Why Is Everyone Moving to Montreal?

[@psyko_chewbacca]

Massive respect for your two guys. Your French speaking skills are really up there. Don't hesitate to practice, you'll have no issue to make yourselves understood. French is hard and you're killing it!

[@kmacgregor6361]

As a French learner, it's not being understood, but understanding others that is really hard. Especially in Quebec! I can understand French people OK but Quebecois is difficult for me.

[@claudebuysse7482]

English is made of 45% french words. It's not difficult at all.

[@Zukias]

@@kmacgregor6361 when you've been learning french for a while, it's the opposite... Listening and Reading is so easy to keep on top of by simply listening/reading stuff, but speaking requires other french speakers.

[@tombomb00s]

It's objectively one of the easiest languages for English speakers to learn.

[@kmacgregor6361]

@@Zukias Well I'm Canadian so I've been learning French for most of my life, haha. But weirdly, they don't teach us Quebecois french in school, they teach us France french. Quebecois familiar French is like another language.

[@MichaelFromTheAttic]

Thank you so much for learning French. Respect!

[@benchitty]

merci beaucoup pour votre soutien!!

[@valm.5243]

Yes, all us Canadians need to learn French beyond elementary school!

[@zigzag00]

​@@valm.5243French is mandatory till Grade 9, at least in Ontario.

[@josephforest7605]

@@zigzag00 Who cares?

[@zigzag00]

@@josephforest7605 You took my comment the wrong way lol

[@alexandremedeiros2324]

Content d'avoir de nouveaux citoyens montréalais/québécois qui prennent le temps d'apprendre le français ! Félicitations et bienvenue à vous !

[@bmorgado2571]

C’est la nouvelle génération depuis les millenials

[@Alfred-Neuman]

Ben oui, on a tellement plein de logements libres à Montréal! Venez donc tous vous installer içi! C'est pas grave si le prix des loyer sont boostés comme le criss pis que la moitié de nos voisins parlent pas un osti d'mot d'français! Let's go! C'est merveilleux!

[@ocincab7930]

@@Alfred-Neuman Erika Morris pour CBC a récemment démystifié l’idée selon laquelle les immigrants temporaires seraient à blâmer pour la crise du logement. Sans surprise, il s’agirait plutôt de l’absence depuis de nombreuses années de politiques sociales en habitation. De plus, le marché immobilier à Montréal est particulièrement marqué par la surenchère et la spéculation sans qu’aucun contrôle ne soit mis en place par le gouvernement. Encore une fois, il semble que la population immigrante soit le bouc émissaire de notre échec collectif à faire changer les choses. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmKUg5uMrph4erc

[@davemcd9077]

'take the time'???????...what spin you got going HERE, girl...ain't NO WAY you're gonna convince ANYone that folks want to 'learn' french....NOT when FORCED Language Segregation is alive and well.

[@Michilikito75]

​@@davemcd9077parle en français criss.

[@OlivierLeclair]

Merci d'apprendre le français avec autant de rigueur et de passion! Finding a bartender job in Montréal will be quite hard because it is required by law to speak French since you serve customers. But I feel you are quite close to be fluent enough, so keep practicing you are doing good!

[@sylvainb2366]

Il y a des gens qui ne parlent pas français et qui travaillent dans le public à Montréal, donc je crois que Ben qui a déjà une excellente prononciation n'aura pas de difficulté à se faire comprendre d'autant plus qu'il semble bien comprendre le français.

[@jpbsv]

"Required by law"... That's where the problem lies.

[@chloe6926]

En tant que torontoise qui habite maintenant à MTL, je suis d’accord avec Ben. La vitesse de vie est plus lente ici et il y a plus d’espaces ouvertes. J’adore la culture de parcs! Vivre à MTL c’est s’immerger dans la culture québécoise, mais aussi avoir la diversité et l’ouverture au monde…et tout ça, en français! Bravo et bienvenue!

[@andrewsmith3555]

I was in the same boat as Ben when I moved to Montreal 13 years ago (also from Nova Scotia, actually). I had taken French immersion in school but I had to re-learn French after 8 years of not speaking, and colloquial French in Quebec is quite different from the French we learn in school. Now I married a francophone, I have francophone friends, and I work in both languages. Ben has a good base of French to start with, he'll do well I'm sure.

