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*[http://www.villedeverre.com/en/ Montreal City of Glass] Explore all facets of glass: arts and fine crafts, architecture and architectural integration, history and society, science and ecology, and also industry and recycling. | *[http://www.villedeverre.com/en/ Montreal City of Glass] Explore all facets of glass: arts and fine crafts, architecture and architectural integration, history and society, science and ecology, and also industry and recycling. | ||
*[http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/promo/dream-weavers/home.aspx Dream Weavers] The Dream Weavers - Costumes by Cirque du Soleil exhibition looks at how characters are created through costume. | *[http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/promo/dream-weavers/home.aspx Dream Weavers] The Dream Weavers - Costumes by Cirque du Soleil exhibition looks at how characters are created through costume. | ||
| + | *[http://www.pacmuseum.qc.ca/pages/Expositions/permanentes/ici_naquit_montreal.aspx?lang=EN-CA Montreal Archaeological Exposition] Where Montreal Was Born takes visitors to the heart of an authentic archaeological site: the birthplace of Montreal. | ||
*[http://www.therewaslight.ca/ And Then There Was Light] Celebrate the founding of Montréal and the Notre-Dame Basilica with a spectacular sound and light show highlighting the Basilica's exceptional works of art and bring to life its cultural, architectural and spiritual heritage. | *[http://www.therewaslight.ca/ And Then There Was Light] Celebrate the founding of Montréal and the Notre-Dame Basilica with a spectacular sound and light show highlighting the Basilica's exceptional works of art and bring to life its cultural, architectural and spiritual heritage. | ||
*[http://www.orgueetcouleurs.com/home.html Orgue et Couleurs Fall Festival] Showcases the multifaceted talents of the organ, spanning the centuries from early music to contemporary, sometimes with forays into jazz and popular music, recital and symphony concert, in a varied schedule of concerts throughout the day. | *[http://www.orgueetcouleurs.com/home.html Orgue et Couleurs Fall Festival] Showcases the multifaceted talents of the organ, spanning the centuries from early music to contemporary, sometimes with forays into jazz and popular music, recital and symphony concert, in a varied schedule of concerts throughout the day. | ||
*[http://popmontreal.com/en Pop Montreal International Music Festival] More than 400 artists along with thousands of fans will be taking part in this party, which plays out in a number of the city’s alternative spaces. While music is the main focus, conferences, photo exhibitions, a craft fair, kids pop, are also on the menu. | *[http://popmontreal.com/en Pop Montreal International Music Festival] More than 400 artists along with thousands of fans will be taking part in this party, which plays out in a number of the city’s alternative spaces. While music is the main focus, conferences, photo exhibitions, a craft fair, kids pop, are also on the menu. | ||
*[http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/pls/portal/url/page/centre_hist_en/accueil Made in Montreal] The Centre d'histoire de Montréal, the city museum, offers you the key to discovering Montreal’s multiple identities. | *[http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/pls/portal/url/page/centre_hist_en/accueil Made in Montreal] The Centre d'histoire de Montréal, the city museum, offers you the key to discovering Montreal’s multiple identities. | ||
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* [http://www.journeesdelaculture.qc.ca/en/ Les journees de la culture] For three days, artists, artisans and cultural workers invite you to more than 2,000 free activities throughout Québec. Discover with them the fascinating world of arts and culture through experimentation, observation and exchange. | * [http://www.journeesdelaculture.qc.ca/en/ Les journees de la culture] For three days, artists, artisans and cultural workers invite you to more than 2,000 free activities throughout Québec. Discover with them the fascinating world of arts and culture through experimentation, observation and exchange. | ||
*[http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/What-To-Do/Events/les-tam-tams-du-mont-royal Les Tam-tams du mont Royal] One of the most original musical events in Montréal, this free festival takes place on Sundays, near the monument to Sir George-Étienne Cartier and in Mount Royal Park's surrounding green spaces. A colorful gathering of drummers, dancers, vendors and their admiring audiences. For twenty years, Montrealers and visitors have come to play music and dance, or just watch and listen. | *[http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/What-To-Do/Events/les-tam-tams-du-mont-royal Les Tam-tams du mont Royal] One of the most original musical events in Montréal, this free festival takes place on Sundays, near the monument to Sir George-Étienne Cartier and in Mount Royal Park's surrounding green spaces. A colorful gathering of drummers, dancers, vendors and their admiring audiences. For twenty years, Montrealers and visitors have come to play music and dance, or just watch and listen. | ||
Revision as of 15:59, 12 July 2010
Ericsson Location
Ericsson Research Canada
8400 Decarie Blvd., Town of Mount-Royal, Quebec, H4P 2N2, Canada Phone: +1 514 345 2700
Google Map
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Hotels
Hotel Ruby Foo’s (walking distance to Ericsson)
7655, Decarie Blvd. Montreal, Quebec H4P 2H2 Canada Phone: +1 514 731 7701
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal (City center)
1201 Boulevard Rene-Levesque West, Montreal, Quebec H3B 2L7 Canada Phone: +1 514 878 2000
Hilton Montreal Bonaventure (City center)
900 de La Gauchetiere West, Montreal, Quebec H5A 1E4 Canada Phone: +1 514 878 2332
Marriott Chateau Champlain (City center)
1050 de la Gauchetiere West, Montreal, Quebec H3B 4C9 Canada Phone: +1 514 878 9000
Novotel Montreal Hotel (City center)
1180 de la Montagne Street, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1Z1 Canada Phone: +1 514 861 6000
Delta Centre-Ville (City Center)
777 University Street, Montreal, Quebec, H3C 3Z7 Canada +1 888 890 3222
Montreal Information
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Metro Map Ericsson is located right across Metro station "De la Savane" on the orange line's left branch.
