British Columbia Meeting & Event Planning City Guide

Spectacular mountain views, magnificent cityscape, unique attractions— Vancouver meeting and event planning options include the award-winning Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Center and the premier General Motors Place.

The inner harbor of Victoria, British Columbia, gives meeting and event planning professionals several choices for group-friendly hotels while other areas feature unique venues like a winery and a 20th-century mansion.

Meeting and event planning in Whistler can take place in scenic venues ready-made for large groups and recreational activities include skiing, whitewater rafting, zip-lining, mountain-biking and bob-sledding.

An exotic spot for planning meetings and events in Vancouver, Chinatown offers quirky venues including the Queen of Diamonds Yacht and Rocky Mountaineer train station. Plus, of course, delicious Asian food.

Gastown is Vancouver's oldest neighborhood, yet has plenty of 21st-century chic – and a cruise ship terminal nearby. Off-site options for planning meetings and events range from a Chinese Garden to the Steamworks brewery.

Granville Island is a misnomer – this popular Vancouver destination is actually a small peninsula easily reached by bridge or water taxi. Unique venues from yachts to art studios are perfect for planning meetings and events.

Scenic, suburban North Vancouver offers a slower-paced alternative for planning meetings and events and also provides dining options ranging from elegant to brewpub.

Just a few miles from downtown Vancouver, Richmond is a convenient location for planning meetings and events, including alternative venues like the Lulu Island Winery.

Robson Street is home to designer retail shops and world-class cuisine and offers meeting and event planning in large hotels and ballrooms or at the neoclassical Vancouver Art Gallery.

Spectacular waterfront views, vibrant business culture, vast accommodations options— Vancouver Convention Centre Area meeting and event planning venues include the Pan Pacific Vancouver hotel and the elegant Smiley's Public House.

West Vancouver offers meeting and event planning professional’s stretches of beach, a rocky coastline, and impressive mountains, as well as unique boutique venues for small events.

Laid-back and residential White Rock provides those tasked with planning meetings and events options from large ballrooms to small hotels, while golf and tennis clubs provide recreational options.