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UsefulInformationClimateAutumn is Montréal’s most beautifulseason. It is colourful, with an averagehigh of 12.3 o C and a low of 5.9 o C inOctober. It is the season for contemplation,when the Laurentian forest,resplendent in red and gold, is at itsmost glorious. ‘Indian Summer’, whichoften occurs in October, briefly bringsback a summery air to Montréal.CurrencyThe Canadian dollar is the nationalcurrency. At press time (April 2012):$ 1 US = $0.99 CANm 1 = $1.31 CANAutomatic teller machines andexchange offices are readily available.Most hotels, restaurants and shopsaccept major credit cards.MontréalPierre-Elliott-TrudeauInternational AirportTaxis and LimousinesFor rapid and convenient accessto downtown Montréal, taxi orlimousine services are available.No reservation is needed fromthe airport and there is a flat rateof $40 (taxi) or $75 (limousine)to the downtown district. Somedrivers accept credit cards and/orAmerican funds but they are notobliged to. These rates includetaxes and are subject to changewithout notice.Mount Royal ParkAirport Shuttle ServiceThe Express bus 747 is a public transitbus that runs between the airport anddowntown Montréal (Central BusStation) 24 hours a day, approx. every30 minutes. It makes several stopson René Lévesque Blvd. near majordowntown hotels. Travel times willvary from 45 to 60 minutes accordingto traffic conditions. For the exactschedule and trajectory map, pleasevisit: http://www.stm.info/english/info/a-747.htmFare: $8 CAN 24-hour pass$16 CAN 72-hour pass(3 consecutive days)(Fares include taxes; subject to changewithout notice)The fare includes a transit pass valid onthe STM bus and metro network.Method of Payment: Tickets canbe bought at the airport’s currencyexchange counter in InternationalArrivals, at the Central Bus Station,or at the Infotourist Centre at1255 Peel Street. You may alsopay in cash on board the bus butyou must have the exact changein coins. Bills are not accepted.PHOTO: © S. MONTIGNÉ, 200856