Explore Montreal

Named after the triple-peaked hill at it,s centre, Montreal is the largest city in the Québec province in Canada.The island of Montreal is situated on is the middle of the Saint Lawrence River.Montreal,s many former cities, now boroughs, have a diverse collection of architectures, such as the Sulpician Seminary adjacent to Notre Dame Basilica, built in 1687 and Ernest Cormier,s Art Deco Université de Montréal main building was built in the 20th-century.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
French and English are spoken here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
UTC-06:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 15 CAD, Mid-range Restaurant meal 65 CAD, Combo Meal 11 CAD
Drinks
Coke/Pepsi 2,11 CAD, Bottle of Wine 15 CAD, Water 1,59 - 2,05 CAD, Beer 2,73 - 8 CAD, Cappuccino 3,99 CAD
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3,50 CAD, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1,75 CAD, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 39 CAD
General Transport
Walking is a popular means of travel here, Taxis are easy to find and easy to use, Cars are common and auto sharing and car rental are available.Using a bike is encouraged, but caution should be exercised when sharing the road with bigger vehicles.The metro and bus can be accessed and used alongside the train.

Things to do in Montreal

For a 360 vantage point and a massive park, find your way to Mount Royal.You can find absolutely divine cuisine in the three neighborhoods of Plateau-Mont-Royal.Go to the Cabaret Mado, should you want a lasting impression of a venue that provides diverse music and costumes as well as dancing and comedy.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Canada) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Canada:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Canada: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • Dress Shoes
  • Swimwear
  • Thermal Layers
  • Lightweight Puffer
  • Hiking boots and pants
  • Insect repellent
  • Umbrella
  • Sunglasses and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Canada) Holders of passports issued by the following countries and territories are able to visit Canada without obtaining a visa for a period of up to 6 months.All European Union citizens; Andorra; Australia; Bahamas; Barbados; Brunei; Chile; Hong Kong; Iceland; Israel; Japan; Liechtenstein; Mexico; Monaco; New Zealand; Norway; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; San Marino; Singapore; Solomon Islands; South Korea; Switzerland; Taiwan; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States; Vatican City