Without a doubt, the Downtown neighbourhood is home to the fullest expression of the diversity of Montreal: from the architecture to the cultural offerings by way of the demographics, the Ville-Marie borough is a vibrant destination and a good choice for new arrivals who wish to dive head first into their new lives! It’s the district for business, live concerts and shows, museums, excursions, restaurants, festivals, sprawling underground malls and luxurious boutiques, the university campuses of UQAM, McGill and Concordia, the Cité du Multimédia (IT sector), Chinatown, the gay Village, and  Read more…

The Jean Talon Market is an inescapable institution in the culinary life of Montreal, and Little Italy still attracts epicureans, tourists and locals, two generations after the wave of Italian immigration that followed the second world war. Officially, Little Italy is part of the Rosement-la-Petite-Patrie borough, but part of the core of this colourful and warm neighbourhood spills over into the neighbouring district of Villeray. Calmer (and cheaper) than the Plateau, Rosemont attracts new arrivals in search of simplicity, urban gardens and green lanes, who desire a high quality of  Read more…

The location of Outremont, on the other side of Mount Royal from downtown, provides the name for this upscale district, the francophone counterpart of Westmount. The location also creates a calm and tranquil neighbourhood, with a lot of greenery, large trees, climbing ivy, parks, and private yards. Reflecting the social composition of the area, the architecture is traditional: opulent houses, luxurious apartments, plexes with character. Typical inhabitants of Outremont include wealthy families, French expatriates attracted by Collège Stanislas, doctors and other professionals, and  Read more…

This is the preferred neighbourhood of the French who immigrate to Montreal, and it’s easy to understand why. A bohemian ambiance, specialty food shops, independent boutiques, small cafes and restaurants, the Plateau and Mile-End cultivate the art of European living. The inhabitants do everything on foot, taste cuisine from the four corners of the world, let their children play in the green lanes, have a sense of community, and meet all kinds of people: teachers, graphic designers, young entrepreneurs, architects, brewers, bike repairers, bagel tourists, and vegan parents. With  Read more…

Student bars in Côtes-des-Neiges versus family brunch in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, the borough has two distinct faces. Nevertheless, the two neighbourhoods have much in common. Perfect examples of Canadian multiculturalism, they both offer major social and intellectual diversity. Spacious housing, green spaces, and good schools attract families looking for the best compromise location and budget. “NDG” is a family-friendly but trendy neighbourhood, sociable but calm. Not shocking that it’s gentrifying quickly! Newcomers and families who move to NDG appreciate the easy access to downtown, its  Read more…

The traditional cradle of the anglophone community in Quebec, Westmount has what it takes to seduce expats: proximity to downtown, charming residences on the heights of Mount Royal, luxury boutiques, and prestigious schools. However, it requires a certain level of affluence as Westmount is on the list of the most expensive neighbourhoods in Canada. Situated, as its name suggests, on the western flank of Mount Royal, Westmount is independent of the city of Montreal despite being surround by it. The inhabitants of Westmount cultivate the English exception. The language, origins,  Read more…

Most people coming to Canada from France and elsewhere choose to settle in Montreal for professional, linguistic or cultural reasons. But you may belong to the more adventurous type of expat who shun Québec's biggest city and choose to make a new life elsewhere in Quebec or Ontario. Rest assured that we are ready to support you regardless of your destination! And even if you have not yet made a decision, our expert team at C&G Relocation by Classe Affaires is here to help you choose where to settle your family to perfectly suit your life project. Contact us  Read more…