Venue and Travel

The Congress will be held in McGill's New Residence Hall located at 3625 du Parc Avenue, in the heart of downtown Montreal, close to the vibrant Quartier de Spectacles (Entertainment District), restaurants, boutiques and many other attractions.

Located within a 15-minute walk of McGill University in Montreal's Quartier Milton-Parc area and an 8-minute walk to the Metro's Place-des-Arts station, McGill New Residence Hall is popular with business and vacation travellers. Parking is available underground at $25 + tax per day. The hotel provides wheelchair accessibility. Mont Royal Park is about a 10-minute walk west of the hotel, while Old Montreal is an 8-minute drive east. Redpath Museum can be found roughly 13 minutes south on foot, and Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is a 25-minute drive southwestward. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

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Important notice for international travelers

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Montreal in the fall is a beautiful sight no matter what your budget – free stuff to do abounds! Good weather lasts throughout September and October, meaning outdoor activities and entertainment are plentiful, while indoor and outdoor no-cost activities, from art gallery visits to walks on the Mountain, continue through November and right into winter.

A striking union of European charm and North American attitude, Montreal seduces visitors with a harmonious pairing of the historic and the new, from exquisite architecture to fine dining. Because of its position in the St. Lawrence River, the island of Montréal was originally a diplomatic trading area for regional First Nations: the Atikamekw to the north, the Anishinaabe (Algonquin) to the west and the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk), part of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, to the south. This strategic location and fertile soil made Montréal desirable, as archaeological evidence makes clear. Today, the First Nation communities most closely associated with Montréal are the Kanien’kehá:ka—who named the island Tiotia:ke—in the Kahnawà:ke Mohawk Territory on the South Shore and the Kanehsatà:ke Lands on the North Shore, near Oka.

Getting around the city on a day-to-day basis is hassle-free. Its streets, vast parks, underground pedestrian network, and metro system are safe and easy to navigate. The best way to get to know the city is on foot, through any one of its many colourful and vibrant neighbourhoods which overflow with markets, boutiques, restaurants and local cafés—diverse expressions of the inhabitants’ joie de vivre. Montrealers are naturally charming and quite often multilingual. Their spontaneity and ability to welcome visitors have propelled Montréal to its current position of international host city, where some of the world’s most exciting events are held annually. When one considers the urban landscape and its inhabitants, this resulting passion seems only natural. (Source: Tourisme Montreal)

McGill has negotiated special rates for guests whose accommodations are not being paid or reimbursed by the University. Consult the list of McGill affiliated hotels below and simply use the booking code provided in the listings below or mention McGill University when making your reservation.

4 stars

Cantlie Suites -offers long term stays as well
1110 Sherbrooke St W,
Montreal, QC H3A 1G9
Tel:: (514) 842-2000 or 1-800-567-1110
reservations [at] hotelcantlie.com (Email)
Website
Use code: MCGST when booking

Château Versailles
1659 Sherbrooke St. West (north side)
Montreal, QC H3A 1E3
Tel: 514-933-8111
Website
Use code MCGGP when booking

Delta Hotels by Marriott Montreal
475 President Kennedy Avenue
Montreal, Quebec H3A 1J7
Tel.: 514-286-1986
dhr.yuldb.monshared [at] marriott.com (Email)
Website
Use code GU0 (zero) when booking

Hotel 10
10 Sherbrooke St W,
Montreal, QC H2X 4C9
Tel: (514) 843-6000
Website
Use code MCGGP when booking

Le Germain Montreal
2050 Mansfield St,
Montreal, Quebec H3A 1Y9
Tel: 514-849-2050
Website
Use code 41552087 when booking

Marriot Residence Inn - offers long term stays as well
2045 Peel St, Montreal,
QC H3A 1T6
Tel: (514) 982-6064
Website
Use code GU0 when booking

Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
1050 rue Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal, QC H3A 2R6
Tel.: 514-284-1110
mrreservations [at] omnihotels.com (Email)
Website

SENS Høtel
1808 Sherbrooke St. West (south side)
Montreal, QC H3A 1E5
Tel.: 514-933-8111
French Website | English Website

Le St-Martin
980 Boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest,
Montréal, QC H3A 1M5
Tel: (514) 843-3000
Website
Use code MCGILLFF when booking

5 star hotel

Fairmont Queen Elizabeth
900 René-Lévesque Blvd W,
Montreal, Quebec H3B 4A5
Tel: 514-861-3511
Use code NMGS when booking

Vogue Hotel Montreal Downtown
1425 Mountain Street
Montreal, QC H3G 1Z3
Tel:514-285-5706
Use code: 3276210 when booking
concierges [at] voguehotelmontreal.com (Email)
Website

Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile
1155 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, QC H3A 2N3
Tel: 514-285-9000 - Use code TK2592718 when booking by phone
Website

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