The Palais des congrès de Montréal is a premier convention and exhibition center located in the heart of downtown Montréal, Canada. Since its inauguration in 1983, it has been a central hub for international conferences, trade shows, and cultural events.

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• Address: 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC H2Z 1H2, Canada

• Public Transit: Directly connected to the Place-d’Armes metro station and integrated into Montréal’s extensive underground pedestrian network, the RÉSO.

• Proximity: Situated in the Quartier international, adjacent to Old Montréal and Chinatown, and approximately 20 minutes from Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.

• Total Rental Space: Approximately 508,756 sq. ft. (47,270 m²)
• Meeting Rooms: 113 versatile spaces
• Largest Room: 199,052 sq. ft. (18,486 m²)
• Exhibition Space: 396,785 sq. ft. (36,850 m²)
• Outdoor Space: 48,537 sq. ft. (4,510 m²)
• Amenities: 3 ballrooms, 4 terraces, and direct access to over 4,000 hotel rooms

The Palais is renowned for its distinctive multicolored glass façade and iconic interior installations:

• Verrière: A vibrant glass wall designed by architect Mario Saia, added during the 2002 expansion.

• Nature légère: A surreal installation by landscape architect Claude Cormier, featuring 52 pink concrete tree trunks, symbolizing Montréal’s historic tree-lined avenues.

These artistic elements have earned the Palais recognition among the “1001 architectural wonders to see in your lifetime” .

Demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental responsibility, the Palais has implemented several green initiatives

• Carbon Neutrality: Achieved in 2019 through greenhouse gas offsetting, including tree planting in collaboration with Université Laval’s Montmorency Forest.

• Green Roof: Since 2011, the rooftop has hosted urban agriculture projects, including one of the world’s first urban vineyards established in 2017.

• OASIS Immersion: Launched in 2020, this is Canada’s largest permanent immersive multimedia experience, featuring 105 laser projectors and 119 speakers for dynamic exhibitions .