Tuesday Afternoon Excursions
October 1st^st, 2002

City Tour

Departure: 12:30

Duration: 4.5 hours   Arrival: 17:00

Dress code : comfortable

Cost: 50$CAN per person, taxes included

Shopping on Sherbrooke Street, Quartier du Musée © Tourisme Montréal

Discover Montréal's cultural heritage and cosmopolitan blend of the old and new on this overview tour of our city. The dynamic downtown core, historical Old Montréal including the visit of Notre-Dame Basilica, Montréal's elegant upper class community, the Universities, the Olympic Park as well as a look at the St-Joseph Shrine. Along the way, the tour includes a stop at the summit of Mount-Royal Park for a panoramic view of the city and a drive through St. Helen and Notre-Dame Islands, sites of Expo '67, the Montréal Grand Prix and the Casino. Included in this tour:   Admission fee Deluxe chartered transportation Professional guide Lunch Gratuities to the driver and the guide All taxes Restaurants:              Steak & Steak (near Olympic Stadium)                         La Cage aux Sports (Molson Center)                                Chez Queux (Old Montréal)

In this historic part of the city founded in 1642, you will discover Old Montréal history and charms. A stroll through a maze of narrow lanes and old buildings provides a perfect opportunity to discover our colourful past. With their exuberant display of architecture, the streets and buildings testify to Montréal's rich heritage and illustrate a period of its history. The tour will feature a number of remarkable restorations that have breathed new life into the Old Port: City Hall, the Bonsecours Markets and municipal buildings, the old business section, Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours Church, Jacques-Cartier Square and the majestic Notre-Dame Basilica. Included in this tour:     Admission fee Professional guide Lunch Gratuities to the guide All taxes Restaurant:  Le Vieux-Port

Old Port and Old Montréal © Commission canadienne du tourisme, Pierre St-Jacques

Tuesday Afternoon Excursions | Partner Tours | Evening Entertainment

The Laurentians, one of the oldest mountain chains in the world, start just twenty miles north of Montréal. This picturesque region of mountains, lakes and rivers is the playground of Montréalers, a place for fishing, skiing and golfing while enjoying the beautiful scenery. The region has been developed to preserve its natural setting, huge forests, picturesque villages, cozy valleys, and crystal-clear lakes.  You will see typical villages on your way to the region's foremost resort, Mount-Tremblant. There will be some free time to shop and browse around in the quaint Village St-Bernard and, for the more adventurous, a ride in the Gondola to admire the panoramic view from the top of the mountain. Bring your camera! Lunch will be in the heart of the mountains. Included in this tour:             Gondola fee Deluxe chartered transportation Professional guide Lunch Gratuities to the driver and the guide All taxes Restaurant:  La Forge

Wednesday, October 2^nd, 2002

The Flower Trail

Departure: 8:00

Duration: 8.5 hours   Arrival: 16:00

Dress code : comfortable

Cost: $60 CAN per person, taxes included

Flower Trail, annual flowers and tropical plants production © Sylvain Majeau

A passion for flowers has made Laval the horticultural capital of Québec. Producers, gardeners and florists generously open their doors to visitors along the Trail's 11.5 kilometres. This pastoral tableau is comprised of greenhouses, dried flowers and fields of blooms. Serres Sylvain Cléroux and boutique De Fleurs en Pot, whose decor changes with the seasons, Fleurineau/l'Économusée de la fleur, where the secrets of flower-drying are revealed, the aptly-named Le Paradis des Orchidées, which produces some 60,000 orchid plants each year... Discover the restaurant Les Menus-Plaisirs, located in the Old St. Rose neighbourhood, which offers regional specialities. This excursion also includes a visit at Roses de Laval, where you can smell the roses all year long ! Included in this tour:             Admission fee Deluxe chartered transportation (to and from) Professional guide Lunch Gratuities to the guide All taxes Restaurant: Les Menus-Plaisirs

McGill University, Royal Victoria Hospital and Mount Royal © Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin

At the turn of the century, the Golden Square Mile was a wealthy neighbourhood graced by some of Montréal's most notable mansions. At that time, the 25,000 people living in the Square Mile, so named because it measures one square mile, owned 70% of Canada's wealth. On this interesting walking tour, your guide will show you the Mount Royal Club, the Alcan Building, the McGill Campus and you will visit the Mount Stephen Club, all witnesses of that era. Following the lunch at the 'Café des beaux-Atrs' of the Montréal Museum of Fine Art, your guide will indicate the best places to shop in that area. Included in this tour: Admission fee Deluxe chartered transportation (to and from) Professional guide Lunch Gratuities to the guide All taxes Restaurant:   Le Café des Beaux-Arts

Tuesday Afternoon Excursions | Partner Tours | Evening Entertainment

Evening Entertainment

Welcome Reception Sunday, September 29^th 2002
A Welcome Reception will be held at the Palais des Congrès on the evening of Sunday,  September 29^th  from 18.00 to 20:30hrs. The Reception will be held in the exhibition areas and is open to all Full Time Delegates and their registered Partners/Companions and Exhibitors. Drinks and canapes will be served through the evening. Dress will be informal.

Evening Cocktails Monday September 30^th 2002
Drinks and canapes will be served in the exhibition area on September 30^th, from 18:00 to 20:30hrs.   Delegates will be able to taste some of Quebec traditional delicacies. The Reception is open to all Full Time Delegates and registered Companions and dress will be informal.

Wednesday evening banquet, October 2^nd 2002
Cost: $80 CAN per person, taxes included

The Conference Banquet will be held in room 517ABC at the Palais des Congrès

on Wednesday, October 2rd .  Cocktail will be served at 19.00 in the foyer and we will sit down for Dinner at 20.00 hrs.  Be ready to be highly entertained in true Montreal style !  And of course, a great Québec fine cuisine dinner awaits you.

Seating at the Banquet is limited and tickets will be allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis. Full Time Registrants and registered Companions must tick the box on the Registration form in order to indicate that they require a ticket. If you wish to purchase a ticket for the banquet, please complete the registration form.

If you have any dietary requirements, please indicate them on the registration form.

Dress - lounge suits or equivalent.

General information

Working Language

The working language of the Conference is English and will be used for all printed material, presentations and discussions.

Name Badge

An admission badge will be provided which will authorise access to the Conference Sessions and the service of morning and afternoon refreshments.

Delegates will not be allowed entry to the Conference and Exhibition without on appropriate Name Badge.