60 years of métro moments

On October 14, Montreal’s métro turns 60. For six decades, millions of users’ métro moments have come together there.

These are the little things—unexpected encounters, familiar habits or first-time experiences—that happen every day as we travel from A to B. This fall, we will be revealing, sharing and celebrating these moments all together.

Shop the 60th anniversary collection

Discover our exclusive collection of 100% made-in-Canada clothing and accessories designed in collaboration with illustrator LaCharbonne.

Proceeds from the sale will be donated to Centraide of Greater Montréal, which works with people experiencing homelessness, and to Réchaud-Bus, which supports youth in underprivileged communities.

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The online store will be available from September 23 to October 19.

Share your métro moment

Does one stand out in your mind? Tell us about your métro moment between now and October 9 for the chance to win an item from the 60th anniversary collection. Each memory gathered will contribute to a collective artwork to be brought to life in one of our stations to mark 60 years of Montreal’s métro.

Share my métro moment

To celebrate with you

L’Album Illustré

Check out exclusive interviews conducted on Montreal’s métro with artists Thierry Larose and Lydia Képinski.

Coming soon on Instagram

Montreal Alouettes

Look out for Montreal Alouettes players tackling the métro in an action-packed video!

Coming soon on Instagram

Alexandra Stréliski

Listen out for a particularly melodic sound resonating through the métro network!

Location TBC

Montreal Canadiens

Keep an eye out for a special Habs display highlighting 60 years of métro history in selected stations.

Across the network

MUSIQC.ca : 60 ans du métro en chansons

Discover four French-language playlists—each dedicated to one métro line—and travel through the history of the network, its stations and its iconic neighbourhoods.

Listen at MUSIQC.ca

Rolly Assal and his “Convo dans le métro” series

Watch Rolly Assal’s video series featuring various personalities on Montreal’s métro.

Coming soon on Instagram

Piknic Électronik

Activity: Piknic Électronik is taking over the métro for a one-of-a-kind DJ set aboard a métro car! Stay tuned to Piknic Électronik’s social media channels: details and the registration link will be announced a few days before the event.

RNB Connexion - September 4, 7:00-7:30 pm

Activity: Enjoy a live performance by Kishana, a singer with R&B, Afrobeat and pop influences.

 Place-des-Arts

RNB Connexion - September 11, 6:00-6:30 pm

Activity: Enjoy a live performance by Valérie Clio, an Afrokeb singer with French soul influences.

 Place-des-Arts

Orchestre symphonique de Montréal - September 16, 7:00 am-6:00 pm

Activity: Listen out for an unusual musical treat for your ears.

 Place-des-Arts

Montreal Alouettes - September 23, 4:30-5:30 pm

Activity: Take part in a meet-and-greet with Montreal Alouettes players.

 Place-des-Arts

RNB Connexion - September 25, 7:00-7:30 pm

Activity: Enjoy a live performance by singer-songwriter ANJXLXE.

 Berri-UQAM

CF Montréal - September 26, 6:00-7:00 pm

Activity: Enter to win transit passes from CF Montréal before the game!

 Viau

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal - October 1-31

Promotion: In October, present your transit pass at Notre-Dame Basilica’s ticket office and get 15% off admission to the AURA experience by Moment Factory.

Location: Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve libraries - October 1, 5:00-6:45 pm

Activity: Take part in a reading and crafts activity inspired by the STM archives.

 Honoré-Beaugrand

Montreal Alouettes - October 3, 4:30-5:30 pm 

Activity: Get ready for the game with face painting in your team’s colours!

 Place-des-Arts

Maison de la culture: Ville-Marie - October 7, 3:00-4:00 pm

Activity: Be swept away by the upbeat music of Grüv’n Brass, inspired by the sounds of New Orleans, jazz and funk.

 Berri-UQAM

Maison de la culture: Claude-Léveillée - October 7, 4:00-5:00 pm

Activity: Move to the joyful noise of a brass band as you pass through the station.

 Jean-Talon

Côte-des-Neiges Library - October 8, 1:00-3:30 pm

Activity: Travel through languages and cultures with a rich and varied collection for both kids and adults.

 Côte-des-Neiges

MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises - October 8, 1:00-4:00 pm

Activity: Explore the history of the métro and share your stories to enrich Montreal’s collective memory.

 Place-des-Arts

RNB Connexion - October 9, 7:00-7:30 pm

Activity: Enjoy a live performance by Dee Joyce, an up-and-coming artist on Quebec’s R&B music scene.

 Berri-UQAM

URBANIA - October 10

Look out for a special Micromag that will make you see the métro in a whole new light!

Visit URBANIA.ca

MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises - October 10, 10:00 am-1:00 pm

Activity: Discover the métro’s secrets through amazing stories, archives and facts presented on board the trains.

 Line 2 – Orange

MUSIQC.ca : interactive listening stations – 60 ans du métro en chansons - October 12-16

Activity: MUSIQC.ca is bringing its music listening stations to the métro network! Featuring 82 songs inspired by the métro's 68 stations, discover which French-language song is associated with your station.

