2015 UDL CONFERENCE VISITOR’S GUIDE
3459 McTavish, Montreal, QC H3A 0C9
www.mcgill.ca/OSD T: 514-398-6009
Welcome to Montreal! Our vibrant city has many attractions and things to
do while you’re here for the conference. The following is a guide to help
you get started on helping you plan your stay. We’ve included hotels and
activities with accessible features based on the information found on
Kéroul, a website for accessible tourism in Québec.
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
McGill University has negotiated special arrangements with several hotels
located in downtown Montreal, all within walking distance from the main
campus. The ones included in this list also have accessible rooms available
according to Kéroul.
Please contact the hotels directly for information regarding rates, and to
book your accommodations. In order to benefit from the reduced price, you
need only mention “McGill University” when making reservations.
For more information visit McGill’s Official Hotel Program page.
HÔTEL DELTA MONTRÉAL
475 President Kennedy Avenue
Montreal, Quebec H3A 1J7
Tel.: 514-286-1986 / 1-877-286-1986
Fax: 514-284-4342
Accessibility information for the Delta
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SOFITEL MONTRÉAL LE CARRÉ DORÉ
1155 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, QC H3A 2N3
Tel: 514-285-9000
Fax: 514-289-1155
Toll Free Number in North America - 877-285-9001
Accessibility information for Sofitel
LE MÉRIDIEN VERSAILLES-MONTRÉAL
1808 Sherbrooke St. West (south side)
Montreal, QC H3A 1B4
Tel.: 514-933-8111 / 1-888-933-8111
Fax: 514-933-6867
Accessibility information for Le Méridien
HÔTEL OMNI MONT-ROYAL
1050 rue Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal, QC H3A 2R6
Tel.: 514-284-1110
Accessibility information for Hôtel Omni
NEW RESIDENCE HALL*
3625 Avenue du Parc
Montreal, QC H2X 3P8
Tel.: 514-398-3471
Fax: 514-398-4521
This is a McGill residence hall available to rent as of mid-May
*Please call for accessibility information
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TRANSPORTATION
Looking to get from the airport to downtown?
1) You can get to most places you need to go using public transit. The 747
shuttle bus runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It will bring you directly to
Montreal’s Berri-UQAM metro station.
For detailed information such as fare, and map please visit the STM Info
website. For information about the accessibility of Montréal’s public transit
system, see STM Access
2) You can catch a taxi near the central exit on the Arrivals level.
Taxi rates are fixed at $40 to downtown, and meter to other destinations
with a minimum charge of $17. Visa, MasterCard and America Express are
often, but not always accepted.
Looking for special needs assistance at the airport?
Aéroports de Montréal has a reference guide on their website regarding the
adapted services available at the YUL (Dorval International) airport
Looking for a car rental?
There are multiple car rental companies stationed directly at the YUL airport.
For more information, phone numbers and booking, please consult the
airport car rental website.
Web-map tools [such as Google Maps or Yahoo Maps] will help you plan your
drive to McGill University. Using " 805 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal" as
the destination address will lead you directly to our campus gates, located
on the corner of McGill College Avenue and Sherbrooke Street West.
Looking for information on how to get around the city?
1) Public transit. You can easily get from one location to another using
Montreal’s transit system: STM. You can purchase a 3-day fare pass for 18$,
which allows unlimited access to the STM bus and metro system. For more
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fare information, please see STM fare info. Individual tickets can also be
purchased with coins directly on the bus.
2) Taxi. If the public transit routes or schedules don't suit your needs, you
can always hail a taxi on most major streets. Alternatively, give them
a call and they'll pick you up. Major taxi services include:
Downtown
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Atlas Taxi: 514-485-8585
Diamond Co-Op: 514-273-6331 (adapted vehicles available)
Royal Taxi: 514-274-3333
Taxi Co-Op: 514-725-9885 (adapted vehicles available)
Looking for parking at McGill?
Parking is not available on campus. While there are metered parking spaces
available along Sherbrooke Street, as well as a limited number available
along University Street, you are restricted to paying for two hours of parking
at a time. Please be advised that time does not accumulate on these meters
- the pay station treats each transaction as if it were dealing with a new
customer.
If you will be spending a good portion of your day on campus, you may
prefer to park in one of the commercial parking lots close by. Daily parking
rates are relatively standard from one commercial lot to the next.
Alternatively, as our campus is centrally located in downtown Montreal, you
may favor leaving your car at your hotel and walking over.
ATTRACTIONS
There are exciting things to do in Montreal all the time. Here are a few
noteworthy attractions. For a full list of things to do in the city, see the
Tourisme Montreal website!
