ISS is available virtually and in-person Mondays-Fridays during business hours.
Walking is a good way to get around the densely packed downtown and the narrow streets of Old Montreal, especially during the warmer months. However, for alternate modes of transportation, see the information below.
For information on driving in Quebec, please refer to the .
Transportation Options
Bus & metro
The Soci茅t茅 de transport de Montr茅al (STM) consists of 197 daytime and 23 nighttime service routes and the is made up of 68 stations spread out along . For information on and , visit the .
The Opus Card:聽The is a rechargeable metro card that is a great tool for those who may not live near campus or for those planning on using the metro system on a regular (or even semi-regular) basis. The OPUS card is available to students under the age of 25 for a fee of $15. Follow these on how to obtain a student OPUS card at a reduced fare.
Biking
Montreal is a very bike-friendly city, with over 300 stations available around the city and 560 km of bike paths.聽
Tips:
- Be aware of laws regarding cycling in the city.
- Consider wearing a helmet for your personal safety.
- Follow basic rules of the road 鈥� cyclists are not excluded from tickets and moving violations.
For further information on bike safety and traffic laws, see the following:
Bixi Bikes: Bixi is a public bicycle sharing system. For more information, visit the聽.
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Taxis
Taxis are easy to locate in Montreal, especially along the main roads and are available at all hours at a reasonable rate. Taxis come in all shapes and sizes and are not necessarily yellow. You can hail a cab on the
street,聽catch one at a taxi stand or call a service to come to pick you up.
For a complete list of contact information for taxi services in Montreal, visit the .