Orphans 2022 – Emergencies, Accessibility, Travel, Coffee, Food, Parking, Accommodation

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All Orphan Film Symposium events (except the opening reception on Wednesday evening!) will be held in the J. A. de Sève cinema on Concordia’s Sir George Williams (downtown) campus. (The opening reception will be in EV 11.725 Milieux Atrium. Take the elevator right inside the Mackay St entrance to the EV building, just north of Saint Catherine St West.)

1. EMERGENCIES, SAFEWALK SERVICE, PHARMACIES

Ambulance, Fire, Police: 911

Campus Security: (514) 848-3717
– Option 1 for urgent situations
– Option 2 for non-urgent situations

Campus Security and Emergency Services website

SafeWalk Service (24/7 within the local campus area, by request. Call Campus Security or visit a Security booth.)

Pharmacies: Pharmaprix and Jean-Coutu can both be found within two blocks of the downtown campus

2. ACCESSIBILITY – DeSève Cinema

Inside de Seve cinema (LB 125) in conjunction with the LB atrium: There is space for 2 wheelchairs in the back of the auditorium. (Please keep in mind that if translation booth and equipment is set up, this may impact how much space there remaining to accommodate 2 wheelchairs). Please note there is no stage access for wheelchairs.

Washroom: There is a wheelchair-accessible washroom stall in the DeSève foyer (LB-123).

Evacuation information: The evacuation for persons with reduced mobility webpage may be useful.

Arrival accessibility: For arrivals by car, please know that the LB & Faubourg garages are accessible. An elevator can grant access to all floors. There are also dedicated accessible parking spaces located near the elevator. Please display the provincial-issued handicap-parking placard in your vehicle. For more information please email the Parking office.

For arrivals at street level: The entrance to the LB (aka J. W. McConnell) building at 1400 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West is accessible for those using wheelchairs or who have reduced mobility

For any accessibility needs during the event, please contact the campus security team at 514-848-3717. The Security booth is situated next to the DeSève Cinema and is well indicated.

3. TRAVEL TO/IN MONTREAL

3.1 To and From the Airport

Pierre-Elliot Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is in Dorval, approximately 20 km west of Downtown.

By public transit: The 747 bus connects the airport to the Montréal public transit system – Société de transport de Montréal (STM). There are four fare-vending machines in the international arrivals area and there is an STM information counter located in the international arrival area. STM representatives are also located near the bus stop outside the airport.

The 747 runs express from YUL to Lionel Groulx metro station (~30 minutes) and continues locally to Downtown, terminating at Berri-UQAM metro station (~60 minutes). The 747 runs 24 hours a day to and from the airport, at least once and up to five times during peak hours. Full schedule available here (from YUL to Downtown) and here (from Lionel Groulx to YUL).

By taxi: Licensed taxis have a fixed, one-way rate of $41 between the airport and the city centre. Follow signs for the taxi line and take thee first one avaiable.

By rideshare: In addition to Uber and Lyft, Montréal-specific ride-sharing services such as Eva and Mozio transit to and from the airport. The latter two are run as worker cooperatives and offer competitive rates.

3.1 Getting around Montréal

The Société de transport de Montréal operates bus and metro (subway/underground) lines throughout the city. The metro system has 68 stations and four lines. Look for the Guy-Concordia metro station on the Green Line. It operates from 5:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily, with extended service from Saturday to Sunday morning. Bus service is also extensive, with over 200 lines and all-night operation. Maps of the bus and metro system can be found here.

The city is also extensively covered by bike-share stations. Bixi Montréal has 680 docking stations and over 9,000 bicycles in operation. These charge $1 to unlock a bicycle, and charge .15/minute for a regular bike and .30/minute for an electric bike. See station map here.

Car rental options are also extensive. In addition to North American companies like Avis and Enterprise, agencies specific to Canada and Québec such as Communauto and Globe offer competitive rates.

Commuter rail is operated by Exo Québec, which connects the city of Montréal to suburbs and outlying regions, linking 52 stations in the province.

Inter-provincial rail travel is possible through ViaRail, from Montréal’s Gare Centrale, with multiple daily departures to Québec City, Halifax, Toronto, and Ottawa, amongst other destinations.

