Wolfram Alpha actually has climate data (http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=montreal+climate http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=montreal+climate for example

Wolfram Alpha actually has climate data (http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=montreal+climate http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=montreal+climate for example), if you're interested in the temperature distribution. As for surviving winter, the Scandinavians have a proverb that goes "There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing." It gets cold, but it's nothing that can't be handled by proper attire and/or a warm car (heat isn't optional, although air conditioning is). Also, in Montréal, it's also technically possible to never go out, as the underground city[1] has connections to residential buildings, commercial buildings and office space. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_City,_Montreal http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_City,_Montreal