RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg
About us
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
Awards
Amenities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable walls
- Staging area
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable walls
- Staging area
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms
Floor Plans
Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Max 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. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Cecil Richards Suite (North Building) | 500 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
VIP Salon (North Building) | 1,288 sq. ft. 46 x 28 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 125 | - | 125 | - | - | - |
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
Location
Getting Here
Local Attractions
Additional Information
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.
RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Diversity and Inclusion
Health and Safety
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Yes, Please email info@wcc.mb.ca with any questions
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.
Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
yes, please email info@wcc.mb.ca with any additional questions!
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