ICFHR 2008 Main Page Welcome Reception ► Banquet	Banquet Located on a beautiful island just 7 km from Concordia University and facing the island of Montreal, Helene De Champlain is our majestic banquet location. Surrounded by the St. Laurent River, a rose garden and extraordinary views of the city skyline & La Ronde, (Montreal’s famous amusement park), the remarkable architectural setting will surely impress you. Helene De Champlain will delight you with its French cuisine consisting of delicious culinary treats and a taste of Québec culture. The banquet will take place as follows (free transportation provided): Date: Wednesday, August 20^th, 2008 Provided: Round trip bus transportation, including a brief look at some city sights Transportation Location: The bus will pick up participants (before the banquet) and return participants (after the banquet) to the same address: 1455 de Maisonneuve (across the street from ICFHR Venue - LB Building). Transportation Schedule  (*Please be on time – meet 15 minutes prior to departure): 6:00 pm  - Meet up at the bus stop at 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West 6 :15 pm – Bus departs from 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West 10:00 pm – Meet up at the bus stop in the Helene de Champlain parking lot 10 :15 pm- Bus returns from Helene de Champlain to Concordia University Banquet Schedule:     7:00 pm – Cocktails 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm- Dinner Banquet Location: Helene de Champlain 200, Tour de l'Isle, Île Ste-Hélène (Parc Jean Drapeau), Montréal (Québec), H3C 4G8 Telephone: (514) 395-2424 http://www.helenedechamplain.com/ Banquet Transportation Free bus transportation for registrants: See meeting time & meeting place, above By car: The banquet is about 15 minutes from Montreal by car (7 km). Head southwest on Blvd. De Maisonneuve West toward Mackay street Turn right (north) at Guy street Turn right (east) at Sherbrooke West Turn right (south) at Papineau Ave. Slight left at LaFontaine street (signs for Pont Jacques-Cartier) Continue on Pont Jacques-Cartier/RTE-134 Take exit toward La Ronde/Parc Jean Drapeau Turn right at Chemin du Tour-De-L’Isle Parking: Is freely available for ICFHR participants at no extra cost. By public transportation: The banquet is accessible by via public transportation, and it takes about 45 minutes to get there from the conference venue. Take the Guy metro in the direction of Honoré-Beaugrand Exit at Berri-Uqam metro and switch metro lines Take the yellow metro line in the direction of Longeuil metro Exit at Jean-Drapeau metro station The venue is about a 10-minute walk from the metro.
Montréal region is a tourist destination and accommodations are at a premium during the summer. If you would like accommodations at local hotels offering conference rates, please make reservations no later than July 18th, 2008.