The 2016 ICEBFIT Conference will take place on the campus of the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, August 17-18, 2016. Registration will take place in the main entrance of the Albert-Tessier pavilion. An information booth and conference partner booths and exhibits will be set up in the same location. The plenary sessions will be held in the Atrium - Room1090B of the Ringuet pavilion. For a campus map click here. At registration, participants will be given a welcome kit with additional information including the final conference program.

About Trois-Rivières

Trois-Rivières is the regional capital of the Mauricie administrative region of Quebec. The city, at the confluence of the mighty St. Lawrence and the impressive Saint-Maurice River, has a population of 140,000 and is located 141 km from Montreal and 127 km from Québec City. For more information about Trois-Rivières and its attractions visit http://www.tourismetroisrivieres.com/fr

On arrival in Montreal, you can get to Trois-Rivières by car (rental or carpooling) or public transportation.

Orléans Express bus company offers a shuttle service from Montreal’s Pierre Elliot Airport, also from the downtown terminus. For details visit http://www.orleansexpress.com/fr/.

For carpooling options visit http://www.covoiturage.ca/index.asp.

Accommodation

We have been able to secure special conference rates at the following hotels:

- Delta Hotel (ideally located adjacent to the bus station downtown): CA $137 (plus applicable taxes) for single or double occupancy, valid until July 18. Reservations: 1 800 268-1133 or 819 376-1991 or visit website at Delta. Remember to ask for the UQTR special rate for ICEBFIT 2016.

- Gouverneur Hôtel (located downtown, a 10-minute walk from the bus station): CA $107 (plus applicable taxes) for single occupancy including breakfast. Reservations – while availability lasts - must be made by July 15. Contact information: 1 888 910-1111 or visit website at Gouverneur. Remember to ask for the UQTR special rate for ICEBFIT 2016.

For information on other accommodation options in Trois-Rivières, please visit the tourism site of Trois-Rivières at http://www.tourismetroisrivieres.com/en.