Saint-Basile-le-Grand station

Area Commuter rail station serving Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Quebec

Saint-Basile-le-Grand station is a commuter rail stop on Quebec’s suburban network, used by daily commuters and visitors accessing the town from Montreal.

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The station at Saint-Basile-le-Grand is a commuter rail stop in the town of Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Quebec, serving regional passenger traffic into the Montreal area. It is part of the commuter rail network serving the South Shore suburbs.

Facilities are focused on commuter use with platforms for boarding trains and connections to local transit. The station supports daily commuters traveling to and from Montreal during weekday service hours.

The stop was established to serve growing suburban commuter demand and is integrated into the regional commuter system operated by Exo (formerly by predecessor agencies). It functions as a local park-and-ride and transit connection point.

Situated in the town of Saint-Basile-le-Grand in the Montérégie region, the station lies on Quebec’s south shore of the Saint Lawrence River, within the greater Montreal commuter area.

  • Commuter rail service: Served by Exo commuter rail trains on the Mont-Saint-Hilaire line with scheduled service into Montreal on weekdays.
Saint-Basile-le-Grand station
Saint-Basile-le-Grand station, Quebec, Canada (on the Mont-Saint-Hilaire line)
45.5268, -73.2881
Services operate primarily on weekdays with reduced weekend schedules
Several daily commuter services; fares set by Exo (varies by zone)

How to Get to Saint-Basile-le-Grand station #

The station is on the Exo Mont-Saint-Hilaire commuter line. From downtown Montreal, take the commuter train toward Mont-Saint-Hilaire and disembark at Saint-Basile-le-Grand. Local buses and taxi services provide onward connections within the town.

Tips for Visiting Saint-Basile-le-Grand station #

  • Check Exo commuter rail schedules for weekday frequency
  • Arrive 10-15 minutes early during peak times to find seating
  • Use local bus connections in Saint-Basile-le-Grand for last-mile transit

Best Time to Visit Saint-Basile-le-Grand station #

Best during weekdays when commuter frequency is highest; check service alerts in winter.

Spring-Fall (Apr-Oct)
Apr-Oct · 0-25°C (32-77°F)
Regular commuter flow; pleasant for walking to nearby town centre.
Winter (Nov-Mar)
Nov-Mar · -20-0°C (-4-32°F)
Cold and snow; check for weather-related service changes.
Summer Weekends (Jul-Aug)
Jul-Aug · 15-28°C (59-82°F)
Reduced commuter traffic, more recreational riders.

Weather & Climate near Saint-Basile-le-Grand station #

Climate

Saint-Basile-le-Grand station's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1025 mm/year), wettest in August, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-16° -6°

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° -4°

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8°

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 25°

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-11° -2°

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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