Explore Montréal
Your guide to the city, the venue, getting around, and making the most of your time in Montréal.
ASHG is excited to welcome our global community to Montréal, Canada—a city that blends historic charm, cultural diversity, culinary riches, and artistic creativity. Whether you’re stepping out between sessions or extending your stay, Montréal offers endless ways to explore and connect.
Quick Facts: Venue & City Essentials
Meeting Venue
All scientific sessions, exhibits, posters, and meeting offices will be located at:
Palais des congrès de Montréal
1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
Montréal, QC, Canada
Nearest Airport
Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
975 Romeo Vachon Blvd N, Dorval, Quebec H4Y 1H1, Canada
Location Highlights
Downtown Montréal
Steps from dining, hotels, and public transportation
Experience Montréal Before You Arrive
Get inspired with a short video showcasing Montréal’s neighborhoods, culture, and energy—from historic Old Montréal to modern downtown life.
Explore Steps from the Meeting
Staying near the Palais des congrès places you at the center of Montréal’s most iconic areas:
Old Montréal and the Old Port
Cafés, restaurants, and local shops
Access to Montréal’s underground pedestrian city (RÉSO)
Metro connections for easy citywide exploration
Getting To & Around Montréal
Transportation to & from the Airport
Nearby Airport:
Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Multiple transportation options connect the airport to downtown Montréal, including taxis, rideshare services, and public transit.
Transportation To & Around Montréal
Montréal’s public transportation system and walkable neighborhoods make it easy to get around before and after sessions.
Parking at the Palais des congrès
Parking Location:
1025 Chenneville Street
Accessible via Viger Avenue
Approximately 400 spaces available
Accessibility in Montréal
Montréal and the Palais des congrès are committed to accessible and inclusive experiences.
- Montréal Accessibility Resources
- Accessible transportation to & from the airport
- Wheelchair rental available at the Palais des congrès de Montréal
Things to Do in Montréal
First-Time Visitors
First-Time Visitors
Food & Drink
Short Stay (24–48 Hours)
Short Stay (24–48 Hours)
Long Weekend
Wellness & Outdoors
Connecting Through Language
Montréal is a welcoming, bilingual city, and you’ll hear both French and English throughout your stay. Whether you choose to try a word or two—or simply enjoy listening—you’re part of the local experience.
Sprinkle a Little French
- Bonjour (Hello)
- Merci (Thank you)
- S’il vous plaît (Please)
- Excusez moi (Excuse me)