That sounds wonderful. I'm looking at moving to Montreal actually but I've always been apprehensive of how cold it can get up north. I don't think it snowed at all in NYC this winter. Maybe some flurries but that's it.
-30 degres celcius for 2 mounts ( January and February )
and no moto from November 15 to march 15
and about 2 to 3 meters of snow
but Montreal as it's European " je ne sais quois! "