Alberta, AB

Edmonton EXPO Centre

The Edmonton Exposition & Conference Centre (Edmonton EXPO Centre) integrates high-tech features with more than 522,000 square feet of flexible, adaptable, indoor space to host up to 25,000 attendees at one time for trade and consumer shows, conferences and special events. The center boasts four new exhibit halls, a grand ballroom and world-class conference and catering services. New gallery spaces connect the halls and provide the most state-of-the-art technology and business services to ensure the best trade show experience and business environment. A business center, a food court with licensed services and, of course, Wi-Fi access ensure the best trade show experience and business environment.

Calgary TELUS Convention Centre

Located in the heart of downtown Calgary, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre combines a picturesque outdoor backdrop of the Canadian Rocky Mountains with urban amenities. Easily recognizable by its light-catching glass window facade, the facility, comprising the original South Building and the North Building, was built in 2000. It boasts 47,000 square feet of exhibit space, 122,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and 34 meeting rooms. A 20,000-square-foot ballroom and five pre-function areas for informal gatherings, displays or registration provide extra space sure to meet the needs of any event.

Within the South Building, Macleod Hall can be divided into seven soundproof areas, each with independent audio-visual, lighting and temperature controls. Ideal for large receptions, Macleod Hall has room for 1,200 guests. For smaller gatherings, Glen Meeting Rooms on the upper floor can host 20 to 44 guests in various configurations.

As host to 1,000 events annually, the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre knows what it takes to execute a successful event. Its full-service business center provides photocopying, faxing and laminating services as well as office supplies and accessories. High-speed Internet access is easily utilized with the help of the on-site telecommunication service provider. The Calgary Marriott provides exclusive catering, from morning breaks of grilled local sausages and freshly-baked croissants to dinners of slow-roasted prime rib and herb-coated chicken supreme with saffron shrimp.

Attached to three hotels, including the recently renovated 384-room Calgary Marriott, guests can easily access accommodations from the center. For those staying a bit farther way, parking is available in the center's underground parking garage.

Shaw Conference Centre

Guests at The Shaw Conference Centre enjoy world-class hospitality, decadent dining and a spectacular view of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley. Located in downtown Edmonton, the center is an approximate 30-minute ride from the Edmonton International Airport. A visually appealing structure, one of its most notable features is the abundance of windows that allow sunlight to flood the building. Built into the hillside, the center has an atrium at street level that welcomes guests to settle in and relax. Underground parking for up to 500 vehicles is available next door to the Shaw Conference Centre at Canada Place and airline check-in and ground transportation is located one block away at the World Trade Centre.

Shaw Conference Centre underwent upgrades in 2006 with the addition of the 26,000-square-foot Hall D, an impressive room that holds 2,000 guests theater-style or 1,200 for a sit-down dinner. Its 30-foot-high windows offer some of the most spectacular views in the city. This addition brings the center's total floor space to 110,000 square feet, making the facility capable of handling conferences of up to 6,000 delegates. The center is also making strides to reduce its environmental imprint, implementing the Simple Steps program that encourages staff, partners, contractors, suppliers and clients to make changes such as donating surplus food to homeless shelters, replacing concession disposables with reusable flatware and recycling anything from paper to toner cartridges to oil from the kitchen.

The meeting level of the Shaw Conference Centre has 20 different salons designed to accommodate everything from small groups of up to 20 guests to larger meetings of up to 400 people. Space ranges from 395 square feet to 3,720 square feet, configurable in a variety of ways, from theaters to classrooms to boardrooms to banquet rooms. The assembly level features Halls A, B and C and Salons D, E and F as well as dressing rooms and producer's offices. The Pedway level is shared with Hall D and contains boardrooms and provides enclosed pedestrian access to restaurants, hotels and shopping. All catering, from coffee breaks to cocktail receptions, is done on-site. Wi-Fi is available upon request.

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Situated in Banff National Park and within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise provides a striking backdrop for meetings, along with an array of active pursuits, such as downhill skiing, mountaineering, fishing, horseback riding and other recreational activities. Two hours from Calgary International Airport, the historic property is surrounded by glacier-capped mountains of the Canadian Rockies. There is a covered parking lot on property, and private and scheduled shuttle services are available to guests.

The dedicated meeting space, the Mount Temple Wing spans 118,000 square feet and features designs inspired by the wildlife of Banff National Park and Lake Louise. The Mount Temple Ballroom, spanning 29,000 square feet can be divided into three separate rooms and accommodate up to 750 delegates. Four Trail Rooms featuring mountain motif are available for smaller business meetings, while the historic Victoria Ballroom can hosts special banquets for 400 guests. Planners will also find convenient features, such as a business center, state-of-the-art technology and Wi-Fi access in many of the public areas.

Lethbridge Lodge Hotel and Conference Centre

Situated in downtown Lethbridge, the Lethbridge Lodge Hotel and Conference Center offers guests ample opportunities for leisure with its close proximity to historical and cultural attractions, shopping and golf. Approximately 124 miles from Calgary, the hotel and conference center is located at the edge of Lethbridge’s river valley near Waterton Lakes National Park. There are 190 guest rooms and those driving will find ample parking with two lots on property.

A total of nine meeting rooms can host groups ranging in size from 4 to 1,000 delegates. Spanning 8,410 square feet, the Grand Ballroom is a multi-purpose space that can host full-scale conventions or banquets. The smaller Antons Ballroom at 2,800 square feet, seats 200 for theater-style functions and receptions, 150 for dinner and 90 for classroom settings. There is also the 3,190-square-foot Aspen and the Birch and Cedar Ballrooms (both 2,610 square feet). Smaller dinners and meetings take place in the Willow Room, which can accommodate 15 for theater-style events and receptions and 10 for dinner. High speed Internet access is available.

The Banff Centre

Charged with a mission of "Inspiring Creativity," The Banff Centre provides an inspiring learning environment with its idyllic location set within Banff National Park. Along with arts classes, the Centre offers development programs ideal for executives from the corporate, government and non-profit sectors. A 90-minute drive from the Calgary International Airport, the venue features a range of recreational activities, including aquatics, climbing, squash and outdoor options, such as lessons in cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing. As for accommodations, there are more than 400 guest rooms at Lloyd Hall and the Professional Development Centre.

The Banff Centre boasts more than 60 conference and meeting facilities. The Kinnear Centre for Creativity and Innovation features 17 meeting rooms of various sizes, while the TransCanada Pipelines Pavilion offers 10 classroom-like settings suited for groups of 10 to 50 persons. The Max Bell Building is home to a 330-seat auditorium and 17 meeting rooms, and the Margaret Greenham Theatre Meeting Space accommodates up to 246 people. Business services are available on the ground floor of the Professional Development Centre 24 hours a day.