Hi everybody!
My name is Tony for those who don't know me already, I've landed in Montreal's airport yesterday and here's my experience:
- I went from Lebanon to Montreal through Middle East Airlines to Paris (CDG) then through Air Canada to Montreal Trudeau International Airport. The flight with Air Canada was really great. They are so kind and great service. But beware, try to sleep before your flight, I couldn't sleep, neither on the long flights so I ended awake for around 36 hours in total. But that was good since I accommodated to the 7 hours difference directly in 1 day!
- Now, arrived at Montreal's Trudeau airport, immigration officers were VERY kind, really. Very smooth landing procedure, took 45min only, everyone was so nice, they didn't ask for list of items coming/following, they gave me all the documents I need, all smiling and telling me "Welcome to Canada". That was a great experience...
- Today (2nd day) went and did my medical insurance card (RAMQ), was fast, as usual people very helpful, then went to do the SIN (Social Insurance), also was fast, knowing that you have to wait in line. Then I went and opened a bank account at TDC, but the only thing that happened is that they told me the certified money cheque I have from my home country needed around 40 days to be active, so I didn't like that. But I will try to find another solution.
- I tried Bus/Metro and Train, all are good and very easy going, you really feel you don't need a car.
- People are very nice, smiling and very respectful.
- Weather is fine, was around 9 degrees C but windy (feels like 2) but it's good.
- What I noticed is that you can speak both French and English almost anywhere.
All in all, it is a great experience so far, I will keep you updated of any news. Good luck for all of you
My name is Tony for those who don't know me already, I've landed in Montreal's airport yesterday and here's my experience:
- I went from Lebanon to Montreal through Middle East Airlines to Paris (CDG) then through Air Canada to Montreal Trudeau International Airport. The flight with Air Canada was really great. They are so kind and great service. But beware, try to sleep before your flight, I couldn't sleep, neither on the long flights so I ended awake for around 36 hours in total. But that was good since I accommodated to the 7 hours difference directly in 1 day!
- Now, arrived at Montreal's Trudeau airport, immigration officers were VERY kind, really. Very smooth landing procedure, took 45min only, everyone was so nice, they didn't ask for list of items coming/following, they gave me all the documents I need, all smiling and telling me "Welcome to Canada". That was a great experience...
- Today (2nd day) went and did my medical insurance card (RAMQ), was fast, as usual people very helpful, then went to do the SIN (Social Insurance), also was fast, knowing that you have to wait in line. Then I went and opened a bank account at TDC, but the only thing that happened is that they told me the certified money cheque I have from my home country needed around 40 days to be active, so I didn't like that. But I will try to find another solution.
- I tried Bus/Metro and Train, all are good and very easy going, you really feel you don't need a car.
- People are very nice, smiling and very respectful.
- Weather is fine, was around 9 degrees C but windy (feels like 2) but it's good.
- What I noticed is that you can speak both French and English almost anywhere.
All in all, it is a great experience so far, I will keep you updated of any news. Good luck for all of you
