The 2026 Venue

The Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal

The FWD50 July 6-7 Event will take place at Montréal’s Grand Quay at 200 De la Commune Street West. With its panoramic view of the vibrant city, this waterfront venue creates the perfect backdrop for two days of learning and inspiration.

Travel Assistance from the National Capital Region 
To help you make your way to Montréal, , attendees with purchased passes are eligible to receive a $125 VIA Rail gift card to go towards their travel expenses. This travel assistance is available up until 2 weeks prior to the event, so be sure to secure your ticket and claim your card early! Eligible attendees will receive a direct email upon registration.

Getting to the Venue

By VIA Rail (Travel Assistance):

Coming from the Ottawa/Gatineau area? We want to help get you here. PAID ticket holders can receive a $125 VIA Rail gift card to assist with their travel to the July 6–7 event.

  • Deadline to Claim: This offer is strictly available up until 2 weeks before the event.
  • How to Claim: Instructions on how to request your gift card will be emailed directly to paid registrants upon ticket purchase.


By car:

There is 24/7 paid parking lot available at the venue and that can accommodate up to 250 cars. Reduced mobility and electric charging stations are available. Vehicles with trailers and motor-home-type vehicles are not allowed on the site. Please follow directions to 200 De la Commune Street West, Montréal.

By Public Transportation:

  • Metro: Take the orange line to Square-Victoria or Place-d’Armes stations. The metro departs every 3-10 minutes depending on the time of day. From the station, it is approximately a 10-minute walk to the venue, or you can catch a bus.

  • Bus: Take the bus lines 715, 35, 61, or 75. For additional information on public transit, schedules, and fares, please visit www.stm.info/en.

  • By taxi or Uber:​ ​​​You can direct your driver to the Grand Quai du Port de Montréal. We will be located at 200 De la Commune Street West, Montréal.

By Bike:

Bicycle parking spaces are available at the venue. Please bring your own lock for your bike. There are also bike-sharing BIXI stations nearby, view the map here