[@benchitty]

I did French Immersion as well until grade 9 (this is Ben!) but hadn't spoken it much for the last 9 years or so until the last month and a half of it becoming somewhat of a hyperfixation haha. We have very similar tales. Where are you from in Nova Scotia? Always have to ask fellow Maritimers lol!

[@andrewsmith3555]

@@benchitty I grew up in the West End and went to school in Fairview and high school at St. Pat's (replaced with Citadel High School). What about yourself?

[@benchitty]

@@andrewsmith3555 Oh nice; I'm a Truro boy. CEC. Thanks for the kind words :)

[@medenos9683]

C'est très l'fun de voir du monde apprécier notre ville et vouloir en faire la leur tout en respectant notre langue!

[@jadel8838]

Wow Ben is good in french for not living with french around him ! :D that makes me happy to see people excited to learn our language . Warms my heart ! Welcome in Montreal , i hope you will like it.

[@Jaycee-Bee]

Effectivement, son français est meilleur que plusieurs anglophones vivant à Montréal depuis toujours.

[@ultimatesoma6680]

Je me suis dit la même chose, j’ai été vraiment impressionné par son français.

[@nitramxiour]

Ben se débrouille bien en français et mon wow c'est qu'il est très beau gosse, je suis pas inquiet il va faire la job dans un bar

[@alainlariviere4490]

Bienvenu à Montréal ! Congrats for learning French.

[@leonardotrinidadesdiaz1497]

I moved to Montreal 3 years ago, this is by far the most beautiful and warming place I have ever lived in, everything about this place makes me want to stay for a long time. The Montrealers specially are really friendly people, I have never felt judged or unsafe in this city, and the way life is threated here is quite interesting and comfortable. Montreal is a city that tells you that life is pretty, that we can do the right things as society, and that no matter how hard it can get we have enough time to enjoy ourselves and help each other. You can sense the community on the air, the desire of improving and loving each other, its just magical. French is an amazing languague , and living here gets you the chance to sumerge deep into it. Just walking around the city is enough to understand what I am saying. what else can I say Montreal has problems as any other city in the world, but in my experience as an 21 years old immigrant in this city has been incredible, and I love every part of it. I love Montreal, and if you are thinking about moving here, go take the chance and we will be waiting for you with a warm Bonjour and a poutine à la québécoise!!!

[@paolozambito]

Bravo pour votre effort avec le français! Welcome to my city. ;-)

[@rafaeldelcidpinto840]

Ça fait longtemps que je n'ai pas commenté tes vidéos. Je suis toujours honoré de voir des vidéos du Plateau MontRoyal, mon quartier de naissance. Ça fait plaisir. Mes grand-parents sont au plateau, mes parents vivent au Plateau et mes 3 enfants sont nés au Plateau !! 4 Generations in the plateau !!!!

[@tod537]

Montreal’s vibe is absolutely amazing.

[@DesolateSolitude]

Research what they did to the unvaccinated. One of the most dystopian things ever.

[@m1xm1x756]

@@DesolateSolitude eh boboy

[@DesolateSolitude]

@m1xm1x756 - Hail the Purebloods!

[@josephforest7605]

Not always ,my friends just arrived from Montreal to Toronto , they are from St Louis .They said Montreal was old and run down , they loved their condo stay on the lake in Toronto .

[@mathieuverschelden4525]

C'est une bonne séance de pratique de français, ce que tu as fait. Ce sont ces petites choses qui aident à mieux apprendre et comprendre pour s'intégrer dans la société québécoise. Lovely video

[@Mr.ZooYYa]

Nice conversation in french between you two ,at the end

[@helios4u2]

C'est très encourageant de voir des jeunes venir au Québec avec la volonté de s'intégrer. Vous êtes les bienvenus et bonne chance. It is very encouraging to see young people coming to Quebec with the desire to integrate. You are welcome and good luck.

[@poppy8810]

Montreal is amazing in every way, ton Français est tres bien !!! Bravo à toi et bienvenue à Montréal ❤❤❤

[@kayceejane1740]

I am thinking of moving to Montreal too, and want to learn French. Great video, and Your friend is very cute!

[@SmolNose]

I LOVE when people make effort to speak an other language, you are definitely welcome here!

[@polkjmsb]

Bienvenue à Montréal! Tant que vous faites un effort pour apprendre le français on est heureux de vous avoir

[@Sotanghon80]

Thank you for showing us Montreal, this is the most beautiful city in Canada I think.

