SYMPOSIUM VENUE

 

Research Institute of McGill University Health Centre

       McGill university, Montreal

1001, boul. Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada

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​HOW TO REACH THE SYMPOSIUM VENUE

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From Montreal downtown

By Metro (Recommended – fastest & easiest)

1. From downtown (e.g. Peel, Guy-Concordia, or McGill metro station on the Green Line), take the Green Line (Direction Angrignon).

2. Transfer at Lionel-Groulx station to the Orange Line (Direction Côte-Vertu).

3. Get off at Vendôme station.

4. Follow the signs inside Vendôme to the McGill University Health Centre / RI-MUHC – it’s directly connected by tunnels (no need to go outside).

⏱️ Travel time: ~20–25 minutes from downtown.

From Montreal Airport (YUL)

By Public Transport:

• Easiest route:

  1. Take the 747 Express Bus (direction: Downtown) from the airport to Lionel-Groulx metro station.

  2. At Lionel-Groulx, transfer to the green metro line (direction: Angrignon) and get off at Vendôme station.

  3. From Vendôme, follow the signs for the underground tunnel to the RI-MUHC.

  Estimated time: 45–60 minutes
  Cost: About $11 CAD (the 747 ticket includes unlimited metro/bus use for 24 hours).

By Taxi:

• Direct ride to 1001 Décarie Boulevard.

• Estimated time: 20–30 minutes (depending on traffic)

• Cost: Fixed fare of $48 CAD (2025 rate) between the airport and downtown.

 

From Central Railway Station (Gare Centrale, 895 de la Gauchetière West)

By Public Transport:

• Easiest route:

  1. Walk to Bonaventure metro station (direct access from the train station).

  2. Take the orange metro line (direction: Côte-Vertu) and get off at Vendôme station.

  3. Follow the signs for the underground tunnel to the RI-MUHC.

  Estimated time: 20–25 minutes
  Cost: $3.75 CAD (single metro ticket).

By Taxi:

• Direct ride to 1001 Décarie Boulevard.

• Estimated time: 15–20 minutes

• Cost: About $20–25 CAD, depending on traffic.

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