Is the Montreal Metro safe for women at night?

Yes — among the safest major urban metros in North America for solo female travellers. Per-rider incident rates are below most peer systems. STM's Entre Deux Arrêts program (19:30-05:00) lets women request night-bus drop-offs between scheduled stops, reducing the late-night walk. Last Metro ~01:00 weekdays / ~01:30 Saturdays.

Is Montreal Metro Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

By The Kakapo Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-05-24 · Part of the Montreal Metro safety guide

Specific risks for women

Catcalling/harassment: low absolute rate by major-city standards. Occasional on bar-row Metro entrances after 02:00.
Drink-spiking transit risk: not a Metro-specific issue.
Frotteurism (groping): very low rate; rush hour the highest-risk environment but Montreal's rush-hour density is below other major systems.
Empty late-night carriage: move to a busier carriage if you find yourself alone with one individual.
Station selection: use the conductor-end car for late-night travel (front of train, near driver).

FAQ

Is the Montreal Metro safe for women at night?: Yes — among the safest major urban metros in North America for solo female travellers. Per-rider incident rates are below most peer systems. STM's Entre Deux Arrêts program (19:30-05:00) lets women request night-bus drop-offs between scheduled stops, reducing the late-night walk. Last Metro ~01:00 weekdays / ~01:30 Saturdays.

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Sources

Scores are the Kakapo Safety Index — compiled from government travel advisories and public crime, health and transit data. All data sources.