Step-by-step Move-in McGill Residences
The following directions assume that you are at the intersection of Sherbrooke and University Street.
If you are driving and get lost, Google Maps and Apple Maps both have this area well mapped out. Just be
aware that the majority of the nearby streets are one-way, and that Google and Apple Maps don’t always
label them as such. Montreal has many one-way streets!
General Moving Information
nn REMEMBER Never leave your belongings unattended or your
vehicle unlocked during move-in!
nn Respect that parking in unloading areas is limited. As soon as
you are finished you MUST move your vehicle to a longer term
parking location.
nn If you are unloading on the side of a city street, remember that
you are in a No Stopping Zone, so you must put your four-way
flashers on! Do not leave your car unattended - you may be
ticketed!
Royal Victoria College
The Royal Victoria College front entrance is located half a block
(approximately 50 meters) north of the corner of Sherbrooke
and University. The address of Royal Victoria College is 3425
University St.
1. You can stop but not park in front of Royal Victoria College.
2. Have someone stay with the vehicle and start unloading
while you get your keys inside.
3. Your driver MUST move your vehicle to a nearby parking lot
as soon as you have unloaded.
4. Do not leave your vehicle or your belongings unattended.
5. Start moving your belongings into your room.
6. If you accidentally drive past Royal Victoria College, then
you need to drive up University St to Prince Arthur, turn
right, and take another right on Hutchinson which will take
you back down the hill to Sherbrooke.
nn C onsider bringing a trolley from home, as it will make moving
into your new home much easier.
nn Students leave behind hundreds of dollars in unused or
under-used stuff each year, so bring only what you need! Read
the section pertaining to your Residence to see what will be
included in your room, and remember that virtually anything
you need can easily be purchased near campus when you
actually need it.
New Residence Hall
1. Go north on University and turn right on Prince Arthur.
2. Continue along Prince Arthur to avenue du Parc. New Rez
is on the north-east corner of Prince Arthur and du Parc.
3. Turn left onto du Parc. The driveway and building entrance
are just north of Prince Arthur on du Parc. The address of
New Rez is 3625 Av du Parc.
4. You can stop but not park in the driveway of New Rez. If the
drive-way is full, you may be able to wait on du Parc.
5. While you’re getting your keys from the front desk, your
driver should start unloading your belongings.
6. Do not leave your vehicle or your belongings unattended.
7. Once you’ve got your keys and your stuff is all unloaded,
your driver MUST move your vehicle to a nearby parking lot
as soon as you have unloaded.
8. Start moving your belongings into your room.
Step-by-step Move-in McGill Residences
La Citadelle
1. La Citadelle is located just down the road from the corner
of Sherbrooke West and University, on the South side of
Sherbrooke. The address is 410 Sherbrooke West.
2. You can stop but not park in the designated area in front of
410 Sherbrooke West.
3. While you’re getting your keys at the front desk, your driver
should start unloading your belongings.
4. Do not leave your vehicle or your belongings unattended.
5. Once you’ve got your keys and your belongings are all
unloaded, your driver MUST move your vehicle to a nearby
parking lot (you will receive direction upon arrival).
6. Start moving your belongings into your room.
Carrefour Sherbrooke
1. Carrefour Sherbrooke is just down the road from the corner
of Sherbrooke West and University, on the North side of
Sherbrooke. The address is 475 Sherbrooke West.
2. You can stop but not park in the designated area in front of
475 Sherbrooke West.
3. While you’re getting your keys at the front desk, your driver
should start unloading your belongings.
4. Do not leave your vehicle or your belongings unattended.
5. Once you’ve got your keys and your belongings are all
unloaded, your driver MUST move your vehicle to a nearby
parking lot (you will receive direction upon arrival).
6. Start moving your belongings into your room
University Hall
Go north on University for one block, and the building will be
located on your right. University Hall is the red brick building
with the arch just below the corner of University and Milton,
3473 University Street.
1. You can access the parking from Milton by going a few
blocks out of your way.