Museums & Exhibits
Biôdome and Olympic Stadium
Part of Montréal’s iconic architecture, and home to the 1976 Olympic games
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– the Olympic stadium now hosts a variety of sports events, concerts,
exhibitions and more. The biôdome is nestled next to the stadium, and
houses recreations of America’s most splendid ecosystems.
4777, avenue Pierre-De Coubertin
Montréal Quebec H1V 1B3
(514) 868-3000
Biodôme accessibility info
Insectarium & Jardin Botanique
Located next to one another, the Insectarium and Botanical Gardens are
definitely worth a visit. Spend some time visiting one of the world’s largest
botanical gardens, and North America’s leading insect museum!
4581 (Insectarium), 4101 (Botanical Gardens) rue Sherbrooke Est
Montréal Quebec H1X 2B2
514 872-1400
Insectarium accessibility info
Montreal Science Center - IMAX Theater
The Montreal Science Center is located in the Old Port of Montreal. Starting
April 16 their “Game On” exhibit will highlight the history of video games
from their beginnings, in additional to their permanent interactive
showcases. Be sure to grab a Beaver Tail treat while you’re there!
2 rue de la Commune O
Montreal Quebec H2Y 4B2
(514) 496-4724
Science centre accessibility info
McCord Museum
Located just a stone’s throw away from campus, the McCord Museum is
dedicated to showcasing Montreal, Quebec and Canada’s social history and
material culture. As of April 10th they will have a new exhibit, accompanying
their permanent exhibits, which will be, “Camp Fires: the queer Baroque of
Léopold L. Foulem, Paul Mathieu and Richard Milette”.
690 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E9
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(514) 398-7100
Museum accessibility info
Montreal’s Museum of Fine Arts
Montreal’s Museum of Fine Arts is the city’s largest museum, and until May
31, 2015 will be displaying its “must-see” collection, “MARVELS AND
MIRAGES OF ORIENTALISM: From Spain to Morocco, Benjamin-Constant in
His Time”.
1380 Rue Sherbrooke O
Montréal, QC H3G 1J5
(514) 285-2000
Museum accessibility info
Iconic Montreal
Montreal Casino
Montreal’s Casino is located on the site of Expo ‘67’s French Pavillion. Having
expanded over the years, it is home to some exciting entertainment.
1 avenue du Casino,
Montréal, QC H3C 4W7
(514) 392-2746
Casino accessibility info
Saint-Joseph's Oratory
Perched on top of Mount Royal, Saint-Joseph’s Oratory offers a breathtaking
view of the city, in addition to guided tours of the basilica, a museum and
gift shop! One of their popular permanent displays highlights 200 nativities
from more than 100 countries.
3800 Chemin Queen Mary
Montréal, QC H3V 1H6
(514) 733-8211
Oratory accessibility info
Old Montreal & Notre Dame Basilica
Are you a Celine Dion fan? The Notre Dame Basilica is where Celine Dion got
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married!
110 Notre-Dame Street West
Montréal (Québec) H2Y 1T2
(514) 842-2925
Basilica accessibility info
Festivals & Shows
Festival Transamériques Danse & Théâtre
Happening May 21st to June 4th 2015 at Place des Arts, this multilingual
festival celebrates new works in contemporary dance and theatre.
460 Rue Ste-Catherine O #810
Montréal, QC H3B 1A7
(514) 842-0704
The Montréal International Interior Design Show (SIDIM)
A showcase of the latest ideas and innovations in design and architecture,
the Montreal International Interior Design Show will be at Place Bonaventure
from 21 – 23 May 2015.
800, De La Gauchetière Street West
Montreal (Quebec) H5A 1K6
Place Bonaventure accessibility info
Festival Accès Asie
This festival is happening during Asian Heritage Month and promotes Asian
arts, culture and histories throughout the city from May 1-24, 2015. For the
full program and event locations, please see the festival’s website
Discover Montreal
Hop On, Hop Off Bus
Take a tour of Montreal’s neighbourhoods and tourist attractions at your
leisure with a London-style double decker bus.
Departures from:
1001 Dorchester Square
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Montreal, QC H3B 1N1
(514) 398-9769
Lachine Rapids Jet Boat Tours
For the more daring adventurer—what better way to immerse yourself in
Montreal culture than jet-boating on the St-Lawrence river!
Boarding at:
Quai de l'horlogue
Vieux port de Montréal
H2L 5C1
For more information on accessible activities and accommodations in the
city, please visit Kéroul or The Accessible Road website.
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