Gate-side Relay newsstands are scattered through YUL’s departure areas
Relay at Montréal–Trudeau is the standard airport newsstand: magazines, books, drinks, and travel odds-and-ends once you’re past security. You’ll see branches in both domestic and international departure zones, usually within a 2–3 minute walk of most gates. Think last-minute magazine at CAD 8–12, paperback novels around CAD 15–25, and basic stationery near the cash.
Hours track flight banks, with most Relay locations in YUL opening by around 5:00 a.m. and staying open into the late-night departures after 9:30 p.m. If you’re on a 6:00 a.m. Air Canada flight, you can usually grab a coffee in a can, a bottle of water, and a snack before boarding. Late departures to Europe also still see them open when the food court is starting to thin out.
Stock is standard Relay fare: French and English newspapers like La Presse and The Globe and Mail, plus international titles near the transborder and international gates. You’ll find bottled water at typical airport pricing (around CAD 3–4), soft drinks, basic candy, chips, and a small rack of travel adapters, headphones, and charging cables if your USB-C cord died mid-trip.
Don’t expect gourmet anything here; Relay at YUL focuses on grab-and-go and reading material, not fresh meals. If you need a proper sandwich or hot food, hit the main food court or an airline lounge first, then use Relay for extras. One practical play: buy water and a snack here after security, so you’re not stuck with the limited cart options on shorter domestic hops.