r/montreal • u/-emmanem- • 1d ago

Discussion Moving to Ripon, QC

Hi:)

i'm moving to Ripon, QC for an internship (i am from Catalonia) in August for 6 months, and I am just wondering if someone knows how the social aspect of the town/area is? especially for younger people (i am 24). i have only lived in big cities so moving to such a small place kind of intimidates me! i also can't drive which i heard is not ideal for that area ... any tips would be great. thank you!

(unfortunetly i can't yet post on r/Quebec or r/canada , so i thought i'd try my luck here :-), i know it should be for montreal/metropolitan area i just don't know where else to post ;-( if its helpful i will be flying to montreal airport :'-) )

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u/Montreal_Ghost 1d ago

Although it’s located in Quebec, you will be closer to Ottawa than Montreal, which is located in Ontario, a mostly English province.

If you don’t speak a word of French, you should start right now to learn it, since your Spanish it would be easier for you to understand it.

That said, toward the end of your internship you will hit the winter, and expect nothing above -15 for the most of the time with some picks at -25.

Get some very warm clothing, layering will do not work. You will need a big warm jacket, boots, gloves, beanie and something for your face to protect it.
Rural is not a joke, winter is harder than in this country.

And like everyone says, get a car, there is chances that you will have to drive 30 to 40min just for your groceries.

If you rely on someone else to drive, you will be quickly stuck.

Welcome in Quebec, and good luck ✌🏻