Read the Montreal health and safety guide. Check current official advice before travelling.
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Although public healthcare is of superior standards, it is usually not free for visitors. Therefore, getting a traveller's health insurance plan is highly recommended before you arrive in Montreal. It is advisable to carry the insurance papers around in cases of emergency. Prescribed medication should be brought from the home country and should be carried around at all times.
Overall, Montreal has quite a low crime rate. Violent crimes are occasional, but petty theft is a usual observation, espeically in the crowded downtown district, shopping areas, and street shows. Public transport like the metro also has a considerable number of pickpockets and mere oppurtunists lurking around for unsuspecting and unwatchful tourists. It is advisable to keep cash and valuables in a safe inner pocket or bag.