[4] In 1994, the Canadian Forces Bases (CFBs) in Montreal and Saint-Jean were merged to create a new entity, an expanded CFB Montreal that included the Longue-Pointe, Saint-Hubert (Saint-Hubert), CFB Saint-Jean, Farnham and Saint-Bruno sites.

The north and south sectors of CFB Montreal occupy an area of 2.8 km (1.7 mi) square.

The garrison is an important military base located in the heart of Montreal.

[1][6] The base itself is home to a number of units, formations of both the Regular and Reserve forces, including:[1][8] The Journal Servir is the official newspaper of CFB Montreal.

Every second Wednesday, some 3,300 copies are distributed free of charge to CFB Montreal, Saint-Jean and elsewhere in the region covered.