Why Old Montreal SHOULDN'T be LAST on your Travel List // Nat and Max

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In this video, we’ll be sharing why Old Montreal shouldn’t be LAST on your travel list and our experience traveling to a french speaking city without knowing French. Thank you BetterHelp for sponsoring this video! Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/natandmax
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro - Why Old Montreal Shouldn't Be Last On Your Travel List
0:59 Flying with a Budget Airline
1:49 Flying to Montreal on a Budget
2:19 What it's like flying with a Budget Airline?
2:47 Arriving in Montreal, Quebec
3:30 First thought on Montreal, Quebec
3:53 The two official languages of Canada
4:17 Making our way to Old Montreal
5:59 Where to have a snack break in Old Montreal
6:20 Entering the Old Montreal area
6:38 Best coffee shop in Old Montreal - Crew Collective & Cafe
8:50 The most iconic church in Montreal - Notre Dame Basilica of Montreal
10:14 Montreal's Museum of Archeology and History
10:55 Most Immersive attraction in Old Montreal - First Collector Sewer
12:10 Where to eat in Old Montreal?
12:40 The oldest street in Montreal - St Paul Street
13:58 A hidden gem in Old Montreal - Notre Dame De Bon Secours
15:46 Final thoughts on Old Montreal, Montreal Quebec
16:13 What's next for Nat and Max?
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@NatandMax 2 жыл бұрын

Hey everyone!👋 Super glad we could take you with us to Montreal! It has honestly been a unique experience for us especially not knowing a tiny bit of French😅 It's amazing to learn about Montreal's history and how it became the largest French-speaking city in Canada. We're thinking of taking a French class or two to see if it will give us a different experience the next time we visit❤ Hope you guys like the video and let us know here what other spots in Montreal we missed in this video😊

@janicemackie611 Жыл бұрын

You need two weeks to see all the sights! In the summer there are 142 outside concerts and many awesome events..every distinct neighbourhood has its own charm …been my home for 65 years and I love it!!!!

@NatandMax Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! We definitely need more time on our next visit😅 even more than two weeks. We can see how Montreal is the ideal home. You guys have such a loving community ❤️😊

@marcsthemarc2097 2 жыл бұрын

Montréal is definitely one of the best places to go to especially if it is your first time! I remember going there after first arriving in Canada back in 2009. Ever since, I've been there 5 times. You could say it's a top destination to go to X) And as a history geek, Montréal definitely offers tons! It was great to see this vlog! I'm looking forward to the VIA Rail one and at last to watch your Toronto vlog! A huge congrats to Max getting her citizenship :D Stay blessed as always :)

@NatandMax 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc! It was quite the wait to get Max’s citizenship but it was worth🇨🇦 Can’t agree more with what you said about Montreal. It certainly had a different vibe compared to the rest of Canada. We’re hoping to explore more of this part of the country soon🇨🇦

@jeanbolduc5818 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video . I really enjoyed it . Montreal is one of the most aesthetic city in North america with 400 years of architecture, history , trees , parlks , a walkable city, biking , padestrian streets and UNESCO design city. .A mix of the old and new. with european France and London architecture . If you like architecture ,The Montreal’s City Hall is among Canada’s most magnificent buildings and is widely regarded as one of the best examples of Napoleon III-style architecture. It was built between 1872 an 1878. Another Iconic and historical building,The Sun Light Building ,was built in 1931 and was the first structure of its kind in the city. It was the largest structure in the British Empire, and its use as the country’s gold reserve during World War 2 cemented its historical significance. Even if you are unfamiliar with the history of the Sun Life Building, its towering design conveys its significance. Built between 1913 and 1931, it is a stunning example of Fine Arts architecture. It was the site of Operation Fish, which saw Britain transfer its gold reserves from war-torn Europe to a vault beneath the Sun Life Building during World War II. To prevent detection, the gold was delivered in fish-themed crates. Habitat 67, a mind-bending housing complex designed by architect Moshe Safdie, is one of Montreal’s most iconic instances of brutalist architecture. Within six months after its premiere at Expo 67, more than 50 million people rushed to view the building, which was completed in 1967.

@aslanbeyofficial 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are amazing, Thanks you for showing us these beautiful views 😄❤👍

@NatandMax 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime! Happy to take you around with us always😊

@hdufort Жыл бұрын

You pronounced Pointe à Callières pretty well!

