Public transportation
Montr茅al has an extensive public transit network. This includes: buses, underground subways (known as the metro), and commuter trains.
The bus network and metro system is operated by La Soci茅t茅 de transport de Montr茅al (STM). Take some time to explore the . Operating hours vary by service. Conveniently, our downtown campus is located next to two metro stations: McGill and Peel.
Full-time students are eligible for a reduced-fare transit card (known as the OPUS card). The OPUS card can be ordered through Minerva.
Visit the reduced-fare public transit card webpage to learn about eligibility, full-time requirements, and how to order your card.
Active transport (bike, skateboard, roller blades)
Montr茅al is known for having an extensive bike path network. According to V茅lo Qu茅bec, there are 3450km of bike paths in the greater Montr茅al area. Each year, V茅lo Qu茅bec publishes a of these bike paths.
There are many streets around McGill's downtown campus that have dedicated bike lanes. On campus, main pathways are shared by pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles.
If you are looking for a convenient way to use a bike without buying one, the program is a convenient option. There are over 700 bike stations spread across Montr茅al. To learn more about BIXI, explore the page.
For more information on cycling safely and respecting the laws, visit the SAAQ website or consult the PDF version of their .
Driving
Parking on campus is limited. Parking in the streets surrounding campus may not always be available. For more information on road safety and the laws related to driving in Qu茅bec, visit the SAAQ webpage.
International driving permit
Information about the international driving permit requirements can be found on the SAAQ webpage.