntsCanada]

After moving out of Montreal, I started pro ant keeping started this channel. The rest was history! Ant love forever!

[@mariajastensolinap9748]

When are you visiting the UK, Mikey? You will love the Creepy Crawlies gallery in the Natural history museum and of course the countless musical and cultural activities you can do.

[@sheilamizuno2686]

Come and visit the Nature Museum in Ottawa

[@BB-oh5vm]

I am going to agree with you, having lived in Ontario (yes even in Toronto) and now I have decided to be in Quebec. The people here are very cultured and involved. They still attend theater shows like broadways, magic shows, go for walks, they have a whole section dedicated to fine cheese, paté, cretons, baguettes, etc. in their grocery store!! They will pay top dollar for amazing wine, bread or cheese. The beautiful people, the surrounding, the buildings, the monuments, the diversity and the share of culture even when it comes to food. They have all types of food here. I can honestly say they are very warming. I don't know if anyone understands what I mean but yeah...

[@MilesRachooo]

no speak french no hospitality for u

[@ddangerous]

How’s your french? Genuinely asking

[@BB-oh5vm]

@@ddangerous I was born and raised and QC, moved to ON at age 14. Up until 14 I had no English language knowledge. My ON cousins always made made fun of me and my siblings for not knowing the English language and segregated us. Then I moved to ON, at age 14, learning English for the first time. Everything I did was in English, like shop, interviews, everything, etc. I realized English grammar is so much easier as well. Moved back to Quebec at age 21. I somewhat lost my French language at this point. I spoke to no one in French except in high school. But being in a French high school in ON, all kids there spoke English. At 26, met my QC French speaking-only bf. Re-learned French. He actually learned English from me, Now somewhat lost my English touch cause I am use to speaking to my bf in French. Tried university in English, not happening...cause I only knew French terminology. switched to French. Today, people can hear my French accent but I, personally, feel that I am fluently bilingual. At work, I mix both French and English when communicating with my peers. It's weird, I am more comfortable speaking French but am more comfortable in writing in English. So you tell me, how French am i? lol

[@BB-oh5vm]

@@MilesRachooo lol what you mean I speak French fluently. To be quite frank, I am actually with the bill 101 and 96. I do believe there is a decline of the French language in QC and this needs to be preserved. There is a loss of culture and we want to preserve it. Quebec is special and we need to preserve our identity. If you're French, here: Pourquoi pas d'hospitalité? Faut qu'on conserve notre culture. C'est ce qui nous différencie des autres provinces et territoitres du Canada et qui nous rend spécial. On comprends que la vie évolue mais la langue française est un trait qui nous différencie de tous les autre provinces et territoires. Pas d'hospitalité? ben tbnk reste à maison pis cuisine ta propre bouffe! Aussi simple que ça. Pourquoi compliquer la vie, va faire tes esti d'études si tu veux rester au Québec. Just saying!

[@biancaforteza1533]

OMG! I feel like crying watching this video. I'm in Montréal also and i also have my own story to share on how Montréal changed my life. Life here is difficult but definitely beautiful. 😍

[@elainemd6303]

Seeing how chill you guys are in all your travels makes me think how cool it would be to tag along too in real life. Thank you for "bringing us" with you in your trips!

[@Bildgesmythe]

RJ sure knows how to arrange trips!

[@lAdrianl]

Thank you for taking us along and sharing your stories! I really enjoyed the vlog. I plan on moving to another country soon and starting a different life and it was nice to hear you talk about that.

[@HomeChefRichie]

This vlog was really special! I hope folks recognize all the wisdom you’ve shared in this vlog. Also, I appreciate everything you’ve shared, I think it takes quite a lot of courage to open up your life and just put it on display like this. Thank you for that. I love, love, love Montreal! Ya’ll visited so many of my favorite places and it was awesome to see them all again. So many incredible memories I’ve got from Montreal over the years (decades actually, LOL). I love that ya’ll ate some incredible food! Poutine is a whole experience all in itself!! I hope you got tons of maple syrup to take home (there’s nothing like Montreal Maple Syrup). Mikey, your story times are always awesome, this one was very special. I’ve always encouraged my niece and nephews to “take a chance” while they’re young. That’s the time to try new things, experience new places and, as the song says… sing like no one’s listening, love like you’ve never been hurt, spend like you don’t need the money and dance line no one is watching, LOL. Funny enough, Montreal was the place that I actually came out to one of my nephews. There must be something in the aire…LOL. Ya’ll are having an incredible trip and, I appreciate you sharing with us!! Now, back to Toronto… I’m excited for some awesome family vlogs. Ya’ll be safe and I’ll see ‘ya next time.

