What's it really like living in Montreal, Quebec?
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- Опубліковано 11 сер 2022
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#Montreal #Quebec #Canada
Great variety of people, Dan!
Much appreciated, Ed!
Habituellement un peuple a une langue. Et le peuple quebecois parle francais. Si tu ignorés langue d,un peuple, comment communiquer reellement ? Evidemment, d,un point de vue touristique, la langue devient sans importance.
I am lucky enough to live in the neighborhood where Louis and his dog walk by almost every day. Louis' singing bring such joy to my day. He is a tremendous asset to the neighborhood.
He seems like such a great wise man. Would love to hear him singing by my house.
I hope he stays safe 🤍🙏🏼
I hear him singing all the time from my bedroom in the morning, what a gem
Finally get to know him a little. I heard him pass by several times and I just never had the courage to approach to him and speaks to him. His voice is wonderful!
Seems literally a corner of mount royal avenue
What a precious old man by the end. He's like a real life Disney character, he even broke into a jaunty little song at the end. Protect him at all costs.
What I love about Montréal is the many green spaces. What I hate about Montréal is the lack of public transport in certain part of the city for the people who arguably need it the most.
That's interesting, what area do you think needs transit most?
@@TheNewTravel Definitely the north and the east. I used to live in Saint-Leonard on the limit of Mtl-Nord and Anjou. Just for an example, as a teenager I had to walk 10 min to the bus stop, then stand in a crowded bus for another 25-45min (depending on the traffic and/or weather) just to get to the metro. Thankfully my family and I moved to Laval 10 years ago and now it takes me 30-35min to go in downtown Montreal with public transportation. We don’t really “need” a car anymore.
One thing that I can always see is that the PIE-IX bus is always full, rush hour or not. A lot of people don’t have cars because it’s too expensive. I think it only reflects the need that these neighborhoods have. I personally don’t think I could live again in Montreal unless they have more efficient transit for the north/east (the only affordable location where I would live)
That's a good point. I've been thinking of filming in Saint-Leo but haven't yet because on transit it's so hard to get to!!
Industrial place and some residential area lack so much transport
@@lovelyprocrastinator1708 thanks living in mtl nord and working in anjou st leonard and saint laurent was a pain, its quickier to go on bike most of the time wich i did untill my bike breakdown, and even sometime it was quickier to go down on foot than on bus for saint leonard (bus where lot of time late because i took it after rush hours 8 9 10 pm and sometime it took 1 hours for 2 bus to come at the same time, useless)
Being born and raised in Montreal, I would say this. The coolest part about Montreal is that it's not really one big city, but many small cities built into one. Each borough has its own character, charm, particularities etc. I've lived here 23 years out 31, and there are many boroughs I'm not familiar with, and where I feel like a tourist still.
Very true!
Où es-tu né Louis ?
@@rogerbelanger6712 Domaine St-Sulpice dans Ahuntsic!
@@louisd.8928 je pensais que tu étais Ontario ou Américain, car tu écris en anglais...OK
@@rogerbelanger6712 Seulement parce que la chaine est en anglais.
3:34 I agree with this guy finally someone talk about this problem Montreal have so much potential to be one of the best cities in North America if the city was more walkable and have more bicycle infrastructure not just Streets made exclusively for cars with little to no bike lanes
🚶 > 🚙
The funny thing is that we began to build roads into bicycle pathways and the residents complain they have no where to park anymore. Also, his i Yale’s are only useful for a few months of the year, because it’s too snowy to use anything other than busses or cars the rest of the time.
this is a city which spends half the year under snow, making cycling as an exclusive method of transit to certain areas unfeasible and dangerous. Many parts of our city were constructed long before cars became as common as they are, making it difficult to accomodate parking, driving, cycling and walking. The harsh reality for the majority of residents here, including in the the more central areas like the pateau and old port, is that our workplaces are often at a distance only accessible by public transport or personal vehicle. If you look at what was done on major arteries like St Denis, adding bike lanes on both sides and closing driving lanes, this greatly increased congestion and made things like public works, deliveries and emergencies far more disruptive to the common flow of traffic. I understand that walkability and cyclability are great to have in city centers but it must be done with prudence and attention to the needs of the area. Mayor Plante has made these changes more for public image than practicality and it shows. All that being said, there are some instances of rational application of this principle, for example turning mount royal ave. into a pedestrian only road during the summer only was an excellent initiative because the business there can work with it and there are convenient alleyways that allow for things like deliveries and public services to continue unhindered. There is right and wrong way to reduce personal vehicle traffic and it is not always evident.
