Montreal’s Guide to Public Drinking Etiquette
Montreal adopts an open-minded approach to numerous topics, including its legal drinking age, which stands at 18—lower than the 19 seen in most of Canada. However, public drinking is heavily regulated. The only permissible public drinking occurs within establishments that possess an alcohol-serving permit from the Liquor, Racing and Gaming Authority (Régie des permis d’alcool du Québec).