Electronic Travel Authorization
Visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). You can easily apply online, the fee is only 7$ and you will receive a reply if your eTA was approved within minutes.
To find out if you are citizen of a visa- exempt country eligible for an eTA, please consult this list.
If you are a dual Canadian citizen used to travelling to or transiting through Canada by air with a non-Canadian passport, you are no longer able to do so. You will need a valid Canadian passport to board your flight.
Public transport is a great way to see the city. Hop on the Metro and in just 10 minutes you’re at a museum, restaurant or in Old Montréal. Affordable and reliable, the Metro can be accessed via the city’s Underground Pedestrian Network: two of the four main lines connect downtown to major tourism sites as well as to numerous bus stops and train stations. Weekly passes are available. Metro operating hours are Monday to Friday and Sunday from 5:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., and Saturday from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. The average wait time between trains is eight minutes, and three minutes during rush hour. The public bus 747 connects the airport, and downtown and the Metro system ($10CAN).
Taxi If you prefer getting around by taxi, it’s easy to flag one down on the street. You’ll also find them at one of the city’s many taxi stands or in front of most major hotels. A trip to the airport from downtown will cost you approximately $40CAN – not including tip. Some taxis will also transport bicycles.
BiXi rental bikes Renting a BiXi bike is another great and inexpensive alternative.Goods and services
Prices displayed are usually before tax.
A federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5% is charged on most goods and services in Canada. A Québec provincial tax (TVQ) of 9.975% is added to all goods and services purchased in the province of Québec.
Accommodations
There is a tax on the cost of each accommodation unit rented in an establishment located in the Montréal tourism region. The amount of the tax is 3.5% per night if visitors pay for the accommodation themselves.
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