North America
Pet travel to Montreal
Bilingual CFIA clearance at YUL with seamless CBSA processing into Canada's most culturally vibrant city.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
Current rabies vaccination certificate (dogs and cats)
- 2
Health certificate from USDA-accredited or CFIA-recognized vet
- 3
CBSA customs declaration
- 4
Import permit (if commercial purpose)
These are the official entry rules for Canada.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for Canada.
Canada does not require titre tests or quarantine for personal pet imports. Commercial dogs under 8 months require an import permit. YUL (Montréal–Trudeau International) has a dedicated CBSA animal inspection corridor — we coordinate all CFIA pre-notification and bilingual CBSA advance documentation for both domestic and international terminal arrivals.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Montreal.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Montreal.
Permit Filing
Our team files all import permits and advance notifications on your behalf, tracking approval status in real time.
Veterinary Coordination
We work with your vet or our partner clinics to issue compliant health certificates timed precisely to departure.
Airport Concierge
A dedicated chaperone manages customs inspection, APHIS or border authority clearance, and handover at destination.
Local Logistics
Getting your pet into Montreal.
Montréal-Trudeau Airport (YUL) is a transatlantic hub with direct routes from Paris, London, and Frankfurt. The CBSA live-animal inspection is handled in the international arrivals area. We file all CFIA advance documentation as standard.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
5–10 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Montreal.
Liv MTL Plaza
Liv MTL Plaza allows 4 pets of any size for no additional fee. Both dogs and cats are welcome, but pets cannot be left unattended.
LiV MTL Plato
This 2-bedroom apartment in Montreal allows 2 pets of any size for no additional fee. Both dogs and cats are welcome, but exotic pets are not allowed.
Chez Danny
Chez Danny allows dogs of any size for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Montreal.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Montreal. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Montreal with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Public Transit
STM metro allows dogs in soft carriers at all times on all lines; leashed dogs are permitted on buses. The Plateau and Mile End are easily navigable on foot from the Laurier or Mont-Royal metro stations.
Private Cars
Téo Taxi (Montreal's electric rideshare) and our vetted private car network accept all breeds with advance notice. SUV transfers from YUL available for large crates at Terminal arrivals.
On Foot
The Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood is one of North America's most walkable dog environments. We provide maps of dog-permitted park sections, off-lead areas in Parc Jeanne-Mance, and café-terrace routes along Avenue Mont-Royal.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Montreal, with your dog.
Parc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier Dog Park
Parc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier Dog Park is located within Sir Wilfrid Laurier Parc in Montreal, QC. This fenced-in area is perfect for dogs to run and
1115 Laurier Ave E, Montreal, QC, CA, H2J 1G8
Mount Royal Park
Mount Royal Park in Montreal is dog-friendly. The park features a popular trail that's a perfect nature escape from city life. The trail stretches
1260 Chemin Remembrance, Montreal, QC, CA, H3H 1A2
Maison Pepin
Maison Pepin is pet-friendly. They curate the very best in style, home, and fashion, with a strong focus on Canadian talent. You can even order something
378 Rue Saint-Paul Ouest, Montreal, QC, CA, H2Y 2A6
See Montreal's Notorious Past with a Local Expert
'See Montreal's Notorious Past with a Local Expert' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Nicolas. You and your pooch will take a guided
Ontario St E, Montreal, QC, CA, H2X 1H6
Paws en Route
Want more to do with your dog? Our experts plan the perfect itinerary in Montreal.
Pet-Friendly Dining
Eat out, dog in tow.
Verified dog-welcoming restaurants, cafés, and markets in Montreal. Policy notes confirmed by our local team.
Terrace Dining
Terrasse Nelligan
Old Port
Rooftop terrace welcomes leashed dogs; one of Old Montréal's finest summer dining decks.
Casual
Café Olympico
Mile End
Legendary Mile End café; leashed dogs welcome at outdoor tables.
Market
Marché Jean-Talon
Little Italy
Open-air market; dogs welcome throughout the outdoor vendor aisles.
Supply & Stores
Pet food & supply stores
Premium Pet Boutique
Global Pet Foods Plateau
4315 Avenue du Parc, Montréal QC H2V 4E4
Premium and raw diet specialists; multilingual staff.
Specialty Food
Animaux du Plateau
4280 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal QC H2J 2K8
Independent boutique carrying Orijen, Acana, and small-batch Quebec-made treats.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
DMV Montréal
Export Clinic
Clinique Vétérinaire du Quartier
4215 Rue Ontario E, Montréal QC H1V 1K9
3 km from Ritz-Carlton
Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–13:00
Boarding & Daycare
Bau-Wow Montréal
1415 Rue Saint-Hubert, Montréal QC H2L 3Y8
1 km from Berri-UQAM metro
Mon–Fri 7:00–19:00, Sat 8:00–17:00
Get a Quote
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We handle the flights, the veterinary compliance, and the door-to-door logistics. Tell us where you're starting from, and we'll calculate the route to Montreal.
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Montreal: permits, vet appointments, and health certificates timed precisely to your departure window so nothing expires before you board.
Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for Montreal and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Montreal.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
