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RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg

375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, R3C 3J3
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The RBC Convention Centre is the premier convention facility in Manitoba for everything from meetings, conventions, trade and consumer shows, receptions, gala dinners and corporate events. Located in the centre of Winnipeg’s bustling downtown, the three-story, 264,000 square foot multipurpose facility has access to more than 1,900 downtown hotel rooms and is within walking distance to many of the city’s best restaurants and attractions. The Convention Centre's South Building features 22,400 sq ft of pre-function, lobby and registration space with floor-to-ceiling windows. The main floor pillar-less York Ballroom is 24,000 sq ft of premium space that can host large galas or be divided into four meeting or conference rooms with a spacious registration area. With high ceilings and a beautiful LED lighting system that extends outside to the street level plaza on York Avenue, this ballroom is a highlight of the south building. The Convention Centre’s North Building has a main floor of over 21,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space plus a number of specialty rooms. The second floor offers over 26,000 sq ft of meeting space with a unique 300 seat presentation theatre that includes a movie theatre screen, privacy desks and tiered comfort seating. The most visible addition to the RBC Convention Centre is the expansive third floor exhibition hall with its unique windows that span across York Avenue. Two city blocks, the 131,000 sq ft of contiguous space hosts a myriad of events including consumer shows, trade shows and large conventions. In the centre of the third floor is the incredible City View Room that stitches the north and south buildings together. With its unique architectural ceiling, dramatic lighting and floor-to-ceiling windows, this beautiful 43,000 sq ft space can accommodate 3150 people for a sit-down dinner or 228 tradeshow booths. When you add all this with 729 heated underground parking, FREE Wi-Fi, two climate-controlled loading docks and two full kitchen facilities, the RBC Convention Centre is creating new meeting and convention opportunities and is reinforcing Winnipeg’s reputation as being a world-class site to host world-class events. We have the right space, creative expertise and staff to make any size event a memorable one.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1975
Renovated2016
Total meeting space232,692 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms2,300
Venue typeConvention center

Awards

Industry awards
BOMA best award for environmental initiatives.

Amenities

Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference
Transportation
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bus
  • Taxi
Equipment
  • Dance floor
  • Loading dock
  • Piano
  • Portable walls
  • Staging area

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
232,692 sq. ft.
Largest room
131,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
57
Second largest room
47,034 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
131,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
40,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
9,000
Seating capacity
9,000
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Ballroom (MR1-13) North Building
21,600 sq. ft.
-
-
2445
1520
-
2445
1235
-
Millennium Suite (North Building)
2,745 sq. ft.
-
9 ft.
270
170
-
270
130
-
Pan Am Room (North Building)
4,082 sq. ft.
-
10 ft.
435
250
-
435
210
-
Presentation Theatre (North Building)
5,100 sq. ft.
-
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Cecil Richards Suite (North Building)
500 sq. ft.
-
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VIP Salon (North Building)
1,288 sq. ft.
46 x 28 sq. ft.
12 ft.
125
-
125
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Executive Conference Centre (North Building)
820 sq. ft.
41 x 20 sq. ft.
10 ft.
24
-
24
--
12
MR 1 (North Building)
2,750 sq. ft.
67 x 41 sq. ft.
14 ft.
290
195
290
290
145
-
MR 2 (North Building)
3,350 sq. ft.
67 x 50 sq. ft.
14 ft.
400
240
400
400
200
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
2,300

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 4.5 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking

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Facility Restrictions

Non smoking facility. Outside catering not allowed.

Additional details

Our employees strive to make every function a successful and memorable event. From the initial contact with our Sales Managers, who confirm space availability and initiate the function contract; to our Event Coordinators, who will confirm and refine every detail and to our line employees -- our TEAM works to exceed client expectations. Each year, the convention centre accommodates a variety of events from international, national and regional conventions, business meetings, consumer and industry trade shows, entertainment events, gala receptions and dinners, membership luncheons, sporting events, dance competitions and much more. Our Event Coordinators work hand in hand to ensure all the bases are covered, which provides ease of mind for a first-class event.

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RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
For full sustainability details, please see our websites Sustainability page: https://www.wcc.mb.ca/venue/sustainability/
Does RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Our Waste Diversion Program encourages large events in our building to compost and recycle all applicable materials. Digital signage throughout both buildings reduces the need for printed / paper signs. Tradeshow service forms have been automated which eliminates printed materials, envelopes and postage required to mail the thousands of packages to show managers and exhibitors. Recycling bins are conveniently located throughout both buildings and entrances.See our Website's Sustainability page for full details: https://www.wcc.mb.ca/venue/sustainability/

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
please see our Community Connections page on our website, https://www.wcc.mb.ca/venue/community-connections/

Health and Safety

Were practices at RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes : Manitoba Public Health, GBAC,
Does RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes : Increase in frequency
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