Off the Clock
Conference guide · Montreal

Where to go during AAAI-27.

The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence holds its yearly conference here. It brings AI researchers from universities and industry together for papers, workshops and tutorials.

Feb 16–23, 2027Palais des congrès de MontréalDates source ↗

Plan ahead

Our advice: book private rooms by January 5, 2027.

What's around Palais des congrès de Montréal

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Client dinner$$$$

Graziella

116 McGill St · Old Montreal

Upscale modern Italian with two private rooms that can be combined for a larger group.

Client dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Four event spaces; up to 80 seated
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Tip
Walkable from the Palais des congrès.
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Group dinner$$$

L'Auberge Saint-Gabriel

Old Montreal

Historic inn with four private rooms, from a 50-person dinner to a 200-person reception. Close to the Palais des congrès.

Team dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Rooms seat 60 to 150; receptions up to 250
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Tip
Ideal for the closing-night team dinner.
Activity$$

Montreal Craft Beer Tours

Downtown · Quartier des Spectacles

Guided craft beer walk through downtown brewpubs, with tastings at each stop. Handles larger groups.

WalkingTasting
Fits
Private group tours for 10 to 100
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Tip
Book a private group tour so you pick the start time.
Group dinner$$$

Bar George

1440 Drummond St · Downtown

British-style dining in a grand historic mansion. Flexible spaces from a small dinner to a reception.

Team dinnerUnique room
Fits
Private rooms from 6 to 40 seated
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Tip
A memorable room without fine-dining formality.
Client dinner$$$$

Maison Boulud

Ritz-Carlton · Downtown

French with Mediterranean touches inside the Ritz-Carlton. The choice when the client dinner has to be perfect.

Client dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Private room for 24; semi-private room for 7
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Tip
Book the semi-private room for small executive dinners.
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Common questions about AAAI-27

Where can we take clients to dinner near Palais des congrès de Montréal during AAAI-27?

Graziella (116 McGill St): Four event spaces; up to 80 seated. L'Auberge Saint-Gabriel (Old Montreal): Rooms seat 60 to 150; receptions up to 250. Bar George (1440 Drummond St): Private rooms from 6 to 40 seated. Maison Boulud (Ritz-Carlton): Private room for 24; semi-private room for 7.

What can a group do in Montreal after AAAI-27 sessions?

Montreal Craft Beer Tours: Guided craft beer walk through downtown brewpubs, with tastings at each stop. Handles larger groups.

When should we book group dinners for AAAI-27?

AAAI-27 runs Feb 16–23, 2027 at Palais des congrès de Montréal. Book private rooms by January 5, 2027, about 6 weeks before the show, because rooms near the venue fill up during show week.

Can I plan my whole AAAI-27 trip in one place?

Yes. The Off the Clock trip planner builds a day-by-day agenda for AAAI-27 with dinners, activities, shows and your own flights and meetings, and you can share it with your group or print it.

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