Certain places need to be upgraded but the city is pretty walkable already. It's basically set up as a grid which slows down traffic massively and allows for easy navigation as a pedestrian. The guy @1:27 made that very point in fact. The city really is a grid-like structure
As someone who is from Toronto, whenever I visit Montreal I fall in love with it because it's so walkable! If you think Montreal is made for cars, you'll have a heart attack in Toronto lol
Love the French guy who pointed out that Montreal is built for cars, not people, typical North American city…
It's funny, for north america i would say Montreal quite walkable, but still far behind Europe I suppose
@@TheNewTravel exactly!
He would have a heart attack if he saw Toronto, stuck in a traffic jam, on one of its 18-lane highways.
@@TheNewTravel yes i was surprised because I live in the suburbs and driving to montreal is my worse nightmare. Due to the lack of parkings 😅
It's still nowhere near as car-centric as Southern California.
I love when people talk well of Montreal...... We are blessed to live in Montreal....... I live free and safe......
I see Louis walking with his dog all the time, he's totally nuts and I love it
you are weird... I am looking for friends in Montreal
@@thierryhenri9553 Go in the parks
*shout out to youtube for restricting the earlier version of this video so i had to delete it and post again... 🤦♂️😂*
(drop a comment and watch to the very end to help this new version get noticed, thanks!!)
The man with the stick was the best
I heard him walking down the streets loudly singing to himself. I instantly wanted to hear his thoughts for the video haha :D
@@TheNewTravel I see him all the time walking and singing at the top of his lungs🌷, he's awesome, classic Montreal vibes in my view
Ya he’s pleasant.
he speaks softly and carries a big stick
I was on exchange for a month in Montreal and what I loved the most was feeling safe.
I lived there for four years and I felt the same. I love feeling safe. I don’t have it as much in my home city.
I thought I didn't like living in Montreal. I found myself wanting to get back after a day away 🤣🤣. happy to be back!!!!
Welcome back ahaha
Yeah Montreal is fantastic, the best food, never ending parties, clubs bars and dances, weed and alcohol is legal on the street, its french and english, and the women are something else. Montreal#1
As a Montrealer, I have to say that the Algerian fellow and Louis are spot on. Only 15 years ago, Montreal lived up to its reputation of being kinda wild (at least in some sense). Now, in the name of safety, everything has to be administered and the population internalized that. Even jaywalking is becoming a rarity, giving more symbolic authority to cars. Spontaneous gatherings are less likely to occur; events are too well organized within the confine of a ticketed perimeter with guarded access points. The city is drawing 'hip' and pricey businesses everywhere who often value a nice façade over the quality of their products. Long story short, it's too damn ''clean''!
The Covid restrictions accelerated this process, even if the city is finally bouncing back. That said, it's still one the best cities in North America for livability and culture. Also, the river is awesome (especially when you learn to take advantage of it)!
Very interesting... I still see a wild side with all the graffiti and alternative lifestyles you see in the city. But maybe as you say it used to be more!
Yep, there is something to be said about one of the greatest aspect of city life is this slight chaotic messy nature that creates life. But like you pointed out, the more a city becomes "hip" or gentrify, the more it is likely to become cookie cutter. Which in turns is amplified by NIMBYs that desire safety and predictability in their neighborhood
It's interesting, but you described what has happened to Berlin, Germany. Despite being oceans apart, I feel both cities are sister cities regarding freedom and alternative living. However, it has been through a "cleaning" process that was accelerated by the pandemic. Such a shame, I hope that's just a phase and our beloved cities can shine in their weirdness again someday!
how do you take advantage of the river?
