Ives is the perfect host. We had a great great time in Montréal thanks to the central location of his apartment, his recommendations and perfect weather. We enjoyed having private balcony and walk-in closet. The balcony overlooks the maple tree in which a squirrel lives, so that's a bonus 😊 Plateau is very beautiful part of Montreal, filled with typical Canadian (québécois) architecture. It's an easy walk or short bus drive/metro ride from here two basically everything worth seeing.