2024 World Figure Skating Championships in Montreal

[uandmfan]

Does anyone mind sharing where they are staying for the event? I'm thinking of going for a few days!

 

[skategal]

Just FYI (mostly for Canadians) …

Air Canada has a seat sale on that covers the time frame for worlds.

It ends Sept 12 so check it out for lower prices.

Also Aeroplan has some decent deals as well if you have points to burn off.

 

[Sylvia]

Sept. 22, 2023: https://twitter.com/SkateCanada/status/1705220501101011182

Want to volunteer at #WorldsMTL24? The volunteer portal reopens today!

Vous voulez être bénévole aux #MondiauxMTL24? Le portail des bénévoles réouvre aujourd'hui!

Link: https://app.initlive.com/web-admin/app/#/join-party?k=zkm1sfn11zczjh

 

[4rkidz]

Does anyone mind sharing where they are staying for the event? I'm thinking of going for a few days!

A few of us are staying in L’apartment hotel, they are suites with kitchenettes so handy for own food, walking distance (20 mins) parking over the road and includes continental breakfast and has a really nice pool on the roof (indoor). Suites also have balconies which I like as need fresh air. I have stayed before for other events when staying more than a few days.

 

[JoannaLouise]

A few of us are staying in L’apartment hotel, they are suites with kitchenettes so handy for own food, walking distance (20 mins) parking over the road and includes continental breakfast and has a really nice pool on the roof (indoor). Suites also have balconies which I like as need fresh air. I have stayed before for other events when staying more than a few days.

Ha, I'm staying there too! I stayed there with my parents on a family vacation when I was a teenager, so I decided to book it for Worlds.

The rates were pretty reasonable back in the summer when I reserved my room; not sure what they're like now. I got a weekly rate of $139/night.

 

[Debbie S]

Has anyone ever been to the Bell Centre and know if they have a size limit on flags? I just went to their website and under prohibited items, it just says flags that obstruct the view of other spectators. OK, but what's the threshold of "obstruction"? In the U.S., I've been OK with a 2x3 (feet) banner and I've seen people with flags about that size but I've never been to an event in Canada. The size I would potentially bring is 32" X 44" (metric conversion tells me 0.8 X 1.1 m).

 

[4rkidz]

Ha, I'm staying there too! I stayed there with my parents on a family vacation when I was a teenager, so I decided to book it for Worlds.

The rates were pretty reasonable back in the summer when I reserved my room; not sure what they're like now. I got a weekly rate of $139/night.

Yeah I paid $179 plus tax but got a one bedroom instead of a studio in case I could share as was hoping a friend was coming but not looking likely. As sofa bed in sep area. Will see but I am pleased with my choice.

 

[Lanie]

I'm at the Vogue Montreal. Booked it a week ago! Is anyone else staying there?

 

[4rkidz]

I'm at the Vogue Montreal. Booked it a week ago! Is anyone else staying there?

Not heard of that hotel? But am looking forward to seeing you again, it was fun at 4CC last season.

 

[AnnM]

I was going to stay at the original Vogue Hotel in 2020, but see that it's now rebranded as a Hilton (and more $$$). It's in a great location!

 

[Lanie]

I was going to stay at the original Vogue Hotel in 2020, but see that it's now rebranded as a Hilton (and more $$$). It's in a great location!

I got a steal on the rate! Otherwise it was a bit of sticker shock. I wanted something close by.

 

[4rkidz]

Looks like ticket sales are going well, with limited tickets for several of the events. I am thinking many Canadian skating fans are skipping nationals to go to worlds in their own back yard.

 

[overedge]

Looks like ticket sales are going well, with limited tickets for several of the events. I am thinking many Canadian skating fans are skipping nationals to go to worlds in their own back yard.

I suspect that's a problem for Nationals attendance every time Worlds is in Canada. Although at Nationals you get to see the younger skaters who might be at Worlds in the future.

 

[Debbie S]

I suspect that's a problem for Nationals attendance every time Worlds is in Canada.

Given the number of emails USFS is sending about Nats tickets, I suspect a significant number of U.S. skating fans are also skipping Nats in favor of Worlds. IIRC, 2020 Nats wasn't as well attended as previous years in the same location.

 

[Lana K]

Do we know yet what the practice rink will be for Worlds?

 

[Gr8Sk8]

Skate Canada says the practice rink is in Verdun.

Assuming the Verdun Auditorium. 4110 Bd LaSalle, Verdun, Quebec

Auditorium de Verdun

Third largest arena on the island after Bell Centre and Maurice Richard Arena.

sports.mtl.org

The Verdun Auditorium: An Iconic Place in Verdun | The Verdun Auditorium: A Source of Pride — Past, Present and Future

In Montréal’s borough of Verdun, one building in particular stands out as the pride and joy of its residents. The Verdun Auditorium, one of the oldest arena on […]

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15 minutes by car from the Bell Centre. By Metro (subway) - About 30 minutes including walking to Metro - either directly on line 1 or using a combination of line 2 and 1.

