Roommates in Villeray and Parc-Extension
Updated October 4, 2026
Villeray and Parc-Extension, north of Petite-Patrie, are residential neighbourhoods with excellent metro access and Jarry Park as their big green space. Parc-Extension, one of Montreal's most multicultural neighbourhoods, sits next to Universit茅 de Montr茅al's Campus MIL.
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Getting around
- Orange line: Jean-Talon, Jarry and Cr茅mazie stations (downtown or toward Laval).
- Blue line: De Castelnau, Parc and Acadie (Parc-Extension), Jean-Talon, Fabre and D'Iberville.
- exo train: Parc station (line 12 Saint-J茅r么me), connected to Parc metro, runs downtown and out to Laval and the North Shore.
Transit sources: STM, REM, exo. Always check your commute before signing.
The area at a glance
Lots of plexes and mid-size units. The streets around Jarry Park and Villeray Street are very residential.
For students: Campus MIL (UdeM sciences) is reachable from Acadie and Outremont stations, and the Blue line reaches Universit茅 de Montr茅al's main campus in a few stops.
Parc train station is a plus if you work or study in Laval or on the North Shore.
How Ton Coloc works
- Questionnaire: what you're looking for (a room, a roommate, a room to offer), your areas, budget and lifestyle.
- Account and one-time payment, no subscription (see pricing).
- Identity check (about 2 minutes, via Stripe Identity) to see your matches and send messages.
- Built-in messaging: your email and phone number are never shown to other members.
Tips for renting in Quebec
- No deposits. In Quebec, a landlord may only ask for the first month's rent in advance. A security deposit or any other sum is not allowed, nor are post-dated cheques (Civil Code art. 1904). Someone asking for a transfer to "hold" a room before you visit? That's a classic scam signal.
- July 1. Most Quebec leases end June 30, so July 1 is the big moving day. Start looking in spring and book a truck or movers early.
- The TAL lease. The Tribunal administratif du logement lease form is mandatory for every new lease, even for a room. Between roommates, liability is joint (each pays their share) unless a solidarity clause is written in; see the TAL's joint tenancy page and its roommate agreement (French PDF).
- Lease assignment and subletting. To leave mid-lease, you can propose an assignment (cession) or a sublet. The landlord has 15 days to answer; since February 21, 2024, if they refuse an assignment without a serious reason, the lease ends on the date you gave. Details and templates on the TAL page.
- Visits and identity. Visit before paying, meet your future roommates and keep your exchanges in writing. On Ton Coloc, every member's identity is verified (photo ID + selfie, via Stripe Identity) before they can see matches and send messages. It isn't a background check, so do your own checks too.
FAQ
Which metro stations serve Villeray?
Jean-Talon, Jarry and Cr茅mazie on the Orange line, and De Castelnau on the Blue line. Parc-Extension is served by Parc and Acadie (Blue line).
Is it convenient for Universit茅 de Montr茅al?
Yes: the Blue line links Parc-Extension and Villeray to Universit茅-de-Montr茅al and 脡douard-Montpetit stations, and Campus MIL is right next to Parc-Extension.
Can I combine Villeray with Rosemont or Petite-Patrie?
Yes, tick several neighbourhoods in the questionnaire. All three are next to each other on the Orange and Blue lines.
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