Special Events

ASPO Banquet- Friday, May 2, 2025

Join us to celebrate the 2025 Annual Meeting at the ASPO Banquet. This event will take place at The Windsor Ballrooms from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. With touches of Montreal culture and cuisine, it will be a night you will remember.   

                         

To register for this event, click here

ASPO Fun Run- Thursday, May 1, 2025

From steps to sips - A scenic 5K fun run taking you from the conference hotel through old Montreal to the Quai de l’Horloge. Join us for a post-run coffee at Crew Collective, an iconic Montreal café nestled in a former bank. Picture scenic strides, historic architecture, silky smooth cappuccinos, and local classics, including the famous Montreal bagels!
To register for this event, click here

ASPO FUN BIKE 

A biking tour will be organized for those who love biking. You can also find some options for companions here

Bike rental:
2985 Saint-Patrick St., Montreal, Quebec H3K 1B9 
Right at the bridge that crosses the canal from Atwater market Special rate if you say "ASPO" $16.50 per hour up to max $50 dollars for the entire day. Bike along the Lachine canal all the way to old Montreal or enjoy exploring the fresh produce, flowers, and food stalls at the Atwater market! Can book online at: https://mabicyclette.ca/ or call 514-998-6252

Old Montreal Food Tour:
Below is a link to book an Old Montreal Food Tour at 1 pm on April 30th : https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/localfoodtoursmontreal/items/226638/availability/1577107724/book/?full-items=yes
There are currently 12 spots on this date.

Here is a link to book an Old Montreal Food Tour at 1 pm on May 1st :
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/localfoodtoursmontreal/items/226638/availability/1577107794/book/?full-items=yes
There are currently 8 spots on this date.

Promo code ASPO. This will give participants an 18% discount.

Recommended Restaurants by your Organizing Committee

Gibbys: https://www.gibbys.com/
Ile Flottante : https://www.restaurantileflottante.com/en/welcome
Place Carmin: https://www.placecarmin.com/en/home
Le serpent: https://www.leserpent.ca/
Mastarde: https://restaurantmastard.com/
Club chasse et peche: https://leclubchasseetpeche.com/index.php/home-en/
Bouillon bilk: https://www.bouillonbilk.com/en
Joe Beef: https://www.opentable.ca/restref/client/?restref=42664&lang=en-CA&ot_source=Restaurant%20website&corrid=d1a94d58-d808-44f5-8857-b8bd5aac96b8
Terrasse William Grey: https://hotelwilliamgray.com/food/terrasse-william-gray/
Nelligan: https://hotelnelligan.com/fr/food/la-terrasse-nelligan/
Noam: https://noamrestaurant.com/
Yakimono Sushi Bar: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yakimono-sushi-bar/?originalSubdomain=ca
Toqué : https://www.restaurant-toque.com/fr
Maison Boulud, Ritz Carlton: https://www.maisonbouludmenu.com/

Montreal Landmarks

Fairmount Bagels: https://fairmountbagel.com/
La Banquise (poutine): https://labanquise.com/en/
Schwartz (smoked meat): https://schwartzsdeli.com/ srsltid=AfmBOoo5fpiUjBpWVRdwiZG_JjFTiUbJ5Z1U6W_nGsl4AapAsMF01vHr
Cheskie Bakery: https://www.yelp.ca/biz/boulangerie-cheskie-montr%C3%A9al-2?start=40
Old Montreal / Port: https://www.mtl.org/en/city/about-montreal/neighbourhoods/old-montreal

Adventures for Companions

 

Tourism Montreal: https://www.mtl.org/en
Attractions: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attractions-g155032-Activities-Montreal_Quebec.html
Night Life: https://www.mtl.org/en/what-to-do/nightlife

Please reach out with any questions. We want to make sure your experience is memorable.
Local Site Chair: Sam Daniel: [email protected]
Local Site Administrator: Vicky Decubellis: [email protected]
Local Organizing Committee: Nasser Almutairi, Mathieu Bergeron, David Chi, Sharon Cushing, Sam Daniel, Alessandro DeAlarcon, Vicky Decubellis, Sharon Delisle, Melanie Duval, Joshua Gurberg, Lynn Hebert, Liane Johnson, Emily Kay-Rivest, John Manoukian, Tobial McHugh, Lily Nguyen, Ostap Orishchak, Lili Orsini, Clare Richardson, Catherine Roy, Joe Saliba, Robert Shapiro, Owen Woods, Jeffrey Yeung.