Academic and Social events
- Annual resident retreat(s)
- R3 Medical Subspecialty Match Dinner
- R3 farewell dinner
Activities planned by site resident groups and supported by the Program / Department:
- Welcome R1 activity
- Halloween party
- Holiday party
- Others (varies from year to year)
Living in Montreal
Montreal is internationally recognized as a multicultural and diverse cultural hub. Renowned for its food, nightlight and a yearly schedule packed with festivals, special events and other fun activities, there is no shortage of things to do.
Arts
- Montreal International Jazz Festival (June-July)
- Just For Laughs (July)
- Osheaga Music and Arts Festival (July)
- Igloofest (January-February)
- Ile Soniq (August)
- High Lights Festival (February)
- Loto-Quebec Fireworks Festival (July-August)
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
- Place Des Arts
Food
- Montreal’s legendary food scene knows no boundaries. You will find many of Canada’s top restaurants in addition to delicious local favorites:
- Poutine
- Smoked meat
- World-famous Montreal bagels
Sports
Montreal is home to three professional sports teams:
- Montreal Canadiens (National Hockey League)
- Montreal Alouettes (Canadian Football League)
- Montreal Impact (Major League Soccer)
There are abundant opportunities to participate in local activities. Here are just a few examples:
Housing
Montreal has several neighborhoods that are very appealing to residents. Most are very affordable and are situated in or near the downtown core.
Transportation
The city has a robust public transportation network that is built around the very accessible metro system. Bicycling is another popular mode of transportation; Montreal is North America’s #2 bicycle-friendly city.