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.
Saint-Basile-le-Grand station at a Glance#
Address: Saint-Basile-le-Grand station, Quebec, Canada (on the Mont-Saint-Hilaire line)
Website: https://exo.quebec/en
Hours: Services operate primarily on weekdays with reduced weekend schedules
Admission: Several daily commuter services; fares set by Exo (varies by zone)
About Saint-Basile-le-Grand station#
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Saint-Basile-le-Grand station#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -16° - -6° | -17° | 73 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -14° - -4° | -15° | 62 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -8° - 2° | -7° | 71 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 10° | 3° | 78 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 24° | 18° | 94 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 15° - 26° | 21° | 96 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 14° - 25° | 20° | 99 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 94 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 13° | 6° | 90 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -2° - 6° | -2° | 94 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -11° - -2° | -12° | 89 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