@NatandMax Жыл бұрын

Thank you for confirming!😄 We were scared we were saying it wrong. But happy we still tried😄

@bitmln003_ 2 жыл бұрын

congrats Max! happy being Canadian, eh?! i just visited Montréal for the first time last month! so this is exciting to watch, a nostalgia personally Montréal has more of a New York-Brooklyn vibe especially in the Plateau-Mile End area than European to me, Old Montréal / Old Québec (in Québec City) is the epitome of Old Canada, i don’t think you’ll find a local this developed, reserved when Canada was still a colony, caveat i have not been to the Maritimes what blew me away is how much culture is in that city! when you leave Downtown, French becomes prevalent. trying out the food inherent to Montréal/Quebec was a cool experience, this is “Canadian” food! LOL i was waiting for the English announcement in the metro that never came! i’ve seen a lot of old churches in Europe and temples in Asia, the inside of Notre Dame Basilica of Montreal is uniquely stunning, it took me aside; i didn’t see the light show either. i’ve been to St-Peter Basilica in Rome and Marie Queen of the World is a miniature version! it’s weird that you guys just didn’t go in, it’s free (it was for me anyways); you can view it without doing then light show at Notre Dame or you didn’t see people coming in/out of the church or in the next v-log! the area i stayed in “Chinatown 2.0” was so lively and busy every night, had awesome Korean eateries i wish they had in Vancouver i was there when it snowed on April 19th, my last day; it melted in the evening and sunny the next day when i flew out. it rained mostly the entire week with a couple days of sunshine would like to go back in a Fall-season one day, i heard it’s beautiful!

@NatandMax 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It has been a long time but finally got my Canadian Citizenship🇨🇦 Wow you sound like a well traveled person! even more than us!😄 We hope we get to visit all of the places you mentioned❤️ The province of Quebec truly is a classic and we would love to go back and explore more of the past of Canadian history🇨🇦 We would have gone in to the Basilica but the doors were closed during our visit. I think it was under renovation and it had a fence around the entire building. But that’s okay, we’ll have more reasons to come back to Montreal😊 Thank you for the lovely and well detailed comment! If you have any recommendations on where would it be interesting to go next let us know here😊❤️

@RandomActsOfWil 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, Welcome to my neighborhood!!! I would've loved to meet you guys!!! Hope you had fun

@NatandMax 2 жыл бұрын

We did!🙌 Don’t worry we have a feeling we’ll be back real soon✈️

@barbarasantay7386 Жыл бұрын

Well done video. Love how you interact with one another.

@NatandMax Жыл бұрын

Thank you Barbara!😊❤️

@gihanjay6460 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely indeed as always.ty guys

@NatandMax 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime!😊 Glad you could join us🙂

@rohannavale4400 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing beautiful Montreal city . It’s really awesome. Also congratulations to Max for getting Canadian citizenship

@NatandMax 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rohan! Finally part of the Canadian Family❤️🇨🇦 and thats for watching! Montreal was so beautiful and theres so much more that we haven’t covered in the video. Should we book another visit? 😄

@rohannavale4400 2 жыл бұрын

@@NatandMax yes that would be great 👍 it has a French touch to it. I have been to Paris and could relate that.

@NatandMax 2 жыл бұрын

Oh nice! We’re hoping for some flight sales so we can book a second visit😊 Paris would be a great one too!🙌

@ThunderStrikerfortnite 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video

@NatandMax 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!🙏❤️

@LofiBears-u5j 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never considered visiting Montreal before but I definitely would now, thanks guys! Also you should totally come to Europe 🙂

@NatandMax 2 жыл бұрын

That’s the spirit! We’re sure you won’t be disappointed🙌 Any recommendations which country to start in Europe?😊

@LofiBears-u5j 2 жыл бұрын

@@NatandMax I would start in Iceland 🇮🇸. In the winter or summer it’s amazing and Icelandair fly direct from Vancouver 👍 Plus from there connections to the rest of Europe are easy!

@NatandMax 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Nice we’re going to start looking into Iceland🙂 Thanks for the great tip!

@redpill101 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds like the perfect opportunity for a trip to Disneyland Paris ;)

@NatandMax 2 жыл бұрын

That’s likely where you’ll find us first😄

@joud8340 2 жыл бұрын

Here before you go viralll

@NatandMax 2 жыл бұрын

Aww appreciate the support!❤️

@davidlemieux615 Жыл бұрын

Largest French speaking city in Canada? I suspect that if you check how much of a city’s population can speak French, we would surely be the largest French speaking city on the continent. Most read French language newspaper on the continent is the Journal de Montréal. Most viewed French language TV news is TVA news in Montréal.

@user-mrfrog Жыл бұрын

En effet, la première ville francophone des Amériques et aussi la plus trilingue!

@davidlemieux615 Жыл бұрын

@@user-mrfrog without a doubt. Long been this city’s strength and why we used to be a great city for international business.

@eprohoda 2 жыл бұрын

Nat-perfect ~

@NatandMax 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@frenchyqbec Жыл бұрын

Bonjour Nat et Max, Pour 9 piastres ($) vous avez été au côté des anges voyageur de la tourelle, la légende dit que ces anges vont vous protéger lors de vos voyages... You should visit Québec city one day, it's magical !! Dieu vous bénisse ! God Bless !!

