The University Club of Montreal

About

The University Club of Montreal (UCM) is a private members’ club founded in 1907 that aims to be an inclusive, accessible private club fostering culture, collegiality, intellectual exchange and inspiration among professionals and graduates. The Club’s stated vision emphasizes camaraderie, excellence, ethics and leadership while preserving its historical and cultural legacy in Montreal. More information can be found on the Club's website.

Events

The Club runs a full calendar of social, cultural and culinary events including speaker talks, themed dinners, wine-tastings, arts & culture outings and guided visits, roundtable discussions, member meet-ups, annual recognition dinners and Program Committee–organized events. Event details are published in the Club calendar and weekly newsletter, and reservations are required for many events. For more details, please visit the events page.

Programs

UCM offers member-focused programs such as mentor dinners, UCM Roundtables for professional and social discussions, committees aligned with member interests, curated speaker programs, and occasional professional and cultural outings and seminars intended to encourage intellectual and professional development. More about these programs can be found on the membership benefits page.

Member Experience

Members receive access to an intimate clubhouse (Maison James-Reid-Wilson) with dining and bar facilities, curated cultural/art displays, a members-only web portal, programming (roundtables, mentor dinners, speaker series), assistance with event registration and reciprocal-club reservations, and preferential rates with hotel partners. The Club emphasizes networking and collegial interaction across academic and professional fields. More details are available on the member experience page.

Membership

UCM publishes membership categories and fees. As of February 1, 2026, Regular Member (university/college graduate) annual dues are CAD 1,800 with a first-year initiation fee of CAD 875. There are also Emeritus, Young Professional, Non-Resident and Associate categories with annual dues of CAD 900 and varying initiation fees. A Corporate Package is also offered; applications are handled through the Club. For more information, visit the membership categories page.

Eligibility

Eligibility varies by category. Regular membership requires graduation from an approved university/college. Emeritus membership is available to eligible members aged 65 or older; Young Professional to those 34 or younger; Non-Resident for those whose usual residence is outside Quebec; Associate membership for spouses or widows/widowers of members. Full category criteria and application instructions are published on the membership pages.

Reciprocal Clubs

UCM maintains reciprocity with more than one hundred select clubs worldwide (North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania). Members may request a Letter of Introduction to visit reciprocal clubs. More details can be found on the global network page.

Facilities

The Club operates from the James-Reid-Wilson House (1201-A Sherbrooke Street West) and offers an intimate dining room (seating up to ~40 for dinner), a bar, a bistro area, a lounge with historical artifacts and curated art, and event spaces configurable for dinners and cocktail receptions (the Club cites capacity for up to about 60 for cocktails). On-site amenities include Wi-Fi and event-support services. More information is available on the facilities page.

Dining Options

The Club’s on-site restaurant offers daily lunch service and limited dinner service, à la carte and tasting menus, an extensive wine list and cocktail program, allergy accommodations on request, and private dining for members and their guests. Menus and wine lists are published on the dining pages.

Guest Information

Members may bring guests; dining and event attendance generally require reservations. The Club enforces an event/booking cancellation policy requiring members to cancel at least 48 hours in advance to avoid full charges. For reciprocal-club visits, a Letter of Introduction is required. Specific hours, reservation contacts and guest procedures are listed on the dining page.

History

Founded in 1907 by McGill professors and other Montreal figures, the Club originally occupied a Percy Nobbs–designed clubhouse on Mansfield Street (completed 1913). The Club removed the degree requirement in 1973 and has evolved socially over the decades. In 2022, the Club relocated its operations to the heritage Maison James-Reid-Wilson on Sherbrooke Street, continuing its century-long cultural and social traditions. More about the Club's history can be found on the history page.

Seasonal Operations

The Club’s published hours show weekday operation with the Club closed on weekends; restaurant and bar hours vary by weekday. The site has also published specific holiday/seasonal closures in past years. For current operational details, please visit the contact page.

Contact Information

The Club lists primary contact information on its site: address 1201-A Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC H3A 1H9; telephone 514-288-0201; general email info@ucmontreal.ca (restaurant reservations: resto@ucmontreal.ca). The public contact page also repeats opening hours and reservation instructions. For more information, visit the contact page.