Why choose Montreal as a place to live and work?
- Quality of life: 17 large parks, 1,160 neighbourhood parks, a network of bicycle paths (more than 900 km.), and numerous sports facilities
- Positioning: the 5th-most dynamic region among 20 major North American cities
- Multiculturalism: nearly one-third of Montreal’s population was born outside Canada
- Diversified cuisine, along with a vibrant culture and many festivals
- Security: public spaces and the downtown area are lively, day and night
- Dynamism: a robust job market
- Affordable housing and a high standard of living
- Professional sports teams: hockey, football and soccer
- Educational institutions, including four French- and English-speaking universities
