Toolkit

The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) offers an International Events and Convention Services Program (IECSP), a single window border service offered within the framework of planning international events and meetings taking place in Canada. 

Consult the Canada Border Services Agency website and follow the step-by-step procedures.

A customs broker indicates to you and your exhibitors the steps to follow to facilitate the entry of goods for your event in Montréal. The broker provides customs information to be included in the exhibitor guide, and offers advice and personalized assistance throughout your convention, and can act on your behalf with the Canadian Border Services Agency.

Shipping: Your appointed customs broker can take care of shipping material to your event (programs, gifts, audiovisual equipment, textiles, etc.), facilitate the customs process and avoid delivery delays. He can also act on your behalf, particularly if you need to store material in Canada prior to or after the event.

Finally, your customs broker can arrange for a tax rebate on your behalf.

Find more information by visiting customs broker ConsultExpo website.

Visitors entering Canada must present a valid passport and, in most cases, a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). For more information, download the document Everything You Need to Know About Visas below.

The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is mandatory for visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to Canada. While U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid visa are exempt, all those with passports from other countries (Europe, Australia, etc.) may need to obtain an eTA. You can apply here.

Before entering Canada, all visitors are responsible for ensuring that they have the required documents necessary, whether they are travelling through to another country or returning to their country of origin. For the complete details, visit Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Organizers and administrative staff of international meetings or conventions being held in Canada do not need a work permit. However, people providing “hands-on” services at these events must have a work permit. For example: audiovisual services, show decorating, building, installing and dismantling exhibits.

Please refer to Citizenship and Immigration Canada for a detailed listing of jobs that do not require a work permit. 

(For foreign convention sponsors, foreign convention organizers and non-resident exhibitors)

To claim a rebate on federal tax on products and services and harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) and provincial tax (QST) on facility rental or convention supplies, please refer to the online information provided by the Government of Canada for up-to-date tax rebate information.

You can appoint a customs broker to take care of the tax rebate process for you.

For any further information on customs, contact us, we will be happy to assist you.

Bienvenue à Montréal!

Whatever the season or time of day, Montréal is full of welcoming charm. We’re excited for you to soak up the irrepressible creativity, energy and hospitality that permeates the city—and for you to experience unforgettable Montréal moments.

Within a few steps of this hotel, you’ll find some of the restaurants that gave Montréal its global gastronomic reputation. Or maybe you’d like to shop our treasure trove of unique boutiques? And make sure you take in a show! Our entertainment scene is legendary for a reason.

And then, after all that, rest well—because a whole new adventure awaits tomorrow.

Enjoy your stay!

Bienvenue à Montréal!

Montréal in the cold months is a true winter wonderland. Day and night, the city sparkles! We’re excited for you to soak up the irrepressible creativity, energy and hospitality that permeates the city—and for you to experience unforgettable Montréal moments.

Within a few steps of this hotel, you’ll find some of the restaurants that gave Montréal its global gastronomic status. Or how about skating under the stars on the top of Mount Royal or along the St. Lawrence River in the Old Port? If dressing up warm and dancing in the streets sounds like your thing, we’ve got some winter festivals you’ll absolutely love.

And then, after, rest well—because another cool adventure awaits tomorrow.

Enjoy your stay!

Bienvenue à Montréal!

Spring is springing, and in Montréal that means fresh-air fun in every corner of the city. We’re excited for you to soak up our metropolis’s irrepressible creativity, energy and hospitality—and for you to experience unforgettable Montréal moments.

Hit the sunny streets and stroll, shop our treasure trove of boutiques and stop by a terrasse to people watch. Within a few steps of this hotel, you’ll find some of the restaurants that gave Montréal its global gastronomic reputation! Or how about a show? Our entertainment scene is legendary for a reason.

And then, after, rest well—because a fresh adventure awaits tomorrow.

Enjoy your stay!

Bienvenue à Montréal!

Day and night, Montréal summers ooze welcoming charm. We’re excited for you to soak up the irrepressible creativity, energy and hospitality that permeates the city—and for you to savour 1001 unforgettable summer moments!

Hit the streets and stroll, wander by a festival for free music and street performances, or shop our treasure trove of unique boutiques. Within a few steps of this hotel, you’ll find some of the restaurants that gave Montréal its global gastronomic reputation. And after-dinner drinks on a rooftop terrasse are a must.

And then, after, rest well—because a whole new summertime adventure awaits tomorrow.

Enjoy your stay!

Bienvenue à Montréal! 

One look at the stunning changing colours and you’ll know how charming fall is in Montréal. We’re excited for you to soak up the irrepressible creativity, energy and hospitality that permeates the city—and for you to experience unforgettable Montréal moments.

Within a few steps of this hotel, you’ll find some of the restaurants that gave Montréal its global gastronomic status. Or how about shopping our treasure trove of unique boutiques? And make sure you take in a show. Our entertainment scene is legendary for a reason.

And then, after, rest well—because a whole new adventure awaits tomorrow.

Enjoy your stay!

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