Local Information

 

Explore Montréal

Take advantage of everything Montréal has to offer! Visit Tourisme Montréal to explore top attractions, cultural highlights, and sample itineraries to help plan your trip.

 

See what others have to say about Montréal — check out Tripadvisor for restaurant reviews, local tips, and suggestions on things to do.

 

Family Care Options

Participants who may require family-care facilities can indicate so during registration. This information will help us assist with arrangements for childcare, family care, or other accommodations as needed.

A preliminary list of family care options will be shared via email with all participants prior to the meeting, along with information on preparing for your visit to Montréal.

 

Some local resources include:

  • SOSgarde – Babysitting, child care, and elder care services
  • Nannies on Call – On-call and temporary care options
 
Weather

The average temperature in July in Montréal is around 25°C (77°F). Expect warm days and cooler evenings. We recommend dressing in layers to adjust for temperature differences between the air-conditioned venue and the outdoor summer weather. 

 

Currency

The official currency of Canada is the Canadian Dollar (CAD), commonly shown as “$” or “C$.” You can check the latest exchange rates at xe.com.

 

Language

The official language of the Workshop is English. Montréal is a bilingual city, and both French and English are widely spoken throughout the area.

 

Time Zone

The Workshop will be held in Montréal, Canada, which is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC–05:00).

 

 

Electricity

Montréal uses 120-volt electricity with a frequency of 60 Hz. The standard plug type is Type A or Type B (two flat parallel pins, with or without a grounding pin). Visitors from countries using different voltages or plug types will need an adapter or converter.