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This workshop will be held in room 208 of the McGill University McIntyre Medical Building.
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To get to McGill University from YUL:
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Public transit: Société de transport de Montréal (STM), Montreal's public transit operates the 747 Montreal-Trudeau/Downtown shuttle which connects into the rest of Montreal’s transit system. The 747 operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For current fares, schedules, and transit planning please visit: http://www.stm.info/en.
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Limousine/Taxi service: Taxis are also a quick and easy way to get to and from Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Taxis are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Taxis charge a metered rate based on time and distance. The approximate fare to downtown Montreal is $40-$50. No reservations are required.
You can find more information from McGill's International Student Services at this link.
This will of course depend on where you are driving from. McGill campus, McIntyre Medical Building is located at 3655 Promenade Sir William Osler, Montreal, QC, H3G 0B1. You can find information on McGill visitor parking here.
You are responsible for arranging your own accommodation in Montreal. Numerous accommodation facilities are possible. Some suggested accommodations near McGill include:
- McGill campus accommodations
- McGill-affilliated hotels - contact the hotel directly and provide the booking code listed to receive a discounted rate
Many other hotels exist within walking distance to McGill campus. Expedia.ca or Booking.com are useful websites for narrowing down the choice.
TBA
The workshop will begin daily at 8am MST (10am EST) and conclude at approximately 5pm MST (7pm EST). Workshop schedules will be made available on the student tutorial site.