@@Qymar12 The entire Verdun coast is baithable, or just Kayak against the current until you reach the rapids, or paddle West of Nun's Island into the open water pass the rocks where the current divides into two directions (the city in the distance looks good from there). You can also find some nice fishing spots (for ice fishing as well). In other words, just live in Verdun!
In Montreal, you need a space exploration vehicle to drive through road craters.
Roads always been mismanaged and full of corruption
The gentleman at (6:00) is actually well known. I've seen him in the Plateau and on TV giving interviews. I think he is a good Ambassador for the city because he speaks both languages so well!
The last guy (originally from India/south Asia?) struck me as an extremely cool guy. The love/hate series are some of my favorite videos you've done on Montreal.
I loved the old man 👋hi from Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
Saludos 👋
J'adore Montreal tout le temp
Thank you for this video. I lived in Montréal in 2022. So happy to see a familiar face from Montréal. I only found out his name is Louis today. Every day when I lived in Montréal, I would hear him singing from the street in my 10th floor apartment. Sometimes I see him while riding bixi, I would slow down my bike and listen to him singing, he would see me and wave at me, and I would wave back. I didn't know many people in Montréal, but it was an amazing city and I enjoyed it regardless. Hearing Louis sing would comfort me and even though he was shown singing for a short time in this video, it still reminds me of how much I miss this beautiful city.
Hi, Dan! Nice video! Both men, Louis, and Arjun, are such great representatives of Montreal, and perfect examples of why so many love the people in Montreal, and why I do, too... both of these guys are cool AF!
Guy with the beard a real one 💯
“One thing I love about Montreal is that no one gives a fuck” 😂 But it’s totally true! You can be as weird as you want and people just let you be. As someone with autism, I feel drowned by the social pressure of having to be bland in order to fit in, but in Montreal people are pretty accepting of differences. It’s a good place to be queer too.
Yes, this is because of the amount of artists and bohemians living in the city for sure! keep the rents low!
no false, we do not want Queer people.
100%
@@elid5123 the rents low? lol
thanks to diversity
Love your videos! Planning to spend some time in Montreal and it's helping a lot :)
Good job. very informative!
Terrific video Dan!!
This version was much more “acceptable”, Dan. 😉 I love this style of your videos where you’re walking around. We kinda get the walking tour, you always run into interesting people to talk to, & you make it a point to highlight the beauty anywhere you go. 🐢
Thanks Dani! Yeah I love getting strangers in videos and also showing the city... Still working to find the perfect balance. Glad you enjoyed this one :)
@@TheNewTravel I’m glad I got to see the first version before the edit. 😎
Has some born in Montreal, I especially like the one that that are not fluent french but still tries.
J'aime bien ton youtube, continue!
Someone wich try is alway better than one complaisant
When I studied at McGill University in Montreal ( 1965-1970 ), I found that Quebecers spoke ancient French ( of the 17-th century ) , while the French language has evolved in France itself ! Thus , French Quebecers who travelled to France had hard times communicating !
Also , French-speaking Quebecers have adapted many American idioms ( like Les Chiens Chaud for hot-dogs !)
Louis stoled the Show. Loved his answers
lovely insights!
LOL I like my Montreal winters. I sleep better at night and I am more vigorous during teh winter since you need to keep moving to stay warm. Plus after a huge snow storm there is such a tranquility feeling and the beauty of the surroundings compared to other major cities.
Oh my I loved Louis so much! He is very interesting. It would be fun to have him give you a montreal tour of all the best places he knows ☺️
that algerian old man, my man!
What I love about Montreal is that it has that special "X" factor, a charisma and flare about it. And of course It's the roads and construction that irritate me the most😉...
Haha well said Anna... I wonder where the X factor comes from?
Thanks for the awesome videos Dan! They are fabulous! Cheers!
That's very nice of you Christine! Thank you.
@@TheNewTravel Hey you are very talented! Keep making fabulous videos! I wish I had this talent! 🙂
Que bueno que tienes éstos videos de bendiciones para todos
I love your videos!
Thanks!
