INFORMATION ABOUT MONTREAL

The lively and multicultural city of Montréal is well known for its old and well-preserved historic sites featuring colonial architecture, such as the City Hall and Old Montreal. Few days before the conference, Montréal will be hosting a number of attractive gatherings, such as the Just for Laughs Festival (www.hahaha.com), the International African Nights Festival (www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com/index_en.php) and an International Fireworks Competition (www.internationaldesfeuxloto-quebec.com). As well, Rogers Cup, an international tennis competition (http://www.rogerscup.com/portal/default.asp) is taking place here in August.

Together with a wide variety of famous restaurants, countless museums and attractions, Montréal will provide the ISSSE participants a wonderful opportunity to combine science, culture and pleasure. Details can be found on the official site Montreal’s Traveller web site ( www.tourisme-montreal.org/B2C/00/default.asp ).

The ISSSE’2007 organizing committee hope you will be joining us for a memorable experience in our charming city.

City of Montreal (Official Portal)