[@Mostafaa747]

I have been living in Montreal for more than 10 years. I have to say, the Quebecois are the nicest people I came across with in North America. It doesn't take much to make them happy. Just try to say a few words in French and they get all encouraging and say really nice words about your practice. Thanks to them, I now can speak three languages (my mother tongue, English, and French). I totally understand why they want to preserve their language. For the longest time, they had been second class citizens in Canada, including in their own province. They were the majority in Quebec and they couldn't go anywhere career-wise if they didn't speak English. They were called names and were always looked down upon. They have been hurt a lot and we need to show them respect. All in all, I am truly happy to be here and am grateful for all the genuine support I got from the Quebecois. Merci beaucoup Quebec!!!!!

[@lesfel3405]

je suis super fier et heureux de t'avoir parmis nous! je crois que tu peux te considérer comme un Québecois;)

[@Quince828]

Unfortunately not all quebecois are that open minded when interacting with french speakers from outside the area. As well the politics can be difficult to live with

[@caniquecanada8375]

What in the hell are you going on about 😂. Quebecors are the most self-serving group of narcissists in the entire country. Hey Quebec, the rest of Canada can't stand you😂

[@Theguywholikedthethinginthevid]

@@Quince828 In ridiculously rare occurrences. On KZbin, I see a lot more English speakers being jerkwads to the French than the other way around.

[@andre_p]

DAN, since you seem to love cruising down Mont-Royal Ave by foot and bike, you should know that this week is your last chance to experience Wellington street in Verdun. It’s as cool as Mont-Royal, with great places to stop at for eating, drinking and shopping. Métro stations De l’église and Verdun.

[@scorpyloon2182]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! Keep it up. Everyone and everything seems to be so chill in Québec!

[@A350Airways]

Or at least so long as you actually practice French... there might be some way to live in Montreal without learning French, just don't expect to live anywhere in the city, nor to be able to get any job in the city either.

[@nathalie_desrosiers]

@@A350Airways That's a package deal. Life is more chill, because of our culture.

[@TheGflogic]

Honestly that's it. You guys are learning French and you will fit right in the community. Bienvenue !

[@jacobvallee09]

Very cool to hear English 🇨🇦 speaking French! Good job and good luck with this upcoming move 👍🏻✌🏻

[@nicholasduran6253]

I love your videos! You are so motivating and one day I will move to Montreal and thank you!

[@artchad]

Can't believe you got the Ben collab, that's so huge omfg

[@altay4room]

whos this Ben?

[@michellaverdiere45]

vous meritez tous notre respect merci a vous

[@AllBl4cks]

Apprendre le français est difficile et vous le parlez très bien! Avec un effort comme ça, tous le monde est la bienvenue à Montréal!

[@claudebuysse7482]

L'anglais a 45 % de mots français...juste de la mauvaise volonté.

[@Makiv-hj5xh]

@@claudebuysse7482 La grande majorité des mots quotidiens en anglais sont anglo-saxons. De plus, les mots d'origine française ne se prononcent absolument pas de la même façon et beaucoup sont des faux amis, donc n'ont pas le même sens. Beaucoup d'expressions et de phrases idiomatiques sont très différentes d'une langue à l'autre. Le Français est loin d'être aussi facile que l'on croit, en particulier au niveau grammatical et de la prononciation de certains sons qui s'éloignent beaucoup de l'anglais. On devrait plutôt saluer leur efforts d'apprendre le français et de le pratiquer.

[@claudebuysse7482]

@@Makiv-hj5xh Ça reste plus facile que le mandarin...

[@aaabatteries5728]

@@claudebuysse7482 Et j'imagine que le mandarin est plus facile que l'inuktitut

[@claudebuysse7482]

@@aaabatteries5728 Ils parlent presque tous la langue du colonisateur , je vous laisse deviner laquelle...

[@LeViking77]

We need more guys like you showing how nice it can be to live in Montreal as english speakers who wants to learn french. Learning french is such a great advantage and the way to embrace the Quebec culture as well. I think that most canadiens doesnt understand the real deal with Quebec and that contributes to the "Quebec bashing". Keep up the good work, I just love your videos.

[@PsychicDave]

J'apprécie l'effort d'apprendre le français en préparation du déménagement, ne lâches pas Ben!

[@mozar5175]

The young lady that served you at the bagel shop is from France, just by listening to her accent. Welcome to Montreal, with a little bit of practice you will blend in just fine!

