PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Welcome to City Scout 2026! This page will act as our participants' one-stop-shop for information pertaining to this year's program in Montreal. Please read on for more information and next steps, and check back frequently for updates.
We can't wait to explore Montreal with you!
YOUR TO-DO LIST
Registration & Payment
To confirm your spot in the program, you will need to complete the registration form no later than June 15, 2026. Be sure to select "private sector participant," “public sector participant,” or "sponsor" when registering. If you are a scholarship recipient, your discounted price will be reflected on your invoice.
Please be prepared to tell us if you will have single or double occupancy of your hotel room (for example, if your spouse will be traveling with you).
We will also ask for your passport number and expiration date. Your passport must be valid upon entry and throughout your planned stay in Canada.
No payment information is collected in the registration form; that will come next. You will receive an invoice from our accounting team after registration.
FEE COVERS:
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All programmed activities
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Meals during the formal trip itinerary
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Private hotel room at the Hotel Place d'Armes for two nights: Wednesday, September 9 and Thursday September 11.
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Program staffing and guest speakers
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Briefing materials
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Any needed transportation within the program itinerary
FEE DOES NOT COVER:
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Airfare
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Travel from the airport to the hotel when you arrive in Berlin
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Meals outside of the formal trip itinerary
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Any incidentals like taxi fares and tips
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Additional hotel nights
Book a Flight
Flights are not included in the program fee and are the responsibility of the participant to book. We recommend the following flight options to ensure that everyone is in Montreal for our full program itinerary:
DEPARTURE: Depart from Denver on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Best option: Air Canada nonstop flight departs Denver at 9:40 AM and arrives in Montreal at 3:29 PM local time.
RETURN: Depart Montreal on Friday, September 11, 2026
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Best option: Air Canada nonstop flight departs Montreal at 4:30 PM and arrives in Denver at 6:46 PM local time.
Flight times are subject to change and serve as suggestions only. We will ask for your flight information in the pre-departure survey in the summer.
Calendar
Key Dates and Deadlines
Calendar these dates to stay on top of City Scout:
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March 30, 2026 – Application Period Opens for City Scout
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May 1, 2026 – Application Period Closes for City Scout
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May - June 2026 – Rolling Application Status Updates and Notifications of Acceptance
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June 30 – Final Deadline to Register and Make Payment to Secure Spot
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August 27, 2026 – Pre-Departure Briefing Social (Evening)
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September 9-11, 2026 – City Scout Program in Montreal, Quebec
Departure
Prepare for takeoff!
HOTEL & TRANSPORTATION
Transportation from the airport to the hotel is your responsibility. We will stay at the Hotel Place d'Armes in the heart of Montreal. We take care of booking your room for you. The best way to travel from the airport to the hotel is by rideshare (Uber or Lyft).
PACKING
Attire for most of the trip will be casual. We encourage all participants to wear comfortable clothing and shoes that are fit for walking. Special attire is not required, but please dress comfortably! Attire for the small group dinner is business casual.
PROGRAM ITINERARY & COMMUNICATIONS
We will handle all program communications and breakout session sign-ups through our program app, Whova. Please stay tuned for more information and an email invite to join Whova closer to the program start date.
Social Media
Social Media
Tag the Downtown Denver Partnership and use hashtags #cityscout #downtowndenver so we can repost it.
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Facebook: @DowntownDenverPartnership
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Twitter: @DENPartnership
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Instagram: @downtowndenver
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LinkedIn: @DowntownDenverPartnership
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TikTok: @downtowndenver
CONTACT
Have questions about City Scout program logistics, travel, or the hotel?
Email us at cityscout@downtowndenver.com