 

[Aceon6]

Skate Canada says the practice rink is in Verdun.

I’m relieved that it’s a bit out of the way. This old bird won’t be tempted to get up at the crack of dawn to see who does or doesn’t show up for those early morning sessions. If anything insanity interesting happens, Jackie will prolly put it on XTwit.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Skate Canada says the practice rink is in Verdun.

Assuming the Verdun Auditorium. 4110 Bd LaSalle, Verdun, Quebec

Isn't this one of the rinks IAM uses?

 

[Sonata]

Skate Canada says the practice rink is in Verdun.

Assuming the Verdun Auditorium. 4110 Bd LaSalle, Verdun, Quebec

Auditorium de Verdun

Third largest arena on the island after Bell Centre and Maurice Richard Arena.

sports.mtl.org

The Verdun Auditorium: An Iconic Place in Verdun | The Verdun Auditorium: A Source of Pride — Past, Present and Future

In Montréal’s borough of Verdun, one building in particular stands out as the pride and joy of its residents. The Verdun Auditorium, one of the oldest arena on […]

www.communitystories.ca

15 minutes by car from the Bell Centre. By Metro (subway) - About 30 minutes including walking to Metro - either directly on line 1 or using a combination of line 2 and 1.

How do you know? Have they posted a tentative schedule?

 

[skatingguy]

How do you know? Have they posted a tentative schedule?

I found this on the ISU website that lists L'Auditorium Verdun as the practice arena.

https://www.isu.org/events/isu-championships-applications/single-pair-skating-ice-dance/25856-2024-isu-world-figure-skating-championships/file

 

[Gr8Sk8]

How do you know? Have they posted a tentative schedule?

I asked about practice rink when Skate Canada posted "2 months to Worlds" on their facebook. Don't see any schedule yet.

 

[Gr8Sk8]

This long running, free Barbie display, close to the arena - 1455, Peel street, LEVEL 3, Montreal - is open daily.

Over 1000 amazing costumes - in tiny detail. Definitely worth a look if you love fashion.

Expo Barbie HomePage - Expo Barbie

BARBIE EXPO IS THE LARGEST PERMANENT EXHIBIT OF BARBIE DOLL - in Montreal - Free Admission - OVER 1000 BARBIES in Montreal Downtown

expobarbie.ca

 

[Lana K]

Skate Canada says the practice rink is in Verdun.

Assuming the Verdun Auditorium. 4110 Bd LaSalle, Verdun, Quebec

Oh, that’s too bad! Verdun is a bit remote if you’re a local and don’t live around downtown.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Oh, that’s too bad! Verdun is a bit remote if you’re a local and don’t live around downtown.

It's not far from the De l'Église metro station, however. Besides my friends all tell me that Verdun is now where all the cool kids are, after Mile End and the Plateau got too expensive.

 

[Sonata]

I asked about practice rink when Skate Canada posted "2 months to Worlds" on their facebook. Don't see any schedule yet.

Thanks! Always appreciate the practical info I get here.

 

[Lara]

It's not far from the De l'Église metro station, however. Besides my friends all tell me that Verdun is now where all the cool kids are, after Mile End and the Plateau got too expensive.

That’s my understanding too. I’ve actually not been but was planning to explore Wellington street this spring/summer when I have the chance. Depends where your start point is but shouldn’t take too long to get to from Lionel Groulx (which has an extremely easy transfer between the orange and green lines).

 

[skatingguy]

Do we know that the practices at the L'Auditorium Verdun will be open to the public? The ticket information does mention practices at the additional rink.

 

[kiss-n-cry]

When all event tickets were on sale, they were for all competition sessions and practices at the main arena only. I have never seen any indication that the practice rink would be open to spectators.

 

[honey]

Looks like ticket sales are going well, with limited tickets for several of the events. I am thinking many Canadian skating fans are skipping nationals to go to worlds in their own back yard.

Just curious about what you were looking at when you posted this. Saw some discussion on Twitter this morning about poor ticket sales. I looked at ticketmaster and sales are not great. Like most of the lower bowl no more than 1/3rd full except for the side opposite the judges.

https://www.ticketmaster.ca/isu-world-figure-skating-championships-tickets/artist/849382

 

[skatingguy]

Just curious about what you were looking at when you posted this. Saw some discussion on Twitter this morning about poor ticket sales. I looked at ticketmaster and sales are not great. Like most of the lower bowl no more than 1/3rd full except for the side opposite the judges.

https://www.ticketmaster.ca/isu-world-figure-skating-championships-tickets/artist/849382

Based on the seats available at this time I would say that ticket sales are not going well at all. The Friday/Saturday events look better, but Wednesday/Thursday don't look very good at all. There's maybe one section of seats, those directly across from the judges, that is sold out but every other section where tickets have been for sale still has lots of choice available.