Congress Venue
Find all info about the Palais des Congrès on their website:
https://congresmtl.com/en
On foot, by car, public transit, bike or plane…
All roads lead to the Palais.
The emblematic Palais des Congrès of Montreal is reputed worldwide for its architecture and innovative spirit. The Palais has been a vector of creativity and inspiration since 1983, and is today the leading international convention centre in the Americas. Steeped in history and forever evolving, the Palais is a place of knowledge, sharing, and exchange where visitors can expect outstanding service and memorable experiences in an exceptional environment. It is conveniently located in the heart of the city, nearby the Quartier des Spectacles and Old Montreal.
The Palais des Congrès promises an unforgettable STI & HIV 2025 World Congress, delivered with Montreal’s trademark creativity, experiential flair and knowhow. It is a unique venue blending design and sustainability, with its iconic colorful carbon-neutral building, responsible supplying, and community engagement – leading the way towards big changes in the event hosting industry.
Main Congress Entrance
1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
Montréal, QC, H2Z 1H2
Métro Place-d’Armes
Other Palais Entrances
Open from 5:30am to 11pm
- 201 Viger Avenue West
- 301 Saint-Antoine Street West
- 200 Viger Avenue West
- Viger Avenue West (corner of Jeanne-Mance Street)
- Saint-Antoine Street West (corner of Fortifications Lane)
- 1000 Saint-Urbain Street
- De la Gauchetière Street (corner of Esplanade)
Accessibility
All Palais entrances are equipped with access ramps and automatic doors, there are elevators, and every room is equipped with listening systems for the hearing impaired. Reserved parking spaces for permit holders are available at the Viger parking lot, accessible by Rue Chenneville. You can apply here for complimentary wheelchair reservation:
https://congresmtl.com/en/visitors/universal-accessibility/wheelchair-reservation/
Parking
INDOOR PARKING:
1025 Rue Chenneville, accessible by Avenue Viger, 400 spots available
Fixed daily rate: $25.00
NEARBY PARKING SPACES
Main Metro Stations
Place‑d’Armes Station (Orange Line):
Located directly beneath the Palais, this is the easiest access point with an underground connection into the venue. Just a 2–3 minute walk (100-200m) from bus stops .
Place‑des‑Arts Station (Green Line):
About a 10–12 minute walk (800–1,200 m) northwest along the famous “Underground City”.
Main Bus Lines
Several STM bus routes stop within a few minutes’ walk of the Palais.
• On Saint‑Urbain / Place‑d’Armes (2–3 min walk):
Lines: 55, 129, 361, 363, 365, 80, 150
• On De Bleury / Viger (3 min walk):
Served mainly by lines 55 & 129, among others