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Haha thank you, Richard! 🥰 That's awesome to hear about your story in Montreal. Indeed, there's something in the air! Love the advice to your nieces and nephews! I agree!

[@gracedomingo4935]

So are you really moving back to Canada?

[@rafaelguerreros263]

Omg....I totally get what u saying... I myself a latino lived all my life in Canada Toronto/ Montreal.... PhD from u.s ivy league , $ 85000 a year job........and then needed a change Moved to Portugal last year ....simple job....not making anything close to what I did in canada/ usa.... Simple life....all new friends. Simpler life with less everything....Found myself New meaning to my life.. grounded... AS a gay guy ....NO DRAMA .... HAPPY HUMBLE MAN WAS BORN. THANK YOU MIKEY ❤ WITH LOVE FROM LISBON ❤️🍷 18:00

[@willowwinkle]

I love your Montreal story - and I think it's part of how you got into success mode. I really feel like we sometimes have to break our dependence on our old story/environment to really make big changes. Kind of wish I would have done this in my 20s.

[@madelsvlogs5911]

Bienvenue a montreal! Amusez vous bien! On vous aime beaucoup. A bientot!

[@bengmandal631]

Thank you Mikey for sharing beautiful places in Montreal ! Awesome!

[@anabraganzababa1042]

Wow!!! Mompy, thanks for bringing me in different places…just love your being natural…

[@Otii]

It's so fun to see a vlog of my city from your perspective 😊 Hope you guys are having a great time!

[@thiongvlog]

Welcome back to Canada..!Enjoy the beautiful fall colors around..!👏🏼🖐🏻🍁

[@26markbenedict]

40:42 "Move somewhere far and different" Love that advice! We recently moved and it really was a challenge living in an empty apartment like literally empty and just sleeping on cardboards for the first few nights. But it is true that it gives you a hard reset and lets you learn how to stand up again. Soon, we'll be moving in Cavite hoping to see you and RJ 😁

[@asuncionbalasta7276]

Hello! Mickey and RJ enjoy vacation❤😊

[@ArtByHazel]

Shoutout from Montreal! It’s a beautiful city for sure. Glad you’re back to visit the city we call home.❤🇨🇦

[@nanettemiller4853]

Thanks for the Montreal tour! I need to have the OG poutine!😀

[@susanspence3029]

Awesome Vlog! Your cousins are great!

[@rosebojorquez1237]

I loved this vlog, never been to Montreal, its beautiful as seen through your eyes! Great little tour, thanks 😊

[@lesliechiodini9118]

Thanks for sharing, I really enjoy. I love how humble you are, the fact you get excited about a dollar store and love the simple things too. Makes you a very well rounded person, you appreciate life all things that comes your way.

[@mikeschiesel2852]

Mikey, you have learned from your parrots...when you are enjoying your food, your eyes are pinning, lol.🦜

[@debbiegraham9454]

Hello! Greetings from Illinois!! I am so, so proud of you! Those who tried to bury you, didn't know you were a seed! Love hearing about the early "chapters" in your journey. Blessings to you and RJ!

[@marieclairemanzano1015]

Thanks MIKEY for bringing us to different places- my son is in Toronto as well .. i pray that one day I gonna visit him and his family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@vangiesmiler6168]

Thanks, Mikey for letting us join in your trip! Love it ❤️ Montreal is one that I want to visit 👍😁Enjoy guys!😊

[@meniadolopez]

Welcome to Montreal Mikey and RJ!!

[@bethbarclay855]

I want to move to Montreal now. The colours are so beautiful. Thank you for showing us.

