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 venues are ideal if you’re looking for something offsite or a little out of the box.
The Rosa Room. Ferreira Café has been a great Montréal’s ambassador of Portuguese cuisine. Upstairs, the Rosa Room, is a semi-private room for up to 12 people, perfect for a business meeting (or 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
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
Rooftop Terrasse 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
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 ‘20s’ bourgeoisie. Private rooms available. chateaudufresne.com
Admiral Room. Located on the second level of the Pointe-à-Callière 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
Notman House. As Montréal’s technology hub, this place is 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
Crew Café. Once the head office for the Royal Bank of Canada head office, the Beaux-Arts style building boasts soaring 15-metre ceilings. It’s been renovated into a café and dedicated coworking space with great meeting spaces also available to rent. crewcollectivecafe.com
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
Maison du developpement durable. A five-storey “living wall” and large windows make the centre’s atrium an exceptional venue. Several rooms for small groups are perfect for meetings. lamdd.org
Walter. With modern and inspiring workspaces, Walter is an ideal place for entrepreneurs and their executive teams (from 4 to 30 people) to map out their visions of the future. walter-patriarche.ca
Hiatus. Spread over the two top floors of Place Ville Marie, Hiatus offers a paronamic vantage point on the city. Their private meeting spaces will impress and are just the spot for buisiness meetings, strategy brainstorms or dinner with colleagues.
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