Every Metro trip to Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve ends on the Yellow Line at Jean-Drapeau station. We compare Quartier Latin, Downtown, Old Montreal, the Plateau and Longueuil by how you get onto that line, plus fares, river shuttles and drop-off rules.
**The Immediate Answer:** Stay where you can get onto **Metro Line 4 (Yellow)** easily. The race organizer calls the Metro the best way to reach Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, and Line 4 has only three stations: **Berri-UQAM** on the island of Montréal, **Jean-Drapeau** at the park, and **Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke** on the South Shore. A hotel near Berri-UQAM (Quartier Latin) is the shortest trip from the island. Downtown, Old Montreal and the Plateau add one change at Berri-UQAM. Longueuil is the other end of the line, but it's in fare zone B, so each trip costs more.
The [2027 Canadian Grand Prix](/f1/canadian-grand-prix) runs **21 to 23 May 2027**, Round 7 of the season, and formula1.com lists it as a **Sprint weekend**: Practice 1 and Sprint Qualifying on Friday, the Sprint and Qualifying on Saturday, the race on Sunday. Session times aren't published yet. The circuit is on Île Notre-Dame in Parc Jean-Drapeau, in the St. Lawrence River. The official F1 ticket site says it's under 10 minutes from downtown by Metro and that no shuttle or car is needed. Monday 24 May 2027 is a public holiday (Victoria Day; National Patriots' Day in Québec), worth knowing if you fly out that day. Other race dates are on our [2027 F1 calendar](/tools/f1-calendar/2027).
1. Which Base Is Right for You?
| Base | How you get to the circuit | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quartier Latin (Berri-UQAM) | Walk into Berri-UQAM, Yellow Line to Jean-Drapeau | The shortest Metro trip from the island | Line 4 isn't accessible from Berri-UQAM for passengers with mobility limitations |
| Downtown | Green Line to Berri-UQAM, change to the Yellow Line | First-timers, the most hotel choice | One change at Berri-UQAM each way |
| Old Montreal | Orange Line to Berri-UQAM and change, or the river shuttle from the Jacques-Cartier pier | Staying in the old town, the river shuttle | River shuttle reservations are mandatory |
| Plateau-Mont-Royal | Orange Line to Berri-UQAM, change to the Yellow Line | Restaurants, a quieter base | One change and a longer ride |
| Longueuil (South Shore) | Yellow Line from Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke, next stop Jean-Drapeau | Fans who don't need evenings in the city | Zone B: you need All Modes AB fares |
| Saint-Lambert or Brossard (South Shore) | Taxi or Uber to 151 Rue de l'Écluse, walk to the Blue Zone Gate (3) | Ticket holders in Grandstands 10, 11, 12 and the suites listed in section 6 | Gate 3 is only for those tickets |
Transport details are as listed on gpcanada.ca, parcjeandrapeau.com and artm.quebec in November 2026. The organizer hasn't published race-week transport notices for 2027 yet, so check again before you travel.
2. Quartier Latin: Closest to the Yellow Line
Berri-UQAM, under Rue Saint-Denis, is where the Yellow Line meets the Green and Orange lines. From a hotel near it, you walk into the station and ride the Yellow Line under the river to Jean-Drapeau, with no change. The organizer expects extra traffic at the fare counters at Berri-UQAM, Jean-Drapeau and Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke and tells fans to buy return fares in advance. You can also load fares onto an OPUS card in the Chrono app.
**Accessibility:** the organizer says Line 4 (Yellow) isn't accessible to passengers with mobility limitations from Berri-UQAM. If that applies to you, read the organizer's [accessibility page](https://gpcanada.ca/en/event/accessibility/) before booking here.
[Hyatt Place Montreal Downtown](https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1961797&hid=2456855) is listed on Agoda 96 m from Berri-UQAM Metro station.
3. Downtown Montréal: Most Hotels, One Change
The Green Line runs under Boulevard de Maisonneuve through downtown's commercial district to Berri-UQAM. Ride it to Berri-UQAM and change to the Yellow Line for Jean-Drapeau. That's one change each way, in the same station as everyone else coming from the island. The STM's 747 airport bus runs to downtown (see section 9).
- [DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal Downtown](https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1961797&hid=5960)
- [Le Dauphin Montreal Centre-Ville](https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1961797&hid=10913999)
- [Holiday Inn Montreal Centre Ville Downtown By IHG](https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1961797&hid=76155)
4. Old Montreal: The River Shuttle Option
Old Montreal gives you two ways in. By Metro, take the Orange Line (Place-d'Armes is on the edge of the old town) to Berri-UQAM and change to the Yellow Line. By water, Parc Jean-Drapeau says the river shuttle runs in summer from the Jacques-Cartier pier in Old Montreal, and from Longueuil. The organizer says you walk from the Île Sainte-Hélène dock to the Main Gate (1), and that **reservations are mandatory**. ARTM lists a single river shuttle trip at **$7.00 CAD**, sold at the dock; weekly and monthly All Modes passes are also accepted.
