Useful links and resources
Please note: These links are provided as a service only. McGill makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information posted or the suitability of the accommodation for student use. McGill University assumes no responsibility in regard to any lease made with the landlord or any arrangements made by students sharing the accommodation. Students are advised to meet with the owner and inspect the premises before signing a lease. For information on common rental scams, please click here.
General Info
Regie du Logement
(Rental Board) the body empowered by the Government of Quebec to oversee the laws that govern landlord-tenant relationships.
Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec
The Commission provides basic information concerning protection of citizens' personal information. Any individuals who consider that their rights have been injured can find information on their rights of recourse.
Bus and Metro maps
Public transportation for Montreal and surrounding areas.
University online classifieds
McGill Off Campus Housing online listings
Apartments for rent / sublet / share
McGill Classified Ads
Housing for rent / sublet / share / sale
Concordia's Off Campus Housing Service and Job bank
Apartments for rent / sublet / share
UQAM's Off Campus Housing Service
Apartments for rent / sublet / share
Other online apartment listings
Padmapper
Uses Google Maps and aggregates apartment listings from a number of sites.
Rentseeker
Uses Google Maps to display apartment listings from agents, and provides clear descriptions and information.
Easyroommate.com
A roommate finder site
Craigslist
Apartment listings, roommates and more
Kijiji Classifieds
Apartment listings, roommates and more
acam.qc.ca
Apartment listings,roommates and more
moremontreal
Apartment listings,roommates and more
cherchetrouve.ca
Apartment listings,roommates and more
Newspaper classifieds
Househunting.com
Apartment listings from Canada.com and the Montreal Gazette (English-language daily newspaper)
ClassifiedEXTRA
Apartment listings from Le Journal de Montreal (French-language daily newspaper) and Montreal Mirror (English-language weekly newspaper)
Rate your landlord and/or building
Ratemylandlord
A service where you can look for information on a specific apartment or landlord and also provide feedback.
Montrealbits
Forum on buildings,landlords,locations in Montreal.
Homestay
A homestay is an organization used primarily as the residence of the owner but with the business of accommodating paying guests. Many language or international students look into a homestay to practice their English or French and others to learn first-hand how Canadians live. Homestay allows students to live as a member of the family, sharing meals with their homestay family. Most important of all, a homestay includes friendly quidance from the homestay familty to help the student adjust to life in canada. There are many homestay organizations in Montreal but McGill University is not related to any of them. The accommodations have not been inspected by the university and the university assumes no responsibility in regard to any contract made with the homeowner or any arrangements made by students sharing the house.
Listings Services
fourandahalf
A listings assistance service company which is not affiliated with McGill University. Listings Assistance matches your specific search criteria to available rental vacancies.
Useful links for Macdonald Campus students
AMT Commuter Trains
Commuter train service between the West Island and downtown
West Island Services and Activities
Useful information about the West Island of Montreal
John Abbott College Off-Campus Housing Listing
Additional listings for housing surrounding the Macdonald Campus
Faculty and Sabbatical Housing
SabbaticalHomes.com
Home exchange for sabbatical leaves
AcademicHomes.com
Home exchange for sabbatical leaves
Utilities and service providers in Montreal
Hydro Québec
Heating and electricity provider
Gaz Metro
Natural gas provider
Bell Canada
Home phone, internet, TV and mobility provider
Videotron
Home phone, internet, TV and mobility provider
Yak
Home and mobile phone service provider
Fido
Mobile phone service provider
Rogers
Home phone, internet, cable and mobility provider
Telus
Mobile phone service provider
Ville de Montréal Municipal website providing information on citizen services such as collection of garbage and recycling, city parking permits, Safety in the City (Tandem Montreal), by-laws, taxes, sanitation and maintenance of dwelling, health and public safety.
Société de transport de Montréal (STM)
Transportation (bus and metro) for the island of Montreal
Canada Post
National postal service
Meloche Monnex
Insurance provider, including options for renters
Essor Insurance Company title="Call: 1-800-361-1420"
Insurance provider, including options for renters
Household and personal safety numbers
Dial 9-1-1 first in the case of emergency
Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM)
Montreal police service to contact for non-urgent concerns
Ministère de la sécurité publique
For civil security, including information on fire safety
More helpful numbers:
Gas Leak..........514-598-3111
Québec Poison Control Centre..........1-888-463-5060
Walksafe Network..........514-398-2498
McGill Nightline..........514-398-6246