Location TBC

YUL – Montréal-Trudeau International Airport - October 12-18

Activity: See the transformation of the sign of the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport to celebrate 60 years of the métro.

Location: YUL – Montréal-Trudeau International Airport

Radio-Canada - October 14

Activity: Witness the live recording of “Votre retour”, hosted by Monic Néron, an ICI Première broadcast from a métro station.

Location TBC

Pierre-Yves Lord - October 14

Activity: Groove to the beat of a sizzling DJ set by Pierre-Yves Lord.

Location TBC

University of Montreal: Redécouvrir l’esthétique du métro de Montréal - October 14, 1:30-3:30 pm

Activity: Attend Louise Vigneault’s lecture (in French only) and rediscover the architecture, art, and history of the Montréal métro. Free for Montréal Public Libraries members.

Get Tickets

Maison de la culture: Ville-Marie - October 14, 3:00-4:00 pm

Activity: Take a musical break with the Fanfare sous le pommier band and their festive repertoire.

 Berri-UQAM

Maison de la culture de Maisonneuve - October 14, 3:00-4:00 pm

Activity: Get a front-row view of a press conference featuring two fighters willing to do anything to claim the title of Champion of the Maisons de la culture.

 Pie-IX

Maison de la culture: Lasalle - October 14, 3:00-4:00 pm

Activity: Vibe to the rhythm of a dance performance.

 Angrignon

Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve libraries - October 15, 1:00-3:30 pm

Activity: Take part in a reading and crafts activity inspired by the STM archives.

 Viau

Père-Ambroise Library - October 15, 1:00-3:30 pm

Activity: Explore the multiple facets of the library with an interactive kiosk filled with objects to manipulate, tools to discover and resources to browse.

 Berri-UQAM

Côte-des-Neiges Library - October 15, 1:00-3:30 pm

Activity: Travel through languages and cultures with a rich and varied collection for both kids and adults.

 Côte-des-Neiges

Alliance chorale du Québec - October 15, 5:00-7:00 pm

Activity: Let the voices of the Alliance chorale du Québec lift you up in a live choral performance.

 Pie-IX

RNB Connexion - October 16, 6:00-6:30 pm

Activity: Enjoy a live performance by singer and pianist Zion J.

Location TBC

MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises - October 17, 1:00-4:00 pm

Activity: Discover the métro’s secrets through amazing stories, archives and facts presented on board the trains.

 Line 4 – Yellow

Alliance chorale du Québec - October 18, 3:00-5:00 pm

Activity: Let the voices of the Alliance chorale du Québec lift you up in a live choral performance.

 Place-des-Arts

University of Montreal: Redécouvrir l’esthétique du métro de Montréal - October 21, 1:30-3:30 pm

Activity: Attend Louise Vigneault’s lecture (in French only) and rediscover the architecture, art, and history of the Montréal métro. Free for Montréal Public Libraries members.

Get Tickets

Maison de la culture: Ville-Marie - October 21, 3:00-4:00 pm

Activity: Be carried away by a festive and uplifting jazz performance by the Fanfare de l’Île.

 Berri-UQAM

Maison de la culture: Marie-Uguay - October 21, 3:00-4:00 pm

Activity: Enjoy a musical performance combining voice and guitar.

Location TBC

Alliance chorale du Québec - October 21, 5:00-7:00 pm

Activity: Let the voices of the Alliance chorale du Québec lift you up in a live choral performance.

 Montmorency

Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve libraries - October 22, 1:00-3:30 pm

Activity: Take part in a reading and crafts activity inspired by the STM archives.

 Cadillac

Vieux-St-Laurent Library - October 22, 1:00-3:30 pm

Activity: Test your literary knowledge for the chance to win a book.

 Du Collège

Père-Ambroise and Mont-Royal libraries - October 22, 1:00-3:30 pm

Activity: Explore the multiple facets of the libraries with an interactive kiosk filled with objects to manipulate, tools to discover and resources to browse.

 Sherbrooke

MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises - October 22, 1:00-4:00 pm

Activity: Explore the history of the métro and share your stories to enrich Montreal’s collective memory.

 Place-des-Arts

RNB Connexion - October 23, 7:00-7:30 pm

Activity: Enjoy a live performance by Afro/R&B artist Sinza.

  McGill

MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises - October 24, 4:00-7:00 pm

Activity: Discover the métro’s secrets through amazing stories, archives and facts presented on board the trains.

 Line 1 – Green

Maison de la culture: Ville-Marie - October 28, 3:00-4:00 pm

Activity: Be carried away by the tones of the Balkan-inspired five-piece Sumak Brass Band.

 Berri-UQAM

Espace du Cœur-Nomade - October 29, 12:00-2:00 pm

Activity: Try out Makey Makey and discover everything the Espace du Cœur-Nomade has to offer, from object loans to creative activities.

 Saint-Michel

Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve libraries - October 29, 1:00-3:30 pm

Activity: Take part in a reading and crafts activity inspired by the STM archives.

 Langelier

MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises - October 29, 1:00-4:00 pm

Activity: Discover the métro’s secrets through amazing stories, archives and facts presented on board the trains.

 Line 5 – Blue

Activities, dates and times are subject to change without notice.

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