@NatandMax Жыл бұрын

Getting goose bumps from this. If you've seen our recent video Nat had some troubles while snorkeling in Hawaii. The angels could have helped him❤️ We'll for sure visit Quebec city when we're in the east again😊

@frenchyqbec Жыл бұрын

@@NatandMax Yes I believe in a angels helping good people ! I The ocean curent is very strong, got to be careful and respect the forces of it ! Started to follow you by looking at a Sun Peaks video of you guys, because my son (Ian-David) is planning a ski trip there and to Big White... very helpful ! Et Félicitations à propos de l'arrivé de votre petite '' PouPoune'' ( little girl ) , can't wait to see her ! God Bless you and your family !!

@NatandMax Жыл бұрын

@@frenchyqbec 🙏🙏🙏 That’s amazing! We miss Sun Peaks but we’re doubtful to find ourselves there this season because of the pregnancy. But we’ll definitely bring our little one next year❤️ Same to you and your family!🙏

@hdufort Жыл бұрын

Will you visit Ville de Québec (Quebec City)?

@NatandMax Жыл бұрын

We wish had the chance to visit Quebec City while we were there😭 But it looks like we’re going to be visiting with our little one sometime next year😊❤️

@hdufort Жыл бұрын

@@NatandMax If you need recommendations, feel free to ask. I can recommend a few addresses and activities and I'm sure others will have great ideas as well. Do you plan to rent a car and drive around, or will you stay in the "old town"?

@NatandMax Жыл бұрын

We would love that! It might be too early to tell, it might depend with the amount of time we have🙂 But would love to explore the old town along with other places if we could❤️

@davidlemieux615 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful city!!!

@alainlortie Жыл бұрын

Nat *max Montréal est estimé 🌗 ⛡ et moitié français tout même bon travail ⚒. ✨️👆

@NatandMax Жыл бұрын

Thank you😊🙏

@alainlortie Жыл бұрын

Than you 🤢 🍡 and keep the énergie ⛮ for the good work. 🙂

@mirzakalamhaq7695 Жыл бұрын

I have visited this city several times and I think this is NOT a French city, but rather a multilanguage city. This is the beauty of this marvelous lovely city. However, recently I heard their local state Government passed a law forcing everyone to use only French while they are in Montreal. Another problem tourists are facing, is all the traffic, parking, and road signs are only in French which 97% of peoples in the world does not read or speak. So, before coming to this city, better learn French or don't come. In fact, you are not welcome.

@Suzanna-chez-moi Жыл бұрын

False false false! There is no law requiring everyone to speak French! The PROVINCIAL government has passed a law to strengthen protection of the French language, and mainly applies to how business is conducted and schooling of children (not university). It does not effect visitors more now than previous language laws. The new law is controversial for anglophones (like me) and allophones living here - many Francophones don’t like it either. Road signs throughout the province are only in French (for the last 45 yrs), but are mainly pictorial to be universal. Drivers in any place outside their home base should always familiarize themselves with local driving laws and signage before coming, or simply use the extensive public transportation available. That also solves your traffic and parking dilemma! Montreal is a great walking city also - quite flat, but the slope gets more challenging as you approach the mountain Mont Royal. There actually is a path that starts in old Montreal that leads up to the mountain park if you dare - be prepared for stairs! Glad you’ve enjoyed your previous visits and hope you will come again!

@jeanbolduc5818 Жыл бұрын

I live in Montreal and there is no such thing as french only . Montreal is multicultural where french and english are spoken by the majority . You will hear all languages of the world on the streets and people are multilingual.. The province of Quebec is the only province in Canada where you can live and study in both official languages of Canada from kindergarten to post gard university education.

@cecsjuniversity Жыл бұрын

@@jeanbolduc5818 My friend excuse my English, but it is true Montreal is one of the top city in the world, this I found after going to 89 + cities in the world. Unfortuantely, as for language issue is very serious in day-to-day matters. Vertually every country of the world teaches their own native laguage and English as second language and all sign bords are in local and English almost 99% major cities of the world and Montreal is in 1% where no sign is in French with english except few and it become nightmare for tourists in parking, finding place of interest and even road names are like compelte sentences. By the time new comer read Chemin de la ??? you pass the sign. This is beautiful International city should be like "iNTERNATIONAL CITY".

@cecsjuniversity Жыл бұрын

@@Suzanna-chez-moi Mr. Haq is 100% right, it is true Montreal is one of the top city in the world, this I found after going to 89 + cities in the world. Unfortuantely, as for language issue is very serious in day-to-day matters. Vertually every country of the world teaches their own native laguage and English as second language and all sign bords are in local and English almost 99% major cities of the world and Montreal is in 1% where no sign is in French with english except few and it become nightmare for tourists in parking, finding place of interest and even road names are like compelte sentences. By the time new comer read Chemin de la ??? you pass the sign. This is beautiful International city should be like "iNTERNATIONAL CITY".