Montréal, Canada

Is Montréal safe for solo female travelers?

Montréal scores 7.7/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Canada at 89/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.

7.7/10
Overall safety
Safe
Composite safety model
Women's safety (WPS Index)
88.5/100
Georgetown WPS Index 2025

Is Montréal safe for solo female travelers? (2026)

How safe is Montréal overall?

Montréal scores 7.7/10 overall, in the safe range. Most travelers report few problems; the usual care in crowded tourist spots is enough.

Women's safety in Montréal

The Georgetown Institute's Women, Peace and Security Index (2025) rates Canada at 89/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher global range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Montréal, with the usual street-smart habits.

Solo female travel tips for Montréal

Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Montréal.

Real reviews, not guesswork

Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Montréal, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.

Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score

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Frequently asked questions

Is Montréal safe for solo female travelers?

Montréal scores 7.7/10 and is broadly safe for solo female travelers, with normal precautions. See the breakdown above.

Is Montréal safe for women at night?

Canada scores 89/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Montréal and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.

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