The wow factor of hosting your group or corporate event in Whistler, BC, begins as soon as you hit the highway. Just a two-hour drive north of Vancouver International Airport, the drive to Whistler takes you past waterfalls, glaciers, rainforests, and granite monoliths. Voted by National Geographic as one of the world’s most scenic drives, the journey along the “Sea to Sky Highway ” is worth a few stops along the way. For groups, meet and greet charters can safely…
Each year, tourists flock to the CN Tower’s observation deck over a thousand feet above Toronto. Up there, you take in the sheer vastness of the city, the outlying areas, and watch how the roads network and intertwine, bringing the region together. The Gardiner Expressway snakes its way out towards Hamilton. Off in the distance, the mists of Niagara Falls hint at the juggernaut of the waterfall providing hydro to a quarter of Ontario. It is perhaps not surprising that…
It’s a challenge to make events stand out in Toronto. But as many organizers can attest, holding a meeting or event atop the city’s tallest landmark is a good place to start. The CN Tower has earned a reputation as one of the region’s most unique venues and thanks to its mix of unique spaces, top-tier catering and cuisine, and innovative audio, video, and lighting options, the sky-high event destination is sure to wow. “The CN Tower continues to define…
Québec City is making a mark on the international scene. In 2022, several of the City’s hotels and venues across were recognized by global publications and organizations, raising the destination’s profile among travellers near and far. The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac was among the year’s honourees. It received the World Luxury Awards’ Global Hotel of the Year Award during an October ceremony in Swandor Topkapi Palace, Antalya, Turkey. “Thank you to The World Luxury Awards and all of our…
On the hunt for a unique and unforgettable meeting venue in Toronto? Try looking up. Thanks to years of hosting experience and recent upgrades, the CN Tower has earned a lofty reputation for hosting dynamic, bespoke events with the City’s best view. “You’re not going to get a view like that anywhere else than in Toronto,” says Cathy Sullivan, Manager, Sales, with CN Tower. “But it’s about more than the view, too. As many of the groups who’ve come…
The City of Ottawa is ready to reinspire. With meetings and events returning to live formats, Canada’s capital is eager to reintroduce planners to a destination packed with places to meet, connect, and engage. “It’s a fresh start for live events,” says Lesley Mackay, Vice President, Meetings and Major Events with Ottawa Tourism. “There are a lot of groups out there itching to escape their screens to see each in person again, and we’re excited to welcome them here.”…
In-person events are back in bloom in Chatham-Kent. This Spring, the municipality opened the John D. Bradley Convention Centre doors for the 38th Annual Chatham-Kent Home & Garden Show, launching the first physical event since 2019. “The value and power of in-person events have never been so evident than over the past two years. We are beyond excited to see B2B events back up and running, and to play a part in helping businesses and our community recover and…
Québec City has enticing news for food-lovers. This year, the capital city welcomed several new chefs to its world-class venues, refining its reputation as a foodie capital of the world. First up is Marie-Chantal Lepage, the new executive chef at Hilton Québec’s CABU boire et manger (drink and eat) restaurant. A 40-year industry veteran, Lepage has called the shots at restaurants across the province, and most recently served at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec before retiring in…
You can capitalize on our Platform’s many features to provide your guests with diversified event experiences matching all their expectations and requirements. Some Sound Advice on Event Planning The virtual mode has a proven record on many fronts, chiefly in recent months. This pandemic has taught us that people can be as proactive and effective from a distance as they are in person. It is, therefore, safe to assume that virtual networking is a trend that should not end. In…
Canada’s top Boccia athletes took the field at the Québec City Convention Centre for the 27th Canadian Boccia Championships. Held November 15 to 20, 2021, the event marked the first major Boccia event since the start of the pandemic, and the first Boccia competition on Canadian grounds since the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Added to the Paralympic Games in 1984, Boccia is a game of strategy and precision that has grown popular among athletes with physical impairments (e.g., cerebral palsy,…
