Venue & Travel Information
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Friday, May 1
7:30-9pm: Introduction - Gen-la Khyenrab
Saturday, May 2
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m: Meditation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m: Empowerment - Gen-la Khyenrab
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m: Teaching - Gen-la Khyenrab
5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m: Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers with Tsog
Sunday, May 3
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m: Meditation
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Teaching - Gen-la Khyenrab
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m: Teaching - Gen-la Khyenrab
5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m: Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers with Tsog
Monday, May 4
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m: Retreat Session 1
11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m: Retreat Session 2
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m: Retreat Session 3
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m: Retreat Session 4
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m: Retreat Session 5
Tuesday, May 5
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m: Retreat Session 6
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m: Retreat Session 7
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More information to come.
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The Celebration will take place at Kadampa Meditation Centre Montreal :
835 Laurier Ave E.
Montreal QC
H2J 1G2
Just a few steps away from Laurier Métro Station, KMC Montréal is on Laurier Street at the corner of St-André, in the trendy neighborhood of Le Plateau Mont-Royal.Surrounded by beautiful parks and cozy cafes, the Centre is in the middle of a very walkable area and is seen by many passersby through all seasons.
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Finding street parking around the Centre can be challenging.
If you are not accustomed to the street parking rules in Montreal, please visit this page to make your visit easier: https://montreal.ca/en/topics/street-parking
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There are many hotels and rental properties in Montreal that are close to the venue either by walking or subway, bus, taxi or Uber ride away!
The venue is located within a neighbourhood called "Le Plateau Mont-Royal".
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The closest airport to the venue is Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Public transportation is available from the airport:
Take the 747 Bus line from the Airport to Berri-UQAM Station or Lionel-Groulx Station. The 747 bus line◳ runs 24/7 between YUL and downtown Montréal.Taxis and Uber can be waiting outside the airport. The venue is about 35 minutes by car and about an hour via public transit.
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The Festival is organized and run by volunteers.
There are many opportunities and ways in which you can help, such as preparing food, serving, clearing, cleaning, setting up, helping in the café or bookshop.
Volunteering is a wonderful way to meet other Kadampas from across Canada.
Your contribution of time and energy is an important part of making the Festival happen and is deeply appreciated.
Please consider stopping by the volunteering desk in the registration area to find out how you can help, or contact your local centre for more information.
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Questions & Inquiries
For all questions & inquiries, please contact us by email at: festivals@kadampa.caAddress & Directions
Kadampa Meditation Centre Montreal
835 Laurier Ave E.
Montreal QC
H2J 1G2
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Our address is: 631 Crawford St. Toronto (ON) M6G 3K1.
We are located on Crawford Street, which is a one-way street running north from Harbord to Bloor.
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• The nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), approximately 30 min from Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, easily accessible by public transportation.
• The largest nearest airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), approximately 1 hour from Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, by road or subway.
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Taxi and Uber rides regularly serve the route between the airports and KMC Canada.
*** Important: Parking is not available on Crawford Street. Please see the Parking Page for more information on parking. ***
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Vail Rail Canada offers convenient, comfortable transportation between most major cities in Canada and is a reasonable option if you are traveling from either Ontario or Québec.
KMC Canada’s nearest railway station is Toronto Union Station. From there, you can take the subway (from Union station to either Christie or Ossington station), or a Taxi / Uber ride.
We are located at an equal distance - about 5 min walk - between Christie and Ossington subway stations. Please note, the Christie station involves stairs. The Ossington station is fully accessible with elevators. At Ossington, you can take the 94 Wellesley bus which will take you to Crawford St. at Harbord.
Click here for more information about the trains (Vial Rail Canada website).
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Megabus services several cities in Ontario and Québec. The drop off is the Union St. Bus terminal, directly across Bay St. from Union Station.
From there, you can take the subway (from Union station to either Christie or Ossington station), or a Taxi / Uber ride.
We are located at an equal distance (about 5 minutes walk) from either the Christie or Ossington subway station. Please note, the Christie station involves stairs. The Ossington station is fully accessible with elevators. At Ossington, you can take the 94 Wellesley bus which will take you to Crawford St. at Harbord.
Click here for more information about the buses (Megabus website).
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Both Bloor and St. George stations have elevators. The Christie station has some stairs. Ossington is fully accessible with both escalators and elevators. From Ossington, you can catch the 94 Wellesley bus which will drop you off at Crawford and Harbord.
We are located at an equal distance (about 5 minutes walk) from either the Christie or Ossington subway station.