Commuters using the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) in the Deux-Montagnes sector will need to start paying for parking at select lots beginning Thursday, December 19, 2025. This marks the end of a one-month free trial period that began when the stations opened to the public.
Which Parking Lots Are Affected?
The transition to paid parking is not universal across all station facilities. At the Deux-Montagnes station, the lot located directly south of the station and a smaller L-shaped lot to the west will require payment. However, parking will remain free in lots farther southwest, near the Olympia Arena and on the east side of Deux-Montagnes Blvd.
Similarly, at the Grand-Moulin station, only the lot south of 9th Ave., across Lac Blvd. from the station, will become a paid zone. The other three lots at this station will continue to be free for users.
How the New Paid System Works
The paid lots are managed by the parking company Indigo Neo. Users must pay via the indigoneo.ca website or the Indigo Neo mobile app, as there are no payment terminals on site. The cost is set at $10.29 per day or $121.30 per month, with monthly subscriptions starting in January 2026.
The REM confirmed on social media that these lots were always intended to be paid, with the initial free period serving as a trial for users of the newly expanded network.
More Stations to Follow Soon
The change at Deux-Montagnes and Grand-Moulin is just the beginning. The REM announced that paid lots at other recently opened stations—including Sainte-Dorothée, Île-Bigras, Pierrefonds-Roxboro, Sunnybrooke, Bois-Franc, and du Ruisseau—will also begin charging at a later date, which has not yet been determined.
This rollout follows the model already in place on the South Shore, where Brossard and Panama stations have a mix of paid and free lots. At those locations, the free lots are known to fill up quickly with morning commuters.
The move to implement paid parking is a significant shift for REM users who have enjoyed free access since the stations' inauguration, signaling the network's move toward a more established, long-term operational model.
