The McGill campus is located near Mount Royal, right in the heart of downtown Montreal.Ěý
A city that has been called “half-Brooklyn, half-Paris,” Montreal has a unique European character coupled with a distinctly vibrant cultural life, making it a place like no other in North America.Ěý
QS has ranked Montreal one of the since 2017. It is a safe, clean, and diverse city with rich art and music scenes, world-renowned architecture, and an un-paralleled openness and “joie de vivre”. It is also an affordable city, compared with other major cities. Montreal is home to several major universities and smaller colleges, making it an exciting and youthful city with lots to offer.Ěý
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French is the official language of the province of Quebec, and Montreal is the second-largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris. It is the primary language used on signs, in public service establishments, and in businesses. In most regions of Montreal, however, English is widely spoken, and most information is available bilingually.Ěý
McGill has various French-language instruction options available, whether you want to start from scratch with your verb conjugaisons, brush up on your conversation skills or immerse yourself in an intensive five-level program.Ěý
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De magnifiques parcs, une scène musicale et une vie nocturne foisonnantes, une plĂ©thore de musĂ©es et de galeries, des festivals qui s’enchaĂ®nent les uns après les autres tout au long de l’annĂ©e... MontrĂ©al a la rĂ©putation d’être une ville dont le cĹ“ur bat au rythme des arts et de la culture. Jetez un Ĺ“il au site (en français) ou au site (en anglais) pour ĂŞtre au fait des activitĂ©s Ă venir. Et pour savoir ce qui se passe au musĂ©e, passez sur !Ěý
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Le système de transport collectif de MontrĂ©al est sans aucun doute l’un des plus efficaces en AmĂ©rique du Nord. La et desservent l’île en entier grâce Ă un rĂ©seau d’autobus, de mĂ©tro (le plus long du Canada) et de trains. Les Ă©tudiants Ă temps plein de tous les âges ont droit Ă un tarif rĂ©duit. De l’information sur le transport adaptĂ© est aussi disponible Ă McGill Transport.Ěý
La ville possède Ă©galement un vaste rĂ©seau de pistes cyclables, grâce auquel les dĂ©placements Ă vĂ©lo sont rapides et sĂ©curitaires. est le système de vĂ©los en partage de MontrĂ©al. Les stations Bixi sont en service d’avril Ă la mi-novembre, et plusieurs d’entre elles sont situĂ©es aux abords de l’UniversitĂ© McGill.Ěý
On peut Ă©galement attraper un taxi assez facilement dans la plupart des rues principales. Vous pouvez aussi commander un taxi par . est Ă©galement prĂ©sent dans la ville, ainsi que .Ěý
Le principal aĂ©roport de MontrĂ©al est l’aĂ©roport Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau International. Les taxis sont tenus en vertu de la loi de facturer un pour les trajets Ă destination ou en provenance de l’aĂ©roport, plus les frais de gestion des bagages. La relie le terminus d’autobus du centre-ville Ă l’aĂ©roport Trudeau International et fait plusieurs arrĂŞts en chemin. Le titre de transport de la navette 747 est assorti d’un laissez-passer valide 24 heures sur tout le rĂ©seau bus et mĂ©tro de la ville. Si vous ĂŞtes titulaire d’un titre de transport mensuel, le trajet est gratuit.Ěý
Il est Ă©galement possible de se rendre dans une multitude de villes en AmĂ©rique du Nord en autobus Ă partir de MontrĂ©al. Le principal terminus d’autobus est la . Les principales compagnies d’autobus y sont prĂ©sentes, notamment , , .Ěý
MontrĂ©al se situe dans le corridor Windsor-QuĂ©bec de , et il est possible de voyager en train partout en AmĂ©rique du Nord. Le train Adirondack d’ propose un service quotidien vers et en provenance de New York. La Gare Centrale de MontrĂ©al se trouve Ă 15 minutes Ă pied du campus.Ěý
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Montreal has four beautiful and distinct seasons. In the spring, outdoor patios open and parks fill with people relaxing, playing games, having picnics and enjoying the sun. The winter months are a wonderland with Montrealers truly embracing winter activities and celebrations. Cross-country skiing and tobogganing in , and ice skating in one of the many free outdoor rinks around the city are popular pastimes.Ěý
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If you are coming into the program directly from CEGEP and you indicated in your application that you would like to live in on-campus housing, you should log in to Minerva to complete a questionnaire, and indicate your residence preference. If you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree before beginning the program, and you indicated in your application that you would like to live in on-campus housing, please email housing.residences [at] mcgill.ca and include your name and student ID when you make your inquiry. More information is available on the Student Housing website.Ěý
Most students at the Faculty of Law live in off-campus housing and McGill provides excellent resources for finding housing in Montreal on the Off-Campus Housing webpage, including listings, Montreal-specific apartment terminology, neighborhoods that are easily accessible, and the best time to start looking for an apartment in Montreal.Ěý
Students with DependentsÂ
The Student Affairs Office at the Faculty has a page with information and supports for law students with dependants.Ěý
Most Quebec daycares are subsidized by the government and are relatively low cost. Space is limited however, and applicants for subsidized childcare are often placed on waiting lists, so be sure to make daycare inquiries as soon as possible. Learn more about (site in French). If you are not eligible for subsidized daycare or are having difficulty securing a place for your child, there are many private daycares in Montreal.Ěý
