A Beginner’s Guide to Montreal

The day after we arrived in Montreal, a freak snowstorm hit the city, stranding us indoors. We would have rather been outside exploring, but the bad weather provided an excuse for us to sit down and read about our new home. Here are the facts and figures that jumped out at us. We’re still beginners, so all you Montrealers out there, please let us know if there are any glaring mistakes or omissions!

Size: With a total population of just over four million, Montreal is the largest city in Quebe...