At Water in Mining we are passionate about ensuring all out events are as accessible, inclusive and sustainable as possible.
Accessibility
Water in Mining Global Summit is taking place entirely on the fifth floor of the Montreal Convention Centre (Palais des congrès de Montréal) which is fully accessible via escalators or lift.
Please see the tabs below for more specific information, if you cannot find what you are looking for or for more information, please contact mirandaevans@fav-house.com
We welcome earlier arrival at the conference, should you feel the need to familiarise yourself in the event space. Should you wish to do so, please contact: mirandaevans@fav-house.com
For questions on the day, Water in Mining staff will be available at the registration desk.
Please view an interactive map of the venue here. The main entrance is fully accessible from the car park.
Access to the exhibition and refreshments: The exhibition and refreshments will be situated in 511 a,b,d,e, on the fifth floor.
Access to the conference room: The conference will be taking place in 510, on the fifth floor - accessed directly next to the exhibition space.
Access to the breakout room: One of our breakouts will take place in 511 c,f, on the fifth floor. This is accessible via stairs or there is a lift available.
Please speak to your colleague who booked your ticket to submit any access requirements ahead of the day. Alternatively, please email mirandaevans@fav-house.com
Water in Mining staff can be found on the registration desk
If you require a service animal to attend with you for any reason, please contact mirandaevans@fav-house.com and we will advise you on next steps.
If you require a prayer/multi-faith room, please contact mirandaevans@fav-house.com and we will liaise with the venue.
Every room at the Palais is equipped with listening systems for the hearing impaired. Please email mirandaevans@fav-house.com if you require a hearing loop.
On foot, by car, public transit, bike or plane… All roads lead to the Palais
For journey on foot, plan your route here.
For journey via bike, plan your route via bixi here.
For journey via the metro or bus, plan your route here.
For journey via car, plan your route here.
If you would like to book a taxi, you can do so here.
Check the road conditions here.
Find a map of electric charging stations here.
There is indoor parking at the Palais with 400 available spots (first come, first serve)
Address - 1025 Rue Chenneville, accessible by Avenue Viger
- Plan your route here.
Charges are an hourly rate (free for the first 10 minutes)
- 10 to 30 minutes - $5
- 30 minutes to 1 hour - $10
- 1 hour 30 - $15
- 2 hours - $20
- 2 hours to 12 hours - $25
- 12 hours to 24 hours - $30
Fixed daily rate - $25
*Accepted methods of payment: contactless debit card or credit card. Includes all applicable taxes. Prices are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change without prior notice.
There are other options available near the Palais - you can find out more here.
Sustainability
Faversham House is proud to be a certified B Corporation, part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.
B Corps are legally committed to bring benefit to all business stakeholders including staff, customers, communities and the environment.
For more information: https://favershamhouse.com/news/faversham-house-becomes-b-corp-certified/
Water in Mining's publisher Faversham House is a progressive, independent media company which is committed to minimising the environmental impact of our business operations.
For our full sustainability policy please follow the link: https://favershamhouse.com/policies/sustainability-policy/
As part of our commitment to being a sustainable business we have adopted the policy to not serve red meat at our events.
There will always be a vegan and vegetarian option available and we will cater to any addition dietary requirements. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please contact mirandaevans@fav-house.com
Please click here to read the Palais des congrès de Montréal's sustainability commitment.
