based on 10 experiences from female travelers
Agny
Indonesia
I was traveling with a group and still got approached by people with questionable intents, some beggars who were rude as well, so I wouldn’t say it’s entirely safe for solo traveling. Only in certain areas though, like alleys and I experienced it along Chinatown. During the day, much better, so many lively people. They still wanted to speak English so that was a relief. Did not get to interact much with the locals, unfortunately. I loved visiting Old Montreal, touristy but worth it. I had the...
Posted: May 25, 2025Valeria
Puerto Rico
I absolutely loved my trip to Montreal. I felt very safe and appreciated how organized and walkable the city was. The bike lanes were fantastic, making it easy to explore sustainably. Montreal’s diverse attractions, beautiful architecture, and environmentally conscious vibe really resonated with me. Plus, the variety of restaurants offered such a rich cultural experience. It’s truly a stunning and inspiring city. Total cost is approximately $1,000.
Posted: December 31, 2024Ninon
Canada
I’m currently travelling in Montreal, I’m here for a month. I’m having a lot of fun here, it’s really nice and safe place, as a woman I feel very good with the city and walking by myself. The only bad point would be the prices that are very high unfortunately…
Posted: March 26, 2024I absolutely adore Montreal. I would recommend accommodation close to transit/train stations as their transit systems are really efficient. Things stay open late but on weekends expect them to wrap up around 3am. I wouldn’t recommend being out alone past that time. Even though it’s still fairly safe, there were still a few unsafe moments as a woman travelling alone. So stick to transit, don’t be out past 2-3am especially alone, and call an Uber if you must!
Posted: February 2, 2024Experienced: September, 2023Based on 110 reports
Based on 110 reports
Zoé
Montréal IS one of the safest place I have ever lived as a young woman :) In France I couldn’t really go out at night without feeling scared, and now I can come back at 3 am in the morning without a care in the world :))
Posted: April 24, 2026Atheena
It's safe pretty much all the time during the day. As long as you don’t go near the north of Montreal like Aujou you will be fine. At night, you need to be careful like any other country. The worst threath is generally robberies.
Posted: April 23, 2026Usually a very safe city, sadly there are a lot of homeless people around metro stations, which would be the biggest cause for unsafety. They are there more nightly than daily, they don’t bother you or be mad at you unless you’re directly interacting with them or did something to them. I would not recommend parc-extension area during the night, anywhere is okay during the day usually.
Posted: April 6, 2026As any big cities, I would recommend not walking alone at night in certain places in town! The village as many drug users and some neighborhoods like Saint-Michel and Montreal-North as gang activities but as long as you are aware and cautious it should be fine! Also, be cautious in bars to check your drinks as anywhere (also check the bartender make your drinks if possible for extra safety!) 🫶
Posted: March 19, 2026Based on reports from women living in Montreal, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.
M
Montreal
3 days
I’m plant based. I love meeting new people and enjoy the beauty in life. I love trying new activities and see the most beautiful landscapes. I love nature but also staying home working on crafty projects!
Winnie
Montreal
3 days
I split my time between Montreal, Singapore and USA. Loves ice cream, theater, arts, live sports games, music festivals, concerts and travel. I split my time between Singapore and Montreal, Canada. The winter in Montreal is a little too much for me to handle. Haha. Always looking forward to meeting like-minded travellers.