Travel and transport agencies Montreal

VIA 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.

The 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).

Dozens 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).

Cab 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.

The 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.

Whether 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!

BIXI (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.

This 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.

While 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!

In 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.

Located in a beautiful green space on the famous bike path that runs along the Lachine Canal, Ma Bicyclette invites you to take a break. Bicycle repair service, shop and café a few metres away to enjoy a latte, beer, fruit juice or pastry (with a view of the canal!). In addition to offering quality bike rentals (road, hybrid, mountain, tandem, etc.), Ma Bicyclette has teamed up with the Tours de la Table company for a guided bike tour, Mangez et Pédalez, to discover street cooking (www.toursdelatable.com).

The Agency for the International Development of French Enterprises works in close collaboration with the economic missions. This structure was born from the merger between Ubifrance and the French Agency for International Investments. With a bicultural team of export professionals working in two locations (Montreal and Toronto), this economic mission assists French companies in their development projects on the Canadian market.

Montréal-Trudeau airport is accessible by public transit via bus line 747, which departs from the Montréal bus station (which is also adjacent to the Berri-UQAM metro station at the intersection of the green, orange and yellow lines) and also connects to the Lionel-Groulx metro stop (green and orange lines). From Montreal, there are no direct flights to Singapore, but a large number of international airlines can take you there, with a stopover: Air Canada, but also Air France, British Airways and Air Transat.

The Exo website provides all information on commuter trains (six lines linking Montreal to Vaudreuil/Hudson, Deux-Montagnes, Saint-Jérôme, Mascouche, Mont-Saint-Hilaire and Candiac). This website also provides information on metro, paratransit and urban bus services in the Greater Montreal area (Montreal Island, North Shore and South Shore). Project in progress: the Réseau express métropolitain (rem.info).

Ideally located on the edge of La Fontaine Park and at the corner of two major bike paths, this space is a little paradise for cyclists: a boutique, a travel agency dedicated to cycling tours, the offices of the Vélo Québec association and even a friendly café! Outside, a pump and tools are available to all. On Monday evenings, speakers who are passionate about cycling will share their adventures with you (reservations online). Bonus: small terrace in the shade in summer.

A benchmark in bike rentals for nearly 30 years, with models to suit all tastes: comfort hybrids, road bikes, electric-assist bikes and children's bikes. The staff are extremely courteous and provide essential tourist information. Ça Roule Montréal offers other services as well, such as cycling courses, guided bike tours (young family, bike & gourmet, private tour, etc.) and even walking tours, repairs, maintenance and a boutique corner (bikes, accessories, etc.). Highly recommended!

Well-known cab company in the Montreal metropolis. Cabs can be booked by telephone, via the website (online form) or using the mobile application available for download from App Store and Google Play. Outside peak hours, you should expect to wait no more than 15 minutes. Cab Coop also offers transportation to/from Montreal-Trudeau airport (flat rate of CAN$48.40 to downtown, CAN$55.65 between 11pm and 5am) and breakdown services (boosting, unlocking doors, etc.).

River shuttle service linking the Old Port of Montreal to Parc Jean-Drapeau (Île Sainte-Hélène) and Longueuil (Montérégie region). It allows you to continue your tour by bike, inline skates or on foot, while combining business with pleasure. Take advantage of the crossing to rest and contemplate the city and its surroundings, as seen from the river. For a modest price, while being efficient and original, it quickly connects you from one bank to the other!

This receptive agency has set itself the ambitious project of making the dreams of globetrotters wishing to discover Quebec or Canada come true. It offers a multitude of packages and tours for all tastes, not to mention the many other services (custom-made, car rental...). In all seasons, dream packages will take you to the heart of the beautiful regions of the country. Do you want to "taste" all the activities practiced in winter or summer? Multi-activity stays are the perfect solution!