About Montréal
Montréal is the second largest city in Canada and the largest French-speaking city in North America. This being said, non French-speakers will find it easy to get around as English is spoken by most, espacially if you stay in or around the city center.
Early fall weather is usually warm during the day (lower 20 Celcius) with cooler nights (12-15 Celcius).
Things to do / to see :
https://www.mtl.org/en
https://www.bonjourquebec.com/en-ca/where-to-go/regions-of-quebec/montreal
About the School of Design
The School of Design is part of the Université du Québec à Montréal. Soon celebrating its 50th anniversary, the School provides teaching in Environmental design and Graphic design at both undergrad and graduate levels. The Centre de design, located on the ground floor of the school, is reknowned for its exhibitions which encompass all forms of design practices and research.
Located in the Quartier Latin of Montreal, the School of design is at the heart of the cultural district, close to the old port, Quartier des spectacles and Plateau Mont-Royal.
To get there
The School of Design is located at 1440 Sanguinet street
- By subway
L?École de design est située près de la station Berri-UQAM. Il suffit de suivre les indications pour UQAM, pavillon DE, ou suivre la sortie St-Denis, prendre à gauche sur Maisonneuve et à gauche encore sur Sanguinet.L?information concernant les tarifs et horaires du métro se trouvent ici : www.stm.info - From the airport
The Montréal-Trudeau airport is located in Dorval, a 20 mins or so ride by car from downtown. To get downtown, you can take : 747/Centre-Ville bus (45 mins ride, 10CAD). You can get off at the Berri-UQAM stop.
https://www.stm.info/fr/infos/titres-et-tarifs/titres-de-transport/aeroport-p-e-trudeau-747Taxis (trajet d?environ 20 mins, 41CAD) - By car
An underground parking facility is licated across the street from the School, on Sanguinet at 14CAD/day
Other parking lots are available in the neighborhood at varying prices, or you may park on the street. Charging stations for electric cars are available on Boisbriand Street, alongside the School.
Where to stay
There are several hotels to choose from that are within walking distance from the School.
We have arranged for a special price of 150CAD/night for the conference participants at Hotel Zero 1 at 1, blvd René-Lévesque E. To make a reseravation, please follow this link : https://reservations.travelclick.com/77400?groupID=3559181
The special rate will remain available until August 1st Prices might be higher for reservations made past this date.