Is Montreal safe for solo female travelers?

Montreal is considered a safe city for solo female travelers. The locals are friendly and respectful, and the city itself tends to be very clean and well-maintained. Public transportation is reliable and generally safe to use, even in the evenings. While it's always important to stay alert and aware of your surroundings, most travelers find Montreal to be welcoming and consider the city as offering a positive travel experience.

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How safe is Montreal?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Montréal is generally a safe city to travel to, even for solo female travelers. The city center and tourist areas are well-lit and patrolled by police, making them safe to walk alone at night. Crime rates are relatively low compared to other major cities. It's always advised, though, to stay aware of your surroundings, particularly in more secluded or less populated areas. Public transportation, such as the metro and buses, are also available and safe at night.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Very safe

Montreal's public transportation, including buses and the metro system, is very safe even during late-night hours. It is reliable, clean, efficient, and widely used by locals. There is also a visible security presence. However, just like with any other large city, it is advised to stay alert and be aware of your surroundings to ensure personal safety.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

Montreal is generally a safe and respectful city with occasional incidents of street harassment, which are not prevalent. You may encounter the odd unsolicited comment or attention, especially during the night-time in certain districts. However, with its strong multicultural community and considered one of the safest cities in North America, the rate of street harassment towards women is relatively low. This is complemented by the proactive approach of local law enforcement in maintaining public safety. It is still recommended to stay cautious and aware of your surroundings, particularly in isolated or less populated areas. As with any locale, there may be exceptions, but overall Montreal is conducive to solo female travel.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Montreal is generally a safe city with its low level of petty crimes such as theft and pickpocketing. However, it's always recommended to keep an eye on your belongings especially in crowded places and during festivals. Apply regular travel precautions like keeping your valuables secured, not leaving any belongings unattended, and avoiding poorly lit areas or isolated spots during night.
Tap water:

Tap water:Very safe

Tap water in Montreal is very safe to drink. The city's water treatment processes are stringent and follow high-quality standards, ensuring that both locals and tourists have access to clean, potable water directly from the tap. Always remember to carry a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated and eco-friendly.

Is Montreal safe to travel?

4.4 /5

Based on 8 experiences

Ninon

Ninon

Canada

Solo travel experience

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, 2024
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Solo travel experience

I 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, 2023
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Group travel experience

Montreal is a great place to visit! We went for a weekend last February and found lots of places to enjoy. I felt safe the whole time, would recommend the thrift stores and restaurants in China Town- specifically Chez Chilli.

Posted: January 9, 2024Experienced: February, 2023
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Solo travel experience

I was in Montreal alone and felt very safe. Public transportation is easy to navigate, and in the summer there are always a lot of festivals happening throughout the city, there's plenty to do.

Posted: June 25, 2023
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Is Montreal safe for women?

Safety rating

4.3 /5

Based on 13 experiences

Crime rates rating

1 /5

Based on 13 experiences

Pretty safe city in general. Great food and nice people. People in the city speaks French and English. Public transportation is straightforward to navigate, safe and there's employees are there to help.

Posted: April 29, 2024
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Montréal is a fairly safe city, as with all cities it is important to be aware of your surroundings and careful about where you go at night. Be aware of your belongings especially in high traffic tourist areas, just as a precaution. Public areas are safe and the public transportation is good. There are however often homeless individuals laying/sleeping certain stations on a regular basis.

Posted: April 21, 2024
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Is Montreal safe right now?

Before your visit to Montreal, it's essential to check travel advisories for Canada, including your home country's official travel advisory. These advisories can provide up-to-date information on safety, health, and any specific considerations for travelers.
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United States Travel AdvisoryTake normal security precautions

The United States government advises exercising normal precautions in Canada. Check the full travel advisory.
Last updated: July 17, 2023
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Australia's Travel AdvisoryTake normal security precautions

The Australian Government advises to exercise normal safety precautions in Canada. Check the full travel advisory.
Last updated: April 22, 2024

Is Montreal worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 8 experiences

Group travel experience

Overall I thought my experience here was pretty good. I came with a mixed gender group of friends and we stayed at a airbnb for 4 nights. I think the average price for each person was just a bit over $100. The public transport is easy to understand even without understanding French, but our taxi/uber experiences were not very good. There’s many activities outside of the city that can be easily accessed by bus as well as a robust nightlife. Although the one day we went to a club, all the women in our group got groped by some sleezey old dudes (we’re all in university). Still, it was a really fun experience to have with friends!

Posted: January 28, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Natasha

Natasha (17)

Canada

Solo travel experience

Beautiful city with old world charm. Food scene is very good. Montreal also has a large musician and circus vibe. Lots of summer festivals. The old port and the Olympics Stadium and village is a must see.

Posted: August 25, 2023Experienced: May, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Eloïse

Eloïse

About Me

Hello ! I’m 29 yo. I’m French. I recently left my country for living one of my dream, moving in Montreal. I love to live abroad for knowing new culture and meeting new people. I did it several times in Europe like in Moscow, Warsaw, Dublin and Brussels. It helps me to learn a lot about myself and others. I’m also a journalist, working in local radio. I’m very curious. And I’m always ready for discovering new addresses, exhibitions or just sharing a drink !

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Sylvie

Sylvie

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Good traveler, curious, much theatre, cinema and librairies.

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Femke

Femke

Montreal

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2 days

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Hi I'm Femke! 25 yo and located in Montréal at the moment. I like salsa parties, swimming, hiking and art. Hope to hear from you! :)

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Carolyn

Montreal

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3 days

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My name is Carolyn and I am newer to Montreal and would be open to giving recommendations or meeting up with people travelling through! I love to travel and meeting people. I speak English, Spanish & French.

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Charlotte

Charlotte

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Hey you! I‘m Charlotte and actually from Germany. My semester abroad ends mid-May (11th) but I want to travel after and focus more on Canada. So far I have Boston, Montreal, Calgary and British Columbia (mainly Vancouver+island) on my list and would love to have a travel buddy for one or more destinations.

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Linda

Linda

About Me

Hey girls 🥰👋 I'm Linda from Germany and I'm on the lookout for some awesome people to hang out with during my upcoming trip! From April 26th to 29th, I'll be exploring Toronto, then off to the breathtaking Niagara Falls from April 30th to May 2nd, followed by a stint in Ottawa from May 2nd to 4th, and wrapping up my adventure in Montreal until May 8th. 🇨🇦 I'm all about making the most of my time, whether it's checking out cool cafes, hitting up clubs for some fun, enjoying the sights on an exciting outing, enjoying the sunset with a view, and a lot of more :)☕️🍷🎊🏞️🌞🌅 With a move to Munich with my boyfriend on the horizon, this trip marks a special time for me—a chance to unwind, meet new people, and make memories. So, if you're up for some great company and exploring these incredible cities together, let's connect! Can't wait to hear from you. 😊

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