About Montreal

Montreal (French: Montréal) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec. While Quebec City is the political capital, Montreal is the cultural and economic centre, and the main entry point to the province. With 1.8 million residents in the city (2021), and 4 million in the urban area, Montreal is Canada's second largest city. and the largest francophone city in the Americas. Most Francophones are conversant in English to varying degrees of fluency. Old Montreal has a heritage of colonial times. Though a large city, Montreal gives opportunities for outdoor life, and for watching the legendary Montréal Canadiens ice hockey team.

Source: Wikipedia

Essential Information

Currency

Canadian dollar (CAD)

Symbol: $

Language

English

Also: French

Phone Code

International dialing code for Canada

Driving

Drive on the right

Standard for Canada

Region

Americas

North America

Connectivity

Montreal has four area codes: the long-standing 514, the newer 438, 450 and 579 for surrounding, off-island areas. The area code must be used for all calls: even if it's the same one you're calling from and even if calling next door. For example, calling a 514 number from within 514, use "514-123-4567". Dialling the same number long-distance would be1-514-123-4567.

How to Get to Montreal

Transportation options and arrival information

YMQIATAis used as the metropolitan area airport code for the airport and rail station.

Safety in Montreal

Very High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.389)

About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)

For emergencies call9-1-1.

Source: Institute for Economics & Peace (2022)

Where to Stay in Montreal

Accommodation tips and recommendations

For the budget traveller, Montreal offers youth hostels with dorms or private rooms and budget bed and breakfasts (sometimes with very skimpy breakfasts). The densest collection of budget hotels are in theLatin Quarter, in the streets east of Berri-UQAM metro and the intercity bus station.Old Montrealhas a couple of quality hostels, but you'll pay more to be there. Montreal is also the city with the mostCouch Surfingmembers, so it is easy to find a hospitable local host for a few nights. As with