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So I'm considering a move to Montreal. I've never been but an opportunity may be coming up that I just can't pass. I've done some research and it looks like a great place. I'm looking to see if any of you could give me your impressions/thoughts about the area? How is it for riding, both motorcycle and bicycling? Basically anything you can give me would be much appreciated. I don't see myself moving anytime soon but that may change.
- Motorcycle insurance in Quebec is cheaper..
- Riding season is shorter
- Weather is typically colder
- There is typically more snow there than in Toronto
- All the road signs are in French
- The roads are in shittier condition... expecially the highway bridges that tend to fall on cars...
- The drivers are crazier and stupider
- the chicks are incredibly hot
- Motorcycle insurance in Quebec is cheaper..
- Riding season is shorter
- Weather is typically colder
- There is typically more snow there than in Toronto
- All the road signs are in French
- The roads are in shittier condition... expecially the highway bridges that tend to fall on cars...
- The drivers are crazier and stupider
- the chicks are incredibly hot
+ 1 on hot chicks, lots and lots,
- Montreal is more English than the rest of Quebec, good if you don;t speak French
- beer is super cheap, as cheap as US and you can buy it in the corner store, grocery store
- great bars and restuarants
- I have been watching the Moto news and insurance rates are going up. They have provincial run insurance, they are protesting it, but they are going to hose any bike riders with sporty bikes. Check Moto123.com they have good articals on it.
I personaly like Montreal, used to go there for business 2-3 times a year. Probably the one place in Quebec I could live. I live in Moncton which is like a mini Montreal as it is mixed 50/50 French English and has the best bars and restaurants in NB, although, that isn't saying much! But we have miles of open roads that are 5 mins out of town
hey there,
i say go!!
just for the hot chicks, its great up there.
it has great riding roads, but the nice weather is far in between. like leon said it is generally cooler there. but the scenery is great women and nature.
any way, good luck.
Haha i was just there a week ago for the first time, +1 on the hot chicks i couldmt believe it. I think youd be better on a bike than motorcycle, saw more bikes than motorcycles too.
Yeah it's cold and the drivers tend to remind me of New York drivers but...
Rent is cheaper and many apartments actually look like places you'd wanna live in as oppose to Toronto where you can pay a grand to live in someone's basement.
Chicks are HOT. I mean women...H-O-T! They're pretty friendly too, might have something to do with the amount of alcohol that is consumed in that town.
Later drinking hours, buy your booze at the corner store.
Great bars and wonderful cafes. When I was at Concordia the Euro Deli on St. Laurent was my second home.
St. Urbane bagels. Goddamn best bagels anywhere! Also they got some rockin croissant bakeries too.
Plenty of parties and festivals and people aren't afraid to go out and party. Shit man I saw a punk rock show in a tiny pizza joint once.
Old Montreal district is beautiful. Very European.
Goddamn good corned beef, roast beef shops.
The metro actually works and is hush quiet due to it riding on rubber.
Also the chicks are HOT and friendly. Oh wait...I mentioned that already.
Cool city, used to go there 2-3 times a year since I have a friend in LaSalle. As for the traffic, I much prefer Montreal style driving. It's quick and precise unlike Toronto where most drivers are lazy or distracted. One hour north and you're in the Laurentians, very nice roads. If you a skier or boarder, Mt. Tremblant is great. Almost everyone speaks English on some level but it doesn't hurt to pick up some French. Great food!!!!! I could eat a Shwartz's smoked meat sandwich everyday but I wouldn't live very long. There's also a fantastic outdoor flea market in St. Eustache about half hour north. Usually some good bike stuff to be found. If you get tired of the French, Ontario is only an hour west. Also, Lake George, NY is a few hours south, home of Americade and amazing riding roads.
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