Montréal is often described as a city of festivals—but that description barely scratches the surface. Few cities in the world host such a high concentration of large-scale, internationally recognized festivals within such a compact urban footprint. From late spring to early fall, Montréal becomes a 24/7 open-air entertainment complex whose economic impact is profound, whose […]
Cost of Living in Montréal: How It Compares Across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and the G7 Montréal is one of the most culturally rich cities in the world—but how expensive is it really?This analysis compares Montréal’s cost of living against: Every major city in Canada Major U.S. and European cities All G7 economic powers Global […]
Montréal has emerged from years of global uncertainty with one of the strongest tourism rebounds in North America. Supported by sustained international promotion, a thriving business-events sector, improved air travel performance, and renewed traveler confidence, 2024 marked a landmark year for the city. According to data from Tourisme Montréal, ADM Aéroports de Montréal, CTV, CBC, […]
Across Canada, more people than ever are living alone. Statistics Canada notes that, for the first time, single-person households have become the most common household type in the country—a trend that is clearly visible in Montréal’s neighbourhood portraits as well. But this shift does not happen evenly across the island. Central boroughs like Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie […]
Montréal is often talked about as one city, but the numbers tell a story of two very different Montréals living side-by-side.When you compare income, education and housing costs in Lachine, Montréal-Nord, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension and the city as a whole, you see clear fault lines in opportunity, affordability and long-term prospects. What do the numbers […]