4. VERY LOCAL COFFEE/LUNCH/DINNER GUIDE

**4.1 VERY LOCAL COFFEE (listed by distance in meters from our venue)**

Café Myriade ~25m
1432 MacKay Street
Small third-wave coffeeshop good for espresso and small snacks

Starbucks ~72m – 2000 Guy Street
Known commodity

Brûlerie FARO-Roasting House Montréal ~120m
1444 Saint-Catherine Street West
Bustling roastery

Café Van Houtte ~170m
1515 Saint-Catherine Street West
Quick spot within Concordia’s EV building

Pigeon Espresso Bar ~200m
1394 De Maisonneuve Boulevard West
Great espresso bar, with plethora other drinks

Second Cup Coffee ~ 210m
1602 Saint-Catherine Street West
Big Canadian coffee chain, quick and reliable

The Alley Montreal ~220m
1256 Guy Street
Tea shop, bubble tea and other options

Nos Thés ~220m
1609 Saint-Catherine Street West
Taiwanese sit-down spot, good range of food and sweet items

Tim Hortons ~240m
2081 Guy Street
Giant Canadian coffee chain, quick and reliable

Rosetti ~240m
1608 Saint-Catherine Street West
Excellent Italian bakery and espresso bar

Presotea Ste-Catherine ~270m
1639 Saint-Catherine Street West
In an underground food court, good for bubble tea

Café Aunja ~300m
1448 Sherbrooke Street West
Persian tea house with many brunch and tea options

Presse Café ~400m
1805 De Maisonneuve Boulevard West
Good for americano, espresso and baked goods

**4.2 VERY LOCAL CASUAL LUNCH/DINNER**

Aunt Dai (Chinese) $$
1448 Saint-Mathieu Street (lunch and dinner)

Yin Ji Chang Fen (Hong Kong Street Food) $
1861 Saint-Catherine Street West

Antep Kabab (Turkish) $
1626 De Maisonneuve Boulevard West

Student Tasty Biryani (Indian) $
1620 Lincoln Avenue

Koa Lua (Poke) $$
1446 Saint-Catherine Street West

Mandy’s (Salads/Bowls) $$
2067 Crescent Street

Camion A Tacos Grumman (Mexican) $
1616 Saint-Catherine Street West

Hang Time Pizza ($)
1390 De Maisonneuve Boulevard West

Slice and Soda ($)
1645 Saint-Catherine Street West

Sammie Soupe (Chinese Dumplings) $
1909 Saint-Catherine Street West

McKibbins (Irish Pub) $$
1426 Bishop Street

Kinton Ramen (Japanese) $$
1211 Bishop Street

Other Quick Options:

Marche Newon (large pan-asian grocery store) 1616 Saint-Catherine Street West
Supermarché Mizan (large Persian grocery store) 2120 Guy Street
Marché Adonis (large pan-middle eastern grocery store; fantastic ready-made food counter) 2173 Saint-Catherine Street West
Epicerie du Bazaar (Small Persian market with prepared food and quick snacks) 1905 Saint-Catherine Street West
Cocobun (savoury and sweet; great inexpensive baked goods underneath our conference in the Guy Concordia Metro Station)
Cheap wine and beer can be bought in any corner (‘dépanneur’ or ‘dép’) store; better wines can be purchased at the SAQ (provincially licensed stores) eg 1618 Saint-Catherine Street West

**4.3 VERY LOCAL FORMAL DINNER (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED)**

Yen Cuisine (Japanese) $$
2157 MacKay Street

LOV (Vegan) $$
1232 Rue de la Montagne

DeVille Dinerbar (American) $$$
1424 Stanley Street

Bar George (British/Quebecois/Gastro Pub) $$$$
1440 Drummond Street
*expensive but beautiful and unique

Kinka Izakaya (Japanese) $$
1624 Saint-Catherine Street West

Imadake (Japanese) $/$$
4006 Saint-Catherine Street West (15 to 20 minute walk; fun, busy Izakaya)

Taverne on the Square (Modern Canadian) $$$/$$$$
1 Westmount Square (15 to 20 minutes walk; beautiful modern resto in historic Mies Van Der Rohe Building)

5. PARKING

Since the Formula 1 Grand Prix race is the same weekend as Orphans, we strongly advise not attempting to drive in downtown Montreal, unless absolutely necessary. Concordia University’s (Downtown) Sir George Williams Campus has two underground indoor parking lots. One is below the LB Building, in which the J.A. deSève Cinema is located. The entrance to the LB Indoor Garage is at 1453 Mackay Street.

