Four excursions are available during the 2008 ICA Conference for participants and attendees who would like a chance to explore the city of Montreal. ICA has partnered with Altima Concepts, a destination management vendor in Montreal, to present our members with the option of four tours that will offer different aspects of this historically and culturally rich city.

Tickets to any of these excursions can be purchased in advance of the conference at the ICA Conference Registration website. The tours will be canceled if a sufficient number of tickets are not sold before the Conference. An extremely limited number of tickets may be available at onsite registration.

EXCURSION #1: MONTREAL DISCOVERY TOUR
Montreal reveals some of its secrets…A city that proudly blends past, present and future. Discover this city's many facets on a City Tour specially designed with you in mind.

You will be fascinated while visiting Mount Royal ("the mountain," to the locals), which towers above the city and region. Its main summit is the Mount Royal Park with lookouts offering an unequalled view of downtown and the St. Lawrence River. Mounted Montreal police officers patrol this distinctive park.

Set between Mount Royal and Old Montreal, the downtown sector blends a rich historical past, a dynamic recent period and a future that promises to keep Montreal in the forefront of internationally acclaimed cities. The city's main shopping artery with the elegance of its boutiques, department stores and shopping complexes, clearly attests to Montreal's reputation as a fashion capital.

Old Montreal offers one of North America's most remarkable architectural ensembles with one of the greatest concentration of 17th, 18th, and 19th century buildings. You will discover the rich cultural heritage held within this 100-acre jewel. Old Montreal is definitely a favourite with visitors, bustling with activity morning, noon and night.

EXCURSION #2: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER CRUISE
The Bateau-Mouche is an amazing incursion in Montreal's history, a very special way to locate the sites of this modern, festive and creative city that you will then want to visit. Let yourself be guided by our animators to activities that create life in a city which is like a small European oasis in the hearth of America. Let yourself be amazed by these moments that will dazzle you and listen to the anecdotes that will bring a smile to your face during this excursion on the majestic Saint Lawrence River.

EXCURSION #3: CYCLING TOUR OF MONTREAL
A workout and a visit of Montreal - there is no better way to get to know the city! Montreal has over 350 km of biking and roller-blading trails that surround the city. Take a scenic route down the Lachine Canal or visit the Old Port and experience first hand why Bicycling magazine rates it as the "number one cycling city in North America."

EXCURSION #4: OLD MONTREAL WALKING TOUR
Your guests will discover the secrets of Old Montreal while taking a leisurely walk through the narrow, winding streets. At their own pace, they will discover, quaint cafes, boutiques, artisans and the famous Place Jacques Cartier, a favorite rendez-vous for artists, young people, tourists and gourmets. Their starting point is this city's oldest parish: Notre Dame Basilica built in 1829 and famous for works of art and Neo-Gothic architecture. Old Montreal offers one of North America's most remarkable architectural ensembles with one of the greatest concentration of 17th, 18th and 19th century buildings. City Hall and the Chateau Ramezay are but a few buildings of interest in this 100-acre jewel.