REM inaugural program

A big free open house weekend

Saturday and Sunday July 29^th-30^th, 2023

9 a.m. to 7 p.m.



On Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., we open our doors to the public! Take a ride on the REM and discover the five stations: Brossard, Du Quartier, Panama, Île-des-Sœurs and Gare Centrale. Our teams will be on hand to show you around the network and answer your questions. There will be information booths at Panama Station. 

Access will be free and available between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. REM cars will pass frequently so as many people as possible can take a ride. Exceptionally, bicycles and pets will not be accepted on the REM during the inaugural weekend, due to high ridership.

How to get to the event

The event will be accessible by bike, on foot, by car, or, of course, by metro from the orange line at Bonaventure station, which is about three minutes from Central Station. You can find the address of each REM station here. 

When you arrive, look out for the members of our team who can welcome you on board and answer any questions you may have.

Friendly tips: 

• Don’t forget caps and water bottles. Although the REM cars are air-conditioned, it’s always best to be prepared in summer. 
• To enable as many people as possible to get on board, we recommend a single round trip, even if it's tempting to make the crossing several times.
• Plan on about 1h30 for the whole tour, including a round trip and possible queues. 
• It's an open weekend, so be in tour and discovery mode, not travel. If there are too many people on board, times could get longer, so please don't be in too much of a hurry.
• If you're planning to visit the REM in the afternoon, plan your return home carefully, taking into account potential delays in the crossing.
• And don't forget to take advantage of the activities and surprises on the Esplanade PVM at Place Ville Marie from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - iced sweets, giveaways, draws, music and entertainment await you.