Montreal's Metro
Montreal’s Metro System Map
The image above is a map of the Montreal Metro system. The Metro, which is Montreal’s extremely well-run and safe subway system, offers transportation in the city of Montreal and the surrounding areas. Over the years, Montreal's Metro system has become somewhat of a tourist attraction itself. Every Metro station in Montreal has its own unique design and architecture.
Finding Metro Stations in Montreal
Visitors to Montreal generally have no problems finding Metro stations, particularly in the downtown core. Metro stations are located in various areas throught the downtown core. These locations range from shopping centers to office buildings. Locations that contain a Metro sation always contain the Metro symbol. The Metro station symbol is a white arrow pointing downwards inside a circle. The Montreal Metro consists of 4 unique lines that are identified by their colors (Green, Blue, Yellow and Orange). Each one of these lines traverses most of the island of Montreal from East-to-West or from North-to-South.
History of Montreal’s Metro
First created in 1966, Montreal’s Metro system was the first subway system to run completely on rubber tires. Because of Montreal’s extremely harsh winters, the entire Metro System is underground. The Metro system still remains one of the best ways to visit Montreal’s many popular attractions since driving in Montreal’s downtown core can be sometimes quite frustrating.
More Information on Montreal’s Metro System
The Montreal metro is owned and operated by the STM (Montreal Transport Society). You can visit the STM for all information related to the metro system. The STM site is a comprehensive site with fares, schedules and other maps of the subway and bus system.
