TRAVEL
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
All persons travelling to Canada will need to apply for an ETA prior to their travel unless they are travelling with an American (USA) or Canadian passport.
The ETA application is online, some requests can take several days to process if you’re asked to submit supporting documents. It costs $7 CAD and is valid for 5 years.
Arriving in Montreal
We can’t meet you at the airport, but here are your options for getting downtown:
- You can take the 747 airport shuttle for $11 CAD. You can also purchase a weekly metro pass ($30) which includes the airport bus fare, plus unlimited bus and metro fares for 7 days including the purchase date.
- A taxi from the airport with your ensemble, is the simplest option. Got a cello? Ask for a van! The flat rate to downtown Montreal is $47 CAD (plus gratuity – please remember that in Canada, we tip, 10-20% is standard for cab fare). All taxis are equipped to accept credit cards.
Getting Around
Most of the venues are within walking distance. The hotel (Cantlie Suites) is about 7-minute walk from the Schulich School of Music.
Public transportation is also a great option to explore Montreal; we have a great bus and metro (subway) system. Learn more at the website of our transit system, the STM. Le Cantlie is located nearest to Métro Peel and Schulich is closest to Métro McGill, both along the green line of the metro.
Montreal has an extensive public bike-sharing system, BIXI. Here’s a map of their docking stations, and more information on how you can rent them (you can do so directly on the street with a credit card, or download their app!)
Weather
The average daily temperature in Montreal during this month is 18°C (65°F), reaching highs 36 C (97 F) and dropping to an average minimum temperature of 8.7 C (47.7°F). Be prepared for rain and humidity. Be forewarned that air conditioning is not the norm in most Montreal locations!
Accommodation
Hôtel Le Cantlie Suites – 110 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1G9
Check-in 4:00 pm Check-out 12:00 pm
Front desk: call +1.514.842.2000 or dial 0 on your in-room phone 24h/day and be connected to the concierge.
Directions: Le Cantlie to McGill