Currency
Canada uses the Canadian dollar. The Canadian dollar ($C) is currently very slightly cheaper than a US$ (1US$ = 1,03$C). Several currency exchange shops operate at the airport, and banks will exchange US dollars. Banking machines are easily found and accept the international cards such as Cirrus. Finally, many shops will accept US$.
Travel to Montreal, Canada
Montreal is a 3 million person metropolitan area served by Pierre-Elliot Trudeau International Airport (airport code YUL). It is served by most North American and many international airlines.
The airport is located 25-30 minutes from the downtown area, and 15-20 minutes from the competition venue.
If you take a taxi from the airport to the competition area, a flat fee of 28 $C applies. In the unlikely event that you are offered a metered ride, politely decline.
You may rent a car at the airport; most major North American rentals are present. However, public transit, especially the subway (which Montrealers call the Metro) is the easiest way to go downtown from the competition area. Taxi to and from the airport, and public transit are safe, and the "no hassles" choice.
Tourism
Montreal has an extensive site concerning sightseeing, attractions, dining, etc. See http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/
Competition Venue
The competition venue is located on Van Horne Avenue, directly across the Plamondon subway station. The exact address is
Centre Sportif Côte-des-Neiges, 4880 Van Horne, Montreal, Québec, Canada H3W 1J3. Note that the Plamondon station has two exits, use the Van Horne exit.
IF YOU COME BY CAR, YOU MUST NOT PARK IN THE SHOPPING CENTER ACROSS THE STREET (you will get towed). On Saturday and Sunday you may park at the school corner corner Victoria and Van Horne. Click on
Google Maps to see the location and get driving directions.
Phone
When phoning Canada, the international access code is "1", the same as the United States.
Accomodation
These four hotels are in the neighborhood of the Competition Venue.
6445 Decarie Blvd.
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H3W 3E1
Toll Free: +1 866.465.3800
Local: +1 514.739.3800
Fax: +1 514.739.5616
e-mail: sales@qualityhotelmidtown.com
www.qualityhotelmidtown.com
Group rate available (85$)
Standard North-American hotel. 5 minute walk to Competition Venue. Please specify "CANADIAN MASTERS WEIGHTLIFTING" when booking.
7655, boul. Décarie
Montréal (Qc)
H4P 2H2
CANADA
Phone: +1 514 731-7701
Toll Free: +1 800 361-5419
Fax:+1 514-731-7158
e-mail info@hotelrubyfoos.com
www.hotelrubyfoos.com
Asian-themed hotel, upscale. Very close to Namur subway station (one subway stop away from competition venue, 15 minutes walk). Please specify "CANADIAN MASTERS WEIGHTLIFTING" when booking.
5225 Côte-des-Neiges
Montréal - Québec
Tel.: (514) 739-6391
Toll Free: 1-800-567-0804
Fax: (514) 342-2512
info@terrasse-royale.com
www.terrasse-royale.com
Small hotel, on the neighbourhood’s main street. Across the street from Côte des Neiges subway station.
Please specify "CANADIAN MASTERS WEIGHTLIFTING" when booking.
2450 Boul. Édouard-Montpetit
+1 (514) 343-8006
www.studioshotel.ca
This hotel is part of the University of Montreal Student Residences and is open during the summer months. Right next to Edouard-Montpetit subway station. Please specify "CANADIAN MASTERS WEIGHTLIFTING" when booking.
Downtown Accomodation
The following locations are located downtown. The competition venue is easily reached on subway line number 2 (known as the "Orange" line), 10 subway stops (roughly 15 minutes to Plamondon Station from the downtown stops).
- McGill University Residences
Thank you for your interest in staying with the McGill University Residences. We operate our summer business program from May 15- August 15 each year, and all revenue from our summer business season is used to lower housing costs for the incoming students each fall.
The Traditional Residences (Royal Victoria College) and the New Residence Hall (NRH). The traditional dorms are single rooms with a shared washroom. The group rate is $40.00/night plus taxes, included in the rate is a $6.00 entitlement to be used in the dining hall towards the purchase of breakfast items. Each room includes a single bed, desk with chair, dresser, armoire and small fridge. Please feel free to consult our website for further information at http://www.mcgill.ca/residences/summer/ about the Traditional Residences.
In order to make a reservation guests will need to call +1 514-398-5200 to make reservations or e-mail reserve.residences@mcgill.ca
Please specify "CANADIAN MASTERS WEIGHTLIFTING" when booking.
