Living in gatineau versus montreal ?

Member since 28 September 2015

mmaloukaMember14 December 2015 19:28:59

Please tell me your experience living in Gatineau and Montreal . I am undecided where to settle first your help is appreciated

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philipyeo Serial expat

Member since 28 May 2014

philipyeoSerial expat18 December 2015 12:21:22

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Gatineau is next to Ottawa which is the federal capital of Canada. Montreal is the business hub of the province of Quebec.

So the former would have the same feel as living in a capital city whilst Montreal is a more artsy and cultural centered city.

Abdel VIP Member

Member since 05 November 2009

AbdelVIP Member18 January 2016 22:37:53

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Hi,

Not sure if you read back our answers to your other topic:
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=531922

Maybe if you want, you can ask specific and direct question and we will do our best to help you.

destinos Member

Member since 23 August 2011

destinosMember23 April 2016 20:04:42

It is better for you in Gatineau to look for jobs with a good salary because in Montreal the competition for jobs is fierce.

canadianborn New member

Member since 06 June 2015

canadianbornNew member06 May 2016 05:11:45

I'v lived many years in Montreal, but none in Gatineau, however I have visited Ottawa (right next to Gatineau, literally) many times.

My vote is for Gatineau, for jobs, and for quality of living. ie-Daycare is much cheaper. Gatineau is smaller, easier to get around, close to the capital of Canada.

Montreal is a great city to live in too but it's a lot larger, rents are more, and is not as friendly. (but still friendly by world standards). Montreal is better though for shopping and there are more bars and restaurants. It's very impersonal though. Depends on what youre looking for.