Even though you’re going to have to deal with a fair share of potholes, construction, and freezing cold winters, Montreal has been voted as one of the friendliest cities in the world.

This is according travel website Big 7, which surveyed its social media audience of 1.5 million people on the places they think are the friendliest in the world.

A total of 50 cities were included in the ranking and Montreal placed 34th on a global scale and 2nd in Canada.

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“Officially the second friendliest city in Canada, Montreal is a charming place. Visitors will be welcomed in both English and French, and locals are always on hand to recommend a hidden gem to eat or drink.”

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Vancouver was the only other Canadian city to make the list and it topped the rest of the world, nabbing the number one spot.

“Vancouver takes the top spot thanks to its extraordinarily friendly residents,” said Big 7.

Top 20 friendliest cities in the world, according to Big 7 Travel:

1. 1. Vancouver, Canada
   2. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
   3. Bruges, Belgium
   4. Taipei, Taiwan
   5. Hamburg, Germany
   6. Dublin, Ireland
   7. Christchurch, New Zealand
   8. Nashville, Tennessee, USA
   9. Sao Paulo, Brazil
   10. Glasgow, Scotland
   11. Chang Mai, Thailand
   12. Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic
   13. Abu Dhabi, UAE
   14. Cape Town, South Africa
   15. Athens, Greece
   16. Adelaide, Australia
   17. Cork, Ireland
   18. Muscat, Oman
   19. Houston, Texas, USA
   20. Siem Reap, Cambodia
   21. Nairobi, Kenya
   22. Copenhagen, Denmark
   23. Mexico City, Mexico
   24. Singapore, Singapore
   25. Stockholm, Sweden
   26. Lilongwe, Malawi
   27. Bogota, Colombia
   28. Tokyo, Japan
   29. Lisbon, Portugal
   30. Amsterdam, Netherlands
   31. Budapest, Hungary
   32. Manchester, England
   33. Charleston, South Carolina, USA
   34. Montreal, Canada
   35. Jaipur, India
   36. Moscow, Russia
   37. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
   38. Guangzhou, China
   39. Geneva, Switzerland
   40. London, England
   41. Sydney, Australia
   42. Madrid, Spain
   43. Honolulu, Hawaii
   44. Colombo, Sri Lanka
   45. Kiev, Ukraine
   46. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
   47. New York City, New York, USA
   48. Berlin, Germany
   49. Casablanca, Morocco
   50. Rome, Italy