Canada is an amazing country with so much to offer including beautiful landscapes, incredible wildlife, delicious maple syrup, friendly people and of course, amazing places to host your next event. The second largest country in the world by land area is comprised of 10 provinces and three territories while boasting the longest coastline in the world stretching 243,042 km. With so much area to explore, let’s help get your search started with a some of our Top Picks from The Great White North.
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.
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 kilometres 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.
Next, we head west to British Columbia to the Vancouver Aquarium (an Ocean Wise Initiative). Voted one of Canada’s best loved attractions and one of the top Aquariums in the world, the Vancouver Aquarium is an intriguing and unforgettable venue to host your next private event. After an expansion that doubled the event space size in 2014, the Aquarium can now host up to 2,000 guests across seven different meeting spaces. Whether you are looking to book a business seminar or large wedding, the Vancouver Aquarium delivers thoughtful service and unparalleled attention to detail. Their inspired cuisine uses the finest local ingredients Vancouver has to offer and when you combine that with the stunning gallery views, this out-of-the-box location is sure to delight any guest. Booking Vancouver Aquarium is more than just providing your attendees with an amazing experience; you are also supporting a non-profit society dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life.
Check out all of our Top Picks for Meetings and Events in Canada:
| BMO IFL Toronto, ON  | University of Regina Regina, SK  |
| York University Toronto, ON  | University of Toronto Scarborough Scarborough, ON  |
| Humber College Accommodations & Conference Services Toronto, ON  | Vancouver Aquarium Vancouver BC  |
| Dalhousie University Halifax, NS  | Royal Roads University Victoria, BC  |
| University of Waterloo Waterloo, ON  | StFX Conferences & Special Events Antigonish, NS  |
| Brock University St. Catharines, ON  | NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) Edmonton, AB  |