- [William Gray](https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1961797&hid=2458637)
- [Hotel Nelligan](https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1961797&hid=2460592)
- [AC Hotel Old Montreal](https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1961797&hid=2460098)
5. Plateau-Mont-Royal: Quieter, With a Longer Ride
The Plateau's Metro stations, such as Mont-Royal, are on the Orange Line. Ride it to Berri-UQAM and change to the Yellow Line. The trip is longer than from Quartier Latin and has one change, so the Plateau suits fans who care more about where they eat and sleep than about the quickest route. It's in fare zone A, like the rest of the island.
6. Longueuil and the South Shore: The Other End of the Line
Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke is the South Shore end of the Yellow Line, and Jean-Drapeau is the next stop, so you don't pass through Berri-UQAM. The catch is the fare: ARTM puts Longueuil, Brossard and Saint-Lambert in **zone B** and the whole island, Jean-Drapeau included, in **zone A**. Parc Jean-Drapeau tells visitors coming from outside the island to buy a 2-trip All Modes AB fare. An evening downtown means the Metro back through Berri-UQAM.
- [Sandman Hotel Montreal-Longueuil](https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1961797&hid=2465767)
- [Le Dauphin Montreal-Longueuil](https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1961797&hid=265337): the hotel says it's a 5-minute walk from Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke station.
- [Holiday Inn Montreal Longueuil](https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1961797&hid=90022)
**Blue Zone Gate (3):** the organizer sets up a taxi and Uber drop-off and bike parking at **151 Rue de l'Écluse, Saint-Lambert**, with a walk to the Blue Zone Gate (3). Access is reserved for ticket holders in **Grandstands 10, 11, 12, CGV Terrasse, Privilege 12 Suite, Elite Club and Elite Suite**. If your seat is in one of those, a South Shore hotel can work even without the Metro.
- [Hotels in Longueuil on Agoda](https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1961797&city=2634)
- [Hotels in Brossard on Agoda](https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?cid=1961797&city=5501)
7. Which Transit Fare Do You Need?
Regular ARTM fares in CAD, as listed on artm.quebec in November 2026. Check again before you buy.
| Fare | All Modes A (island hotels) | All Modes AB (South Shore or Laval hotels) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 trip | $3.75 | $5.00 |
| 2 trips | $7.00 | $9.75 |
| 24 hours | $11.25 | $13.75 |
| 3 days (until 11:59 p.m. on day 3) | $21.75 | $29.25 |
- **Unlimited Weekend, $17.00:** valid from 4 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday on the bus, train, Metro and REM in zones A, B, C and D, and on the 747 airport bus. Practice 1 is on Friday, so a Friday morning trip needs a separate fare.
- **Reduced fares** exist for ages 6 to 17 and 65 and over; ARTM lists them per fare.
- **Zone AB fares** go on an Occasional smart card or a designated All Modes AB OPUS card, not a standard OPUS card.
- **Buy your return in advance.** The organizer and Parc Jean-Drapeau both say so, to skip the fare queue at Jean-Drapeau.
8. Taxis, Uber, Bikes and Parking
You can't take a taxi or Uber to the gate. The organizer says **no cabs, Ubers or vehicles without a parking pass will be accepted on the Concorde Bridge or Avenue Pierre-Dupuy**, and sets up three drop-off points:
- **P8 Parking (La Ronde):** walk to the Main Gate (1).
- **Grand Prix Hub, 1108 Marc-Cantin street:** shuttle to the Casino Gate (2).
- **151 Rue de l'Écluse (Saint-Lambert):** walk to the Blue Zone Gate (3), for the ticket holders listed in section 6 only.
**Bikes:** BIXI stations and bike parking are planned at the Main Gate (1), near the Jean-Drapeau Metro exit, and at 2160 rue Pierre-Dupuy, with a shuttle to the Casino Gate (2). Bikes, scooters and skateboards aren't allowed inside the site.
**Parking:** only parking-pass holders can drive on site (Loge Élite, Platforms 41A and 21A, Paddock Club and VIP). If you drive to Montréal, the organizer points to park-and-ride lots (ARTM, exo, REM) and the Metro.
9. Arriving From Montréal-Trudeau Airport (YUL)
The STM's **747 YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau / Centre-ville** bus links the airport and downtown. ARTM lists a cash fare of **$11.25** on the 747 (exact change), and the 24-hour ($11.25) and 3-day ($21.75) All Modes A fares and the $17.00 Unlimited Weekend fare are valid on it. If you land on Thursday, a 3-day fare bought for the bus also covers your Metro trips to the circuit until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday.
