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Quick Tips
Weather: Note that April weather in Montréal can be variable and quickly changing. It looks like we will have mild days (10°C) and cool nights (3°C), but check the weather before heading to CHI 2018 as Canadian springs are fickle. En Avril, ne te découvre pas d’un fil.
Transportation from airport: you may use the shuttle service, take a taxi. Once you’re downtown, an easy way to move around is to use the metro.
– Wheelchairs accessible
– Vegan options available
– Gluten-free options available
Breakfast
Capucine 
Description: Coffee, smoothies, homemade pastries, quiches, fritata, fresh fruit and more near Place-d’Armes métro station.
Eggspectation
Description: Breakfast and lunch restaurant chain with locations downtown and in Old Port.
Allô! Mon Coco
Description: Breakfast and lunch restaurant near Saint-Laurent métro station.
B&M
Description: Breakfast and lunch restaurant in the Mile End neighborhood near Rosemont métro station.
Vieux vélo
Description: Breakfast and lunch restaurant near Little Italy famous for Eggs Benedict near Beaubien métro station.
Café Pikolo
Description: Espresso bar with pastries and cozy atmosphere near Place-des-Arts métro station.
Boulangerie Première Moisson
Description: A chain of artisanal bakeries famous for French breads and pastries with locations downtown and in Old Port.
Espace Café
Description: Specialty coffee and beverages, Panini sandwiches, soup and salads near Place d’Armes métro station.
Ben et Florentine
Description: Breakfast and lunch restaurant chain near Peel métro station.
Ginkgo
Description: Breakfast and lunch restaurant in a spacious and well lit location.
Lunch
Le Gros Luxe
Description: Homemade comfort food, veggie and vegan friendly and gluten free option available near Lionel-Groulx métro station.
Ganadara
Description: Hearty Korean favourites, from seafood pancakes to bibimbop near Guy-Concordia métro station.
Pho Bang New York
Description: Vietnamese restaurant serving flavourful buns & bowls of hot broth with lots of noodles near Palais des congrès.
Nouilles Lan Zhou
Description: Ramen bowl and asian speciaties near Palais des congrès.
Copper branch
Description: Vegan fast food with locations downtown and in Old Port.
Venice Montreal
Description: Healthy restaurant with pokes, gourmet salads, tacos, soups and fresh juices near Place-d’Armes métro station.
Noodle Factory
Description: A small chinese restaurant with a vast selection of dumplings and noodles near Palais des congrès.
Capital Tacos
Description: Traditionnal mexican food and tacos in Chinatown, near Palais des congrès.
Mai Xiang Yuan
Description: Made-to-order Chinese dumplings near Palais des congrès.
Harmonie Bakery
Description: Outpost for sweet & savory Chinese pastries such as egg custard & pork buns, plus bubble tea.
Romados
Description: Notorious portuguese chicken restaurant in the heart of the portuguese district
Dinner
La Banquise
Description: Restaurant specialized in poutine (open 24h/24) near Mont-Royal métro station.
Chez Claudette
Description: Diner specialized in poutine (open 24h/24 from thursday to saturday incl.) near Laurier métro station.
La champagnerie
Description: Stylish, brick-lined spot pairing an extensive champagne list with upscale American plates near Champs-de-Mars métro station.
La belle et le boeuf
Description: Classic burger joint near Guy-Concordia métro station.
Seoul Chako
Description: All-you-can-eat Korean meats grilled at your table in a room with a backlit bar & dim lighting.
Dirty Dogs
Description: You might have heard of poutine but probably not this kind. Try these insane poutines and hot dogs.
Big In Japan
Description: Casual Japanese brasserie, serving up hearty comfort fare, sandwiches & desserts, plus beer & sake.
Coffee/drinks
L’Escalier
Description: Cozy hideaway offering an all-vegetarian menu, wine and beer amid a buzzy ambience with live music near Berri-UQAM métro station.
McKibbin’s Irish Pub
Description: Irish Pub and Bar with various locations downtown.
Foonzo
Description: Convivial nightspot featuring retro video and board games, plus trivia and DJ nights near Peel métro station.
Anticafé
Description: Sharing spaces, between a coffee shop and coworking spaces near Place-des-Arts métro station. Pay per hour, not per drinks !
Waverly
Description: Hip neighbourhood hangout with DJs spinning eclectic tunes and TVs for major events near Rosemont métro station.
Ping Pong Club
Description: Neighbourhood bar with wide ranging menu, cocktail pitchers, comfort food and ping pong tables near Rosemont métro station.
Résonance Café
Description: Trendy outlet offering espressos & light vegan bites, plus modern music performances at night near Laurier métro station.
Juliette et chocolat
Description: Coffee shop specialized in chocolates, brownies, pralines and other chocolate delicacies with 5 locations around Montreal.
Les foufounes électriques
Description: Low-lit bar with a punk rock vibe offering frequent concerts and pool tables near Berri-UQAM métro station.
L’Entrepôt
Description: A selection of plates at 5.95$ (if ordered with a drink) near Mont Royal métro station.
Local attractions
Cité Mémoire
Description: Discover 25 projections in Old Montréal, Old-Port of Montréal and at Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth hotel.Free.
Belgo Building
Description: Building with 4 floors full of independent Art Galleries, gym/yoga studios, and well being spots. Free.
Centre PHI
Description: Multipurpose venue for arts & culture featuring concerts, film screenings & plays, plus exhibits.
Montreal Insectarium
Description: The Montreal Insectarium is considered one of the largest insect museums in North America, part of the Montréal Space for Life.
Montreal Biodome
Description: The Montreal Biodome is a facility located at Olympic Park in the Montreal neighbourhood of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve that allows visitors to walk through replicas of four ecosystems found in the Americas.
Montreal Science Centre
Description: The Montreal Science Centre is a science museum located on the King Edward Pier in the Old Port of Montreal.
See Montréal
Mount Royal lookouts
Description: Mount Royal Park is home to dozens of trails and points of interest all around the mountain. Four routes culminate at 4 different lookouts.
Parc Jean-Drapeau
Description: Park made up of 2 islands that are home to multiple attractions, venues & museums.
Montreal Olympic Park
Description: Olympic Stadium site with outdoor events, food trucks, a famous skateboarding area & tennis.
Pub Crawl Montreal
Description: -hour pub crawl of Montreal operates year-round every Friday and Saturday starting at 9:30pm.
Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal
Description: It is Canada’s largest church and claims to have one of the largest domes in the world