Hi Dan. I am Korean. I hate a road but Montreal is beautiful. In particular, diversity is harmonious.^^ I love MTL!
Nice bro, watching from Montreal everytime🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🇨🇦
Great , thanks for this, Louis Russo was phenomenal
Yeah, I visited Montreal, my uncles live there and I will come back there one day,, I can agree with what these poeple were saying..
I love Montreal. I live a little over an hour away, and visit often, more lately because my daughter lives there. The people are warm and have a live and let live attitude (loved Arjin's "don't give a fuck"). The city is really designed for people compared to other Canadian cities. The neighbours that I have visited are very walkable, with most services not a long distance and have green spaces. There are not lots of high rises but a very good amount of density. My daughter lives in a triplex of highrises but they have their own park which includes an outdoor play area, splash pad, pool and landscaped quiet seating areas. And the rent is affordable, unlike Ottawa., The Metro is fantastic (again unlike Ottawa). I love that I can go to Montreal, park my car and get around without using it during my visit, fot the most part. And the food, art, festivals!!!!
There are a lot of things about Montreal that I love, the festivals, that public transit works very well (for me, from where I live), the diversity of people, the multilingualism, the European feel at least as compared to so many other cities in North America. Like the guy with the stick and the dog I also like all four seasons and feel safe everywhere in the city I ever go. I like that we have cultural sites, like the OSM, Museum of Fine Arts, etc. that a smaller city wouldn't have. I like the parks, especially Mount Royal but also Jarry and La Fontaine. I would say that the roads and construction sites are what I hate, but since I became carless three years ago I don't feel that pain anymore. Another question you could ask people, 'what do you think would make our city better?' I'd be curious to see what others answer to that, though it would be a question for Montrealers more than it would be for tourists.
Thanks Phil!
1 thing that stood out to me visiting was the people seem to have no awareness of others around them. I cannot count how many times a person came out of a door way to the sideway and walked right into me or someone in the party I was with, a group of 4.
Nice place overall.
Il compare aux villes Européenne, En Amérique les villes sont en damier ( comme un jeu de Dame. ) dans les vieux pays les villes sont sans structures et les routes sont dans tout les sens.
I'm glad you haven't done a Toronto video yet. We got alot to say hahaha!
What I love abt Montreal is that it looks like clean Paris😄
it doesnt look like Paris and it's not clean at all.....
Well, the bad was not as bad as I expected. Except for the roads and I totally agree. I am born and raised here so it was interesting to see some negative comments on things that have already greatly improved over the decades: green spaces, bicycle lanes, and pedestrian areas. The city has improved a lot of these things in my 40 years, not that it is perfect yet. It's all relative to what you know compared to the other places one calls home.
Thanks Evelyne! I'd be interested to know what you love and hate :)
@@TheNewTravel I can only tell you in person! It's gotta happen.
Thanks for the great video. Are you able to recommend a place near Montreal Airport ?
Born and raised here in montréal. Im currently 30 years old , im a french canadian and I enjoy your channel alot ! Montreal is one of the greatest city in the world and In my opinion The most accepting city in terms of diversity and inclusion around the globe 🌏
LOL the last answer was the best answer ..
man, i love the old guy!!! ❤
I love Louis nice&lovely human being
😂🤣💀 i died that you interviewed a seagull.
tho we need to know the pidgeons word on the street to really know downtown montreal.
also i agree with the mans at 5:26.
The french guy was right too much place is reserved for cars , even in the mindset. That's why construction comes to their mind at first .
Construction is like a yearly road diet lol. People don't hate the construction, just the car congestion it sometimes causes
There are really only 2 seasons in Montreal if you are a driver: 1)winter and 2)construction!
Louis has received tickets for his dog and is a celebrity!
First person English is great and your French is incredible. Greetings from Colombia.
Thank you! 😃
Did you vlog sum festival and events that happen in Mtl lately?
Whoever fixes the road in MTL deserves a statue
Ask around other places than the old port. It's expensive even just to enjoy a couple hours here. Can even' eat a meal for less that 10$ .