[@bellybutthole69]

Fall is the best . then you have 5 months of winter where you slowly fall into a stupor, some people can get seasonal depression, sun fall at like 4h30. Then you get the shitty spring for a month or 2 where it's all grey/brown, but not as cold, it's sugar shack season if you have a sweet tooth. And then you hit THE real spring, end of April/beginning of May. it's the first day where it hits 15 degrees without rain. EVERYBODY is outside , enjoying life, having a beer or just going on a walk. The winter dread is gone, now you got to make the most out of the summer, which Montreal does splendidly. Almost every week end has some kind of festival going. I think it's quite unique in that sense, very fun, lively city.

[@milacaibal3976]

Thank you, Mikey, for showing Montreal. I miss that city. I lived there a long time ago but I have no time to visit. Lovely city with lots of old buildings and lovely memories. You missed visiting the Old Montreal. Good luck and enjoy your Canadian holidays. Merci beaucoup mon amie.❤❤❤

[@DaecelShaneCharize]

Bonjour Mikey and the group! Hope you enjoy your stay here. Planning to go to some of the resto you visited. Yey!

[@franceskrahe6261]

Wow, bucket list, Montreal is so pretty in Autumn.

[@MsKimko32]

Favorite line of the whole vlog, “what is this again? …… salad”😂 love being on this tour with y’all! Thanks for showing us around!

[@cleversoar]

I love the vibe Canada gives, makes me wanna go there too, also fun seeing you guys just relaxing and enjoying your travels.

[@emmetee9675]

You can see how much Montreal means to you by the way your eyes brighten when you reminisce about your time there. It was so neat seeing the European influenced architecture of the buildings. It has such an elegance that you can’t stop looking at.

[@maryannbootsong2412]

Thank you for taking us to lovely Montreal. Love your story. Bagel and cream cheese (love it) was first introduced to me by my cousin in LA last 1997. I can clearly remember because that's the first time I went to the US. Was able to try a poutine here in Taipei at a food park. It's yummy. My favorite season is fall too.

[@pinayaminah3003]

HI, I am your silent subscriber, but this particular vlog of yours is such an enlightening and inspiring for me. So I needed to comment here. Thank you for sharing your hard-reset-experience to us.

[@Darule514]

Re bienvenue à Montréal Mikey! 😊

[@mariloucudal2219]

thankyou mikey for a very informative vlog.its just like i already stepped in montreal canada.

[@narlenetiu4518]

I love Montreal, I started my life there in 1990 as tourist to visit my sick sister who’s a nurse in one of the hospitals. Unfortunately she passed away and I was lucky to get a job through a working visa. After 5 years we have to move to BC to be closer to my family in Seattle. We went there last June for a visit. It’s a great city with a European background like the buildings. Montreal bagel along the Queen Mary road, the best bagel and so with the poutine, original in Quebec. Try also the Schwart’s Deli, the best sandwich ( Reuben sandwich). Don’t forget the St Joseph’s Oratory Mount Royal, Roman Catholic basilica. Good luck with your visit and God bless🙏❤️

[@donnavillegas5539]

You definitely deserved everything you got right now, Mikey ❤ I am happy for you 😊

[@sammospencer8641]

Great video! Makes me want to visit Montreal. Yes, nothing beats real maple syrup.

[@joenroute9646]

And 80 % of the world production is from Québec

[@graceperez5037]

Hey Mikey I'm the first to greet you and RJ, enjoy your vacation 💖💖💖

[@marianmaddie9205]

Our last driving trip was Montreal before pandemic hit! It’s really a beautiful city.

[@touched_by_an_angel_with_love]

Merci for sharing about Montreal. I hope it will bring magic to my life, the way it did on yours

[@marthaaugustine3835]

You are a terrific foodie Mikey. Good food simply excites you

[@nedskiechannel3892]

Wow nice vacation for Mikey and RJ lots of delicious foods nice adventure I love it🥰🥰🥰😋😋😋👌👍👏

[@flormacaraig7332]

I love this vlog esp.when you tell/ narrate when you stayed at Montreal your story is inspired us to pursue our dreams.Im glad to see Edmark and Nica.Enjoy the day with your love ones ❤❤❤

[@esperanzagilpo2714]

Oh my! Why am I getting excited to watch your vlogs?😅😂

[@lalainerosales5384]

Amazing Montreal Mikey. . . . 😘

[@aidren21]

I always look forward on your daily vlogs, most especially your travel vlogs. It’s like I’m part of your family as I watch your vlogs.. thank you for sharing your life to us mikey!! We love you mikey and rj!! 😘😘

[@thelmavillaruz2009]

Enjoy your trip God bless you and your family

[@emmYuki]

Yes Amir please!!!!😢One of the many things I miss from Montreal. Since moving to the far west-Alberta, I still crave me some Amir Shish-taouk from time to time. Would love to visit someday.

