AUTHENTIK CANADA
Read moreAn agency specializing in Canada, offering stays and tours to suit all tastes: individuals, families, couples and groups. Among the packages available are itineraries by car (car rental and camper van also available), snowmobile raids and various outfitter stays. There's also a wide range of activities on offer, including encounters with trappers, ice fishing, fat biking, Nordic bathing and glamping. Our stays can be adapted to suit everyone's tastes and needs.
GARE CENTRALE DE MONTRÉAL
Read moreVIA Rail trains serve Abitibi, Mauricie, Quebec, Saguenay, the south shore of the St. Lawrence as far as Gaspésie (Matapédia Valley), the Maritimes (New Brunswick and Nova Scotia), Ottawa and southwestern Ontario (Montreal-Windsor corridor), not to mention the rest of the country. Amtrak trains to the U.S. also depart from here (francais.amtrak.com). We recommend buying your tickets online in advance to get the best rates.
SOCIÉTÉ DE TRANSPORT DE MONTRÉAL (STM)
Read moreThe public transit system takes you almost everywhere. The city has a metro (68 stations on 4 lines) that even goes to Laval (North Shore) and Longueuil (South Shore). If it is not in operation at night, more than twenty night buses take over and cover the entire city. The blue line of the metro will be extended to Anjou in the east of the city (inauguration date under review).
SOCIÉTÉ DES TRAVERSIERS DU QUÉBEC (STQ)
Read moreDiscover the province with 13 marine services linking picturesque municipalities along the St. Lawrence River, the Saguenay Fjord and even the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Whether you are a pedestrian, cyclist, motorcyclist or motorist, ferries will make your travel easier. Discover Quebec and its riverside and maritime regions! For crossings, schedules and fares, consult the STQ website.
GARE DE QUÉBEC
Read moreVIA Rail services include Montreal, Mauricie, Abitibi, Saguenay, the south shore of the St. Lawrence as far as Gaspésie (Matapédia Valley), the Maritimes (New Brunswick and Nova Scotia), Ottawa and southwestern Ontario (Montreal-Windsor corridor), not to mention the rest of the country. In addition to the downtown station (also known as Gare du Palais), there are other stations in Sainte-Foy and Charny on the south shore of Quebec City. VIA Rail's new trains are available on certain routes between Montreal and Quebec City.
AÉROPORT INTERNATIONAL MONTRÉAL-TRUDEAU
Read moreDozens of airlines operate domestic and international flights. To get from the airport to downtown, the most efficient means are the 747 shuttle (24-hour service, $11 CAN for a ticket valid for 24 hours on the entire Zone A network), cabs (from $48.40 CAN to downtown) and services such as Uber. Additional regional shuttle service, not to mention minibuses to certain hotels (contact your hotel for details).
SOCIÉTÉ DES TRAVERSIERS DU QUÉBEC - QUÉBEC-LÉVIS
Read moreThis traverse offers one of the most beautiful views of Old Quebec City and is the ideal place to take exceptional photos of the St. Lawrence at any time of the day. Take the opportunity to discover and combine the signposted bicycle networks located on either side of the shoreline. In winter, the movement of ice on the river is really impressive. Boarding takes place on the dock located a stone's throw from the Petit Champlain district and Place Royale.
AÉROPORT INTERNATIONAL JEAN-LESAGE DE QUÉBEC
Read moreSome ten airlines operate regional, national and international flights. Two public transit bus routes take you to Sainte-Foy (route 76) or downtown (route 80). The cost is $3.75 CAN each way, and there is no night service. Cabs serve the airport (fares start at : 18.15 CAN $ for Sainte-Foy and 41.40 CAN $ for downtown) as do Eva and Uber. Some hotels also offer a shuttle service.
TAXI DIAMOND
Read moreCab Diamond is a Montreal-based cab service. They offer different types of services, such as transportation to the airport, paratransit, school transportation, transport of biological specimens, event transportation and more. They serve the Montreal, Laval, South Shore and North Shore areas. Cab Diamond also has a mobile application and website to facilitate cab bookings. Their goal is to electrify 2030 of their vehicles, making them the largest fleet of electric cabs in Quebec. They emphasize safety, with trained drivers and on-board surveillance cameras. However, due to the current driver shortage, reservations are unfortunately not guaranteed.
