Welcome Overview
Organization
Acknowledgements
Program
Registration
Travel
Accomodations
Proceedings
Accomodations
Montréal is home to one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse populations in the world. Located on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, Montréal is a leading centre of business and culture in Canada. The city is truly cosmopolitain and unique. Mid-September is southern Québec's finest season, when forests and parklands are ablaze with the colours of Indian Summer.Weather in Montréal in mid-September can be quite variable, ranging from night-time
lows of 5ºC to daytime highs of 15ºC. On occasion, the temperature can reach a summery
25ºC. September weather is usually pleasant with a considerable amount of sunshine, but
be prepared for showery conditions as well. For information on tourist attractions,
contact:
Tourisme Québec, Montréal, Canada
Telephone: +1-514-873-2015 or 1-800-363-7777
You may access the Tourisme Quebec web site for Montréal by clicking here.
Hotel Accomodation
Le Centre Sheraton Montréal is blocking off 200 rooms exclusively for early registrants at a special rate of $120 (+ taxes) Cdn. per night, single or double occupancy. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel (Telephone: +1-514-878-2000, Facsimile: +1-514-878-8214). To reserve your room at the reduced rate, call before August 16, 1996 and mention the conference by name: Ab-Sorption '96 or International Ab-Sorption Heat Pump Conference '96. After this date, the hotel will release the block and rooms will be available on a "first come, first served basis".
Le Centre Sheraton Montréal offers easy access to major transportation routes. It is a five-minute walk to the Central Station, a twenty-minute drive to Dorval Airport, and 45 minutes from Mirabel International Airport. A shuttle bus offers service from the terminal at Dorval Airport every 20 minutes from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and from Mirabel every 30 minutes from 8:00 a.m. till noon, then every 60 minutes.
For reservations, telephone Le Centre Sheraton Montréal directly.
Parking is available at $11 per day at Le Centre Sheraton Montréal or $12 per day for valet parking.
You may access Le Centre Sheraton Montréal web site by clicking here.