Venue and Accommodation
The Noranda Hotel – Conference Center
The Mines & Environment Symposium 2027 will take place at Le Noranda Hôtel – Centre de congrès, in the heart of Rouyn-Noranda.
The hotel offers modern conference facilities, comfortable accommodation and easy access to restaurants, local attractions and the city’s main points of interest.
Whether you’re attending technical sessions, meeting exhibitors or continuing conversations after the day’s activities, everything is just steps away.
The hotel offers modern conference facilities, comfortable accommodation and easy access to restaurants, local attractions and the city’s main points of interest.
Whether you’re attending technical sessions, meeting exhibitors or continuing conversations after the day’s activities, everything is just steps away.
Discover Rouyn-Noranda
Few places are as well positioned to host a symposium dedicated to mining and the environment.
Located in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Rouyn-Noranda has been at the heart of the Canadian mining industry for nearly a century. Today, the city remains a hub of mining innovation, environmental research, and sustainable resource development.
Located in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Rouyn-Noranda has been at the heart of the Canadian mining industry for nearly a century. Today, the city remains a hub of mining innovation, environmental research, and sustainable resource development.
What to do
Between sessions, take the opportunity to explore Rouyn-Noranda and its surroundings during your stay.
Downtown Rouyn-Noranda
- Local cafés and restaurants
- Independent shops
- Public art and murals
- Patios and nightlife
Nature
- Lake Osisko waterfront promenade
- À Fleur d’Eau Botanical Park
- Aiguebelle National Park
- Hiking and cycling trails
- Nearby canoeing and kayaking
Culture
- Rouyn-Noranda Art Museum
- Rouyn-Noranda History Museum
- Festivals and music shows (depending on the season)
Mining heritage
- Discover the rich mining heritage of the region and explore one of Canada's most significant mining communities.
- Visit landmark sites that trace the development of the Abitibi mining district.
Getting to Rouyn-Noranda
Rouyn-Noranda Regional Airport (YUY), located approximately 16 km east of downtown, offers regular direct flights to Montréal and Québec City, with connections to destinations across Canada and internationally.
From Montreal
✈️ Airplane (recommended)
Direct flights connect Montreal to Rouyn-Noranda in about 1 hour and 20 minutes, making it the fastest and most convenient option.
🚗 By car
Distance: about 600 km.
Duration: from 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours.
The route crosses the Laurentians and Abitibi, offering beautiful scenery along the way.
Duration: from 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours.
The route crosses the Laurentians and Abitibi, offering beautiful scenery along the way.
🚌 Bus
An intercity bus service is available between Montreal and Rouyn-Noranda. However, the travel time is considerably longer.
From the airport to the hotel
The Le Noranda Hôtel – Centre de congrès is located about 15 to 20 minutes from Rouyn-Noranda Regional Airport.
Transportation options include:
- Taxi
- Rental car
- Carpooling services (subject to availability)
Public transport
Rouyn-Noranda offers a free bus network, making it easy to get around the city. The network includes two main lines connecting downtown, residential neighborhoods, and major points of interest. Buses can be tracked in real-time using the Zenbus app.
For most participants staying at Le Noranda Hôtel, several restaurants, shops, and attractions are within walking distance. Public transport is also a convenient option for exploring other areas of the city.
For most participants staying at Le Noranda Hôtel, several restaurants, shops, and attractions are within walking distance. Public transport is also a convenient option for exploring other areas of the city.
