Planning your trip
Before visiting Montreal, it is recommended to contact Tourism Montreal, which is the official website of Montreal tourism. You can also visit Tourism Québec which handles tourism information for the entire Québec province, including Montreal.
Tourism Montreal
1555 Rue Peel Ste 600.
Montreal, Québec Canada,H3A 3L8
www.tourism-Montreal.org
Tourism Québec
1010 Rue Ste-Catherine Ouest, Bureau 400,
Montreal, Québec Canada,H3B 1G2
www.bonjourquebec.com
514-873-2015 or 877-266-5687
Montreal Visitor centers
There are currently two visitors center his that will provide useful information for tourists in Montreal. Both centers are open all year round. Their daily schedule is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Infotouriste Centre #1
1001 Rue du Square-Dorchester
Metro: Peel
Infotouriste Centre #2
174 Rue Notre-Dame Est, Old Montreal
Metro: Place-d’Armes
Additional Montreal Links
- Montreal's Trudeau International Airport
- Montreal Weather
- Metro Public Transportation Network
- Montreal Webcam Network
- Montreal's Official Tourism Site
- Quebec's Official Tourism Site
- Canada's Official Tourism Site
Montreal Facts
Entry Requirements
US citizens visiting Canada are now required to provide a valid passport. Previously, a US citizen could enter Canada with proof of citizenship, a valid passport, or a driver's license together with a birth certificate. However, with the recent changes in customs regulation, a passport is the only reliable document for crossing the Canadian border. If you are visiting Canada from any other country, a valid passport is a must have. Residents of certain countries may also be required to get a visa to enter Canada. You should check the Canadian Embassy in your home country to see what is required.
Languages
French is the official Language of Montreal, but most Montreal residents speak both English and French.
Money and currency
The “$” symbol is used for the Canadian dollar. Although the Canadian dollar is the main currency used in Montreal, the US dollar as well as the Euro can be used in many of the tourist areas of Montreal. Currency exchanges are available in many banks, the airport as well as the downtown core.
Driving in Montreal
US drivers may use their valid state issued licenses in Montreal. If visiting from another country other than the US, visitors should obtain an international driving permit. Drivers are required to carry a vehicle registration card or rental contracts and proof of photo insurance at all times. In Montreal, gas is sold by the leader. Driving is on the right-hand side of the road.
Time Zone
Montreal is located in the Eastern Standard Time zone, which is five hours behind Greenwich Mean Time.
Electricity
Voltage in Montreal, as well as the rest of Canada is 120 V AC at 60 Hz.
Taxes and Tipping
Prices displayed in Montreal generally do not include the federal and provincial sales tax, which total 15%.In Montreal, service charges are not included in the restaurant prices. It's recommended to leave a small tip for waiters as well as taxi drivers. The tip usually varies from 5% to 15%.
Weights and measurements
Canada uses the metric system. Road distances are displayed in kilometers and temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius. Gasoline is sold by the Litre.
