City of Montreal modifies schedule for certain services for holidays

The City of Montreal has modified its schedule for certain services for the holiday season.

Permit Counters and Online Services

The Accès Montréal Offices (BAM) and permit counters will be closed from December 24 to January 2. Montreal provides citizens with online services.

It is possible to complete your procedures virtually.

Applications submitted during the holiday will be accepted, but processed starting January 3, 2025.

Collections

The various collections (household garbage, residential waste from construction, renovation and demolition materials, bulky items, recyclable materials and food waste) are maintained everywhere, with the exception of certain boroughs where they will be brought forward or postponed.

To find out the dates of the various collections in your borough, consult Info-collectes.

The collection of trees is distinct from and complementary to other waste collections.

Natural Christmas trees must be stripped of their decorations and placed at the curb without obstructing the sidewalk in front of the residence before 7 a.m. on the morning of the collection.

Trees should not be wrapped in any material.

To find out more about the terms and conditions of the Christmas tree collection and the schedule of this collection, please consult this page.

Ecocentres

The ecocentres will be closed from December 24 to January 1 inclusively.

The ecocentres will reopen their doors as of January 2 according to the normal winter schedule (Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).

Sports facilities

The majority of sports facilities remain open during the holiday season.

The schedule may vary depending on the borough.

The public is invited to contact the staff of the premises concerned directly or to consult montreal.ca before travelling.

Libraries and Cultural Centres

Cultural facilities have a variable schedule depending on the borough.

For a cultural outing during the holiday break, to check the schedule or to find out the contact information for the facilities, please consult the library directory and the list of Maisons de la culture.

Skateway at the Esplanade Tranquille in the Quartier des spectacles

The skating rink is open every day, consult the schedule for details of holidays and to know the ice conditions before you go.

MEM – Montreal Memory Centre

The MEM – Montreal Memory Centre will be open throughout the holiday season, with the exception of December 24, 25 and 31, as well as January 1.

Space for Life

The Biodôme, the Biosphere, the Insectarium, the Botanical Garden (except for the outdoor gardens) and the Planetarium are closed on December 24 and 25.

The Space for Life museums will open at 1 p.m. on January 1.

It is strongly recommended that tickets be purchased online. For more information, visit espacepourlavie.ca.

Municipal Court

Only appearances of inmates are maintained at the building at 775 Gosford Street.

Motions for a stay of execution: no filing between December 23 and January 3 inclusively.

For the holiday season, the call centre and the municipal court headquarters are closed on December 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31 and January 1 and 2 inclusively.

Here is the schedule for the customer service counters located in the following locations:

• The service counter at the municipal court headquarters located at 775 Gosford Street will be closed from December 24 to January 2 inclusive, except for inmate appearances;
• The service counter at the municipal court headquarters located at 303 rue Notre-Dame Est, will be closed from December 24 to 26, 2024, then from December 31, 2024 to January 2, 2025;
• East of the island counter: closed on December 24, 25, 26, 31 and January 1 and 2 inclusive;
• Comptoir du Nord de l’île: closed on December 24, 25, 26, 31 and January 1 and 2 inclusive;
• Comptoir du Sud de l’île: closed on December 24, 25, 26, 31 and January 1 and 2 inclusive.

Montreal invites the population to consult their website or contact the City to obtain information on the openings and closings of facilities.