OCTOBER 3-5 | MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA
The Westin Montreal
270 Saint-Antoine West
Montreal, Quebec H2Y 0A3
Get ready for Interpal 2023! This prestigious event, held only once every four years for the global wood packaging industry, takes place in the picturesque city of Montreal, Québec, from October 3-5, 2023.
The Canadian Wood Pallet and Container Association is honored to co-host this event with the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA), promising an exceptional program for all attendees.
The program includes education sessions, exhibits, and a full day of plant tours of Herwood, Interco, and LCN.
Interpal is a member-only event for those affiliated with AMPCQ, CWPCA, NWPCA, FEFPEB or other international trade association. If you are planning on attending, do not delay! Space is limited and will fill up very quickly.
Note: The meetings and presentations will be presented in English. Information about the plant tour hosts and instructions about the tours will be provided in English and French, and on the buses.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Learn more about our plant tour hosts here.
Welcome to Montreal! Located in the province of Quebec, Canada, Montreal is a unique blend of European charm and North American energy.
Our host hotel for Interpal, Le Westin Montréal, is in walking distance to Old Montréal. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and picturesque architecture, Montreal offers a one-of-a-kind experience. Explore the city's many landmarks, from the stunning Notre-Dame Basilica, the renowned Montreal Museum of Fine Arts or take a leisurely stroll through the Botanical Garden.
Le Westin Montréal
270 Saint-Antoine Ouest
Montréal, Quebec, H2Y 0A3
Canada
Phone: +1 (514) 380-3333
The INTERPAL discounted room rate is $325 CAD (plus taxes) per night. The group rate is available until 5:00 pm Eastern on September 8, 2023, unless the block sells out earlier.
If you call for reservations at 1-866-837-4262 – be sure to mention NWPCA when making your reservation.
Intercontinental Montréal
360 Saint-Antoine Ouest
Montréal, Quebec, H2Y 3X4
Canada Phone: +1 (514) 987-9900
NWPCA-CWCPA has an additional room block at the Intercontinental Montreal, directly across the street from Le Westin.
The group rate is $359 CAD (plus taxes) per night. The group rate is available until 5:00 pm Eastern on September 8, 2023, unless the block sells out earlier.
NEW TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR CANADA
Tourisme Montréal alerts visitors that Visa processing may take up to 12 weeks prior to travel, so plan ahead for trouble-free travel. For U.S. citizens, you will need a valid passport. Please note that the passport offices are overwhelmed, and current application processing times are running 10-13 weeks for regular and seven to nine weeks for expedited passports.
Please visit the Canada Border Services Agency website for information about travel to Canada including the proper documents for entry by country.
AIRPORT
The Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL) is the closest in proximity to downtown (19km or 12 miles). Taxi cabs, Uber and Lyft that service the airport will cost about $30 to the hotels (approx. 25 min ride).
PLANT TOUR TRANSPORTATION
For security reasons, all participants must use bus transportation provided only by the host for plant tours. All other vehicles will be denied entrance to the plants. You must be registered for Interpal to participate.
