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12 Best Cities to Live in Canada If You Want a Fresh Start

4. Montreal, Quebec
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While Quebec is predominantly a French-speaking region, it has seen an increasing number of Chinese settlers in its most populous city: Montreal. Other visible minorities that have made their way into this Francophone city include Latin Americans, Arabs, and Southeast Asians.

Apart from having a reputation for being a multi-ethnic city, it offers great employment opportunities, top-notch education, universal healthcare, and affordable housing. 

Top things to do:
  • Catch the annual Le Grand PoutineFest for unique twists on poutine and fun family activities 
  • Witness fantastic theatrical acts and acrobatics by the Cirque de Soleil 
  • Admire the ornate architectural design of the historic Notre Dame Basilica of Montreal
  • Visit the largest museum in Canada: The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts