b'SHOWCASING CANADAS CONVENTION CENTRES6sophisticated options for your next large-scale eventby Matthew BradfordFROM VIEWTIFUL VENUES TO DOWNTOWN HUBS, CANADA IS RIFE WITH EVENT FACILITIES. AND WITH IN-PERSON MEETINGS BACK ON THE AGENDA, PLANNERS ARE COMPELLED TO RE-EXPLORE THEIR OPTIONS. FOR YOUR LARGE-SCALE EVENT NEEDS, CM&E TURNS A SPOTLIGHT ON SEVERAL OF THE COUNTRYS GO-TO CONVENTION CENTRES.1 Credit: Tourism Whistler / Brad Kasselman. WHISTLER CONFERENCE CENTRE Whistler, BCRooted within one of Canadas most scenic destinations, Whistler Conference Centre boasts 40,000 sq. ft. of dynamic event space and proximity to an abundance of natural attractions. Inside, the venue contains a spacious and naturally lit ballroom, 13 breakout rooms, the 250-seat Rainbow Theatre, 9,400 sq. ft. of pre-function space and a Grand Foyer accented by a 40-ft., three-sided wood-burning Rumford rock fireplace.Planners have access to numerous on-site services and amenities within the centre. Its scratch kitchen team (using no short cuts or prepared items) is available to deliver locally inspired fare for groups of up to 1,200, while the in-house AV (audio/visual) provider Encore is on hand to help guests optimize the venues cutting-edge presentation technologies. Additionally, the centre partners with local destination management companies (DMCs) to round out planners requirements for their events.In 2021, the Whistler Conference Centre underwent a $3.5-million renovation. According to Jessie Boyd, Coordinator of Travel Media & Content Marketing for Tourism Whistler, the work has revived [the centre] with a contemporary, sophisticated aesthetic, infused with West Coast character inspired by Whistlers majesticnatural environment.Learn more at meetings.whistler.com/wcc/facility.Credit: Tourism Whistler / Joern Rohde.10 CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS corporatemeetingsnetwork.ca'