Can’t Miss Events

Kick off the conference by reconnecting with colleagues and meeting new faces at our Welcome Reception. This relaxed gathering sets the tone for the days ahead, giving you the chance to build connections, share ideas, and enjoy light refreshments in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The reception is in included in your registration, guest tickets are $30.

Come out and enjoy good food and conversation on Thursday evening. VMAE will make small group dinner reservations as various Montréal restaurants and will send out a sign-up closer to the event so you can select the restaurant you are interested in. Please note, this optional dinner is not included in the conference fee; each participant is responsible for the costs of their dinner.

Please join your colleagues for a relaxed evening at Gibby’s, a landmark restaurant in Old Montréal known for its historic stone walls, warm ambiance, and exceptional cuisine. It’s the perfect setting to continue your conversations over a memorable dinner. Your meal is included with your registration, guest tickets are $90.

Experience the highlights of Montréal in just three hours aboard a comfortable motor coach with a professional local guide. Departing from the Humaniti Hotel, we will begin by exploring downtown landmarks such as Dorchester Square and the historic Golden Square Mile, once the address of Montréal’s wealthiest residents and still lined with grand 19th-century architecture.

From there, ride up to Mount-Royal Park, the city’s beloved green space designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Here, we will enjoy about an hour to take in the stunning views from Belvedere Kondiaronk, stroll to the tranquil Beaver Lake, and pause for photos. This stop offers a perfect mix of scenic beauty, fresh air, and iconic Montréal vistas.

Back aboard the bus we will continue the journey through the colorful Plateau-Mont-Royal, where murals, boutiques, and coffee shops give the neighborhood its vibrant character. We will make a final stop at the picturesque Square Saint-Louis, framed by brightly painted Victorian homes, and discover a hidden green alley tucked away nearby.

The return route takes us through the lively Quartier des spectacles, Montréal’s cultural heartbeat, before arriving back at the Humaniti Hotel. Throughout the tour, our guide will share engaging stories, history, and local insight, giving us a richer appreciation of this dynamic city.

The tour in included in your registration fee. The fee for guests is $40 per person and includes boxed lunch, transportation, and the tour.

Come out and enjoy good food and conversation on Thursday evening. VMAE will make small group dinner reservations as various Montréal restaurants and will send out a sign-up closer to the event so you can select the restaurant you are interested in. Please note, this optional dinner is not included in the conference fee; each participant is responsible for the costs of their dinner.