Montréal, Canada

Montréal is a vibrant, bilingual city in Quebec, Canada, known for its unique blend of European charm and North American modernity, featuring French and English culture, a rich history, and a lively arts and culinary scene. As the second-largest city in Canada and a major economic and cultural center for French-speaking North America, it offers a diverse landscape of historic architecture, bustling festivals, and a distinct personality influenced by its French colonial past and its position on the St. Lawrence River.

École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)

École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), founded in 1974 in response to Québec’s need for practical engineers, specializes in applied teaching and research in engineering. Its main campus in Montréal’s Griffintown neighborhood is situated in a former brewery. The campus features four connected buildings (Pavilions A, B, D, and E) for teaching and research, integrated with modern facilities like a sports center and residences, and incorporates green initiatives such as green roofs and pollinator gardens to promote carbon neutrality and biodiversity

Getting There

Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the main airport that handles international flights to and from the city. Attendees can take the 747 Line bus from the airport to ÉTS, which takes about 35 minutes and costs around $11.25. The ticket includes a 24-hour pass for the bus and metro.

Attendees arriving by train can disembark at “Gare Centrale” (Central Station). The train station is a 10-minute walk from ÉTS.

To reach ÉTS, attendees can take the bus or metro.

Bus

• Multiple bus lines have stops near ÉTS. Lines 36, 61, 35, 74, 75, 107, and 715 offer stops within a short walking distance. The closest bus stops to ÉTS are “École de technologie supérieure”, “Notre-Dame / Peel”, and “Peel / Ottawa”.

Metro

• Take the Orange Line (Line 2) metro and get off at either “Bonaventure” or “Lucien-Lallier” station. From there, it is a short 9-minute walk to ÉTS.
• The metro network provides multiple connections to other lines.

Fare

A single ticket is valid for both bus and metro.

• Price for one trip : 3.75 CAD.
• Price for two trips: 7.00 CAD.
• Price for ten trips: 34.25 CAD.

To reach ÉTS from nearby hotels and to navigate the city, attendees can use BIXI, Montreal’s public bike-sharing system. Two BIXI stations are conveniently located near ÉTS.

Where to Stay

For visitors staying near ÉTS, the nearby neighborhoods of Old Montreal, Quartier Latin, and Downtown are excellent choices, offering historical charm, nightlife, shopping, and easy access to the metro system. The Old Port is also a great option for its vibrant atmosphere and historical significance, while Griffintown provides a newer, trendy experience with hip restaurants and bars

Travel Times to Nearby Areas

• Downtown: 20 minutes walking
• Old Montreal: 22 minutes walking
• Quartier Latin: 10 minutes walking, 5 minutes on Orange Line (#2) from Berri-UQAM to Bonaventure stations

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