“The metro is for Montreal what the boulevards are for Paris or the canals for Venice.”

Welcome to the unofficial website for fans of Montreal’s metro system, the best way to get around the francophone metropolis of North America. This rapid transit system is not only swift, convenient, and affordable, it is one of the most architecturally and artistically distinctive subway systems in the world.

Unlike many other subway networks, which feature kilometre after kilometre of nondescript stations, every station in Montreal is unique. The system is also beautifully decorated with hundreds of pieces of public art, including sculptures, murals, and stained glass.

Too often, people race around underground without appreciating the beauty that can make their commute a pleasure, nor the hard work and creativity that went into the installation of the amenity they enjoy today. This is the place for Montrealers to take another look at what they rush past every day, and for people everywhere to get to know our wonderful city through what lies beneath its streets.

Every station’s page features a complete discussion and photo essay showcasing its architecture and artworks, along with fascinating historical facts and archive images, to help you discover and appreciate your metro like never before.

You can choose to read more on the whole network by making a choice from the menus on the top of the screen, or to examine a particular station by scrolling to the bottom of this page and choosing one of the station indices there.

Bienvenue à bord!

Matt McLauchlin
Author