Venue

DRI Connect 2025 will be held at Concordia University, in the John Molson Building, located at 1450 Guy Street, in the heart of Montreal.

Official Hotel: Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain #

The official hotel for DRI Connect 2025 is the Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain, where a special conference rate was arranged for attendees. Please note that the preferred rate deadline has now passed.

Other nearby hotels #

If the official hotel is fully booked or you prefer other options, here are some other hotels in the area offering reasonable rates or you may wish to explore special rates your organization offers:

• Holiday Inn Montreal Centreville Downtown
• Novotel Montreal Centre
• Renaissance Montreal Downtown

Exploring Montreal #

Montreal is a vibrant, bilingual city known for its unique blend of European charm and North American energy. While attending DRI Connect 2025, consider exploring:

• Local Attractions #

  • Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal) - Historic district with cobblestone streets and beautiful architecture
  • Mount Royal Park - Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, offering panoramic views of the city
  • Montreal Museum of Fine Arts - Canada’s oldest art museum with an impressive collection

• Dining #

  Montreal’s food scene is world-renowned, featuring everything from classic French cuisine to innovative fusion restaurants. Don’t miss trying:

  • Authentic Montreal-style bagels
  • Iconic poutine
  • Smoked meat sandwiches

• Getting Around #

  • Metro System - Clean, efficient, and connects major attractions
  • BIXI Bike Sharing - Over 9,000 bikes available throughout the city
  • Walking - Montreal’s downtown core is highly walkable

We hope you enjoy your stay in Montreal and make the most of your time at DRI Connect 2025!