6 Excellent Reasons to Live in Montreal

6 Excellent Reasons to Live in Montreal

Quebec’s major metropolitan area does not seem to be very popular these days, and not without reason. And yet, one can’t deny that it holds many attractions that can’t be overlooked, and which make it an ideal environment for raising a family.

In fact, Montreal can be an extremely livable city for all generations.

Green Spaces

Montreal is full of parks and green alleys. Mount Royal is an especially prized place to reconnect with nature. As for La Fontaine Park, in the Plateau, it has a lake, tennis courts, bike paths along the water’s edge and hills that are the perfect spot for a picnic. There are also several well-equipped playgrounds to keep the little ones happy.

Multiculturalism

Montreal is a multicultural microcosm! It is rewarding to meet people of all backgrounds and walks of life and to learn from different viewpoints. Take a tour through Chinatown or Little Italy to immerse yourself in a completely distinct culture, just steps from your home. The Village will allow you to discover a colourful and diverse community, the time of a visit to the famous Cabaret Mado for a drag-queen show, for example.

Entertainment

There is always something fun to do here, no matter the weather or the season. Montreal is full of cultural, sports and culinary activities. Visit exhibits, attend festivals, watch a hockey game, discover new dishes; you’ll never get bored if you live in Montreal. You won’t want to miss the renowned Festival international de Jazz, the Just for Laughs Festival and Fantasia International Film Festival, only to name a few. Of course, when sanitary conditions allow!

Proximity to the Suburbs and the United States

Living Montreal gives you the best of both worlds! The city is located a few minutes’ drive from the South Shore and the North Shore, which is convenient for visiting family or friends who live outside the city proper. Moreover, the Laurentides region is about an hour from Montreal. Close enough that you can rent a cottage by a lake for a weekend to get away from it all. Do you love our neighbours to the south? The U.S. border is only an hour’s drive away. You can easily hop over to New York or Boston for a few days.

Cost of Real Estate

If Montreal has a lot of points in its favour, the price of real estate may be intimidating. It is true that homes and condominiums in this city are more expensive than comparable properties located around its periphery. But if you look at the markets of other major cities like Toronto, you will realize how affordable Montreal actually is. It’s also a worthwhile place to invest, because no matter what kind of home you buy, it will increase in value and allow you to make a good profit at resale. Real estate definitely pays in Montreal! Would you rather rent a home than invest in a property? The price of apartments in Montreal is usually 50% less than in Ottawa, Vancouver, and Toronto, and one third less than in New York.

Lower Carbon Footprint

It is always easier to reduce your impact on the planet by living in a large urban centre. Did you know that environmentalists have singled out urban sprawl as a contributor to climate change? The focus should be on increasing population density within already existing boundaries, rather than clearing woodlands and forests to build new homes and public utilities. In the city, you will also have greater access to public transit and find it simpler to buy local as you will be closer to shops and restaurants.

And population densification does not necessarily mean loss of quality of life. On the contrary! More and more, the boroughs of the City of Montreal are striving to create healthy living spaces that are abundant in greenery, services and entertainment all within walking distance.

Convinced that Montreal is the right fit for you? Pack your bags and head to the big city! There are lots of RE/MAX brokers who specialize in the metropolitan area’s market, so contact one today!

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