City Facts

Montreal - An irresistible blend of European charm and North American effervescence, Montréal's architecture enchants the visitor with its harmonious contrast of old and new.  With some 3.7 million inhabitants and 80 distinct ethnic cultures, Montréal is a resolutely international city. A world leader in a wide range of industries, including aeronautics, information technology and biotechnologies, the city is also renowned for innovation in medicine, multimedia and the arts.  Getting around the city on a day-to-day basis is hassle-free. Its streets, underground pedestrian network and subway 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—diverse expressions of the inhabitants’ joie de vivre. Montrealers are naturally charming and quite often multilingual, always ready to strike up a conversation and share a moment of friendship.

Airports

YUL Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (formerly Montréal–Dorval International Airport) is the main Canadian airport East of the Great Lakes, serving Québec, Atlantic Canada as well as Eastern Ontario and Northern New England. Located 20 kilometres from downtown Montréal, with multiple highway accesses, Montréal-Trudeau has recently completed a vast expansion and modernization program. Its world-class air terminal is designed to provide you with the most efficient, comfortable and safe airport experience possible.

Ground Transportation

L'Aérobus

L’Aérobus^TM, operated by Groupe La Québécoise, provides an efficient connection by motor bus between Montréal–Trudeau airport and downtown Montréal. L’Aérobus stops at the Montréal Central Bus Station located at 505 de Maisonneuve Blvd. E. A minibus service at no additional charge is also available from the Montréal Central Bus Station to several major downtown hotels (reservation: 514-631-1856).

Schedule:  Departures every 30 minutes. For the detailed schedule, click here.

Travel time: Plan approximately 45 minutes.

Ticket office: Tickets on sale at the Montréal Central Bus Station and at Montréal–Trudeau (arrivals level).

Information: La Québécoise  (514) 842-2281.

Taxis, adapted taxis or limousines

Upon exiting the terminal (arrivals level) a dispatcher will help you obtain a taxi or limousine. No reservation is required. All taxi and limousine operators working out of Montréal–Trudeau are required to have a permit and to comply with its terms and conditions. Occasionally, during periods of excessive demand, Aéroports de Montréal may call on outside operators.

Reduced mobility: A certain number of adapted taxis are available at Montréal–Trudeau. Ask the dispatcher.

Taxi fares: Fares by meter for all other destinations except downtown.  Minimum rate of $14,85.

Limousine fares: For all destinations other than downtown, click here (French only).

Payment methods: Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are accepted. Some drivers accept U.S. currency but provincial regulations require customers to pay in Canadian currency.

Travel time:  20-30 minutes.

For more information, contact +1 (514) 394-7377.

Public Transportation Website
http://www.stm.info/English/a-somm.htm

Buses, trains and Subway are available in Montreal. Maps are available online: http://www.stm.info/English/info/a-plans.htm
 

Conference Hotel

In the heart of downtown Montreal, Canada stands the Hilton Montreal Bonaventure hotel. This unique downtown Hilton hotel in Quebec, Canada offers warm hospitality and exceptional services suited to please business and leisure travelers alike.  Beautifully appointed rooms with a choice of garden or city view. Windows that open for fresh air and dressed with sheers and black-out. Wall to wall carpet, mahogany furniture , large working area. Two phones with two lines and voicemail.