Edit Guide 
Transportation 
Banking Services 
Post Office 
Medical Services 
Telecom 
Survival Guide Transportation:
Transport in Montreal, Canada, is similar to Singapore (very good), however the network is not as extensive as Singapore due to its geographical landscape.
Via Metro
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| The Green Line | TOWARDS HONORÉ-BEAUGRAND | TOWARDS ANGRIGNON | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST | LAST | FIRST | LAST | |
| WEEKDAYS | 05:30 | 00:35 | 05:30 | 00:38 |
| SATURDAY | 05:30 | 01:05 | 05:30 | 01:08 |
| SUNDAY | 05:30 | 00:35 | 05:30 | 00:38 |
| The Orange Line | TOWARDS MONTMORENCY | TOWARDS CÔTE-VERTU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST | LAST | FIRST | LAST | |
| WEEKDAYS | 05:30 | 00:30 | 05:24 | 00:33 |
| SATURDAY | 05:30 | 01:00 | 05:24 | 01:03 |
| SUNDAY | 05:30 | 00:30 | 05:24 | 00:33 |
| The Yellow Line | TOWARDS BERRI-UQAM | TOWARDS LONGUEUIL–UNIVERSITÉ-DE-SHERBROOKE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST | LAST | FIRST | LAST | |
| WEEKDAYS | 05:30 | 01:00 | 05:30 | 01:00 |
| SATURDAY | 05:30 | 01:30 | 05:30 | 01:30 |
| SUNDAY | 05:30 | 01:00 | 05:30 | 01:00 |
| The Blue Line | TOWARDS SAINT-MICHEL | TOWARDS SNOWDON | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST | LAST | FIRST | LAST | |
| WEEKDAYS | 05:30 | 00:15 | 05:30 | 00:15 |
| SATURDAY | 05:30 | 00:15 | 05:30 | 00:15 |
| SUNDAY | 05:30 | 00:15 | 05:30 | 00:15 |
More information on Montreal's metro service can be found here!
Should you miss the last trains, you can take the "night riders"!
Via bus
There are 6 types of bus services in Montreal.
Flying Chalks' tip: Bus numbers in Montreal gives you a hint on what kind of service they offer!
Types | Bus service number | Description |
Local and 10 minutes max service | 10 - 249 | Buses that provide services everywhere. Bus services 51, 129 and 119 will get you to HEC. |
All-night service | 300 | These buses begin operations at midnight, run continuously, non-stop, seven nights a week. |
Express Service | 400 | These buses uses the reserved lines, makes fewer stops. |
Shuttles service | 700+, inclusive of 747, Aeroport P.-E. Trudeau | Shuttle buses serve the airport and travel destinations. |
Navettes Or |
| These buses caters to the elderly’s needs |
| This is a shared taxi service in areas that has no local bus services. |
Flying Chalks' tip: Buses 51 and 119 also brings you to and fro HEC Montreals two buildings!
A bus fares can be paid in two ways, purchasing a ticket or provided an exact change for the fare. This paid bus or metro fare will entitle you with a bus-to-metro or metro-to-bus transfer with 2 hours validity.
Each bus/metro ticket entitles you with only one metro acces with multiple transfers between buses.
Details on Montreal's bus services can be found here!
STM Cards, equivalent to Singapore's EZ-Link cards or London's Oyster cards are available for Full-Time students residing in Montreal only. Application for the STM cards will require the following documents:
1. The electronic attestation OPUS card
2. Proof of identification: Student ID card, Passport, Health Insurance card, Birth certification OR driving license, etc.
3. Exact Change for payment (in cash): $15 (at STM photo studio) or $14 (HEC Montreal)
Once your picture has been taken, your OPUS card will be delivered to you immediately.
STM photo studio is located in the Montral Bus station, 1717 Berri (Metro: Berri-UQAM station).
Flying Chalks’ tip: For short-term students and exchange students, purchase the 4 months transport pass for metro and bus, it is more economical.
Via Taxi
You can get from the airport to the university via a taxi, safe, convienient and inexpensive.
Taxis can be be hired at these numbers:
- Co-op Taxi : (514) 725-9885
- Diamond Taxi : (514) 273-6331
- Atlas Taxi : (514) 485-8585
Calulate how much your ride will cost you with this Montreal Taxi Fare Finder.
For more information on how to get to HEC Montreal, click here!
Montreal's travel maps can be found here!
Banking Services:
You can choose to do it with CIBC. Upon reaching Canada, the process will be easier and faster with no costs involved. However CIBC can be slightly unprofessional; TD bank would be recommended.
Post office Services:
Post offices (by Canada Post) can be found around the city.
International posting
- Letter-Post
| Item | Up to 30g | Over 30g up to 50g |
|---|---|---|
| Stamp(s) | $2.50 | $3.60 |
| Meter or Postal Indicia | $2.36 | $3.42 |
- Other (Non-standard and Oversize)
| Item | Up to 100g | Over 100g up to 200g | Over 200g up to 500g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamp(s) | $5.90 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| Meter or Postal Indicia | $5.56 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
More information on postal rates can be found here!
Medical services:
Medical Clinic is available on campus. However, it is very expensive.
Telecommunications:
There are many Telecommunication companies you can choose from. The two main providers in the country are:
1. Rogers Wireless
2. Bell mobility
Weather:
Canada’s climate is characterized by 4 distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Spring
Lasts from late March to May, where temperatures would be around 6 °C.
Summer
Llasts from June to early September. It is a warmest time of the year where temperatures can soar above 20 °C.
Autumn
Lasts from September to November, where temperatures would be around 7 °C.
Winter
Lasts from December to mid-March, where temperatures can plunge to as low as −30 °C in some areas.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS | |
General nationwide emergency hotline that can be used to call for an ambulance, fire truck or police | 911 |
Ambulance (Non-emergency) | 727-2400 |