2. Continue up University to Prince Arthur (the next street
up on the right). Take a right on to Prince Arthur, followed
by another right at the lights onto Durocher, the 3rd street
on the right. You will drive on Durocher St. for one block,
until you reach Milton. Turn right onto Milton and head
back towards University St. You will find the entrance to
the parking lot at 660 Milton on your left, about 50 metres
before you reach University St. again.
3. Have someone stay with the vehicle and start unloading
while you get your keys at the reception desk inside
University Hall.
4. Your driver MUST move your vehicle to a nearby parking lot
as soon as you have unloaded.
5. Start moving your belongings into your room.
MORE
The MORE and Graduate Office (located at 3575 University
Street) is open 9 AM - 5 PM August 29th and 30th and
8 AM - 4 PM each weekday the following week. Move-ins
outside these hours need to be arranged at least 48 hours in
advance so the keys can be left at one of the other residence
area front desks, some of which have extended hours.
1. Go North on University. Stop at the MORE and Graduate
Student Housing Office inside at 3575 University St. to get
your keys (do not unload your vehicle here!!).
2. Drive to your MORE House. All but one (3471 Peel) of the
MORE Houses are located a short distance from the MORE
Office, and have alleys near or behind them for unloading
(NB: there is no parking in the unloading areas.)
3. Once you’ve found a good stopping place near your House,
start unloading your belongings. Your driver MUST move
your vehicle to a nearby parking lot as soon as you have
unloaded.
4. Do not leave yourvehicle or your belongings unattended.
5. Start moving your belongings into your room.
Driving directions from 3641 University to 3471 Peel:
1. Make a left hand turn from University on to Avenue des Pins.
2. Go straight on Pins for 450 m.
3. At rue Peel make a left hand turn and go straight for 350 m;
4. 3471 Peel will be on the left, just past Docteur Penfield.
Step-by-step Move-in McGill Residences
Upper Rez: Douglas, McConnell, Molson, and Gardner Halls
1. Go north up University Street from Sherbrooke.
2. Continue up University past Avenue des Pins all the way to
the top of the hill (past the Royal Victoria Hospital, and the
big arch over the road).
3. At the top of University you should turn slightly to the right
to continue north on University towards the Bishop Mountain
Hall complex.
To get to Douglas Hall: A parking attendant at this junction will
direct you to the unloading area behind Douglas Hall.
To get to the rest of the Upper Residences: As you curve around
the circular Bishop Mountain Hall complex, you will pass on
your right, in order: McConnell Hall, Molson Hall, and Gardner
Hall
4. Pull into the designated unloading area for your residence,
as indicated by staff.
5. While someone waits with the car, get in line to check in
and pick up your keys at Bishop Mountain Hall (the large
round building in the centre of Upper Rez).
6. While you’re checking in, your driver should start unloading
your belongings. Your driver MUST move your vehicle to a
nearby parking lot as soon as you have unloaded.
7. Do not leave your vehicle or your belongings unattended.
8. Once you’ve got your keys and your stuff is all unloaded,
start moving your belongings into your room. Make sure to
move your vehicle to a nearby parking lot so that you are
not blocking others.
Solin
To get to Solin Hall:
nn If you are on Highway 20, follow the signs to Centre Ville
(downtown) and take the exit to Atwater.
nn If you are on Highway 10, take the exit to Atwater (do not
take the Centre Ville exit, go further).
nn If you are coming from downtown, make your way to
Atwater St.
Once on Atwater St.:
1. Go south on Atwater to Delisle
2. T urn right on Delisle, continue 2 blocks to the end of the
street.
3. Turn right on Rose-de-Lima.
4. Turn right onto Lionel-Groulx. The address of Solin Hall
is 3510 Lionel-Groulx.
5. Solin Hall is the big red brick building with the huge
windows (it is the only building at this end of
Lionel-Groulx St.)
6. You can stop but not park in front of Solin Hall while you
pick up your keys at the main entrance.
Welcome Staff will direct you to unloading areas and daytime
parking.
Solin Hall can also be reached by Metro on the Green line, 4
stops west of McGill station. Get off at Lionel-Groulx. From
Lionel-Groulx metro station walk south on Atwater and follow
the directions above.