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OSSD 2017 Annual Meeting Hotel

Unfortunately, the OSSD 2017 Meeting Hotel, the Hyatt Regency Hotel is FULL.

Please consider one of these two Hotels within walking distance :

1.  Hilton Garden Inn (380 Sherbrooke St. West, 8 minute walk, 650 m)

2.  Delta Montreal (375 President Kennedy Ave., 7-minute walk, 550 m)

Local Information and Places to Eat / Drink

Montréal ranked top city for students!

A blog with fun things to do in Montréal. 

"Hidden" Bars and Speakeasies in Montréal.

THINGS TO DO IN MONTRÉAL:

  • Hike Mont Royal
  • Explore Old Port 
  • Notre-Dame Basilica
  • Olympic Stadium 
  • Biodome (located at Olympic Stadium)
  • Go for a bike-ride along the Lachine Canal
  • Have a picnic in one of Montreal's beautiful parks (Jeanne-Mance Park, Parc la Fontaine, Parc Laurier)
  • Montreal 's Museum of Fine Arts
  • Shopping on Sainte Catherine's Street
  • Saint Joseph's Oratory

*This year is Montreal's 375th anniversary, so there will likely be several events/sights to see that conference attendees can check out!

BARS AND PUBS:

  • McKibbons on Saint Laurent (Irish pub)
  • Ye Old Orchard on Prince Arthur (Irish pub)
  • Hurley's on Crescent (Large Irish pub)
  • Brutpoia on Crescent (Large micro-brewery)
  • Sir Winston Churchill Pub complex  on Crescent
  • Irish Embassy Pub and Grill on rue Bishop (Large Irish pub)
  • Moosebawr on Sainte Catherine's ( Small pub with liter beer boots and the most delicious sangria)
  • Dieu du Ciel on Laurier West (Craft brewery; hipster vibe)

Restaurants:

POPULAR RESTAURANTS NEAR QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES:

  • Brasserie T: This unique restaurant offers French and Canadian cuisine. It is located in the Quartier des Spectacles (very close to the Hyatt Regency).
  • Lola Rosa: This is a popular vegetarian/vegan restaurant  with 2 locations on Rue Milton and Avenue du Parc. 
  • Il Focaliao: This is a wood-fire pizzeria with a large menu of delicious thin crust pizzas, located off Saint Catherine's at Phillips Square. 
  • Les Trois Brasseurs (3 Brewers): This restaurant and pub offers a wide variety of food and craft beers. There are several locations in Montreal, with the closest located at Saint Catherine's and McGill College. 
  • Enoteca Mozza Pizzeria Moderna: This is an Italian restaurant with a variety of dishes, including thin crust pizza. This restaurant is also located at Saint Catherine's and McGill College.
  • Baton Rouge Steakhouse and Bar: This is a traditional North American restaurant located on Saint Catherine's near Quartier des Spectacles. 
  • China town: For the best Asian cuisine, check out Montreal's Chinatown located off of Saint Laurent. 

POPULAR MONTRÉAL-STYLE FOOD:

  • La Banquise: One of the best ( and most popular) places to get traditional poutine. It is located on rue Rachel in the Plateau.
  • Schwartz's deli: Go to Schwartz's on Saint Laurent to try Montreal's famous smoked meat!
  • St. Viateur Bagel or Fairmount Bagel: These bagel shops are located in the Mile End, and they make traditional Montreal-style bagels that are a must for visitors. 

*For more restaurants and pubs, check out Crescent Street, Rue St. Denis, and Old Port. There is a wide variety of restaurants and pubs in these locations - something for everyone's cravings!