For visitors

Welcome to Montreal! One of the most vibrant cities in North America. Montreal has North American fun blended with European ambience – and it’s hard to beat.

So, now that you’re here – or you want to come, what do you need to know?

Language:

Montreal is in the province of Quebec, which is a majority French-speaking province. However, a great many of Quebecers are bilingual and there is a vibrant English community in and around Montreal. People who work in the tourist industry usually not only speak English, as well as French, but other languages as well.

Weather:

The weather in Quebec can be very cold, very hot, and lots of in between. Winter weather consists of lots of snow and cold temperatures, but most Quebecers have learned to embrace the season. This allows for endless runs of cr0ss country ski trails, ski hills, skating rinks and more.

Distances and more:

Canada uses the metric system although many of us still go by some imperial measurements. You’ll see the roads are ruled by kilometres, but we buy our meat by the pound. Part of the unique Canadian identity, I guess.

Emergencies:

Quebec uses the 9-1-1 emergency system. Generally, calls can be traced in case of emergency, but it’s important to remember safety rules when calling for help. When dialing 9-1-1, be sure to state the nature of your emergency right away so your call may be directed to the appropriate resource. Stay on your phone until the operator tells you that you may hang up.

The Poison Control Centre can be reached at 1 800 463-5060

And most important?

Have fun!