[@OdinWannaBe]

Yep, she is from France.

[@jeanbolduc5818]

There are more than 30 different accents in France from the north to the south with different local expressions . Just like in Quebec , UK , USA and the world . There is no dialect in French

[@Quelmanteau]

She is , probably from Languedoc region

[@MrTynanDraper]

They were proud of themselves for understanding everything. . . But french from France is level "easy".

[@tlcbar]

Send Ben to the Brass Door Pub and ask for Jesse. We love hiring maritime staff there.

[@sofianeferrani6781]

Is Jesse the bartender who can rap? I remember going there a couple years back and one of the bartenders dropped a crazy freestyle while hanging outdoors lol

[@dangercat9188]

Omg i feel like you read my mind, dude, lol. I also want to move to montreal. The first time i went was 10 years ago for my 18th birthday, and im going again in October. I fell in love with the city. I've been trying to learn french just in case i do end up moving there. ✌️ ❤ 🇨🇦

[@vommir.]

En tant que québécois ça me chauffe le coeur de voir le monde faire l'effort d'apprendre le français au Québec! I've been living in Portugal for almost 3 years and I learned Portuguese. Poeple do speak really good english there so it's not a requirement, same as in Quebec but I believe it's a really important part of cultural integration. Well done guys.

[@chuck3991]

J'ADORE quand des nouveaux arrivants au Québec font un tel effort pour parler en français !!! lâche-pas tu es déjà excellent !! 👍

[@yiddena]

Oui, ça vaut la peine! J'ai vécue à Montréal pendant 7 ans et ça me manque. Je vis maintenant dans ma province natale (la Colombie-Brittanique) mais j'essaie de continuer à parler français.

[@pietime123123]

It's cool to see Montreal getting the respect it deserves, but man I hate how much rent and traffic have increased in the last few years.

[@duantunes9871]

I'm moving from Edmonton AB to Montréal in November LET'S BE FRIEEEEENDS

[@Theguywholikedthethinginthevid]

Welcome and stuff!

[@pgg-i4c]

damn

[@JoshKoehnapolyglot]

Such a great video! I wish I could move to MTL. Used to live there, and be wonderful to return!

[@Boulmb]

Ça fait tellement du bien de voir des gens aussi ouverts à apprendre notre langue et à connaître notre culture. Merci

[@louern123]

wow great french 🎉🎉🎉 welcome to Montreal ❤

[@conniesometimes]

Took the plunge last year and started vlogging on my bike! I can't wait to get into some intensive French classes because I can't help but feel slightly relegated with only English and Spanish

[@iabelanger]

Thank you for making the effort to learn French. ❤🎉

[@Das-xk2cz]

Very beautiful ❤❤❤

[@sarahlabbe9779]

Bienvenu chez nous! N'hésitez pas à visiter les petites villes en région si vous voulez pratiquer votre français encore plus :)

[@OdinWannaBe]

You're killing it with your french dude ! Way more fluent than you think.

[@clee666]

Il parle déjà mieux le français que beaucoup de monde à Montréal!

[@martinbelec1826]

Bonjour Ben, bienvenue a Montréal et au Québec. Félicitations pour vos efforts d'apprendre le français, en passant votre base de français me semble déjà très avancée et vous avez peu d'accent. Votre apprentissage devrait se faire assez rapidement. Bonne chance a vous trouver un emploie et a vous intégrer dans la vie Montréalaise et Québécoise.

[@m_bat-f9l]

Le problème c est que ces gens là vont venir et ils vont "kick out" les pauvres tites québécois de MTL ! Référence : Plateau, Verdun, Rosemont, bientôt Lachine et Villeray, Les québécois devront déménager dans les régions éloignées

[@benchitty]

Merci beaucoup pour disait tout ça. J'étais en l'immersion francaise quand j'étais un enfant depuis environ 10 ans. En disait ça, je n'ai parlé pas beaucoup français depuis les dernières 9 ans. Pour les dernières 1 mois et demi, je m'entraîne tous les moments que je peux en préparation pour démanager. C'est un peu d'un « hyper-fixation » lol. Mais ça revient tellement plus rapidement que j'ai pensé. Bonne journée :)

[@micheleparadis2808]

@@m_bat-f9l tu divagues

[@m_bat-f9l]

@chatboychit Hi 👋, I saw the video. I just want to let you know you re very welcome in our city ! MTL is indeed an amazing city compared to Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa, etc... anywhere else in Canada! Learning French is definitely a good step, but know that you can easily be served everywhere in english, maybe with exception to gov services. Btw I ve been in the "maritimes" PEI, NB, Nova Scotia... and I just found people from there are just extremely nice and kind ! especially to foreigners! Bienvenue à Montréal ! 😊

[@noreavad]

J'ai beaucoup apprécié la vidéo!

