Conference Venues & Accommodations

Last updated: January 29, 2026

Montreal is a world-famous city with a culture like nowhere else in the world. Explore its neighbourhoods and cultural attractions, and experience some of the city’s best shopping and dining venues.

Conference scientific activities

Sherbrooke and Adrien-Pinard Pavillions | UQAM

The 2026 IBTN Conference will be held in downtown Montréal at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). Conference activities will take place at the Sherbrooke and Adrien-Pinard Pavillions on UQAM’s main campus, located in the heart of Montréal’s festival district and the renowned Place-des-Arts performing arts centre.

Networking dinner

Les Soeurs Grises – Old Montreal, 32 McGill Street, H3C 6N2 | Saturday, May 9

Join us for a three-course meal, with drinks, and lots of fun, mingling, and networking!

Les Soeurs Grises (the Grey Nuns) is an artisan microbrewery located in Old Montreal offering unique, savory traditional and more unorthodox beers, and local inspired cuisine, all in a chic and relaxed ambiance.

Tickets are $95 each and can be purchased for you and your guest(s) when you complete the payment step during your registration. Buy your tickets before they run out!

Accommodations

The IBTN conference team has prepared accommodation options in the area that you may find helpful. These are strictly suggestions.

  • Referral codes are provided strictly as courtesy
  • These suggestions do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the IBTN or the CBITN, their home laboratory (MBMC), home institution (CIUSSS-NIM), or the Summer School’s hosting institution (UQAM), or any of their employees or partners.
  • The IBTN, MBMC, CIUSSS-NIM or UQAM can in no way be held responsible for your experience as a client of these hotel establishments.
  • You are entirely responsible for your choice of accommodations, booking dates, and all communications, expenses, and arrangements made with these hotel establishments.
  • You are in no way obliged to book your stay at these hotels.

IMPORTANT: Discounted room rates are available at the listed properties for reservations booked on or before Friday, April 3rd, 2026, or until availability lasts. Reservations booked at the discounted rates may be cancelled without penalty up to Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Cancellations made after this date will result in a charge of 100% of the total room cost. A valid credit card may be required to guarantee your reservation and must be presented upon arrival. Room charges will be applied upon departure. All prices shown are per night, pretax, and in Canadian dollars.

 

Holiday Inn Montreal Centreville Downtown by IHG

999 Rue Saint-Urbain, Montréal, QC H2Z 0B4 – Website

Rates:

  • $239.00 single/double occupancy
  • $269.00 triple occupancy
  • $299.00 quad occupancy

PROMO CODE: IBTNCSS

Inclusions: WiFi, free access to health center, free access to business center

 

SENS Hotel

1808 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, Québec H3H 1E4 – Website

Rates:

  • $199.00 classic, 1 queen
  • $219.00 deluxe, 1 king
  • $229.00 deluxe, 2 double beds
  • $249.00 junior suite, 1 king

PROMO CODE: IBE03S

Inclusions: Wi-Fi, Access to 24/7 fitness center

 

Chateau Versailles

1659 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest Montréal, Québec H3H 1E3 – Website

Rates:

  • $189.00 deluxe, 1 queen
  • $189.00 deluxe, 1 king
  • $219.00 fireplace deluxe, 1 queen
  • $219.00 fireplace deluxe, 1 king

PROMO CODE: IBE03B

Inclusions: Cold continental buffet breakfast, Wi-Fi

 

Venue and City Information

Directions to the venue, parking details, and information on public transportation:

Get to know Montréal

What to do in Downtown Montreal

Local points of interest just steps away from UQAM offer a diverse range of experiences, from cultural and artistic venues to historic neighborhoods and outdoor spaces:

  • Place-des-Arts: A major performing arts complex hosting concerts, plays, and exhibitions. It’s a cultural hub in the city.
  • Quartier des Spectacles: An entertainment district known for its festivals, outdoor events, and vibrant atmosphere.
  • Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal): Experience the historic charm of cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a range of shops and restaurants.
  • Chinatown: Explore Montreal’s vibrant Chinatown, known for its diverse culinary scene and cultural elements.
  • Parc La Fontaine: A beautiful city park offering green spaces, walking paths, and a tranquil lake.
  • Complexe Desjardins: A large shopping and office complex with an indoor atrium, shops, and restaurants.
  • Museum of Contemporary Art (Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal): Explore contemporary art exhibitions and installations in this dynamic museum.
  • Sainte-Catherine Street: One of Montreal’s main shopping streets, lined with shops, boutiques, and cafes, providing a vibrant atmosphere.
  • Cathedral-Basilica of Mary, Queen of the World (Cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde): A stunning cathedral modeled after St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
  • Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal): This renowned museum features a vast collection of art spanning from antiquity to contemporary pieces.
  • Mount Royal (Mont Royal): Climb or take a leisurely stroll up Mount Royal for panoramic views of the city skyline from the iconic Mount Royal Park.
  • La Ronde: For amusement park enthusiasts, La Ronde, located on Île Sainte-Hélène, offers thrilling rides and attractions during the warmer months.