McGill Alumni European Meetup in Amsterdam
McGill Alumni European Meetup in Amsterdam
The McGill Alumni Association in the Netherlands, Austria and Germany welcome all McGillians in Europe to enjoy a weekend in Amsterdam.
Come meet fellow McGillians from around Europe and explore Amsterdam's historic canals, visit world-class museums, enjoy a special concert of Canadian and Dutch music, share a memorable gala dinner, and take a day excursion to one of the Netherlands' most iconic destinations
Browse the schedule below for activities. You can sign up for one event, one day of events, or all three days!
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
While registration is free for most events, unless otherwise noted, please note that participants are responsible for all activity(s) costs including all their travel and hotel stay.
The organizers have negotiated some rates with local hotels. Please contact them directly for more information at Enrico Cremonese edcremonese@gmail.com or Apolline Pierson piersonapolline@gmail.com.
WEEK-END PROGRAMMING
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25 2026
From 18:30
Arrival and Welcome Drinks [REGISTRATION CLOSED]
Informal get-together at a central Amsterdam.
Registration required for reservations.
Costs at participants' own expense.
VENUE : TBC
Evening (Free Time)
Attendees dine together and go for a walk or can explore Amsterdam independently.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26
9:00 - 11:00
Guided Walking Tour [REGISTRATION CLOSED]
Tour of Amsterdam's historic centre - canals, Golden Age architecture, Jordaan district.
Registration required.
MEETING LOCATION: TBC
or
Museum Visit - Rijksmuseum or Stedelijk (Optional group visit).[REGISTRATION CLOSED]
Rijksmuseum: Dutch Masters, Vermeer, Rembrandt. Stedelijk: modern & contemporary art.
Registration required.
Lunch time
Lunch break
Costs at participants' own expense.
13:30 - 15:00
Boat Tour of the Canals [REGISTRATION CLOSED]
Private or semi-private canal boat tour.
Registration required.
Cost per person 30 Euros / person
VENUE: TBC
17:30 - 19:00
Concert: McGill Alumni [STILL ACCEPTING REGISTRATION]
Programme by John Moffatt (viola & commentary) in collaboration with Ian Planksar (Orchestra Legrandt).
Registration required.
Free entry, with voluntary donations.
VENUE: TBC
19:30 onward
Festive Dinner [REGISTRATION CLOSED]
Alumni dinner at a Dutch restaurant. Open to alumni and partners.
Registration required for reservations.
Cost 75 Euros / person
VENUE: TBC
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2026
9:30 - 10:30
9:30 - 10:30
Farewell Breakfast [REGISTRATION CLOSED]
Group brunch at a central Amsterdam. Informal (own expense).
Registration required for reservations.
Costs at participants' own expense.
VENUE: TBC
11:00 onwards
Day Excursion (optional)
One of three options to be selected based on group interest: (1) Zaanse Schans - iconic Dutch windmills, 20 min from Amsterdam; (2) Delft - historic city, Delftware pottery, Vermeer's home; (3) The Hague - royal city, Mauritshuis, potential Canadian Embassy visit.
Afternoon: Departures
Friday, September 25, 2026 6:30 PM to Sunday, September 27, 2026 11 AM CEST
For activity & locations information -
See schedule in Listing
Amsterdam,
NETHERLANDS
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See schedule in Listing
Amsterdam,
NETHERLANDS
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Register from April 27 to September 13, 2026
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