Lived here 12 years, so much more to see in Montreal than the old Port, even street art 7ish blocks away on St Laurent
Papa looks cool!
There is clearly a ‘big 3’ of things hated in MTL.
1. The roads
2. The construction
3. The temperature.
If Dan Vineberg says it, it has to be true. So, Montreal is now on my list of places to visit.
What i would like about Montréal is to be there :(
Great depiction of montreal as well, we should be doing better is what i got out of it
I hate the road too in Montreal not because of the one ways, but because of the many potholes of the streets especially in downtown especially on Sherbrooke street after decarie Street. Your car shake so much you feel like you're in a vibrating chair
The roads in Montreal are cracked due to wide temperature changes , from 90 deg F to -30 deg F ! If you want smoother roads , move to Southern California ( where I'm living !)
LOVE THE GUY AT 1:55
I went to Montreal for 10 days in September 2022 (from France), and of I could say one thing that I've really liked about the city is that there are many parks with big and beautiful trees (not to mention Mont Royal or l'île Saint-Hélène, which are 2 wonderful and peaceful places), it's a green city (unlike Paris for example, which is a city that I really dislike). Plus, you don't feel like you are in a big city, it's really pleasant 🙂
Nevertheless, one thing that I've been kinda uncomfortable with is the constant (bad) smell of marijuana (which is legal in Canada) 😅🚬
The girls that said she hates how there’s too many people hasn’t seen nothing yet. She’s gonna wanna move North. Great video
What I like about Montreal is areas like downtown are busy and lively but there are still many quieter neighbourhoods. I think you can find anything you want on the island of montreal!
I love Quebec
What about places to swim, inside pool and outside?
Louis is a walking Van Gogh painting.
8:59 👌
Yes, stay away from alleys at night with strange people staring at you. Good overall advice.
people should understand that a city of this age and the amount of growth it is enjoying requires much construction and upgrading. Perhaps they should try living in cities that are not growing and have uncertain futures.
Yeah but it's not very well managed in MTL. They open 200 construction sites at the same time and barely work on all of them at the same time. Then close aall 200 at the end of summer. They could just be doing them by groups of 10 or something. But no, you often see blocked roads with no one working there for weeks.
@@Imsemble They should be working 24-7 from spring until late fall. They must invest in the appropriate lighting to ensure safety. Unions can’t deny the extra jobs required. But I’m sure there would be many excuses.
@@Imsemble I see you are subscribed to the channel of Maxim Bernier. That says everything.
@@Imsemble Go talk to Plante!
The only European thing in Montreal is the architecture of Old Montreal.
It is not really all that clean. Have you seen the leaked motor oil all over the streets? There is no MOT here to force the populace to keep their vehicles in good repair.
The construction in Montreal is mostly Mafia controlled. That is all you need to know.
Many people who were born in Montreal can barely speak French.
The seagulls love the McDonald's French Fries.
Overall the people here are friendly and easy to approach and talk to. Montreal has great nightlife and is a great party town.
In winter things slow down a bit, but they do not cease.
The prices of everyone is getting crazy. Rent is increasing so much. Half of your salary get taking out by taxes. So much rules . Language police is everywhere. Lots of homeless people. Lots of construction and corruption. If my job did not pay competitively, i would leave this city easily.
Lot of immigrants
Hay quá
the lack of public toilets...should be addressed...
I would love to visit there - had a special person there - who turned out to be a scammer - so y'all watch out!! Stay beautiful!!
🎉
Louis is beautiful!
