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Montréal, Canada

We have a cherry tree, prune tree and lavender in our front garden

We have a cherry tree, prune tree and lavender in our front garden

View from top of Mont Royal

View from top of Mont Royal

Vieux Port (Old Port)

Vieux Port (Old Port)

Pont Jacques Cartier

Pont Jacques Cartier

Swimming pool 10 mins walk

Swimming pool 10 mins walk

Avenue Mont-Royal market days during summer

Avenue Mont-Royal market days during summer

Marché Jean-Talon

Marché Jean-Talon

Osheaga Music Festival

Osheaga Music Festival

Ile Saint-Helene

Ile Saint-Helene

La Ronde amusement park

La Ronde amusement park

Mont Tremblant

Mont Tremblant

Lac Ouareau, Saint-Donat

Lac Ouareau, Saint-Donat

Bronze

Member since

2017


Open for exchange
Exchange dates Duration
June 30, 2024 - September 01, 2024 5 weeks

We have booked with a family in Stockholm and a family in San Sebastian for 2024 summer. Write us for 2025! :) We are looking to travel and remote-work in Europe for about 4-5 weeks during our 2 months school vacation in July-Aug 2024. It can be one long stay or it could be two 2-3 weeks stay in two places (stars need to align...). We are open for suggestions! Summer is very nice in Montreal, come enjoy it!

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Perfect family stay in Montreal townhouse

Our two-storey townhouse is located in the Villeray area of Montreal, 5 mins walk from the métro Jarry. We are in a typical Montréal area with green alleys, located near the Jarry park, National Tennis stadium, restaurants and shops. Jean-Talon public market is also nearby.

You’ll love our place because of the neighbourhood. Our bikes (2 e-bikes, 2 x 26 inch bikes, 2 kids bikes (with a follow-me for younger kids)) are available, or you can also Bixi (bike share) too, we have a Bixi-stop a few steps away! Bike lanes are a very close by (REV, Réseau Express Vélo) are very safe and will take you anywhere in town. Bus stops are close by and the metro is not too far away.

We love dining out in Montreal and will gladly provide our recommendations if you are foodies. There is a cool café and bakery scene. If you like to cook like us, there are many good local stores, including Marché Jean-Talon, not too far away. Our kitchen has just been renovated and you'll feel right at home for cooking.

You'll be close enough from points of interests, while being able to retreat to a quiet neigbourhood. A real Montreal experience!

With our car (with baby seat and boosters available if needed), you will be able to enjoy the four seasons or Quebec within an hour or two drive:
- Skiing or Snowboarding at Mont Tremblant during Winter (our car has a roof ski rack)
- Swim in a lake, take a kayak during Summer camping at one of many amazing national parks (we have camping equipement for 5)
- Slide in water parks at Saint-Sauveur
- Mountain bike at Bromont, or take long bike trails (our car has a back 4-bikes rack and a roof rack for one bike)
- Visit a Cabane à Sucre (maple syrup shacks) in Spring
- Pick apples at an Apple Orchard in Autumn

We have air conditioning to cool off during hot summer days, swimming pools and parks are at walking distance. During rainy days, you can watch a movie with our home theater projector or play board games (we have many... long winters...). We have a ping pong table in the back alley.

We have a car, no private parking place, but priority parking for residents:
- Honda Pilot 2019
- Bike racks for 5 bikes
- Roof ski rack

So far, we have 4 exchange experiences (Iceland, France, Spain, Germany) and all of them were amazing! We are also experienced superhosts on Airbnb for more than 3 years. We know hospitality!

For those who want to remote work (or stream movies), our Wifi 6 and Internet connection is super fast (400 Mbps), and we have an 3 ergonomic work spaces.

