Accreditation

Media representatives (journalists and technicians) who wish to participate in the XIII International Winter Road Congress must be accredited. To obtain accreditation, they must complete the media accreditation form.

Moreover, they must present a press id card on site or a letter written by the manager of a recognized media organization confirming their assignment.

 Media Program    

Technical Visits

Members of the press can choose from the following five technical visits:

Wednesday, February 10, in the morning*:  

Centre intégré de gestion de la circulation de Québec (Québec integrated traffic management centre)
The city of Québec snow-melting facility
Québec-Lévis ferry crossing

Wednesday, February 10, in the afternoon*:

Ministère des Transports Québec Service Centre
Management of Lévis waste snow disposal facilities  

* The exact time of the visits will be specified soon.

Press Room

A press room will be set up at the Québec City Convention Centre for the duration of the Congress.

Accommodation

Rooms have been reserved at hotels near the Québec City Convention Centre. All information may be found in the Accommodation section.

Transportation

Congress participants benefit from an airfare discount. For further information, please consult the Transportation section.

Press Releases and Latest News

February 10, 2010 - The United States wins the International Snowplow Championship 
February 5, 2010 - The next PIARC congress will take place February 8 to 10, 2010  (available in French only)
January 28, 2010 - Technical sessions overview 
January 14, 2010 - Reminder - Media invitation 
December 21, 2009 - Media accreditation is now underway 
June 10, 2009 - Start of Registration Period for Congress Delegates 

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Contact us

Press Relations
mediaquebec2010@mtq.gouv.qc.ca