Gate-side Hudson News at YUL is the grab-and-go standby
Figure on Hudson News for last-minute basics once you’re past security at Montréal–Trudeau (YUL). You’ll see multiple branches in the domestic and international zones, all running from early morning into the late-night bank of departures. It’s the place for bottled water, snacks, and a magazine when you’ve got 10 minutes before boarding.
Prices land in standard airport territory: expect around CAD 3–4 for water or soft drinks, CAD 2–5 for candy and chips, and more for branded souvenirs with “Montréal” or “Canada” on them. You can also pick up neck pillows and basic travel gadgets right by the counter, which matters if you forgot headphones before a 6-hour flight.
Print media still gets real shelf space here: French and English newspapers, Canadian and US magazines, and a small rack of paperbacks. If you like something to read gate-side before a 21:45 departure, grab it here rather than banking on in-flight Wi‑Fi. Kids’ activity books and puzzle magazines are usually near the front.
Expect standard packaged snacks, not fresh food. You’ll find chocolate bars, nuts, protein bars, and gum in every location, plus single-serve medicines like ibuprofen and motion-sickness tablets near the register. If you need a quick phone charger, power bank, or USB‑C cable, it’s usually hanging on a wall panel behind the cashier.
One practical tip: buy water and any meds the moment you clear security at YUL, before you get hemmed into a crowded gate area for a tight 45‑minute turn.