I'm so sorry for Canada. Most things about a good Canada are not true, Including clean cities - beaches, and forests. It's a big lie. The first time I arrived in Vancouver in 2018, I was shocked. As soon as I left the airport door, I saw tissue, disposable glasses, and other garbage left in the city. The further I went, the more I saw them. Before I moved to Canada, I lived in Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, Serbia, The United States, and for a short time in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Netherlands, Germany, and England, but I have never seen the amount of garbage that people leave in different Canadian cities. Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec are no less than Vancouver. Canadian and Canada Governments don't care about this tragedy. I think everything that says about Canada as a clean and powerful culture is not true. You don't need to travel to Canada to see this. Just watch some videos about walking in downtown Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec. You will find the truth. Impossible for you to walk in a Canadian city and you don't see the dark side of that. Everywhere you will see garbage. You will never see this in Europe, Australia, the United States, Japan, and Korea. This amount of waste is not even seen in Malaysian, Indonesian, or Thailand cities. It is impossible for you to use public transport and not see a lot of garbage at stations or on the route. You will be surprised to find a lot of garbage even in the woods - by the rivers and on the beaches in Canada. I wish the Canadians woke up and had no enmity with their country.
To be fair, I randomly looked at videos from downtown Manchester and Concord in New Hampshire - Philadelphia - Detroit - Chicago - New York - Baltimore - Denver - Nashville, and Knoxville in the United States, and Toronto - Quebec - Montreal - Winnipeg - Calgary - Vancouver - Victoria - Ottawa and Thunder Bay in Canada. we should be fair. The bitter truth must be accepted. Without any exaggeration. Completely impartial. I have to say that I didn't see a single piece of garbage in any of the US videos to convince myself. Without exaggeration, in all Canadian cities, there must have been a piece of garbage on the ground less than every hundred meters. It must have an important reason. I do not know. But this is a bitter truth. You can try. This country should be brought closer to its exaggerated claim. the truth is bitter. Certainly, some Asian countries such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and even Malaysia are much cleaner compared to Canada. Of course, we should not forget that Canada claims to be one of the 10 cleanest countries in the world. And Vancouver claims to be one of the 5 cleanest cities in the world. Please go to East Hastings or Victoria Drive or Commercial Drive or West Georgia or Broadway or Main Street and judge for yourself. I am 50 years old and have traveled to 26 countries. Canada is far from its claims. I saw, homeless people, pooping and peeing everywhere and it's so common. nobody cares. I was shocked again. I endured for 3 years but every day going worst. late in 2022, I decided to move to the east because I thought that place has a stronger culture. I chose Montreal. I had heard it is the capital of art and civilization in Canada. it was absolutely wrong. Canada is Canada. I was shocked again, again, and again. the wave of homelessness, graffiti, vandalism, bad smell, terrible infrastructure especially roads in or out of the city, and above all, you can see trash everywhere. plastic bags, tissues, water bottles, and disposable cups. You cannot see any street or park or public place without these. This is impossible. surprisingly nobody cares. neither the people nor the government!!!!!!! please, don't be fooled by the advertisement about a good Canada. please, be careful. most of the things about a good Canada are deception This country is disappointing. Please, Please, Please, don't immigrate to Canada you would regret it absolutely. this is not a developed country, Canada is a developing country with huge serious problems.
I agree with some of the things you say. The Canada of today isn't the Canada of 1977. Canada has already been developed. You use technology everyday from a Canadian invention- look it up.
Canada should be the richest country in the world.
What you see is a result of high taxes and high immigration and a dumbed down education system due to liberal policies.
Yes everybody don't move here, it keeps getting worse everyday.
Love the bike paths, hate the politics
I dream of aging like this guy 8:21.
Montreal is a shell of its former self. It's not Canada anymore.
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Agree 100%
we have 24 cups !! How many does Boston have?
Ahmed !!!!!!!😍
It's a shame you had to edit the video but nice work still!
Your French is so much better!
LOTS OF CHOICES WITHOUT RIPPOFF PRICES
Wish I could meet the man with the cane !
Pourquoi ne pas avoir fait les interview en français ?
Thr best about montreal is that its a metropole, the worst about montreal is thats its a metropole 😅
Good one!
The old man is very disappointing. He actually thinks his dog should run around without a leash. Shmm
LOVE: European vibe
HATE: Winter......too damn Cold !
Dan sent me here for a second viewing and "like" --- after the first video version was deleted.
Thank you sir!
Don't listen to what their saying, its shit. We live here.
I've seen the man, Louis Russo walking down the street singing.
A local legend!
Yeah, he saw me take a pic of him and he just smiled. lol.@@TheNewTravel