Local Attractions

While you are in Montréal

Things to do in Montréal

Montréal is a city that keeps busy well beyond the meeting rooms. The pages below collect outdoor jazz shows, dance performances and poutine festivals, along with quieter options such as spa relaxation, cooking classes and zoo visits, together with the September cultural events on offer during the conference period.

Beyond the venue doors, the conference sits in a city that keeps moving well past the closing sessions. The local attractions pages gather a mix of outdoor jazz shows, dance performances and food festivals alongside slower-paced choices such as spa time, cooking classes and zoo visits, giving delegates an easy way to extend a trip around the International Conference on Hepatitis Care in Substance Users.

September cultural programming adds a seasonal layer to any visit to Montréal, with festivals and performances timed to overlap the meeting days. Many of these events happen in public spaces, so attendees can slot them between poster sessions, oral presentations and symposia without complicated travel. That convenience makes it simple to balance a dense academic programme with an evening outdoors.

The range of options also reflects the diversity of the INHSU audience. Some visitors prefer active mornings, running or walking through neighbourhoods and green spaces, while others look for restorative downtime after long flights. Family members and partners accompanying delegates can find gentle, low-commitment activities nearby, from garden visits to guided tours of local institutions.

Practical planning matters as much as sightseeing. The conference location, travel arrangements, accommodation and visa guidance are all set out separately, and a local orientation overview helps first-time visitors understand how the city connects to the Westin Montréal area. Arriving early or staying a few extra days usually opens the widest selection of experiences, and quiet seasonal weather is worth preparing for.

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The venue, accommodation and travel details sit on the Location & Travel pages, and the conference programme covers oral and poster presentations across the three days.