Warming centres: Places where unhoused people can relax

Last updated December 18, 2025
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The city has set up temporary warming centres for people experiencing homelessness. These heated spaces are accessible daily during the cold season, in the evening and all night, and will remain open until March 31, 2026. Visitors can get snacks, hot drinks and referrals to other resources.

Warming centres let people get out of the cold and spend the night in a warm, safe place. They are set up in various city or partner facilities and are run in collaboration with community organizations. 

Registration is not required to use the centre.

The community group L’Itinéraire runs the Édifice Lucien-Saulnier warming centre, with its specialized social intervention and local mediation team. 

  • Address: 66, rue Saint-Antoine Est (building next to City Hall)
  • Opening period: November 17, 2025 to March 31, 2026
  • Opening hours: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
  • Capacity: 85 people at a time

See the notice (in French) distributed to the local community for more information.

The Canadian Red Cross runs this warming centre, located in an STM building, along with its specialized social intervention team. 

  • Address: 1465, boulevard Marcel-Laurin
  • Opening period: November 17, 2025 to March 31, 2026
  • Opening hours: 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
  • Capacity: 50 people at a time

See the notice (in French) distributed to the local community for more information.

The Centre des femmes de convictions de Montréal runs this warming centre, located in a building owned by the City, along with its specialized social intervention team.

  • Address: 5600, 12e Avenue
  • Opening period: December 15, 2025 to March 31, 2026
  • Opening hours: 7 p.m. to 9 a.m.
  • Capacity: 20 women at a time

See the notice (in French) distributed to the local community for more information.

The CAP St-Barnabé runs this warming centre along with its specialized social intervention team.

  • Address: 4837, rue Adam
  • Opening period: December 19, 2025 to March 31, 2026
  • Opening hours:
    • open from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. during the first weeks of operation
    • thereafter, open 24/7 until March 31, 2026
  • Capacity: 60 people at a time

See the notice (in French) distributed to the local community for more information.

Ville de Montréal runs this warming centre.

  • Address: 3840, rue Saint-Urbain
  • Opening hours: 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.
  • Capacity: 50 people at a time

See the notice (in French) distributed to the local community for more information.

Ville de Montréal runs this warming centre.

  • Address: 1440, rue Stanley
  • Opening period: Until January 18, 2026
  • Opening hours: 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.
  • Capacity: 135 people at a time

Actions to promote cohabitation

Warming centres provide a safe and quiet place for unhoused people in the area. Teams and partners are on site to provide psychosocial support, cleanliness and ensure harmonious co-existence with the neighbourhood. Every possible measure has been put in place to limit noise and preserve a peaceful environment.

Safety and security are maintained through close collaboration between the Montréal police and community organizations. Strict rules and close surveillance on site prevent incivility and ensure respectful behaviour.

Daily shuttles to resources

Shuttles will travel across the city daily to transport homeless people to the various resources available, including emergency shelter services, day centres and facilities operated by other community organizations.

Who and when to call?

211: Get help from ÉMMIS, a mobile social mediation and intervention team, in the event of a tense situation involving shared public space or referrals to social and community resources. 

311: Ask questions about the warming centre or report issues related to sanitation in public places.

911: Report an emergency or safety issue.

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