The short version
Montréal had 1,762,949 residents in 2021, and after French its largest mother tongues are Arabic (125,915), Spanish and Italian. This English page is for English-speaking Montrealers: Canadiens games on TSN and Sportsnet, English networks, and channels from home. Prices include GST and QST.
- Population 2021: 1,762,949
- Arabic 125,915, Italian 63,985, Haitian Creole 33,475
- Population, 2021
- 1,762,949Census, Statistics Canada
- Growth, 2016 to 2021
- 3.4%
- Nearest NHL team
- Montréal CanadiensCentre Bell
- Sales tax
- 5% GST + 9.975% QST: already in our prices
| Mother tongue | People | Share of the city | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| French | 911,895 | 52.4% | French channels |
| Arabic | 125,915 | 7.2% | Arabic channels |
| Spanish | 88,060 | 5.1% | Latino channels |
| Italian | 63,985 | 3.7% | Italian channels |
| Haitian Creole | 33,475 | 1.9% | Caribbean channels |
| Mandarin | 31,360 | 1.8% | Chinese channels |
Source: Statistics Canada, tables 98-10-0002-01 and 98-10-0180-01 (2021 Census), single and multiple responses.
Is there a French page?
Yes. Our French Montréal page is written for French-speaking viewers, with RDS and TVA Sports.
What do English-speaking Montrealers watch?
TSN's 50 Canadiens games, Sportsnet's national games, CTV and Global, and often a second language at home.
Questions people ask
Are Canadiens games in English?
TSN has 50 regional games in English; national games are on Sportsnet.
Is the price different in Québec?
No. GST and QST are already included.
Can I watch the Grand Prix?
Yes, on TSN and RDS.
Sources, checked November 2, 2026
- Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0180-01, November 2, 2026
See also
- CanadiensFrom 2026-27 the Canadiens' regional games are split between RDS, with 45 games in French, and TSN, with 50 in English.
- Arabic channelsArabic is the mother tongue of 629,060 people in Canada, with the largest community in Montréal (125,915), followed by Mississauga and Ottawa.
- Italian channelsItalian is the mother tongue of 366,075 people in Canada, one of the oldest immigrant communities, centred in Toronto, Montréal, Hamilton and Laval.
- QuebecQuebec had 8,501,833 people in 2021, and this English page is for English-speaking Quebecers.