CUCCOA, The Canadian Universities and College Conference Organizers Association, makes it simple to plan across the country with members located in every region and able to host anything from corporate and academic groups to nonprofit organizations, religious groups, weddings, school groups, tour groups, business meetings, conferences, trade shows, reunions, sports events and camps, and everything in between. Those who plan well, plan ahead, and there is no time like the present to discover all that is available throughout Canada.
University of Toronto Scarborough
Our first stop takes us to Ontario and the University of Toronto Scarborough. Situated along the picturesque Highland Creek Valley, U of T in Scarborough is a popular destination for local and international gatherings. The friendly conference services staff has years of experience understanding the needs of their clients and delivering excellent service through a wide range of resources. With over 30 meeting and event spaces available and able to accommodate up to 350 overnight guests, the university is an ideal location for everything from corporate events to wedding receptions or multi-day summer camps and conferences. Attendees are welcome to explore the 300+ acres of lush parkland and hiking trails, contemporary art gallery, cultural events, and the rich history of the local Ontario community. The dedicated team of professionals at University of Toronto, Scarborough is ready for your call and to make your experience an unforgettable one.
Humber College Accommodations & Conference Services
The next visit on our tour keeps us in Ontario with Humber College Conference Services & Accommodations. Located just minutes from Toronto Pearson Airport and only 30 minutes from Downtown Toronto, Humber College provides a stimulating environment for any planner to design the perfect event through a mix of lecture theatres, classrooms, banquet halls, boardrooms, and lounges. Affordable hotel-style summer accommodations able to sleep up to 1,300 guests are available for youth groups, sports teams, and corporate clients among others. You will appreciate the one-stop-shop service the Conference Services team provides from technological and a/v support, accommodations, state-of-the-art sports facilities, and on-site food service. Be sure to enjoy the kilometers of connected walking paths that wind through the nature gardens of Humber Arboretum and cycling paths that take you along the Humber River, which creates a relaxing atmosphere for any guest to enjoy.
Bishop’s University – Accommodation and Event Services
In Quebec is Bishop’s University Accommodation and Event Services in Sherbrooke. Founded in 1843, this campus is rich in history and local heritage and the idyllic setting for conferences and meetings. Coined “Oxford on the Massawippi” the campus rests on 550 acres designed as a micro village surrounded by nature with a full restaurant and catering services, impressive sports facilities, observatory, a security service, and a variety of sporting and educational activities on site and nearby. Able to host up to 1,000 guests, 60 meeting and event spaces are available, and the dedicated professional staff is ready to assist with all logistics related to planning your event.
Trent University
Located in the vibrant city of Peterborough is where Trent University can be accessed from major cities including Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. Trent is made up of four colleges spread across 1,500 acres providing planners with a plethora of flexible event spaces. Here you will find a variety of accommodations, award-winning architecture, meeting spaces, and athletic facilities. Trent’s professional planning team offers all-inclusive packages that ensure no facet of your meeting, conference, or social event are overlooked. Guests will also be pleased to find amenities such as a fitness centre, easy access to transportation via buses into the city and on campus business and retail services. Whether you are hosting 15 or as many as 1,200, you won’t find a more ideal space in all of Peterborough for your next conference or event.
University of New Brunswick Conference Services
In New Brunswick, the professional Conference Services staff at the University of New Brunswick is a one-stop-shop for all of your meeting, celebration, and accommodation needs. Their picturesque meeting facilities are close to walking and biking trails and an array of downtown Fredericton attractions. This conference and meeting facility is able to host guest lists from 20 to 2,000, and the staff is available to help clients manage logistical coordination, bid proposals, financial management, and registration services. Meet, stay, and celebrate in New Brunswick and know that 100% of proceeds go to assisting students by funding programs, facilities, and services.
Here are more of our favorite CUCCOA Colleges and Universities:
| University of Toronto Scarborough Scarborough, ON  | Humber College Accommodations & Conference Services Toronto, ON  |
| Bishop’s University Accommodation and Event Services Sherbrooke, QC  | Trent University Peterborough, ON  |
| University of New Brunswick Conference Services Fredericton, NB  | Mount Royal University Event and Theatre Services Calgary, AB  |
| University of British Columbia – Vancouver Vancouver, BC  | Memorial University, Grenfell Campus Corner Brook, NL  |
| Sheridan Conference Centre & Residence Oakville, ON  | Dalhousie University Halifax, NS  |
| Saint Mary’s University Halifax, NS  | Mount Saint Vincent University Halifax, NS  |
| Fanshawe College Conference Services London, ON  | Carleton University Conference Services Ottawa, ON  |
| Brock University St. Catharines, ON  | Lakehead University Thunder Bay Campus Thunder Bay, ON  |
| York University Toronto, ON  | University of Waterloo Waterloo, ON  |