GARE D'AUTOCARS DE MONTRÉAL
Read moreThe bus station covers all North American destinations located more than 35 km from the metropolis. From Montreal, you can reach the rest of the country with various companies, as well as the United States with the Greyhound bus company (greyhound.com). The charter company Megabus (frca.megabus.com), which offers an ultra-frequent service between Montreal and Toronto, is based near Montreal's Central Station downtown.
PASCAN AVIATION
Read moreServes the Magdalen Islands from Montreal (St-Hubert), Quebec City and Bonaventure.
AMIGO EXPRESS
Read moreAmigo Express is a carpooling company serving mainly Quebec, but also the rest of the country and the United States. By booking via the website, you have access to a wealth of information on the conditions of the journey (space available for luggage, smoking or not, pets welcome or not, etc.) as well as the assessment of passengers who have travelled with this driver. Also on the website, a "Community" section includes blog articles and a forum that serves both passengers and drivers.
Le Baroudeur - Vanpackers
Read moreWhether you want to rent a fully-equipped van or build your own, Le Baroudeur will be your best ally for organizing a road-trip in Quebec! Each van is equipped with all kitchen utensils, a double bed, a bench seat and a removable table. Designed for 1 to 4 people, you can add a roof tent if required. Plus: 24-hour assistance and some of the lowest rates in the region. Remember to book well in advance!
AGENCE MÉTROPOLITAINE DE TRANSPORT
Read moreThree commuter train lines serve the South Shore :
Montreal (Lucien l'Allier station) - Dorion (60 Church Street)/Rigaud (15, rue Charlebois)
Montreal (central station) - Mont Saint Hilaire (1000 Avenue de la Gare)
Montreal (Lucien l'Allier station) - Delson (1, chemin de la Gare)/Candiac (201 rue de la Sorbonne)
BIXI
Read moreBIXI (contraction of BIcyclette and taXI), a self-service public bicycle system, is available in several areas of the city. You can borrow a bike (including electric BIXIs) from one of the 900+ stations, either for a few hours or for the day (there are many special offers on monthly and seasonal subscriptions). It's extremely advantageous for people making short journeys each time. If you'd like to have a bike for your leisure time, we recommend you use a rental company.
COMMUNAUTO
Read moreThis self-drive car rental system allows you to drive around the city and its surroundings in a smart way. Different subscriptions are offered, among them the Liberté which is free and without commitment. Simply download the application to request a car rental by the hour or by the day. A prepaid gas card is included, but beware, beyond 100 km per trip, additional fees apply, and this for all packages. If there is a problem, the telephone assistance is very reactive and efficient.
NAVETTE NATURE
Read moreWhile the green spaces around Montreal are as numerous as they are grandiose, getting to them is another matter. That's where Navette Nature comes in! The company is the only one to serve the national parks. Departing from Berri-UQAM station, the journey to nature with a capital N takes place in school buses. Once you're there, you're free to organize your own getaway. The 3 shuttles that serve the major parks on the island of Montreal are free, so no more excuses!
PARCOURS CANADA
Read moreIn summer and winter alike, this human-scale incoming agency offers tailor-made trips that will take newcomers on a tour of the country's great classics, or enable connoisseurs of Canada to get off the beaten track, by embarking on unusual journeys (seaplane trips, in the Far North, etc.) or stopping off at original accommodations (a floating house, a tree house, etc.). The agency favors personalized contact not only with its customers, but also with its local service providers.
CYCLO SERVICES
Read moreLocated on the banks of the Littoral bike path, this specialized boutique offers a variety of services, including the sale of used bikes and accessories, a full-service mechanical workshop, mechanical courses, bike rentals (road, urban, tandem, electric, children's, etc.) and accessories, guided bike tours for families lasting two to four hours (Basse-Ville, Montmorency Falls, etc.), not to mention private tours (Basse-Ville and Grand Marché).) and accessories, two- to four-hour guided bike tours for families (Basse-Ville, Montmorency Falls, etc.), not to mention private tours (Basse-Ville and Grand Marché, Montmorency Falls, Côte-de-Beaupré, South Shore coves, etc.).