The colorful glass building of the Congress Palace stands out with its special architecture and offers a huge area for events and trade fairs. The building was only built in 1977 and expanded around the turn of the millennium, but is now one of the city's architectural classics.

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Congress building with interesting architecture that stands out from the surrounding buildings of Old Montreal.
You can find out more about events here: congresmtl.com/en

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November 25, 2025

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The Palais des Congrès de Montréal is distinguished by its commitment to innovation and sustainability and is one of the first carbon-neutral convention centers in the Americas. The center offers experiential and creative offerings, including a permanent immersion museum called OASIS Immersion and content studios. The building is centrally located on Place Jean-Paul Riopelle.
Source: congresmtl.com/en/event-planning/why-the-palais

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1. Stairs to Mount Royal Summit – St. James United Church loop from Place d’Armes

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