Noise
Montréal is a lively city, where a certain level of noise is a natural part of urban life. When noise exceeds an established threshold, whether it is due to amplified music, to construction work carried out outside scheduled hours, or to occasional activities, a complaint may be filed.
Each borough has its own rules
Noise by-laws fall under borough jurisdiction.
There are regulations pertaining to noise related to such activities as renovations, landscaping, heavy vehicle traffic or the installation of equipment such as heat pumps. Some regulations may vary from one neighbourhood to another.
Firecrackers and pyrotechnics are prohibited at all times and in all places, except in the case of fireworks authorized by a borough council.
Filing a complaint
The city processes noise complaints according to the situation:
Noise of planes and trains
Rail and air transportation is not managed by the city. Here’s who you should contact to make a complaint, depending on your situation:
- Noise along air corridors (air traffic lanes): Aéroports de Montréal at 514-633-3351
- Other kinds of aircraft, airship, helicopter and drone noises: Transport Canada at 1-800-305-2059 or by e-mail at [email protected]
- Train noise: Canadian National at 1-888-888-5909 or Canadian Pacific at 1-800-766-7912
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