Villeray is #18 in the coolest neighbourhoods in the world in Timeout Magazine! Find out why yourself!
https://www.timeout.com/montreal/news/montreals-own-villeray-neighbourhood-has-ranked-among-the-coolest-in-the-world-for-2021-100621

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Our Family

  • 2 Adults
  • 3 Children
  • 2 Exchanges made

Occupation

  • Software Architect, Director
  • Finance Analyst for Hospital Foundation

Our Home

  • House Type: House
  • Environment: In the city
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Sleeping Capacity: 7
  • Living Area: 220 m2
  • Total Area: 250 m2

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In my house

  • Pets - Not allowed
  • Small children - Allowed

Exchange Types

  • Home exchange

Indoor

  • Free internet access
  • Computer available
  • Air conditioning
  • Central heating
  • Toys and games
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes dryer
  • Television
  • Piano
  • Guitar

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace or deck
  • Balcony
  • BBQ
  • Bicycles: 5

Facilities

  • No smoking
  • Use/Exchange of car

Our Destination Wish List

  • Open to any destination
  • Ireland
  • Argentina
  • Chile
  • Scotland, UK
  • Belize
  • Portugal
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Sweden
  • Finland
  • Norway
  • Denmark

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • Français
  • Español
  • Chinese

Our Neighbourhood

Nearest Airport: Pierre-Elliot Trudeau (YUL) - 20 KM

Our two-storey townhouse is located in the Villeray area of Montreal, 5 mins walk from the métro Jarry. We are in a typical Montréal area with green alleys, located near the Jarry park, National Tennis stadium, restaurants and shops. Jean-Talon public market is also nearby.

You’ll love our place because of the neighbourhood. Our bikes (2 e-bikes, 2 x 26 inch bikes, 2 kids bike) are available, or you can also Bixi (bike share) too, we have a Bixi-stop a few steps away! Bike lanes are a very close by (REV, Réseau Express Vélo) are very safe and will take you anywhere in town. Bus stops are close by and the metro is not too far away.

We love dining out in Montreal and will gladly provide our recommendations if you are foodies. Some very good restaurants are a short walk away. There is a cool café and bakery scene. If you like to cook like us, there are many good local stores, including Marché Jean-Talon, not too far away. Our kitchen has just been renovated and you'll feel right at home for cooking.

You'll be close enough from points of interests, while being able to retreat to a quiet neigbourhood. A real Montreal experience!

With our car (with baby seat and boosters available if needed), you will be able to enjoy the four seasons or Quebec within an hour or two drive:
- Skiing or Snowboarding at Mont Tremblant during Winter (our car has a roof ski rack)
- Swim in a lake, take a kayak during Summer camping at one of many amazing national parks (we have camping equipement for 6)
- Slide in water parks at Saint-Sauveur
- Mountain bike at Bromont, or take long bike trails (our car has a back 4-bikes rack and a roof rack for one bike)
- Visit a Cabane à Sucre (maple syrup shacks) in Spring
- Pick apples at an Apple Orchard in Autumn

We have air conditioning to cool off during hot summer days, swimming pools and parks are at walking distance. During rainy days, you can watch a movie with our home theater projector or play board games (we have many... long winters...). We have a ping pong table in the back alley.

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Occupation

  • Software Architect, Director
  • Finance Analyst for Hospital Foundation

Children

  • Boy - Age: 15
  • Boy - Age: 14
  • Girl - Age: 8

Pets

  • We do not have pets.

Lifestyle

Valérie works as a finance analyst at Fondation du CHUM (Hospital Fund) and Raymond works as a software architect at Pratt & Whitney Canada.

Our family activities consists of:
- skiing, snowboarding during winter
- go to the lake wakeboarding during summer, trekking, biking and camping
- the boys are in their college's badminton team, love legos, video games and inviting friends around
- dad is in a tennis club, dek hockey and plays guitar in a rock band,
- mom is into yoga and loves going to theater plays
- our girl loves to dance, and practice judo

At home we like to cook nice meals with ingredients found at local markets such as Marché Jean-Talon and other local shops and bakery shops nearby.

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This member has completed 2 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners: