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The City Guide · Quebec
Riding Montreal.
~4,300k metro 4 shops listed 1 rebate program
№ 01/What's legal
The local rules.
Quebec-legal e-bikes are 500 W / 32 km/h max with working pedals and a mandatory helmet, and may use all bike lanes plus the REV network — but throttle-only riding (no pedalling) is banned from bike paths. Riders must be 18+ (14–17 need a Class 6D licence).
Quebec's full law tableTerrain
An island city on the St. Lawrence — mostly flat and low-lying, with the notable exception of Mount Royal rising in the centre.
Climate
Cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers; strong spring-through-fall riding, with ~740 km of plowed network for winter cyclists.
№ 02/On the ground
The shops.
№ 03/Money back
Rebates & incentives.
- Saint-Laurent Borough Bike Purchase Subsidy 50% up to $250 for a new or used e-bike (up to $350 for low-income families); Saint-Laurent residents only, until Dec 1, 2026 or funds run out
№ 04/Quick answers
Common questions.
Are e-bikes legal in Montreal?
Quebec-legal e-bikes are 500 W / 32 km/h max with working pedals and a mandatory helmet, and may use all bike lanes plus the REV network — but throttle-only riding (no pedalling) is banned from bike paths. Riders must be 18+ (14–17 need a Class 6D licence).
Are there e-bike rebates in Montreal?
Saint-Laurent Borough Bike Purchase Subsidy: 50% up to $250 for a new or used e-bike (up to $350 for low-income families); Saint-Laurent residents only, until Dec 1, 2026 or funds run out
Sources: spvm.qc.ca
Local bylaws and rebate programs change, and shop hours and addresses are indicative — confirm current rules with the city and details with the shop before relying on them. Shops are listed for reference, not endorsement. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles © CARTO.