Welcome to the 3rd QCBS R Symposium! We hope you are as excited as we are!

To help you prepare for the event, we have compiled a list of things you should know:

What to bring

• Laptops;
• Sleeping bag or blankets (basic bedding – i.e. single sheet and pillow – is provided);
• Towels;
• Basic toiletries;
• Warm clothes and/or sports clothes (in case you plan to go on a hike);
• Alcoholic beverages (in case you would like to drink).

A few things to note

• There is a kitchen in the house, with dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, stove, fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee maker and electric kettle;
• Dish towels, garbage bags, toilet and dish soap are provided;
• Phones are located in the chalet living rooms and in the kitchen of the meeting room.
• For external calls dial 9 followed by the number.

Gault Nature Reserve Rules

• Smoking is prohibited in all buildings and is also prohibited within a radius of 9 metres (30 ft) outside any door;
• You are responsible or any damage caused to the equipment or the buildings;
• No sound system is permitted inside or outside Gault House or the chalets;
• Use of candles inside or outside is prohibited;
• It is not permitted to use a BBQ;
• It is prohibited to move furniture outside;
• External fires must be done in the designated fire pit;
• All deliveries or special set-up must be done the day of the event;
• It is prohibited to swim in the lake or bring pets;
• Open area around the chalets is usable, but please stay out of the adjacent woods (there are rare plants and long-term research sites nearby);
• There is a trail through the woods, as well as hiking trails;
• Please follow trail map, and respect opening & closing hours;
• Alcohol is permitted, but drink responsibly;

In case of emergencies:

• There is an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) available in the Gault House.
• For emergencies requiring police/fire/ambulance: call 911
• The gate is closed outside business hours, meaning that someone will have to go to the gate to allow help to come;
• Other needs/assistance: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM dial “0” on one of the phones; after 5:00 PM call 514-398-3000 (McGill security).

Welcome to the 3rd QCBS R Symposium! We hope you are as excited as we are!

To help you prepare for the event, we have compiled a list of things you should know:

What to bring

• Laptops;
• Sleeping bag or blankets (basic bedding – i.e. single sheet and pillow – is provided);
• Towels;
• Basic toiletries;
• Warm clothes and/or sports clothes (in case you plan to go on a hike);
• Alcoholic beverages (in case you would like to drink).

A few things to note

• There is a kitchen in the house, with dishes, cutlery, pots and pans, stove, fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee maker and electric kettle;
• Dish towels, garbage bags, toilet and dish soap are provided;
• Phones are located in the chalet living rooms and in the kitchen of the meeting room.
• For external calls dial 9 followed by the number.

Gault Nature Reserve Rules

• Smoking is prohibited in all buildings and is also prohibited within a radius of 9 metres (30 ft) outside any door;
• You are responsible or any damage caused to the equipment or the buildings;
• No sound system is permitted inside or outside Gault House or the chalets;
• Use of candles inside or outside is prohibited;
• It is not permitted to use a BBQ;
• It is prohibited to move furniture outside;
• External fires must be done in the designated fire pit;
• All deliveries or special set-up must be done the day of the event;
• It is prohibited to swim in the lake or bring pets;
• Open area around the chalets is usable, but please stay out of the adjacent woods (there are rare plants and long-term research sites nearby);
• There is a trail through the woods, as well as hiking trails;
• Please follow trail map, and respect opening & closing hours;
• Alcohol is permitted, but drink responsibly;

In case of emergencies:

• There is an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) available in the Gault House.
• For emergencies requiring police/fire/ambulance: call 911
• The gate is closed outside business hours, meaning that someone will have to go to the gate to allow help to come;
• Other needs/assistance: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM dial “0” on one of the phones; after 5:00 PM call 514-398-3000 (McGill security).