We are very pleased to welcome you to the charming city of Rimouski (Québec). This is a great opportunity to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the historic and scenic Lower St. Lawrence area.

Reaching Rimouski, the city of Rimouski is located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, 310 km east of Quebec City. Thanks to its geographic position, it is an easily accessible regional centre. Whether you come by car, train, plane or boat, come for a visit.. It's easy!

The Mont-Joli Regional Airport is located 30 km east to Rimouski. Air Canada provides daily flights between the Rimouski region and Montreal or Quebec City.

The Symposium will be held int the conference room of ISMER on the campus of UQAR.
Click here to look at the map (ISMER - CRBM).

LODGING
A group of rooms is reserved for attendees at Hôtel Rimouski until July 15^th at a special rate of $109 CAN for single or double and $139 CAN for a suite. Participants are asked to make their own reservations. Remember to tell Hôtel Rimouski that you are attending SSMB 2005. Please contact:

Hôtel Rimouski et Centre de Congrès
225, boul. René-Lepage est (route touristique 132)
Rimouski (Québec)
G5L 1P2
CANADA
Phone : 418-725-5000 or 1-800-463-0755 (Canada and USA)
Fax : 418-725-5725
EMAIL: hotelrim@hotelrimouski.com
WEB SITE: www.hotelrimouski.com



These rates are in Canadian dollars and do not include 15% goods and services tax. Do not forget, the month of August is a very busy time of the tourist season, and Rimouski is in an important tourist region! Make your reservation early!



The student residence located very near the ISMER building is also available at a daily rate of 25$ for students and 28$ for other participants until June 30. For reservations, please contact :

Mr. Guy Lachance
Université du Québec à Rimouski
329-A, Allée des Ursulines
Rimouski (Qué)
Phone : (418) 723-4311
FAX : (418) 721-2817
Web site : www.uqar.qc.ca/logement




Tourisme Rimouski




The city of Rimouski, the Lower St. Lawrence, the Gaspé Peninsula, the North Shore as well as other Québec sites are yours to discover!

The Rimouski area offers many opportunities for outdoor activities as well as interesting cultural experiences, includind the magnificent Parc du Bic, Métis Gardens on the St. Lawrence shore, that have a world-wide reputation, and great golf courses.



The weather in August is very comfortable.
Weather reports



To obtain tourist documentation : Tourisme Rimouski