Hours and Rates (MasterCard, Visa, AMEX, Interac):

Monday to Friday: 5:00 am – Midnight

$ 5.00 : 1/2 HR
$ 6.50 : 1 HR
$ 9.00 : 1- 2 HRS
$14.00 : Exit before 5:30 p.m.
$11.00 : Entry after 5 p.m.
$18.00 : Daily Maximum
$25.00 : Lost ticket

Weekends: 7:00 am – Midnight

$11.00 flat rate

The other campus parking lot is two blocks away, beneath the Faubourg building, in which the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema is located. The entrance to the Indoor Garage is at 1250 Guy Street.

Hours and Rates (MasterCard, Visa, AMEX, Interac):

7 days / week: 5:00 am – Midnight

$ 5.00 : 30 min
$ 8.00 : 31 min – 1 hr
$15.00 : 1 – 4 hrs
$20.00 : 4 – 12 hrs
$28.00 : 12 – 24 hrs
$12.00 : 5 am – 8 am (Early Bird with a 12 Hour Max)
$40.00 : Lost ticket

There are numerous other parking garages in the area. Below are the nearest, listed by proximity to the deSève Cinema:

Indigo Parking Garage (1455 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West)
Stationnement Crescent (1396 St. Catherine Street West)
ProPark (1255 Mackay Street)
2140 Rue Guy Parking (2140 Guy Street)
Auto Parc Stanley (1200 Stanley Street)

Street parking is possible in some parts of Montréal’s downtown but it is not plentiful. Summerhill Avenue, Selkirk Avenue, Green Avenue, and Prospect Street are relatively close streets with occasional street parking availability.

Note that all parking regulations are shown in French. The majority of street parking is by permit only. Street cleaning takes place typically twice a week.

6. ACCOMMODATION

UPDATE (June 1st)

There is no symposium hotel! But: there is still some availability at Concordia’s rather nice Grey Nuns Residence, about a block from our venue. However, Saturday night is now full. You may have luck booking elsewhere on the island for Saturday night; the further away from downtown and the Formula 1 Grand Prix car race, the better your chances. (If you’re flying home on Sunday you might consider staying at a hotel near the airport on Saturday evening.)

UPDATE (April 1st)

Orphanistas! Please book your accommodations for Montreal’s edition of Orphans ASAP. The Grand Prix racing event will be here at the same time, so it’s going to be an extremely busy weekend in ‘The Paris of North America’. There is still some limited availability at Concordia’s Grey Nuns Residence, about a block from our venue. Room rates begin at about C$85 per day during the week, and C$125 per day on weekends. Please visit their booking page and enter the coupon code ORPHAN (all caps, ‘orphan‘ singular) to ensure you receive cancellation privileges*. (If you booked at the Grey Nuns before we secured this coupon code, please email them (not us!) to identify yourself, using your booking reference and the coupon code ORPHAN.

*For bookings between June 14 and June 19 inclusive, Orphanistas using the coupon code ORPHAN at the Grey Nuns will have until 2 weeks prior to the event to cancel. Only then will they be charged for the full amount on their cards. (Once charged, any cancellation less than 14 days prior to the arrival day will be non-refundable.)

UPDATE (March 24th)

As previously noted, there is currently some limited availability at Concordia’s Grey Nuns Residence, about a block from our venue. Room rates begin at about C$85 per day during the week, and C$125 per day on weekends. Please visit their booking page and enter the coupon code ORPHAN to ensure you receive cancellation privileges*. (If you’ve already booked at the Grey Nuns and would like to benefit from this offer, please email them (not us!) to identify yourself, using your booking reference and the coupon code ORPHAN.

UPDATE (March 10th)

Here’s a partial list of hotels within walking distance of our Orphans 2022 venue, the de Sève Cinema on Concordia University’s downtown campus, aka the Sir George Williams (SGW) campus. The de Sève Cinema is in the J.W. McConnell Building aka LB (Library Building), 1400 De Maisonneuve Ouest, Montréal / Tiohtià:ke.

Please note that the Montreal Formula 1 Grand Prix is on the same weekend as our gathering, so book accommodations early. Where possible, we recommend making sure your hotel booking is fully refundable in case of further COVID setbacks. There is currently some limited availability at Concordia’s Grey Nuns Residence, about one short block from our venue. (NB Safari seems to work best with their fussy booking system. Avoid using Chrome or Firefox.) Please use the coupon code ORPHAN.