Saint-Henri Montreal Budget Guide
Emergency Numbers: Police:
911| Medical / Fire:911| Local Currency:CAD(1 USD ≈1.36CAD)
Map of Budget Spots
Section titled “Map of Budget Spots”Cheap Beds & Emergency Accommodation
Section titled “Cheap Beds & Emergency Accommodation”No budget hostels or emergency shelters found inside this district.
Cheap Groceries & Free Meals
Section titled “Cheap Groceries & Free Meals”- Supermarket Discount Hours: After 7:00 PM for bakery and deli items at local supermarkets
- Best Cheap Eats: Poutine from local snack bars or bagels from nearby bakeries
Discount Supermarkets
Section titled “Discount Supermarkets”| Supermarket | Best Budget Buys | Address (Google Maps) |
|---|---|---|
| IGA Marché Saint-Henri | Compliments brand store staples, bakery clearance items | 4000 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H4C 2J9 |
Free Meals & Food Banks
Section titled “Free Meals & Food Banks”| Location | Address (Google Maps) | Opening Hours & Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Share the Warmth (Partageons l’espoir) | 625 Rue Fortune, Montréal, QC H3K 2R9 | Food bank and community meals; check website for specific registration and distribution hours |
Free Water & Public Restrooms
Section titled “Free Water & Public Restrooms”Free Drinking Water Points
Section titled “Free Drinking Water Points”| Location | Address (Google Maps) | Where to Find It |
|---|---|---|
| Parc Saint-Henri | Rue Saint-Jacques & Rue de Courcelle, Montréal, QC H4C 2J9 | Outdoor water fountain available during summer months |
Free Public Toilets
Section titled “Free Public Toilets”| Location | Address (Google Maps) | Hours & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Place-Saint-Henri Metro Station | 4500 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H4C 1J6 | Public washrooms available inside the station paid area |
Free Wi-Fi, Workspaces & Showers
Section titled “Free Wi-Fi, Workspaces & Showers”Places with Free Wi-Fi & Power Outlets
Section titled “Places with Free Wi-Fi & Power Outlets”| Place | Address (Google Maps) | Wi-Fi & Desk Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Marie-Uguay | 6052 Boulevard Monk, Montréal, QC H4E 3H6 | Free Wi-Fi, public computers, and study areas with power outlets |
Note: Public Wi-Fi here is unencrypted. If accessing bank or work portals, keep NordVPN on. Grab the student rate (via Student Beans verification), or lock in the 2-year plan to save the most.
Cheap Showers & Public Baths
Section titled “Cheap Showers & Public Baths”| Location | Cost | Address (Google Maps) | How to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre récréatif Saint-Henri | 5 CAD | 530 Rue du Couvent, Montréal, QC H4C 1R2 | Public pool/gym drop-in access for showers; verify schedule for public swim/open gym hours |
Getting Around Cheaply
Section titled “Getting Around Cheaply”- Best Way to Move Around: Metro and STM Bus
- Standard Fare:
3.75CAD - Transit Scams to Avoid: None
SIM Cards & Internet
Section titled “SIM Cards & Internet”- Best Budget Carrier: Public Mobile / Freedom Mobile / Chatr
- How to Keep Data Costs Low: Freedom Mobile $99/year prepaid plan or Public Mobile points-discounted monthly plans.
Safety, Scams & Areas to Avoid
Section titled “Safety, Scams & Areas to Avoid”Common Local Scams
Section titled “Common Local Scams”| Scam | How to Avoid It |
|---|---|
| None | Standard urban awareness applies |
Areas to Avoid at Night:
Section titled “Areas to Avoid at Night:”None