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For those needing accommodation, a certain amount of rooms have been reserved at a reduced rate at Concordia's Grey Nuns residence. This residence is a beautiful heritage building in the heart of downtown. It is a former convent now run by Concordia University, and is steps from the metro, shops and restaurants of rue St Catherine. Although it is situated in the heart of all the action, there is a large, shaded garden where you can escape the busy city life.
If you decide to stay at the residence, a special code for the reduced rate will be sent in the registration confirmation email. The rooms available are:
(All rates are subject to tax of approximately 19%).
Linens are provided as well as unlimited high-speed wifi plus 24 hour security. There are shared lounges and kitchenettes on each floor plus access to laundry facilities.
Reservation will open when registration begins in early January 2018.
Here are a few alternate accommodations close to Concordia University:
Montréal's transit system is quite efficient in the downtown core, with buses, a metro system, and bike share (Bixi). The Venues page has maps showing the different locations for the 2018 Boot Camp.
If travelling to Montréal by bus, the Montréal Bus Terminal is next to the Berri-UQAM metro station. Take the green line, Direction Angrignon. Exit at the Guy-Concordia metro station (Guy Street exit) and walk 1.5 blocks south on Guy Street to Concordia's Grey Nuns Residence.
If travelling to Montréal by train, the Montréal Central train station is on the orange line, at the Bonaventure Metro station. Take the metro, Direction Côte Vertu. Exit at the Lucien L'Allier metro station. Walk north 1 block to René-Lévesque blvd, then West approximately 3 blocks to Guy street, then north on Guy 0.5 blocks to the Grey Nuns Residence.
If travelling to Montréal by plane, from the Montréal-Trudeau airport, there are buses (747 line) and taxis that go directly downtown.