[@TurfSurf]

I felt the same way about Montreal. I fell in love with it when I was 29 after I visited it for the first time, it’s truly an amazing place for the minds and hearts.

[@sarahdrio4623]

Cool! I'm learning French too!

[@jaym9254]

I love Montréal! ❤️ I've been living here since 2003. My husband and I attempted to move in Edmonton, Alberta. But for more than 2 months, we decided to move back here in Montréal. I would say, "there's no place like home". Montréal is my home sweet home with my husband and only son.❤❤❤

[@cathysuni]

So many 5 Mabuhay Stars in this vlog!!😂😂Even up to the very end! Thanks for showing Montreal for us!

[@maryannbootsong2412]

The Barbie museum! 😍🤩 I was able to see a few Barbie's in Filipiniana at the OTOP store in Sorsogon.

[@dragonlove1]

Thank you for the walk down memory lane

[@vidapdl6854]

Montreal is a beautiful place. Oh my favorite...Montréal bagel. It's been a while since we visited the place. Stayed at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth hotel. Montreal a great place to walk around...so much to see.

[@yengautajay3148]

Thank you for taking us to Montreal! We love poutin. We usually eat that in Costco Victoria Canada when we had our vacation.❤

[@colleenrodamer9497]

Omg my mouth is watering just looking at this blessings from North Texas ❤

[@sheryllsanding9418]

Welcome back to Montreal Watching from Montreal Quebec💕🎉

[@erlindacoligado8700]

Mikey, living in Quebec, since 1986, I can definitely say poutine is one of my favourite dish..

[@roseyrose9467]

I would have enjoyed the Barbie museum. That enoki with chopsticks looked interesting. I can tell RJ is really enjoying himself.

[@janet7046]

Wow enjoy Montreal Miky

[@elcan1122]

I love the Old Port, I admire the architecture and every time I learn a little bit more about its rich history.

[@barbarareyes3005]

Hi Mikey I have been living in Cnada for a long time but i have not gone to Montreal ...but i will i have an uncle there.. you know Mark is a fun company to travel he has a great sense of humour.. your family is awesome glad you visited Montreal again and nice to know your life had been there..😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@helenstratigos4862]

THAT BARBIE MUSEUM! Epic! 😍

[@mamajovz20]

Welcome back to Montreal! I hope to bump into you 🤭 🤭

[@marifedeluna7516]

Yey kaka excite po we will visit Montreal this christmas

[@lenpc79]

What a nice story about your move to Montreal… it was destined wherever you are now in life.. trust the process

[@ginetteg]

High Park a great tourist spot, the leaves and the maple leaf at the bottom of the hill.

[@bryanlejano3775]

Hey Mikey, just letting you know. I appreciate your video vlogs. It's just super wholesome and always pleasant to watch. You and Rj aswell as the family / friends are just stress reliever. I love these travel vlogs, ingat always ans godbless to all of you. ❤

[@MrJojo2go]

Best vlog ever reason is because I was born there I'm speechless!!! 👍🏻😷👍🏿🇨🇦🇵🇭🇺🇲

[@ybiangpaj3961]

Ever since I saw your Pinoy Boy vlogs, I’ve been hooked and we are always looking up for another vids. 😊

[@debbiemassicotte9201]

So glad Canada was able to incubate and birth you into your new and vibrant life-be well

[@Smileyson58]

You are so adorable ❤

[@user-iw4jl6bc8h]

You are an amazing and a beautiful man Mickey . Montreal is a UNESCO city of design ( only 40 cities in the world), Montreal is like Berlin ,very open minded and a city full of life. 400 years of history, architecture ,the canadian capital of culture #1 most sustainable city in the world with the largest urban parks in Canada with more than 600 greenhouse rooftops urban farms . I just discovered your channel ... love your talent and personality , so authentic and refreshing