10. Tickets, Gate Rules and Your Hotel
As listed on gpcanada.ca in November 2026, the general public sale for 2027 has been **postponed** from 24 September with no new date yet, and presale buyers' places are confirmed. Tickets are sold as 3-day packages only. General admission is free for children aged 11 and under (one child per adult with a GA ticket), and children 11 and under get 25% off in Grandstand 33, the family grandstand. The organizer names **Avenue** ([email protected]) as its official partner for combined hotel and ticket bookings.
The gate rules shape check-in day: bags and coolers must fit under your seat, so leave luggage at the hotel. Arriving on Thursday 20 May is simpler than arriving on Friday morning.
- **Opening times (as listed on gpcanada.ca in November 2026):** Friday 8:00 a.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m., closing at 8:00 p.m. each day. Parc Jean-Drapeau lists 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on all three days.
- **Bags and coolers:** up to 22.8 cm (9 in.) high, 45.7 cm (18 in.) long and 25.4 cm (10 in.) deep.
- **Allowed:** food and non-alcoholic drinks for your own use, with no glass. Folding chairs in general admission only.
- **Not allowed:** alcohol from outside, glass containers, umbrellas.
- **Cashless:** there are no ATMs on site and cash isn't accepted.
- **Re-entry:** get a stamp before you leave, or you won't be let back in.
Our [F1 race weekend packing list](/collectors-gear/f1-race-weekend-packing-list-2026) covers rain gear (no umbrellas here), ear protection and power banks. For hospitality, see our [Canadian GP VIP hospitality guide](/guides/canadian-vip-hospitality), and for the island itself our [Canadian GP access guide](/guides/canadian-gp-access). Other where-to-stay guides in the series: [Monza](/guides/monza-where-to-stay), [Silverstone](/guides/silverstone-where-to-stay) and [Spa](/guides/spa-where-to-stay). Watching from home? See [how to watch the Canadian Grand Prix](/f1/canadian-grand-prix/how-to-watch).
Where is the best place to stay for the Canadian Grand Prix?
Near Berri-UQAM (Quartier Latin) for the shortest Metro trip from the island: the Yellow Line runs from there to Jean-Drapeau, the station for the circuit. Downtown and Old Montreal have more hotels and add one change at Berri-UQAM.
When is the 2027 Canadian Grand Prix?
21 to 23 May 2027, Round 7. formula1.com lists it as a Sprint weekend. Session times aren't published yet.
Which Metro line goes to Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve?
Line 4 (Yellow), to Jean-Drapeau station. From the island you board at Berri-UQAM; from the South Shore at Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke.
Is it better to stay in Downtown Montréal or Longueuil?
Downtown for hotel choice and evenings in the city, with one change at Berri-UQAM. Longueuil is the next stop from Jean-Drapeau and skips Berri-UQAM, but it's in fare zone B, so you need All Modes AB fares.
Can I take an Uber to the Canadian Grand Prix?
Not to the gate. No cabs or Ubers are accepted on the Concorde Bridge or Avenue Pierre-Dupuy. Use the drop-offs at P8 Parking (La Ronde), the Grand Prix Hub at 1108 Marc-Cantin street, or 151 Rue de l'Écluse in Saint-Lambert (Blue Zone Gate ticket holders only).
What transit pass do I need for the Canadian Grand Prix?
Jean-Drapeau is in zone A. From an island hotel, a 2-trip All Modes A fare is $7.00 and a 3-day fare $21.75. From Longueuil or Brossard you need All Modes AB fares (2 trips: $9.75). The $17.00 Unlimited Weekend fare covers all zones from 4 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. Fares as listed on artm.quebec in November 2026.
How do I get from Montréal-Trudeau Airport to downtown?
The STM 747 bus. ARTM lists $11.25 cash, and the 24-hour, 3-day and Unlimited Weekend fares are valid on it.
Can you bring food into the Canadian Grand Prix?
Yes: food and non-alcoholic drinks for your own use, with no glass. Bags and coolers must fit under your seat (22.8 x 45.7 x 25.4 cm). Umbrellas aren't allowed.
How We Researched This Guide
Race dates and the Sprint format come from [formula1.com](https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2027/canada), and the Metro time from the [official F1 ticket site](https://tickets.formula1.com/en/f1-3215-canada). Drop-off points, river shuttle rules, parking, gate rules and ticket status come from the organizer, [gpcanada.ca](https://gpcanada.ca/en/event/getting-there/). Park access and opening hours come from [Parc Jean-Drapeau](https://www.parcjeandrapeau.com/en/getting-to-the-parc-metro-car-bike-river-shuttle/), and fares and fare zones from [ARTM](https://www.artm.quebec/en/fare-schedule/). Metro line and station facts were checked against reference sources, and hotel names, areas and the Hyatt Place distance come from Agoda. The Le Dauphin walk comes from [the hotel's own site](https://hotelsdauphin.ca/hotels/montreal-longueuil). Everything was checked on 8 November 2026. Where the organizer and Parc Jean-Drapeau list different opening times, we show both. Confirm transport details on the official sites before you travel.