Insider's Guide to Montréal

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Bienvenue!

The ASRS welcomes you to Montréal for the 44th Annual Scientific Meeting.

From engagement and education inside the convention center to viewing the St. Lawrence River and exploring the cobblestone streets, we hope you enjoy your time in this beautiful city.

Travel Guidance

All ASRS Annual Meeting attendees and participants are responsible for acquiring the necessary travel documents to enter Canada. In certain cases, an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) or visa may be required. Click here for more information.

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Getting Around

The Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is located 12 miles from downtown Montréal.

The Annual Meeting will take place at the Montréal Convention Center (Palais des congrès de Montréal, 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle). Need a recommendation of where to eat or what to do while you're not at the meeting? Stop by the Tourisme Montréal concierge service onsite to speak with a representative.

Click here to explore Montréal's public transit system, pedestrian-friendly streets, and other ways to navigate around town.

Click here for a map of the area, including downtown Montréal hotels.

Canadian currency is the Canadian dollar, which is divided into 100 cents. Banking and credit cards are welcome almost everywhere.

Montréal is in the Eastern Standard Time (ET) Zone.

Did you know Montréal is one of the world’s largest French-speaking city after Paris? Learn a few fun French words and phrases here.

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Thank you to our friends at Tourisme Montréal for the following suggestions:

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Gooooooal! If you're interested in catching FIFA World Cup 2026 matches during your time in Montréal, here are a few viewing spots to grab a pint and take in the action. These pubs are recommendations from Tourisme Montréal and are located near the convention center.

3 Brasseurs St-Paul (105 St-Paul Street East)
Pub Wolf & Workman (139 St-Paul Street West)
John Michael’s Pub (458 Place Jacques-Cartier)
Pub Victoria (698 Notre-Dame Street West)
La Cage (150 Ste-Catherine Street West and 1212 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal)
The Keg Old Montréal (25 St-Paul Street East)

Did you know Montréal is home to a professional Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, CF Montréal? The club plays its home games in the Stade Saputo in the Olympic Park (pictured), built on the former track and field practice site of the 1976 Summer Olympic Games.

There is plenty to do and see in Montréal. Here are sample itineraries from the Tourisme Montréal, depending on the length of your stay.

Click here for the official Tourisme Montréal website to customize your experience.

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