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Originally Posted by Mathildaa
Thanks for response. Considering Vancouver and Montreal both seem like they have enough action any advice on which city would be best for everything else i.e food/nightlife etc?
My sense is that both are great for food (Montreal more continental; Vancouver for its seafood), nightlife, and amenities.
Montreal remains very French in its atmosphere--a bit of Europe in North America--and for many visitors that will be its attraction. (Being able to speak both languages is a huge plus.) In the summer it's a city of cafes with inviting terraces and often with wonderful social interaction. In the winter it is cold, and that affects everything: if you're planning a long-term stay you should decide how you feel about that.
Vancouver is less urbane than Montreal, more laid back, very oriented to its waterfront. (A friend of mine who came from there told me that the general attitude is: "If you don't have anything better to do, then why aren't you out on the water?") The people are very friendly (well, at least by Canadian standards!) and it's an easy place to live in. (Both cities, being Canadian, have a very low crime rate. Don't bring your gun!) If you are into weed, it may be more relaxed than other Canadian destinations (but that's increasingly so all over).
I never played poker in Montreal but when I played in Van some years ago I found the games good and the players fun.