There’s nothing more Canadian than hockey, and nothing as “quintessential Montréal” as Mount Royal, the namesake of the city. When CHEST travels to Montréal for the CHEST Annual Meeting 2015, October 24 to 28, you’ll have the opportunity to make the most of your visit. In your free time, you can explore all of the classic and eclectic Montréal activities.
First up: Mount Royal. Mount Royal Park has status similar to New York’s Central Park. This mountain, located immediately west of downtown, is nicknamed the “lungs of Montréal.” It’s fitting that every chest medicine professional should visit this city landmark and enjoy breathtaking views of the city skyline and year-round activities.
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Beaver Lake Parc Mont Royal
After you get your exercise at Mount Royal, you may be looking to sit back, relax, and be entertained. Take in a show at Place des Arts located in the heart of the Quartier des spectacles on Saint Catherine Street. This cultural complex is made up of six performance halls and has 8,000 seats for spectators to enjoy theater, opera, dance, musicals, concerts, and much more.
If music and theater aren’t your speed, perhaps you’d rather take in a hockey game at Montréal’s Bell Centre. Locals are devoted to the Canadiens, the most-winning franchise in the NHL. When in Canada, live like a local and cheer for the aptly named Canadiens!
If you’re looking for a more cultural experience, check out the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. The museum acquires and promotes works by artists of yesterday and today, local and international. You’ll enjoy paintings, sculptures, graphic arts, photographs, and decorative art objects displayed in four pavilions.
And you can’t return home without filling your suitcase with something you found on a shopping excursion. Montréal is a shopper’s paradise with these must-see destinations:
- Jean-Talon Market: Located in the heart of Little Italy, this farmer’s market serves up fresh food to crowds year-round.
- Underground City: This multilevel network of tunnels and stairs connects shopping malls, metro stations, offices, schools, hotels, concert halls, and more.
- Saint Catherine Street: Find many of Montréal’s prominent retailers on this primary street in downtown Montréal.
- Saint Denis Street: This trendy, upscale street is home to lots of shops and restaurants and is a major thoroughfare in downtown Montréal.
Montréal will keep you entertained with its distinct charm and many activities from which to choose. CHEST 2015 will keep you busy with many different learning formats and sessions. You’ll receive an insightful education and a one-of-a-kind experience. Learn more and register today at chestmeeting.chestnet.org.