COVID-19: Status of municipal sites and services
Get information on sports and cultural facilities, guidelines applicable to the practice of indoor and outdoor activities, and municipal services.
Montréal is at the watch level (green zone). On July 21, Montréal agglomeration has renewed the state of emergency for 5 days. Read the press release
Info COVID
Find out more about the current situation in Montréal.
Find a testing clinic.
Vaccination : To schedule an appointment or get answers to your questions, please view the government of Quebec Web site.
Wearing a face covering
Face coverings are required for everyone over age 10 in closed or partially open public places. For more information, visit the government of Québec’s Web site.
Sports and outdoor recreational facilities
Guidelines apply to the practice of indoor and outdoor activities.
Outdoor pools
All aquatic activities are allowed. They can be practiced solo or in groups (maximum 50 people). One additional person to supervise the activity is allowed. Up to 100 spectators are allowed as long as they are seated in the bleachers or seated in assigned seats. In all other cases, the maximum is 50 people.
See a map of play fountains, wading pools, outdoor pools, misters and beaches that are open.
Rules to follow at swimming sites
Indoor pools
All aquatic activities are allowed. They can be practiced solo or in groups of 25 people maximum, including people who are leading or supervising the activity. Up to 50 spectators are allowed as long as they are seated in the bleachers or seated in assigned seats. In all other cases, the maximum is 25 people.
Changing rooms are open.
Sports and recreational activities, including open practice, classes and guided training are allowed.
They can be practiced solo or in groups (maximum 50 people). One additional person to supervise the activity is allowed. Up to 100 spectators are allowed as long as they are seated in the bleachers or seated in assigned seats. In all other cases, the maximum is 50 people.
Sports and recreational activities, including open practice, classes and guided training are allowed.
They can be practiced solo or in groups of 25 people maximum, including people who are leading or supervising the activity. Up to 50 spectators are allowed as long as they are seated in the bleachers or seated in assigned seats. In all other cases, the maximum is 25 people.
Changing rooms are open.
Gyms are open. Changing rooms are open.
Open skating, classes and guided training are allowed.
They can be practiced solo or in groups of 25 people maximum, including people who are leading or supervising the activity. Up to 50 spectators are allowed as long as they are seated in the bleachers or seated in assigned seats. In all other cases, the maximum is 25 people.
Changing rooms are open.
Open practice, classes and guided training is allowed.
They can be practiced solo or in groups (maximum 50 people). One additional person to supervise the activity is allowed. Up to 100 spectators are allowed as long as they are seated in the bleachers or seated in assigned seats. In all other cases, the maximum is 50 people.
Open practice, classes and guided training is allowed.
They can be practiced solo or in groups of 25 people maximum, including people who are leading or supervising the activity. Up to 50 spectators are allowed as long as they are seated in the bleachers or seated in assigned seats. In all other cases, the maximum is 25 people.
Community gardens are open.
Day camps will be open this summer. Learn more
Limited capacity for all activities, and some activities require a reservation. Find out more from your borough.
Cultural venues
Libraries are open. Users can access shelves. Individual seated spaces and computer equipment are available to users.
Document returns and remote services continue.
Exhibition and performance halls are open to the public in arts centres and cultural centres.
Visit the Accès-Culture Web site (in French) for further information.
The Biodôme, the Jardin botanique, the Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan and the Musée de Lachine are open.
Municipal services
The Bureau des réclamations service counter is closed until further notice. Only claims submitted by e-mail to [email protected] will be reviewed.
All Accès Montréal offices are open to the public.
Permit counters are open. Only construction and renovation permits are currently being issued. Some permit counters operate by appointment only.
All judicial activities at the municipal court are maintained, including evening activities. Some service counters at the municipal court remain closed until further notice. Find out more
High-demand digital services:
Contest a statement of offence
Hearing schedule (in French)
As this building is currently closed, bailiffs must send legal proceedings to the following e-mail address: [email protected].
The main service counter of the property assessment department is open. The west division counter remains closed.
For any questions, call 514 280-3825 or email [email protected].
The Service de l’habitation reception desk is closed until further notice. If you have questions, contact us at 514 588-7098 or at [email protected].
Deadlines extended
- The 2021 municipal property tax instalments have been delayed. The first instalment is now due on June 1 and the second instalment is due on September 1. The annual tax accounts for the year 2021 will be sent out at the end of February.
- The 2021 SDC dues instalments have been delayed. The first instalment is now due on June 1 and the second instalment is due on September 1. The dues for the year 2021 will be sent out at the end of February.
- The annual increase in parking fees has been suspended.
Support for businesses
The city offers a series of programs and measures geared to merchants, private businesses and collective enterprises, and support organizations.
Companies can also call the Affaires Montréal hotline for information about guidance and funding that is available for Montréal companies.
Street parking
Parking lots with payment terminals or parking meters are free of charge every day from 7:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Through September 5, you can park free of charge in Ville-Marie street parking spaces that are usually metered:
- All day long on Saturdays and Sundays
- After 6 p.m. on Fridays.
Resources
Important numbers
1 877 644-4545: Government hotline for COVID-19
311: Information concerning Montréal municipal facilities and services
211: Multilingual social and community resource
1 800 363-9010: SOS domestic abuse (24/7)
Tools
- Multilingual tools
- Posters to download - Domestic violence awareness
- Infographics to download - Public health instructions
- Decision fact sheet - Part of the Self-Care Guide COVID-19
- PDF printable versions - Wearing of Face Covering in Public Settings
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