What’s the best casino in Montreal? Technically, there’s only one in Montreal proper, the Casino de Montréal. However, there are two more gaming halls nearby: The Playground and the Magic Palace. Each one offers something different, and this post will dive into the details of all of them. I have fond memories of casinos —…
But is the Latin Quarter in Montreal safe? Generally yes, it’s a safe neighborhood to be in, but the neighborhood’s boundaries touch Place Émilie-Gamlin, a notorious drug and homeless hotspot in the city of Montréal. As a local, you get used to being in the park if you live near there—I used to live two…
Ridesharing services have grown in popularity amongst tourists. Sometimes, you just don’t want to be bothered with public transit, but it can be hard to know what’s available where. Is Lyft in Montreal? Does Uber work in Montreal? Are taxis or rideshare services in Montreal more effective? Ridesharing is indeed very popular in the city…
Whenever someone who isn’t from Montreal finds out I’m a native Montrealer, they’ll ask me: Do I need to speak French in Montreal? And I get it. Most people outside Canada know about Montreal for two things: the French language and our absolute stronghold over poutine. The use of French in Montreal is an ever-evolving…