[@canchero724]

Ben has a fantastic french accent. Props for his efforts

[@Vincent.Morreale]

Très bon début pour le français, ne lachez pas - vous allez pouvoir sortir de Montréal et découvrir le reste du Quebec :)

[@TardifSebastien]

Loved this video and shared experience with your friend!

[@NutritionalZero]

Our young fella will be absolutely fine. His French is serviceable.

[@EricJacobson1990]

I love to see hes actually working on his French!

[@marcp.8552]

Ben seems very good yet in french. With that kind of people, it's never a problem to get good relationship.

[@JSB1729]

Haha I was just watching your Toronto video and now Ben is right there with you in Montréal. That's very cool!

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

Montreal is an amazing city. even .going for coffee is an event....!!! style, flare and the art of living BRAVO

[@EliasBac]

His French speaking capabilities are high indeed! Edit : I just read this post again and had to correct that monumental grammar mistake lol (is vs are)

[@OdinWannaBe]

100% more fluent than he think

[@EliasBac]

@@OdinWannaBe absolutely 💯 He just need more practice and confidence and he’ll feel right at home in Montreal 💙

[@SharylForster-om5uw]

Great video. Your making me fall in love with Montreal again 😀

[@louis-philippeletourneau7689]

D'ont move to Montréal or Québec if you are not ready to lean french. Myself I am a francophone from Quebec who moved to Victoria bc and guess what I learned to talk English. It's a question of respect towards the society who host you.

[@DonaldMains]

Because no one speaks French in Victoria. Its a matter of survival. One can very easily live in Montreal without French. And its not a measure of disrespect. Please keep your Quebecois prejudices in Quebec. There is no need for language bigots in the rest of Canada.

[@DenisDuquette]

Bienvenue à Montréal et bonne chance pour ta recherche d'emploi.

[@yagi3925]

C’est bien d’apprendre le français. Félicitations pour vos efforts! L’important n’est pas de réussir à parler impeccablement, comme un interprète, l’important est d’être de bonne volonté. Quand les gens de cultures différentes font preuve de respect les uns envers les autres, tout va beaucoup mieux.

[@philippericher6313]

Congrats of trying to learn French. Most anglophones in Quebec are shy to try to speak French, but don't be. We don't give a damn if you miss words, we will even help you.

[@Styopa61]

Bienvenue au Québec Ben :)

[@guillaumeleblanc4542]

Both of you have great French skills.

[@chiclids]

Oh my goodness I remember this area. My grandmother was around there. I was born in Montreal in 1982 until I moved out at age 7 years old in 1989.

[@evoghell]

Allez voir sur la rue Crescent pour un travail dans un bar, c'est vraiment la meilleure place! Excellent video, nice to see open people to our French canadian culture. Thumbs up!

[@ntatenarin]

I love the French speaking! Sounds beautiful. ❤

[@Torq_99]

your french is amazing!

[@victorrenaud130]

Merci d'apprendre le français!!! C'est important pour nous.

[@jeffreyjolly6854]

Good luck Ben!

[@richardjcote9854]

Bravo, c’est tellement encourageant. Merci

[@per.holtstrand]

Montreal seems like the most unique city in Canada, or even North America. From afar, it gives the feeling of Europe crossed with the US.

[@Angel_Auraa]

This is many Canadian cities tbh. Even Ottawa is like this.

[@per.holtstrand]

@@Angel_Auraa Glad to hear it. Toronto too?

[@vommir.]

@@per.holtstrand Nah, Toronto is more like a mini New-York. Montreal feels more 'greeny'.

[@isabellelussssier7975]

Tres fiere de ton ami! Way to go Ben!!! Continue de pratiquer. Ton accent est charmant!!!!

[@eldeluxo]

I'm from Toronto, but all my life I've been saying that Montreal is the best city in Canada. That gap is now increasing as Toronto has become an over-populated, expensive and dreary cesspool and likely to decline even further in the coming years.

