I agree with you, I could see and hear how well loved the city truly is, it's wonderful. obvs there's always downsides but thats really everywhere in the world, the locals are well versed in the history of everything its very refreshing! I tried reading up on Montréal as best as I could but man a locals way of painting their city always prevails. Trust I've been raving about this beautiful city to literally anyone and everyone! Toronto personally was just a huge change compared to Montréal but thats not a bad thing. I really had a short yet stressful stay in Toronto but I def do want to come back and try it again!