16 MONTRÉAL VENUES PERFECT FOR STRATEGIC MEETINGS
The right venue can make or break a strategic meeting. Although most Montréal hotels feature onsite meeting spaces — which provide idyllic settings for strategic meetings — the following list of venues are ideal if you’re looking for something offsite or “out of the box.”
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The Rosa Room. Ferreira Café has been a great Montréal’s ambassador of Portuguese cuisine. Upstairs, the Rosa Room, is a semi-private room that can accommodate up to 12 people. The perfect place to hold a business meeting or even organize a cooking class with the chef. ferreiracafe.com
University Club. In an historic building designed by Percy Nobbs, the University Club of Montréal offers 14 rooms of different styles and sizes that can accommodate anywhere from three to 300 guests. ucmontreal.ca
Saint James Club. At the heart of Montréal’s business district, it has a total of 11 rooms that can accommodate up to 250 people. A quiet, warm and discrete atmosphere. stjamesclub.ca
Rooftop Terrace of Phi Centre. A bustling site for artistic activity in Old Montréal. The charming terrace offers unbeatable views of the river and Habitat 67. Ideal for a meeting paired with a barbecue. phi-centre.com
Never Apart. Nestled in the heart of the Mile-Ex neighborhood, this versatile space features 12,000 square feet of gallery, music production and creative space. It houses a theatre for screenings, a versatile mezzanine and an archive of 10,000 vinyl records. neverapart.com
Château Dufresne. A Beaux Arts style private mansion that boasts an interior decor painted by artist Guido Nincheri and is testament to the tastes of the roaring twenties’ bourgeoisie. Private rooms available. chateaudufresne.com
Admiral Room. Located on the 2nd level of the Pointe-à-Callières museum, the meeting room offers a huge table, comfortable chairs, and a full range of equipment for presentations. A pleasant corporate atmosphere conducive to dialogue and discussion. pacmusee.qc.ca
The Salon. Located in the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts, the intimate space features both a square and rectangular room. This multipurpose lounge includes a reception desk and bar, as well as comfortable furniture. mbam.qc.ca
Croisière AML. In addition to offering a spectacular view of the city from the St. Lawrence River, the ship features a complete restaurant (chef on board), entertainment, audio-visual, decorating services and more. A memorable meeting is guaranteed. croisieresaml.com
Notman House. As Montréal’s technology hub, it’s a launching pad for many entrepreneurs and startups (who rent office space in the building). Tech-friendly and über-hip, the house offers a large collaborative meeting space that’s open to the general public. notman.org
Club house at Golf Saint-Raphaël. The Golf Saint-Raphaël is a semi-private club where visitors are welcome. Convene in a small board room or reserve the banquet hall for more formal occasions. All year round. golfstraphael.ca
Pavillon de la Jamaïque. A handsome venue that dates back to Expo 67 — but has been modernized. The window placement and design, along with the terrace that frames the pavilion, provides a charming setting! parcjeandrapeau.com
Crew Café. Once the head office for the Royal Bank of Canada head office, the Beaux-Arts style building boasts soaring 15-metre ceilings. These days it’s been renovated into a café and dedicated coworking space. Meeting space available to rent. crew.co/cafe
Breather. Think of it as the “Uber” of office space — but instead of a car ride, you get a handsome space to chill out. Each Breather is a room equipped with a desk, a comfortable couch, a selection of plugs (to recharge your devices) and high speed Wi-Fi service. Ideal for small groups. breather.com
Maison du développment durable. A five-storey “living wall” and large windows make the centre’s atrium an exceptional venue. Several room for small groups are perfect for meetings. maisondeveloppementdurable.org
Les Filles du Roy. One of the oldest houses in Montréal with nine guestrooms, a bronze museum and spaces for private meetings. Bonus: the romantic inn is renowned for its fine classic French and Québec cuisines. pierreducalvet.ca
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