[@OdinWannaBe]

Come to Montréal, learn french too !

[@josephforest7605]

Because Toronto has a Chinese mayor that only cares about the Chinese and that is it , she also jumps on popular band wagons .A perfect example was during gay pride .

[@josephforest7605]

@@OdinWannaBe One country ,one language English ,long live England .

[@Hyperi0nn]

@@josephforest7605 Well, then... Vive le Québec Libre!

[@miwdiva]

@@josephforest7605 Ignorant bigot.

[@shorgoth]

Bien venu dans la région, et merci de faire l'effort de vous intégrer parmis nous. Je vous aurais prit pareil personnellement mais c'est quand même apprécié. : )

[@guspus3050]

Its a nice city, nice food, subway is nice, lots of hikes nearby. But DONT LET THE SUMMER FOOL YA, The winters are crazy! But maybe with climate change its not so bad

[@TheNewTravel]

Most Canadians are used to rough winters, but yeah for immigrants it will be a shock

[@guspus3050]

@@TheNewTravel i lived in hamilton all my life and was very shocked by montreal snow.. only been to Quebec once in winter though

[@debuthunter5389]

I feel like every weekend this summer was a thunderstorm...

[@glaframb]

Ben is from Nova Scotia ! So he knows how crazy the winter can be too. Sometime when the freezing cold 🥶 air passed over the Atlantic ocean you suddently end up with 2 meters of snow in a few days. You the open the door and a wall of snow is waiting for you outside. 🤯

[@harrypotter6894]

@@TheNewTravelLol Canada doesnt have rough winters anymore. Clinate change is real. Get half the snow we use to ..

[@getbrutal4388]

I've lived in Montreal all my life and I lived in that exact area for 9 years (just up on cote st catherine and mt royal on the corner). It's a paradise to be honest, but some stuff is really hard to do. While I could write 100000 points of why the area is awesome, here are some unexpected things you should think about. 1. Owning a car is a no go, don't do it, parking is a true real life nightmare. 2. Pets are not allowed in every building so get them at your own risk. Especially big ones. 3. It can be *very* loud at night, like fireworks loud, (I love that aspect of the area but some might hate it). 4. Cost of living is high-ish in the plateau and it's likely you'll spend more money than you expect every single time you leave your house. A normal hangout will cost you every time (it's just a cultural thing lol). 5. You'll never ever ever buy a property there, so stop fantasizing about it! 6. Language is generally not an issue in this area at all, you can speak english 100% of your life in the plateau and be fine. However the provincial government hates that and wants that to end and is going to throw the baby out with the bathwater to end it. 7. People are pretty busy in this area (city-life style) and you won't get suburbs level of small talk with randoms (outside of your regular barista/cashiers). I chalk this up to the language barrier in the city causing an awkward effect "they won't understand me anyway" so a lot of people avoid talking in public. Since moving to an English burb in Montreal I've really noticed a huge difference with public small talk. It's funny cause I'm 100% bilingual, but this still is a strange thing in the area. 8. You prolly won't live there forever :( With all this said I still recommend it. As I said, it's paradise, a fantasy land. I wish I could live there again but next stage of life happened.

[@_CL]

where do you live now?

[@1Godslayer1]

Hate me or love me I believe people who speak French whether fluently or clumsily should step out of Montreal and learn about the rest of the province

[@Angel_Auraa]

Too many people talking about French (French is my first language) but I'm more interested in looking for his reason to move to Momtreal. 😅

[@ezio9010]

Moving away from montreal was the best decision I ever made❤

[@DesolateSolitude]

Finally a smart comment. It’s a depressing island for sure.

[@tomlevitt4133]

@@DesolateSolitude why? and @ezio9010 where did you move to?

[@DesolateSolitude]

@tomlevitt4133 - the list would be to long To mention…. Let’s just put it this way, If your English and you like The English Language you Will always be “The Other”. (The Frowned upon) It’s just a depressing place That one must be born and Raised in for his whole lifetime To truly understand what I mean. The positive things is that it’s a relatively safe place and has Some cool cultural elements but Trust me this place can hurt your soul To a point where everything is a Cold Void. Good to visit. Not to Live (if your English).

[@spiderjerusalem6887]

@@DesolateSolitude Imagine having an issue with speaking the langugae of the people where you live. You're just too stupid to cope.

