14th World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf

Airports
Montréal is served by two airports, with all regular continental and international flights arriving at Dorval International Airport. Located 25 minutes by car from the downtown core, Dorval Airport provides regular shuttle service ($11 CA) as well as taxis (flat rate of $28 CAD) for trips to downtown hotels.

The Access Committee will have counters at Dorval Airport to help delegates find transfers by shuttle and taxi. Look for signs with the Congress logo and volunteers in the international and domestic arrival areas after picking up your luggage.

Mirabel International Airport, some 55 kilometers (34 miles) northwest of the city, is the arrival point for all charter flights and air freight. Regular shuttle buses ($20 CA) and taxis (approx. $65 CA) are available for transfer downtown.

Airport Improvement Fee
Passengers departing from the Montreal-Dorval International Airport must pay an airport improvement fee of $17.25 CDN. It is possible to purchase AIF tickets at the airport, at any one of several sales outlet or at automated dispensers located near check-in desks and searching areas. These tickets are also offered by advance purchase at receptive agencies or from professional convention organizers. There is no airport improvement fee for passengers departing from the Montreal-Mirabel International Airport.

Dorval and Mirabel Airports Montreal Airports: www.admtl.com

Flight Durations and Distances Toward Montreal

City	Distance in miles (km) to Montreal	Flight Duration	Number of Flights per Day
Boston	252 (406)	1 hr 10 min.	10
Chicago	747 (1202)	2 hrs 25 min.	8
Detroit	521 (838)	2 hrs	5
Los Angeles	2482 (3994)	4 hrs 55 min.	1
Miami	1410 (2269)	3 hrs 15 min.	2
Ottawa	103 (165)	35 min.	14
New York	330 (531)	1 hr 20 min.	22
Philadelphia	398 (640)	1 hr 30 min.	3
Pittsburgh	478 (769)	1 hr 45 min.	3
Toronto	315 (507)	1 hr	46
Washington	491 (790)	1 hr 40 min.	3
Vancouver	2301 (3703)	4 hrs 35 min.	5

Official Airline and Recommended Travel Agency

We have appointed Air Canada as the official airline of the 14th World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf in Montréal, July 18-26, 2003. Simply contact Air Canada’s North America toll free number at 1 800-361-7585 or local number 514-393-9494 or your preferred travel agent and take advantage of Special Discounted Airfares. In all instances, be sure to quote our convention number CV031076.

Additionally, the Congress has chosen Maritime Travel as its Recommended Travel Agency for any participants looking for booking assistance with travel arrangements for the 14th World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf. Simply contact Mr. Randy Borde at the toll free TTY number 1 800-325-1918 (North America only), locally at 613-241-4347 (Fax: +1 613-241-8907), or by e-mail contact@wfd2003.org. Maritime Travel will also be available on site at the Palais des Congrès during the Congress dates.

Public Transit On the Island of Montreal
Société de transport de Montréal: www.stm.info

Adult fare for public transport in Montréal is $2.25. Transportation on the Montreal island is provided by a daily and a nightly bus service and by an underground subway (metro) which opening hours are from 5h30 am to 0h30 am. On the site, you can view your itinerary and also calculate the duration of your trip.

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