Underground City with luggage
Short, well-known links are easiest with a suitcase. Longer walks cross several buildings, and none is confirmed step-free. Check elevators before you go.
Open interactive guideArriving at Gare Centrale
- Gare Centrale to the Fairmont (about 1 min)The Fairmont has a hotel entrance from the train station.
- Gare Centrale to Bonaventure métro (about 2 min)STM’s elevator entrance is through 1000 De La Gauchetière. It uses two building elevators to reach the ticket hall, then two more to the platforms.
- Gare Centrale to Hotel Bonaventure (about 5 min)The hotel is on the roof of Place Bonaventure, reached by elevator. The entrance is near the parking-garage elevators.
Storing bags
VIA Rail has a baggage checkroom at Gare Centrale, but it is for VIA passengers. Check VIA’s rules before you count on it.
- Gare Centrale to VIA baggage storage (about 1 min)Ticket required.
Before you go
- Square-Victoria–OACI has no STM elevator. Plan around it with heavy bags.
- STM elevators can be out of service. Check their status before you leave.
- Leave extra time before a train. Our walking times are estimates.
Sources
- VIA Rail baggage storage rules Last checked 2026-09-08
- STM Bonaventure entrances and elevators Last checked 2026-09-08
- Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth: station entrances Last checked 2026-10-01
- Hotel Bonaventure: rooftop location Last checked 2026-10-01
- Place Bonaventure FAQ (métro and hotel access) Last checked 2026-10-01
- STM Square-Victoria–OACI entrances Last checked 2026-10-01
- STM elevator access and status Last checked 2026-06-06