Airlines Flying to Montreal
Tourism
Discover Montreal in 2 min.
Montreal by theme
What To Do
The Montreal Buzz
Province of Quebec Tourism
Wikitravel's Montreal entry
Some events held in Montreal the week-end before or after the summit
- Montreal City of Glass Explore all facets of glass: arts and fine crafts, architecture and architectural integration, history and society, science and ecology, and also industry and recycling.
- Dream Weavers The Dream Weavers - Costumes by Cirque du Soleil exhibition looks at how characters are created through costume.
- Montreal Archaeological Exposition Where Montreal Was Born takes visitors to the heart of an authentic archaeological site: the birthplace of Montreal.
- And Then There Was Light Celebrate the founding of Montréal and the Notre-Dame Basilica with a spectacular sound and light show highlighting the Basilica's exceptional works of art and bring to life its cultural, architectural and spiritual heritage.
- Orgue et Couleurs Fall Festival Showcases the multifaceted talents of the organ, spanning the centuries from early music to contemporary, sometimes with forays into jazz and popular music, recital and symphony concert, in a varied schedule of concerts throughout the day.
- Pop Montreal International Music Festival More than 400 artists along with thousands of fans will be taking part in this party, which plays out in a number of the city’s alternative spaces. While music is the main focus, conferences, photo exhibitions, a craft fair, kids pop, are also on the menu.
- Made in Montreal The Centre d'histoire de Montréal, the city museum, offers you the key to discovering Montreal’s multiple identities.
- Les journees de la culture For three days, artists, artisans and cultural workers invite you to more than 2,000 free activities throughout Québec. Discover with them the fascinating world of arts and culture through experimentation, observation and exchange.
- Les Tam-tams du mont Royal One of the most original musical events in Montréal, this free festival takes place on Sundays, near the monument to Sir George-Étienne Cartier and in Mount Royal Park's surrounding green spaces. A colorful gathering of drummers, dancers, vendors and their admiring audiences. For twenty years, Montrealers and visitors have come to play music and dance, or just watch and listen.
- Piknic Electronik Intended to bring music-lovers together in a unique and friendly atmosphere where they can take advantage of the warm weather, enjoy a breathtaking view of the city, and listen to quality electronic music. The Piknic Électronik aims to showcase the best of Montréal’s and international electronic music scene to a diversified clientele, whether new or seasoned music lovers, in an environment created to stimulate the senses. This weekly event is a time of discovery.
- The Magic of Lanterns The Chinese Garden is all aglow again. A thousand of handmade lanterns from China combine to create a fantastic Asian ambiance.
- Easter Island, An Epic Voyage This exhibition offers the opportunity to discover the history and culture of the most isolated people on Earth.
- Montreal Canadiens The National Hockey League’s Montréal Canadiens, 24-time winners of the Stanley Cup, play their home games at the Bell Centre, which is open to visitors.
- Montreal Impact Professional soccer club playing in the newly created United States Soccer Federation Second Division, the Montreal Impact is the USL 2009 champion and three-time championship winner.
- Montreal Alouettes The Montréal Alouettes are members of the Canadian Football League and the 2009 Grey Cup Champions.
- Festival international de la littérature (FIL) Nearly 200 writers and artists from all disciplines will gather to participate in events that interpret their written words. Events include readings, dance performances, discussions, music and visual presentations.
- Rouge Cabaret Love, Death, the Terrifying and Beautiful World of Painter Otto Dix