Montreal Underground City (RESO) — Complete 2026 Guide
Montreal Underground City (RESO) — 2026 guide
Length: 32 km of connected passageways
Connections: 60+ buildings · 10 metro stations · 2 train stations
Cost: FREE to walk · pay only at venues
Best entry: Place Bonaventure metro
💡 Insider tip: Enter at Place Bonaventure metro for the longest single uninterrupted walk — you can reach McGill metro (2 km away) entirely indoors. Crucial during -25C winter days.
✨ Best for: winter visitors, downtown commuters, mobility-limited travelers, shoppers.
RESO map →📍 In this article
The Montreal Underground City — officially called the RESO — is the largest underground network in the world. Below: where to enter, what’s down there, and how to use it like a local.
📋 RESO at a glance
| Total length | 32 km (20 miles) of passageways |
| Buildings connected | 60+ office towers, malls, hotels |
| Metro stations | 10 connected stations (Bonaventure to Place-des-Arts) |
| Train stations | Gare Centrale + Lucien-L’Allier |
| Shops + restaurants | 1,200+ |
| Cinemas | 35+ screens (Banque Scotia + AMC Forum 22) |
| Universities | 4 connected (UQAM, McGill, Concordia, ETS) |
| Hours | Tied to connected venues (~6am-11pm typical) |
🚇 Best entry points
- Place Bonaventure metro — best for the longest uninterrupted walk
- McGill metro — connects to Eaton Centre, Place Ville Marie
- Place-des-Arts metro — connects to Complexe Desjardins, Place des Arts
- Lucien-L’Allier — connects to Bell Centre (Habs games), Windsor Station
- Square-Victoria — connects to the Old Port edge
🛍️ What’s inside
- Shopping: Eaton Centre, Place Ville Marie, Place Montreal Trust, Centre Eaton, Cours Mont-Royal
- Food courts: Le 1000, Place Montreal Trust, Complexe Desjardins
- Cinemas: Cinéma Banque Scotia, AMC Forum 22
- Sports + concerts: Bell Centre (Habs games), MTelus
- Conferences: Palais des Congrès
- Academic: UQAM, McGill, Concordia, ETS campuses
- Hotels: several premium hotels with RESO access
Frequently asked questions
How big is Montreal Underground City?
32 km (20 miles) of connected passageways linking 60+ buildings, 10 metro stations, 2 train stations, and 1,200+ shops, restaurants, and offices. Largest underground network in the world.
How do I access the Underground City?
Free entry through any metro station between Bonaventure and Place-des-Arts. Plus major office buildings: Place Ville Marie, Centre Eaton, Place Bonaventure, Complexe Desjardins, Palais des Congrès.
What’s inside?
1,200+ shops, 35+ cinema screens, food courts, Bell Centre, Palais des Congrès, 4 university campuses (UQAM, McGill, Concordia, ETS), Place des Arts.
Is the Underground City open at night?
No — most sections close with their connected venues (10-11pm). Metro passageways stay open until 1am Sun-Thu, 1:30am Fri-Sat.
Can you walk from McGill to downtown underground?
Yes. From McGill metro you can walk through Place Ville Marie, Centre Eaton, Complexe Desjardins, Place des Arts, and the Quartier des spectacles entirely indoors — roughly 2 km of continuous walking.
Reviewed by: Montreal Tips editorial team · Last updated: May 13, 2026
Sources: Tourisme Montréal, City of Montreal RESO documentation.
