Quebec and Montreal ? All road/traffic/parking signs in the province of Quebec, which includes Montreal and Quebec City, are in French. In Ontario, which includes Ottawa, Toronto and Niagara Falls, the signs are in English, with some in both languages.

In 2026, street signs in Montreal are almost exclusively in French, following the strict enforcement of Quebec’s language laws, specifically Bill 96 and the Charter of the French Language. These laws mandate that French must be the official and "predominant" language in the public sphere. While major highway signs use universal pictograms (like a red circle for "do not enter"), descriptive text is in French (e.g., "ARRÊT" instead of "STOP"). In designated "tourist zones" or for safety-critical information, you may occasionally see bilingual signs, but the French text must be significantly more prominent—typically twice the size of the English. For 2026 visitors, navigating Montreal requires a basic understanding of French traffic terms or the use of a real-time translation app. The city’s commitment to its Francophone identity means that while the population is largely bilingual, the physical infrastructure is designed to prioritize and protect the French language.