Practical information

Visitors entering Canada must present a valid passport and, in most cases, a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is mandatory for visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to Canada. While U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid visa are exempt, all those with passports from other countries (Europe, Australia, etc.) may need to obtain an eTA. You can apply here.

Before entering Canada, all visitors are responsible for ensuring that they have the required documents necessary, whether they are travelling through to another country or returning to their country of origin. For the complete details, visit Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Think Canada is cold? Not in the summer! Montréal is a city of extremes: extreme fun, extreme moments and extreme weather, particularly at the height of summer — and winter. Though early and late summer evenings may bring a little chill (think: light jacket or shawl), daytimes will have you sporting your short sleeves. Winter, meanwhile, requires insulated winter jackets, waterproof, warm winter boots, as well as a hat, scarf and gloves. For more specific forecasts, check in with Environment Canada and Weather Network (useful for its 14-day forecasts).
 

Accessibility for people with disabilities - Kéroul

514 252-3104 | keroul.qc.ca

Establishments have been assessed accessible according to criteria set by Kéroul and approved by the Ministère du Tourisme du Québec. For people with a restricted physical disability, Kéroul provides information on tourism and culture.

The handicapped person can enter and move around the establishment without assistance.

The handicapped person requires assistance to enter and move around the establishment.

Canadian currency is the Canadian dollar, which is divided into 100 cents. There are 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollar bills. Coins include 1 and 2 dollars and the smaller 5, 10 and 25 cent pieces. Banking and credit cards are also welcome almost everywhere.

Taxes

There are two applicable taxes in Québec: a federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5% and a Québec provincial tax (TVQ) of 9.975%. A 3.5% accommodation tax is also in effect in Montréal.

Tips

It is customary to tip restaurant waiters, taxi drivers and hairdressers 15% of the bill, before taxes. Bellhops, porters, doormen, etc. generally receive at least $2 per suitcase or per service rendered. Coffee and food counters often have a tip cup next to the cash register; spare change is always appreciated.

In case of emergency: 911

Info-Santé: 811

Québec Poison Control Centre: 1 800 463-5060

800 René-Lévesque Blvd. West
1 866 607-6301

There are also lots of postal outlets which are located within other businesses, like pharmacies. To find the closest postal outlets, please visite Canada Post website.