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Longueuil
Skip as a base unless you have a reason: use it as a 1-night, 20-min metro hop from Montréal for Old Longueuil and the river parks.
Longueuil is a 240,000-person suburb on the south shore of the St. Lawrence, 20 minutes by metro from downtown Montréal. Its draw is small: a compact Old Longueuil strip on rue Saint-Charles, a riverside park with skyline views, and three large free nature parks. Most travellers sleep in Montréal and come over for an afternoon; a night here only makes sense if you want cheaper parking, an early south-shore start, or the Saint-Hubert airport.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for parks and the river; late Sep for Lumifest; Feb for snow sports
- avoid Jan–Feb cold snaps (below −20 °C (−4 °F)); Nov mud seasonavoid Jan–Feb cold snaps (below −4 °F (−20 °C)); Nov mud season
- Airports
- YUL · YHU
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Longueuil911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Longueuil, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyLongueuil is a low-risk suburb; the real issues are winter ice, unlit park trails after dark and long waits for infrequent buses.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 811 Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYUL Montréal–Trudeau International (747 bus to downtown Montréal, then metro Yellow line to Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke…
- Getting aroundThe Montréal metro Yellow line ends at Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke, 20 min from Berri-UQAM.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$2.50–5 (≈ US$2–4)
- Sit-down mealDinner main, French-Quebecois bistroC$20–32 (≈ US$15–25)
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at a depanneurC$7–10 (≈ US$6–8)C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi or rideshare3.1 mi (5 km) taxi or rideshareC$15–22 (≈ US$11–16)
- Metro or bus rideMetro or RTL single rideC$3.75 (≈ US$3) (check)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomC$170 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomC$280 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$70 (≈ US$55) · Mid C$130 (≈ US$95) · High C$220 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YUL Montréal–Trudeau International (747 bus to downtown Montréal, then metro Yellow line to Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke; about 1 h 15 min total) · YHU Montréal Saint-Hubert Longueuil (Regional Quebec flights; RTL bus 28 runs to Terminus Longueuil via chemin Chambly (check the timetable))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Feb
Care
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Mar
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best*
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
not flagged
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Mixed: Feb. Avoid: Jan, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Sep (11). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Longueuil: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
15 rd
Feb
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
12 rd
Mar
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
12 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
14 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The Montréal metro Yellow line ends at Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke, 20 min from Berri-UQAM. RTL buses fan out from Terminus Longueuil; most routes are infrequent outside rush hour. Old Longueuil is walkable, but the nature parks and Saint-Hubert need a car or a long bus ride.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25 min
Metro Yellow line from Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke to Berri-UQAM
The reason most people are here: downtown, Old Montréal and the Plateau are one metro ride away.
Boucherville
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
RTL bus or a 15-min drive over the Autoroute 20 bridge
Islands park and riverfront; pairs well with the Boisé du Tremblay reserve.
Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
goDoor to door: About 40 min by car
Drive or exo train toward Mont-Saint-Hilaire, then local bus
National park with lakes and ski trails; needs a car to do properly.
Saint-Lambert
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min
RTL bus or 10-min drive west along the river
Quiet riverside streets and a commuter-train link to Montréal.
Brossard
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
RTL bus down Taschereau Boulevard, or 15-min drive
Mostly malls and the REM interchange; go only if you are shopping or connecting.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Vieux-Longueuil (Old Longueuil)
Rue Saint-Charles restaurants and bars, co-cathedral, walk to the river park; the only area worth sleeping in for a visitor.
Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke (Terminus)
Metro, bus terminus and a few chain hotels; practical for one night with bags, no atmosphere.
Saint-Hubert
Near YHU airport and Parc de la Cité; car-first, free parking, 20–30 min drive to the metro.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$70–110 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$110–190 (≈ US$80–140) excl. bed
- High
- C$190 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain-hotel double room1 × 1 night × C$170 | C$170 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$130 | C$260 |
| STM 3-day pass, Montréal and Longueuil zones2 × C$18 · check | C$36 |
| RTL single fare2 × C$4 · check | C$8 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$15 | C$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$50 |
| Trip total≈ C$277 per person per day, bed included | C$554≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; flights and intercity travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$2.50–5 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Poutine or steamie dog | C$8–16 (≈ US$6–12) |
| Dinner main, French-Quebecois bistro | C$20–32 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a depanneur | C$7–10 (≈ US$6–8) / C$2–4 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxi or rideshare | C$15–22 (≈ US$11–16) |
| Metro or RTL single ride | C$3.75 (≈ US$3) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–40 (≈ US$11–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Distances are suburban: Parc Michel-Chartrand and Parc de la Cité are 5–10 km (3.1–6.2 mi) from the metro, not a walk.Distances are suburban: Parc Michel-Chartrand and Parc de la Cité are 3.1–6.2 mi (5–10 km) from the metro, not a walk.
- Some sights are by appointment only (Maison Daniel-Poirier, Museum of Women) — call at least 48 h ahead.
- Winter sidewalks ice over; boots with grip matter more than a coat.
- Rue Saint-Charles bars are quiet midweek; last metro back to Montréal is around 01:00 (check).Rue Saint-Charles bars are quiet midweek; last metro back to Montréal is around 1:00 AM (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Info-Santé (health advice, 24 h)
- 811
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Info-Santé (24 h health advice)811
Embassy
No embassies in Longueuil; the US consulate-general and most others are in downtown Montréal (check the address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Metro Longueuil → Berri-UQAM: one STM fare, about 20 min (check)
- STM 3-day pass: about C$18 (≈ US$14), covers metro and buses (check)
- 747 bus YUL → downtown Montréal: about C$10 (≈ US$8), then metro to Longueuil (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello / Good day (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- Excusez-moi — Excuse me (ex-koo-zay-MWAH)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
- Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-YAY par KART)
- Où est le métro ? — Where is the metro? (oo ay luh may-TROH)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Longueuil. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for parks and the river; late Sep for Lumifest; Feb for snow sports · avoid Jan–Feb cold snaps (below −20 °C); Nov mud season · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YUL and YHU: last metro and bus 28 departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Vieux-Longueuil, the Terminus and university campus, Parc Michel-Chartrand, Parc de la Cité.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (co-cathedral, Maison Daniel-Poirier, Museum of Women, Théâtre de la Ville) and eat pages with last orders.
- Winter and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.