Useful Tips About Montréal

IGCS is landing in Montréal, Canada! During the three days of the meeting, discover an international destination celebrated for its history, music, and rich culinary scene.

Currency

Canadian currency is the Canadian dollar, which is divided into 100 cents. There are 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollar bills. Coins include 1 and 2 dollars and the smaller 5, 10 and 25 cent pieces. Banking and credit cards are also welcome almost everywhere.

Weather

Late-September, Early-October
6 °C to 20 °C (43 °F to 68 °F)

Power

In Canada, the outlets used are of type A and type B, which are similar to those in the United States. Voltage: Standard voltage is 120V with a frequency of 60Hz.

Time Zone

Montreal is Eastern Standard Time (EST) (UTC-5)

Helpful Links

For more ideas on things to see and do while you’re in town, visit mtl.org.