Why does everyone love Montreal?

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Originally Posted by ssiguy

Montreal has a bohemian atmosphere that no where in the country comes close to. It's history, architecture, and relaxed atmosphere offer a refreshing alternative to the sterility of Vancouver's glass condo downtown or the hectic and big city life that Toronto is cursed {or blessed} with. It has a wonderful built urban form and is awash with festivals, events, great restaurants, shopping, neighbourhoods, cultures, and beautiful architecture that no Canadian city has such a great blend of and it's unique French flavour is the icing on the cake.

As a city I still prefer Toronto but Montreal is a city you just can't help but love, it's an enchanting metropolis.

I think it's fair to say Vancouver once had this vibe too, before the David Lam condos and Chinese investors. Victoria may still have it, but I haven't been in a long time, so I can't comment with certainty. Small interior cities like Nelson and Fernie definitely have that vibe on a small town scale. You get pockets of it in Toronto due to its sheer size, but it isn't the dominant vibe unless you're in key neighbourhoods like Parkdale or Roncesvalles.