b'planning localMONTREALSCENTRE MONT-ROYALCelebrating 25 yearsI effects of SAD (Seasonal Affectivethe equivalent quality food, the new In the select world of private and dedicated conference centres, CentreDisorder) in the winter. Natural lightventure was named Comptoir du Mont-Royal (CMR) reaches a specialimproves moods, concentration andChef. It presented customers with milestone, celebrating 25 years inalso increases productivity. Lookinga fresh, daily selection of meals, 2025. Since opening its doors inover McGill Universitys famoussandwiches and salads but is open November of 2000, CMR has hostedcampus and elegant Sherbrooketo the public. Worrying what to make corporate and special events in theirStreet adds another lovely dimension.for dinner? Prepared meals make life 50,000-sq.-ft. venue in the heart ofAn outdoor terrace is a delightful andmuch easier for CMRs many gratified downtown Montreal, located in thewelcome space for relaxation or acustomers. Interestingly, while the prestigious neighbourhood of thecocktail event. conference centre was closed during Golden Square Mile. From day one,Of course, the heart of CMRsthe pandemic, Comptoir du Chef CMR perfected service, space and17 diverse meeting rooms, which function, with the most up-to-dateaccommodate groups from 10 toremained open, delivering meals all AV capabilities and an extraordinary800, is Symposia Theatre. Its alwaysover the city. It was definitely a matter international fusion of menus ledimpressive to enter a tiered, 700- of turning lemons into lemonade.by talented executive chef Yvesseat theatre that boasts impeccableCentre Mont-Royal often partners Malenfant. But what else makes acoustics. From seminars, conferenceswith their many neighbouring hotels it exceptional? to graduations or shows, the theatre is an alliance that works extremely There are many unique elementsalways in demand. well. At CMRs doorstep, youll find that brand CMR as a standout in theThe standards that CMR has setover 3,000 hotel rooms. Located only industry. CMRs belief in combiningfrom the beginning still provide thea 10-minute walk from the main train art into the meetings and eventsbest outcome for meetings. Fromstation and a 20-minute car ride from environment is one spectacularthe hard-surfaced non-reflectivethe airport, Centre Mont-Royal is very component. It adds a layer thattables, ergonomic seating, highest airaccessible. Being connected to the facilitates connectivity, creativityquality that keeps guests refreshedunderground city brings the entire and innovation while increasingand individual room climate controls,downtown core within a walk away. productivity. CMR has just added to the ability to go from breakfast toCongratulations to Centre Mont-18 beautiful new paintingscuratedmeetings to luncheon to coffee Royal on celebrating 25 years and for by Han Contemporary Gallerybreaks to cocktails and gala dinnersyour continued success. A journalist to its collection in honour of with such precision timingits atheir anniversary.well-run machine. who covered the first days of Centre Floor-to-ceiling natural light inIn 2007, due to the rave reviews ofMont-Royal deemed it already a the foyer areas on three floors hasCMRs in-house catering, the first ofclassic. Thats the benchmark they tremendous benefits, especially infour food outlets offering to-go mealsare eager to match and surpass, and the winter months. Studies showopened on Metcalfe Street. Preparedit shows.that natural light is the best sourcein the Centre Mont-Royal kitchen byVisit centremontroyal.com forof vitamin D and helps counter thethe same CMR brigade and offeringmore information.28 CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS corporatemeetingsnetwork.ca'