Montreal

[Jinniwind]

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I'm an ex montrealer and yes, riding seemed safer.
1.) smaller city, It's an island.
2.) a very European mentality, motorbikes are seen as common transportation, notice the amount of scooters.
3.) drivers leave left lanes open on major highways for passing, Toronto take note.
4.) a far better and more efficient public transportation service, fewer cars on the road.
5.) the only road rage I remember was finding a parking spot between 5pm and 7pm, 2 for 1 drinks at almost all bars.
6.) motorbikes have a shorter season, the law doesn't allow 2 wheels past November or before spring.
7.) The mayor of Montreal is a big believer in 2 wheels and is promoted more.

I really wanna ride to Montreal and Quebec City sometime...

 

[AngelEyez]

Hmm interesting, I know Hamilton has a bunch of one way streets and it didn't seem a whole lot safer to me.

LOL @ hamilton comparison - Hamilton drivers AND pedestrians alike are crazy. I have driven downtown hamilton endless times and witnessed a pedestrian just blindly running out in the middle of oncoming traffic at green light - happens ALL the time - they almost completely ignore the pedestrian signals. Not to mention cars running through reds - not even a "just turned red from amber" type of running, I'm talking about the light has been red for two minutes already type of running the red. Traffic instructions are just a suggestion here. I've also seen a lot of cars going the wrong way on the one way streets.

 

[deejizzle]

Ive always thought of moving to montreal while im young, and this thread is only pushing me closer to that. I love the european flair in montreal, but I hate the habs.

 

[LePhillou]

Ive always thought of moving to montreal while im young, and this thread is only pushing me closer to that. I love the european flair in montreal, but I hate the habs.

And love the leafs? because of their amazing playoffs almost 10 years ago now?

montreal is cheaper on rent/housing, insurance, awesome food, people work to live (dont live to work like here)...

More hedonistic in their lives i find.
Im making the move with the gf within 2-3 years !

 

[00ninja]

I felt like i was "speeding" at 120!
Then i get past cobourg and im following traffic at 130?! wtf

Moving to montreal is becoming more and more of a good idea for me! (except for the license plates lol)

Exactly.....the speed just gradually gets quicker on the "yours to discover" side.

As for moving to Montreal, the wife and I would gladly move there if we could get transfers at work. The more Euro-based lifestyle with the cafes/restaurants, culture and nightlife they seem to more content just slowing down and enjoying it. Besides, we're there 2-3 times a year.

I agree with you the plates. That's just nuts!

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