5 REASONS MEETING PROFS LOVE IT

• Cultural Richness. Eastern Canada is full of cultural experiences wherever you go. Montreal is a melting pot of French, British and North American culture, and celebrates these roots with over 100 yearly festivals, so whenever you go, there’s almost certainly something exciting going on.
• Sustainability Leaders. There’s almost no destination as ahead of the game in sustainabil­ity efforts as Eastern Canada. Montreal Convention Centre was one of the first carbon-neutral buildings in the Americas, and Toronto is celebrated as one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the world, with ample green spaces and initiatives such as implementing electric vehicles throughout its comprehensive public transit system.

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• Dream-Come-True Dining. In such a diverse area of the world, dining is certain to be top-notch. Discover international cuisines and farm-to-table restaurants anywhere you go. Culinary tours are an ever-popular option in Toronto to see and taste the city. In Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa, dis­cover everything from locally beloved food trucks to world-famous restaurants.
• Ease of Access. Investment in public transit across all of Eastern Canada makes it easier than ever to get around. Montreal boasts a famous underground pedestrian network, known as the Underground City. Toronto’s Union Pearson Express gets visitors be­tween the airport and downtown, and many other locations throughout the city, in a snap. Ottawa is celebrated for its walkability and offers a comprehensive network of buses and light rails.
• Business Gets Done. Eastern Canada is a business hub, with thriving economic sectors across numerous industries. Whether you’re planning meetings for tech, healthcare or finance, you’re certain to find a hub for it in Eastern Canada. Look to Toronto for the entertainment and retail industries, and find a booming tourism industry in Montreal.

 

5 PLACES TO MEET & STAY

Montreal Convention Centre looks like a massive art installa­tion, but it certainly gets business done too, with the city’s under­ground pedestrian network connecting 4,000 hotel rooms and a building that has been awarded BOMA BEST carbon-neutral certification.

508,756 sq. ft. event space; 113 meet­ing rooms; 396,785 sq. ft. exhibit space

Le Westin Montreal offers ease of access with a location between Montreal Convention Centre and Old Montreal and connection to two metro sta­tions. Guests can enjoy fresh farm-to-table dining at gaZette and a 24-hour fitness center, sauna and swimming pool.

47,500 sq. ft. of meeting space; 455 guest rooms

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Metro Toronto Convention Centre stands minutes from top hotels and attractions. Its prox­imity to Union Pearson Express, the city’s dedicated air rail link connecting Toronto Pearson International Airport to Union Station, makes meetings as con­venient as they are impressive.

Over 700,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibit space; 77 meeting rooms

The St. Regis Toronto offers a five-star luxury downtown experi­ence in a central location right by sought-after landmarks. Sleek guest rooms immerse guests in a bespoke city feel, and with butler service, an on-site spa and exceptional dining, elevated experiences are at its core.

12,744 sq. ft. of meeting space; 258 guest rooms

Rogers Centre Ottawa is recognized as one of the top three convention centers in the world, with fully accessible meeting space across four floors. Its glass façade offers unbeatable views of downtown Ottawa from its multipurpose hall and ballroom.

192,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space; 28 meeting rooms