Category: Montreal

The city is a hub for French-language television productions, radio, theatre, circuses, performing arts, film, multimedia, and print publishing. The best talents from French Canada and even the French-speaking areas of the United States converge in Montreal and often perceive the city as their cultural capital. Why does Montreal have French influence? Before 1763, most […]

It is likely Montreal will have snow and freezing cold temperatures at least part of the month, so you’ll want to fill your suitcase with long-sleeve shirts, sweaters, a heavy winter coat, a medium-weight jacket, waterproof rain boots, long pants, closed-toe shoes, warm socks, gloves, a few scarves, and a warm hat. What clothes to […]

Lyft is commencing operations in Montreal, Gatineau, and Quebec City. If you want to apply to work for Lyft in Montreal, click here. Does Lyft operate in Montreal? Lyft is currently available only in the United States and Canada, whereas Uber is available globally in over 60 countries. Similarly, Lyft might be available in the […]

Transit App Now Supports Apple Pay and Google Pay for Fares [Update] Montreal’s Transit app announced it now supports Apple Pay and Google Pay for in-app fare payments. Can I use Apple Pay for STM? Unlike New York and London, STM says Montrealers won’t get to use Apple Pay. Beginning this fall, iPhone users in […]

En route 365 days a year and 24 hours a day including late at night, the 747 runs from every 10 minutes or less during the day to every hour in the middle of the night. Consult the 747 Express Bus schedule. How frequent is the 747 bus? Route 747 schedule: Runs every 60 minutes […]

Regular hours for licensed establishments and under permits Hours for the sale and service of liquor are: Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. (except for December 31) New Year’s Eve (December 31) 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. on January 1. How late can you serve alcohol in Montreal? One of the COVID health […]

Parking rates are not particularly expensive when compared to other major cities of North America — prices vary from around $12 to over $20 for 24/h, with most lots charging for each 20 or 30 minutes up to the maximum, making on-street parking a cheaper alternative for short-term. Is there free overnight parking in Montreal? […]

On major thoroughfares and shopping streets, you will usually have to pay for on-street parking. Check the pay station to find out the rate. You can pay at automated pay stations or by using the mobile application. How does street parking work in Montreal? If you want to park your car on the street in […]

Getting around Montreal is inexpensive and easily accessible, thanks to the city’s efficient public transit system. Transportation is one of the first things you will have to figure out when you arrive in Canada. Is Montreal transit better than Toronto? I moved to Montreal this year after living in Toronto my entire life. In my […]

Lane splitting is widely regarded as illegal in Canada. Is lane splitting legal in Quebec? For safety reasons, certain manoeuvres are prohibited on a motorcycle, such as riding: between two rows of vehicles moving on adjacent lanes (lane splitting) Is lane split legal in Canada? The practice of lane splitting, and lane filtering is currently […]