[@presspound7358]

@@DesolateSolitudeI’m a francophone from New Brunswick and if I were to live in Quebec , I would feel the overwhelming presence of the Québécois soul which I totally respect and admire but would never be fully integrated and it’s not a question of language. Quebec is a nation within a nation. Folks just have to deal with that. If you like the English language… that’s absolutely fine… and guess what … you have 9 of the ten provinces impatiently awaiting your arrival. Let’s get real here. Depuis le Canada Atlantique où mes ancêtres de France ont débarqué en 1645. Bien entendu, il ne s’agissait pas du Canada. Hélas. Cheers 🥂

[@suzycc]

CHIT BOY IN THE THUMBNAIL !!!! so lovely so fresh so cute

[@Vertignasse82]

Des jeunes gens brilliants. Let's go!!

[@PenelopeJambon]

La couche de smog que je voyais chaque fois que je rentrais chez moi sur l'île. Content d'être parti de là! vive la campagne!

[@sgtr2357]

The hostess at Bagel St-Viateur is obviously from France, not from Quebec. (just an observation, not a critic)

[@tonistokes1790]

Great to see my old neighborhood.

[@andregorgievski7035]

Great vid fellas. Always make miss and want to come back to Montreal again... And again.

[@Alex_Plante]

I wish him luck. He's very brave, because it won't be easy.

[@robichag]

Ben est adorable. He will have no problems in our city.

[@lethanosjames2976]

Parce-que c'est la meilleur ville en Amérique du Nord!

[@jcraigwilliams70]

I was born in Montreal and lived there until I was about 40. I often miss it... until I go back. I love the people and the atmosphere, but I don't miss the traffic (especially since I often have to go down Decarie...) or virtually every street being one-way in the direction you don't want to go. It's also a bit sad to me how the West Island, where I grew up, is changing. When I was a kid, there was a farm across from where I lived where there were horses... Now everything is asphalt and condos. Despite that, I think I will always call Montreal "home" even if I don't live there anymore.

[@DesolateSolitude]

- curfew - vax tax - vax pass You’re better off where you are. #DYSTOPIA

[@josilcravendish9570]

I was born and raised in Montreal and I have to mention an important warning for people coming in. Canadians are polite but not at all friendable. They nurture many stereotypes towards strangers, are shy and tend to hide what they really think. I used to be like that but after living abroad in Europe I got to develop some manners you won’t find here.

[@paulorangy2694]

Good job on the French guys! Keep it up!

[@unelunatic]

I was born and raised in Montreal (30yo) and personally, i have so many reasons why i will leave this city. Ce n’est plus ce que c’était malheureusement.

[@_CL]

sadly the rest of Canada isn't much more appealing

[@wendigareau7298]

Montreal is no different to other cities, there is a housing crisis. The prices have shot up and many young people will never be able to afford to buy a house. And the cost of renting is also more expensive, if you can find an apartment to rent.

[@Angel_Auraa]

Yeah I don't think young people will be able to buy in Montreal more than any other city. 😅 Maybe just rent a tiny bit easier.

[@shauncameron8390]

But Montreal is still one of the most affordable big cities in Canada.

[@VEGAS-NERVE]

I live in Halifax and the rent has absolutely skyrocketed in the past 5 years. In my opinion it’s one of, if not the best city in Canada, but lacks the services that one would expect when paying so much. Montreal is really amazing too as I’ve visited a couple times, and I’m actually learning French right now (In part motivated by the fact that I’m of French-Canadian origin). I hope to maybe move to MTL one day!!

[@IWATS]

I love this kind of video

[@grantcanada1]

Oh how I long for the greatest city in Canada. Montreal.

[@maryjeanjones7569]

Because Montreal is Spectacular in every way!

[@fredyjacobchoxommartinez2584]

I love Quebecois people, they're so nice and badass, awhile ago I came across with some of them by internet and OMG they're were so pleasant I would like to get some work holiday visa in montreal 'cause its my drem destination but on the other hand I am a latin america so it seems is tricky for Us due to financing I speak spanish My second one is English in b2+ and french in a2 merci super pour votre content youtube ici, c'était incroyable j'ai regardé et ecouté ton français, je suis determiné, tabarnak hahaha

[@brucecowin]

Je suis en train d'apprendre le français pour déménager au Québec. J'habite actuellement à Ottawa. Mais ça pourrait difficile de trouver un emploi avec un niveau français intermédiaire.