[@elleteeful]

Yes, all of the above I also follow you on ig and you liked my comment there: proud fil am canadian here, grew up in Montreal now live in Houston, my mom and brother lives there still so we visit often. I am a bagel snob, I only like St viateur bagels and get it flown here in Houston via gold belly. It is such a party city and very European, on point , everyone dresses well in Montreal.I have more winter clothes than summer clothes here in Texas because I know I will go back to Canada , maybe not to the 6 months of YUL winter but it will be beautiful YVR.Omg didn't know you lived there for 2 yrs, I love the Jazz fest, comedy fest, I have seen so may concerts at Atwater Forum, and Place des Arts.I graduated from a French high school. and Yes I think it is so good for the brain to speak 3 languages.I love their transportation system.But I don't like the potholes lol

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Haha love it! 🇨🇦🙌

[@JenieBalsicas]

your life story is inspiring, specially working as "kargador", you really nail it by saying it loud with out feeling of "nakakahiya"... that really inspires me bcz i have so much respect with people who are doing blue collar jobs, and of course they are millionaire according to exchange rate mathematics hehehehe...though trials are inevitable, i like your positive outlook in life..... i am really inspired by you! keep inspiring people mikey...God bless u all

[@KUZICANBEATS]

This gavee me a boost in my decision on mooving to montreal next april coming :) ! Gonna work hard till then and save up as much as i can ! Great content thank you for the amazing video !

[@jeanettelim-rp1bf]

So near yet impossible to see u in person hope to see u hopefully one of these days.

[@xxxxxx9500]

hello mikey!! watching this in 🇨🇦 magandang gabi from here in Toronto 😊

[@madelsvlogs5911]

Hi mike and RJ. We’re living in Montreal, we’re in the West Island. Wish we can meet you, but I’m sure you’re very busy. We’re a fan of your channel.🎉❤

[@nikki.exosnoona]

OMG! you're in Montreal??!! wish i could bump into you guys here! 😭😭❤

[@DreiBlog]

Once u get back to Toronto bring them in Earl Bales Park. The best fall colors is there.

[@lindaknaras8828]

One of my favorite city. Beautiful memories with my parents

[@girliedelacruz4312]

Oh my gosh my girlfriends and I were there 3 weeks ago and had an amazing time. Oh and we had the puffs too.

[@ybiangpaj3961]

If you go in the Laurentian and up north part of Quebec, you will see more beautiful changing colors.

[@elainetyger]

I'm going to Montreal in March and have just decided that the first chance I can I will go to Gaspar and eat the octopus and the foie gras. Great food vlog today.

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Oh, you will LOVE!!!! ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🍁⚜️

[@OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO]

We love Canada! Hello from Seattle and soon Cagayan De Oro City to open our hotel! Have a great weekend!!!❤

[@fangiochat5162]

j'ai aimè regarder ta vidéo.Je viens de Cannes France

[@mathewapatic5979]

Let's go with the Montreal hype.

[@carlotatuatis7095]

Wow! Nice place in Montreal Canada

[@cgingto4real185]

The church that you showed at 23:15 used to be covered up by stores (souvenir shops) and even a peep show probably at the time that you were living in Montreal.

[@ANA.sees.the.World12]

28:51 OMG! It’s really fall in Canada! It’s still green and warm here in Florida. I can’t wait for cooler weather.

[@yumnachannelnewtomblokchan1686]

A beautiful place

[@ANA.sees.the.World12]

34:04 I’m only convinced when RJ says ‘super good’ I want to go on a food tour of Montreal after seeing this vlog.

[@gg_Javier]

Good thing you guys are working out, Mikey. Otherwise, you might be "rolling" back to Pinas. lol 😂

[@hgoldy]

I wonder if you had the NYC bagels and how it compares to Montreal bagels. I read Montreal has good bagels. NYC is known for its new york bagels and pizza and proud of it.

[@OnTheRoadWithJoel]

Whoa! A Montreal video without those orange cones :) this is refreshing lol