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2026 Conference in La Malbaie, QC, Canada
The North American Jules Verne Society is holding our 2026 Annual Meeting from Wednesday, June 3rd through Sunday, June 7th, 2026 in La Malbaie, QC, Canada.
Meeting details and such are being finalized at this time.
The conference this year is centered in La Malbaie, Quebec.
The main focus of the event is a visit to the L’espace Jules Verne, housed in L’île Mystérieuse restaurant. It is a presentation of the collection of 1 individual, including 1st Edition Hetzels, Original drawings, Theatre Posters, 3D Stereo Cards and more.
The conference this year is centered in La Malbaie, Quebec.
The main focus of the event is a visit to the L’espace Jules Verne, housed in L’île Mystérieuse restaurant. It is a presentation of the collection of 1 individual, including 1st Edition Hetzels, Original drawings, Theatre Posters, 3D Stereo Cards and more.
The conference presentations will take place on Thursday the 4th and Friday the 5th, along with visits to local sites continuing into Saturday the 6th.
La Malbaie is located on the North Coast of the St Lawrence River. It is located 88 miles / 142 km East of Quebec City.
If arriving from the United States (you will NEED a passport to enter Canada):
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Driving: Suggested Crossing the St Lawrence River by bridge at Levis/Quebec City, and continuing along the North Coast.
(It is also possible to cross, via Ferry, at Riviere du Loup to Saint Simeon, but that Ferry only runs 3 times a day, greatly restricting the opportunity to cross.) -
Flying: Fly into Jean Lesage Intl Airport, Quebec City.
(NOTE: Montreal is 162 miles / 260 km west of Quebec City.)
Hotel Options in La Malbaie / Pointe au Pic, QC:
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Clarion Point La Malbaie (a Clarion / Choice Hotel property)
185 Blvd de Comporte, La Malbaie, QC, G5A 2Y3
418 665-6421 / 877-424-6423
Approx: $126 - $160 Cdn
Can also be found on sites like Expedia, Trivago, etc. possibly for a discounted price, with cancellation available.
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Auberge Chez Truchon
1065 Rue Richelieu, La Malbaie, QC, G5A 2X8
(Across driveway from JV Museum)
418 665-4622
Approx: $136 - $275 Cdn
Can also be found on sites like Expedia, Trivago, etc. possibly for a discounted price, with cancellation available.
IF thinking of coming to the conference, we suggest making accommodation reservations as soon as possible.
Please check, but many sites allow cancellation up to a few days before, so if your plans change, you can cancel, but in the mean time, you have a room reserved.
Our presentations and business meeting will be held at Auberge Chez Truchon; you are welcome to stay whereever you can find accommodations.
Here’s a map of the area.
Here’s a map of the area.
The latest details as they become available will always be found here.
CALL for PRESENTATIONS
A theme for the meeting is Jules Verne and Canada; however, any paper/presentation related to Jules Verne will be welcomed.
Presentations should be 20-40 minutes in length.
Please contact Dennis Kytasaari <djk_@_epguides.com> by May 10th to let me know if you plan on making a presentation.
A laptop with a digital projector will be available.
Need more information, or have any questions? Contact: Dennis Kytasaari and Andrew Nash.
We’d like a head count of who (including spouses, etc) who is attending what activity. Please fill out this form and return it to Dennis Kytasaari at the address listed on the form (or better yet scan and email a copy). Or just send the requested information in an email to Dennis.
Planned Presentations (held in the meeting room at our hotel) include: