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Getting to Montréal
Plane
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is a 20-minute drive from downtown.
Upon arrival at the airport, you will find many options for getting to your hotel or the Palais des congrès. Car rental, limousine and taxi services are available, as is the 24-hour 747 Express bus. This option will cost you $11 and will drop you off at one of nine downtown stops in about 40-60 minutes. Taxis from the airport will range between 50-60$ (this does not include tip).
Direct bus from Montréal Airport to Berri-UQAM station (a 8-minute walk to the CHUM) : Bus 747 (a day pass is required at a cost of 11$)
Train
Montréal’s Central Station is located in the heart of the city. Connected to many Canadian and American cities, the station offers direct access to the underground pedestrian network as well as to the Bonaventure metro station and other public transportation such as buses and taxis.
Bus
Bus travelers will arrive directly downtown at Montréal’s central bus station, with access to the Berri-UQAM metro station (and from there to the underground pedestrian network) as well as to city buses and taxis. The central bus station is a 15-minute walk from the CHUM or a 1 metro stop away on line 2 – Orange.
Car
The island of Montréal is 75 kilometres (46 miles) from the US border and the Trans-Canada Highway runs through the city.
Traveler’s Tip: Canada uses the metric system so the speed limit is indicated in kilometres per hour (km/h) and gasoline is sold by the litre (L). It is also important to mention that Montréal is located in a French-speaking province, so most road signs are in French.
It is also strictly forbidden to turn right at a red light on the island of Montréal or to use a mobile phone while driving.
Additional Information
Insurance
It is important that you contact your insurance company before you leave to ensure that you have adequate medical coverage while in Montréal. If you are not covered by provincial health insurance, you will have to pay for medical services either through private insurance or out of pocket.
Currency
The legal currency is the Canadian dollar (CA$). Banknotes are CA$5, CA$10, CAD20, CAD50 and CA$100. Coins are 5, 10 and 25 cents, as well as 1 and 2 dollars. Bank and credit cards are also accepted almost everywhere.
Tips
It is generally customary to tip restaurant waiters and taxi drivers 10% to 20% of the bill, before taxes. Grooms in hotels are usually given CA$2 per suitcase.
Taxes
In the province of Québec, purchases are subject to a 14.975% sales tax, which includes the 5% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the 9.975% Québec Sales Tax (QST). Additionally, a lodging tax of 3.5% per night applies to most hotel stays.
Please note: Most prices displayed in shops and restaurants do not include taxes, which will be added at checkout.
Weather
In May, the average temperature in Montréal ranges between 11°C and 19°C. The weather is generally mild, with sunnier days, though occasional showers are possible.
Contact
For all enquiries, please use the contact details below:
WTC2026 Conference Secretariat – JPdL International
info@wtc2026.ca
