b'new venuesFRANCIS WINSPEAR CENTRE FOR MUSIC Edmonton, ABThe Francis Winspear Centre for Music in Edmonton is completing a $65-million expansion that was started in 2020. The renovation will add 41,000 sq. ft. of mixed-use space that will include a new 550-seat music hall, added studio and classroom space and underground parking. Though material supply for the expansion has been a challenge during COVID-19, the new space is looking to be open in early to mid-2023.The Winspear Centre, first completed in 1997, was the first concert hall of its kind in Edmonton and has been a resounding success since it opened. Designed for music events and home to the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, the centre is renowned for its superb acoustics and has been a hit with the Edmonton public.The centre offers both large and small venues within the facility for meetings and events. The six spaces include Winspear Hall, a 1,900-seat venue for large events and productions; the Studio, for receptions and events of up to 250 people; and the Founders Room, for more intimate gatherings of up to 60 people. There are also lobby spaces on three floors of the centre with excellent views of the city that can be used for corporate events.For more information on the Francis Winspear Centre, visit www.winspearcentre.com.HYATT CENTRIC OLD MONTRAL Montral, QCThe Hyatt Centric Old Montral hotel, Hyatt Centrics first Canadian site, is currently taking room reservations for mid-November 2022. The hotel has 177 rooms and is built beside the first railway station site in Canada.Old Montral is a charming location with the hotel site located at the crossroads of old and new in the charming Parisian-style quarter of the city. Located in a pedestrian-friendly area, the hotel is a short distance from the old town waterfront and downtown Montral. The hotels meeting and event space includes four rooms ranging from 650 sq. ft. to 2,000 sq. ft., featuring up-to-date AV technology for all event needs. Event rooms are naturally lighted and the hotel offers on-site catering and event staff to assist their clients.Hyatt also offers Together by Hyatt to help clients create exceptional events and bring people together again. The hotel also features the Taverne Le Cartier restaurant and a rooftop terrace and pool, as well as a fitness gym. For more information on the hotel, visit www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/canada/ hyatt-centric-ville-marie-montreal/yulct.Fall/Winter 2022CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS 41'