Surviving Winter In Montreal

December 30, 2003

This winter promises to be quite spectacular in Montreal. Already we've had snow followed by rain followed by snow. This never used to happen and let's hope our orchards won't despise it as much as our roads.

So for the humanoid wanting to get to work AND BACK every day, let's see... The Quebec Transport Department offers lots of good advice. On the other hand, CAA Quebec is not only celebrating 100 years towing cars but now offers remarkable car information over the phone whereas the APA offers similar yet somewhat different services.

If for some reason your car got towed during the snow removal operations, here's how you'll find where you can pick it up (... of course, after releasing some weight off your wallet for towing, etc.). City of Montreal Info-Remorquage is a web address which promises to have your car plate registered in their data base within an hour of having towed it. They also have two phone numbers : - One during the snow removal operations : (514) 872-3777 - and one available year-round in case winter decides to stick around a little longer or for other road infractions (514) 872-9412.

In the end, it may be best just to go skating, skiing, snowboarding or simply plan your summer gardening by recycling your Christmas tree. Or even learn a language, learn Czech first, then French will appear easy.

Links
City of Montreal Info-Remorquage
Road Conditions
Road Information : Traffic Webcams
Winter road safety
CAA Quebec
APA
Recycle your Christmas Tree

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