Information for Attendees

Main Information

Conference venue: RLC 2026 will be held at the Palais des congrès de Montréal (Montréal Convention Centre), located in the heart of downtown Montréal at 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle.

Airport transportation: Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is approximately 20 km from downtown. The 747 Express Bus runs 24/7 between the airport and downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM station), with a fare of $11 CAD. Taxis have a flat rate of ~$41 CAD to downtown. Uber and Lyft are also available.

Banquet: A banquet dinner will be held on Wednesday, August 5th (6pm) at a venue to be announced. Details will be shared closer to the conference date.

Venue Details

Location: The Palais des congrès de Montréal is located at the intersection of the Quartier International and Old Montréal, directly above Place-d'Armes metro station. It is easily accessible by public transit and walking from most downtown hotels.

Poster printing: Copies du Centre and Staples/Bureau en Gros offer poster printing services in downtown Montréal. We recommend placing your order ahead of time to ensure availability.

Poster sizes: Main conference: Max size is 6 ft wide × 4 ft tall, with a recommended size of 4 ft wide × 3 ft tall or 3 ft wide × 4 ft tall. Workshops: Max size is 3 ft wide × 4 ft tall.

City transportation: Montréal has an excellent public transit system operated by the STM (Société de transport de Montréal). The metro system has 4 lines, and the venue is directly above Place-d'Armes station (Orange Line). A 3-day unlimited pass costs $21.25 CAD. The BIXI bike-sharing system is also a popular way to get around the city.

Wi-Fi access: Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available throughout the conference venue. Eduroam is also supported for participants with credentials from their home institutions.

Venue Map

Food Options

Conference-provided: Breakfast will be provided at 8:30am from Tuesday to Saturday. Lunch will be provided at 12:30pm from Tuesday to Friday. Coffee will be available all day during the conference, starting at 8:30am.

Near venue: The Palais des congrès is surrounded by excellent dining. Within a 5-minute walk: Chinatown (authentic Asian cuisine), Old Montréal (cafés & bistros), and the Quartier International (upscale dining).

Popular restaurants: Schwartz's Deli (smoked meat), La Banquise (poutine), Olive & Gourmando (brunch), Joe Beef, Damas (Middle Eastern), Maison Boulud, Bouillon Bilk, and many more throughout the Plateau and Mile End neighborhoods.

Montréal specialties: Don't miss Montréal's iconic foods: poutine, smoked meat sandwiches, bagels (from St-Viateur or Fairmount), and sugar pie.

Weather & Local Information

Weather: Montréal in August is warm and humid, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). Occasional thunderstorms are possible, so bringing a light rain jacket is recommended. Sunscreen is also advisable.

Festivals: Montréal is known as a festival city. In early August, you may catch the tail end of the Just for Laughs Festival or the vibrant Osheaga Music Festival.

Explore Montréal: Tourisme Montréal is an excellent resource for events, attractions, and city information.

Attractions

🚇 Accessible by Metro

• Old Montréal & Old Port
• Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal
• Mont Royal (Parc du Mont-Royal)
• Notre-Dame Basilica
• Plateau Mont-Royal & Mile End
• Montréal Botanical Garden

🚗 Requiring Transportation

• Parc Jean-Drapeau (Biosphère)
• Espace pour la vie (Biodôme, Planetarium)
• Lachine Canal (bike path)
• Jean-Talon Market
• Île-de-la-Visitation Nature Park