22 Game Main Event 🏆
Sat May 16 – Mon May 18 📅
WOW & CSW Divisions
$180 CAD ($140 USD*)

Hotel Europa, BW Signature Collection
1240 Rue Drummond, Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1V7
Map Link

Room Rates
$165 CAD (~$125 USD) for 1 Queen and 2 Queen rooms.
No Commuter Fee
Limited hotel block expires Apr 14 - see details below

At the corner of Drummond and St-Catherine, in the heart of downtown Montreal.

✅ Bernard's Table: Sign-up Group Dinner at Escondite / Cerveceria de Barrio 🌮

✅ Montreal-style Bagel Breakfast (Sun)🥯

✅ 50/50 Draw supports Montreal Scrabble Club

✅ $4500 CAD WGPO Prize Boost

✅ CSW 1st Place $3300 CAD Prize Guarantee

✅ New to CSW? Bob Linn will pay your entry fee

✅ WESPA Gold Status (Summit Cup)

Hotel Europa, BW Signature Collection

⚠️ Extremely Limited Room Block
Only 20 rooms available for the main tournament nights.
Rooms are a mix of Single Queen and Double Queen.
If you want to stay on-site and be steps from the playing room, this block will go quickly. Deadline to book is Apr 14, 2026.

The room block releases on April 14.

💰 Tournament Room Rate
$165 CAD per night (Our lowest rate in the past three years for these room types.)

💳 Payment & Cancellation Policy
Because of the group booking terms:
Full stay is charged at time of booking
100% refund if cancelled more than 48 hours before arrival
Within 48 hours: one night is non-refundable

🛎️ How To Book
Reservation Link
Call: 514-866-6492
Mention: “Scrabble”
(Please do not use third-party booking sites.)

🚗 Parking
Parking is arranged through the front desk.
Current partner lot rates are approximately $25–$30/day.
See front desk first for options.
Additional nearby parking options will be shared closer to the event.

Hotel Amenities:
Free WiFi in guest and playing rooms

Accessibility:
The hotel is not completely accessible - before booking, please contact the hotel or directors for more details.

Tournament Information

NOTE: This tournament will use WOW24 and CSW24. WGPO sanctioned.
Please bring a board, clock and tiles to the tournament
Swiss/COP pairings. WOW / CSW Division structure: TBD.
WGPO rating used for seeding, unless it is more than 18 months old: if it is, we will use your highest rating from other organizations.
One game from WOW or CSW will be streamed online each round, at Directors' discretion. Players rated 1600 or above should expect to be streamed.
In addition to place prizes, performance-based prizes will be given in all divisions
Prizes paid in $CDN. Prize payouts $100 CDN and over will be paid electronically or by cheque
Directors may alter tournament structure in best interest of the event, including spread Gibsonization
Check our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for other info
To register or pay your entry fee, go to the "contact and registration page"

Josh Greenway and Bernard Gotlieb, 2022

Remembering Bernard Gotlieb

Bernard Gotlieb left an indelible mark on Montreal’s Scrabble community. As the founder of the Montreal Scrabble Club, he mentored generations of players and inspired all who knew him with his courage, humor, and unshakable optimism—even in the face of immense health challenges.

Here’s how we’ll be remembering Bernard at Scrabblefest:

🥂 Toasting Bernard: On Sunday evening before our group dinner at Escondite / Cerveceria de Barrio, we’ll gather to share remembrances and raise a glass in Bernard’s honour. All are welcome—whether or not you’re playing the tournament or joining us for dinner.
🎟️ 50/50 Draw: Proceeds will support the work of the Montreal Scrabble Club, a living part of Bernard’s legacy.
🏆 Trophies in his Honour: Winners of the CSW and WOW divisions will receive trophies named for Bernard.
🎉 Traditions Continue: Bagel and gas money prizes will go to the top finisher outside of the main prize pool.

We hope you’ll join us in remembering Bernard in a way he would have loved—surrounded by friends, fun, and fierce competition.

Schedule

Saturday May 16

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Main Event Rounds 1-4

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Lunch Break

2:15 PM - 6:15 PM Main Event Rounds 5-8

Sunday May 17

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Main Event Rounds 9-12
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Lunch Break
2:15 PM - 6:15 PM Main Event Rounds 13-16

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Toasting Bernard

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Bernard's Table (group dinner)

Monday May 18

8:15 AM Bagel Breakfast

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Main Event Rounds 17-19

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Main Event Rounds 20-22

4:00 PM Awards