Montreal
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Free Help for Newcomers in Montreal
PROMIS and the YMCA — two organizations offering free support to newcomers in Montreal.
Parent and Family Groups in Montréal
How to find parent groups, family clubs and support networks for immigrant families in Montréal — Maisons de la Famille, Facebook groups, CLSCs and community organizations.
Community Gardens in Montréal: How to Get a Plot
Montréal's community gardens let you grow your own vegetables for a few dollars a year. This guide explains how to apply, what to expect and why it's much more than just a garden.
Montreal Help Organizations, by Need
Where to go in Montreal by need: paperwork, jobs, housing, family — free organizations, sorted.
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First Steps in Quebec
Your first steps after arrival — housing, SIN, banking, phone.
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Paperwork Simplified
Documents, official cards, government formalities.
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Work & Career
Finding a job, Quebec-style résumé, French interviews.
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Transport, local services, health, everyday life.
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Montreal is Quebec's metropolis and the arrival point for most newcomers. It is the largest city in the province: a vast and diversified job market, a dense public-transit network — metro, bus, REM — and a mosaic of neighbourhoods, from the Plateau to downtown to the residential boroughs. It is also a city where French and English meet in daily life. This section gathers the bilingual guides for settling in Montreal: finding housing and avoiding rental scams, getting around with the OPUS card, finding healthcare while waiting for RAMQ, and understanding waste collection. Whether you arrive alone, as a couple or with family, you will find every step explained one at a time.