This vast city boasts a warm soul, offering a tapestry of atmospheres and architectures from the Business District to Mont Royal, through Lafontaine Park and Old Port. What truly stands out is the relaxed, live-in-the-moment attitude of the locals, like my host Denis, who let me drive his oversized pickup through the city’s streets—an experience as unexpected as it was fantastic. Montreal’s essence lies in its accepting community, where people don’t judge but respect and trust each other, and the stunning array of creative graffiti murals that adorn its walls.