Notre-Dame-de-Grace (NDG) - Concordia Loyola Montreal Budget Guide
Emergency Numbers: Police:
911| Medical / Fire:911| Local Currency:CAD(1 USD ≈1.36CAD)
Map of Budget Spots
Section titled “Map of Budget Spots”Cheap Beds & Emergency Accommodation
Section titled “Cheap Beds & Emergency Accommodation”No budget hostels or emergency shelters found inside this district.
Cheap Groceries & Free Meals
Section titled “Cheap Groceries & Free Meals”- Supermarket Discount Hours: After 7:00 PM for bakery and deli items at local grocery stores.
- Best Cheap Eats: Pizza slices or poutine from local shops along Sherbrooke Ouest.
Discount Supermarkets
Section titled “Discount Supermarkets”| Supermarket | Best Budget Buys | Address (Google Maps) |
|---|---|---|
| IGA Extra | Compliments brand staples, bulk bakery items | 6545 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H4B 1N6 |
Free Meals & Food Banks
Section titled “Free Meals & Food Banks”No free meal centers or food pantries located directly in this district.
Free Water & Public Restrooms
Section titled “Free Water & Public Restrooms”Free Drinking Water Points
Section titled “Free Drinking Water Points”| Location | Address (Google Maps) | Where to Find It |
|---|---|---|
| Concordia Loyola Library | 7141 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H4B 1R6 | Water fountain located near the main entrance, accessible during library hours. |
Free Public Toilets
Section titled “Free Public Toilets”| Location | Address (Google Maps) | Hours & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Concordia Loyola Campus (GE Building) | 7141 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H4B 1R6 | Publicly accessible during university operating hours. |
Free Wi-Fi, Workspaces & Showers
Section titled “Free Wi-Fi, Workspaces & Showers”Places with Free Wi-Fi & Power Outlets
Section titled “Places with Free Wi-Fi & Power Outlets”| Place | Address (Google Maps) | Wi-Fi & Desk Details |
|---|---|---|
| Concordia Loyola Library | 7141 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H4B 1R6 | Free Wi-Fi (Concordia Guest), numerous power outlets available at study carrels. |
Note: Public Wi-Fi here is unencrypted. If accessing bank or work portals, keep NordVPN on. Grab the student rate (via Student Beans verification), or lock in the 2-year plan to save the most.
Cheap Showers & Public Baths
Section titled “Cheap Showers & Public Baths”| Location | Cost | Address (Google Maps) | How to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre sportif Loyola (Concordia) | 10 CAD | 7200 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H4B 1R2 | Day pass required for access to locker room showers. |
Getting Around Cheaply
Section titled “Getting Around Cheaply”- Best Way to Move Around: Walking and STM Bus (105 Sherbrooke)
- Standard Fare:
3.75CAD - Transit Scams to Avoid: None
SIM Cards & Internet
Section titled “SIM Cards & Internet”- Best Budget Carrier: Public Mobile / Freedom Mobile / Chatr
- How to Keep Data Costs Low: Freedom Mobile $99/year prepaid plan or Public Mobile points-discounted monthly plans.
Safety, Scams & Areas to Avoid
Section titled “Safety, Scams & Areas to Avoid”Common Local Scams
Section titled “Common Local Scams”| Scam | How to Avoid It |
|---|---|
| None | N/A |
Areas to Avoid at Night:
Section titled “Areas to Avoid at Night:”None