b'atlantic canadaNEW BRUNSWICK FREDERICTON SAINT JOHNBordered by Qubec to the north, theThe Fredericton Convention CentreOne of the prettiest natural sites in the Bay of Fundy to the south, Nova Scotia(FCC) is once again ready to welcomeMaritimes, this city grew from where to the east and the state of Maine tomeetings and conventions fromthe Saint John River meets the Bay the west, New Brunswick shares theacross the country after beingof Fundy. Saint John is also known same characteristics as other Atlanticre-purposed during the pandemicfor being Canadas first incorporated provinces: beautiful landscapesas a courthouse and office space forcity, as well as attractive and historic and genuinely friendly inhabitants.the New Brunswick Department ofarchitecture, eclectic shops and Only about half of the provincesJustice. Featuring more than 36,000restaurants. The Saint John Trade & residents live in urban areas, but thesq. ft. of flexible meeting space onConvention Centre (SJTCC) is the three principal cities are Fredericton,two floors, the FCC features floor-to- largest of its kind in the province. Moncton and Saint John. Each has itsceiling windows lining the pre- andThe SJTCC boasts 23,454 sq. ft. of own unique features, and each boastspost-function areas, all surrounded bypillar-free meeting space, together its own convention and event centres.services and accommodations in thewith a 17,000-sq.-ft. ballroom, In New Brunswick, French-speakingcitys vibrant downtown. As a greenlarge foyer, six breakout rooms, a Acadian culture flourishes, while thebuilding that has achieved LEED Silverboardroom and a welcome centre. south coast offers the pristine, tide- certification, the FCC is a great way toWith a capacity of 2,300, the centre carved beauty of the Bay of Fundy. start some pre-planning. Frederictonprovides the ideal venue for trade was the first city in Canada to offershows, conventions, large or small a community-wide free wirelessmeetings, social functions, fundraisers, network, and still leads the way withconcerts or dance competitions. some of the best connectivity in Its street access and large loading the nation.dock also make it ideal for product launches and vehicle exhibits. The MONCTONcentre was recently refurbished with Rome wasnt built in a day, nor itsnew carpeting, vinyl flooring and colosseum. The Moncton Coliseum,other flourishes, giving the building on the other hand, offers a morea vibrant and contemporary look. contemporary version, with modernThe SJTCC is managed by the Hilton event-planning space and overSaint John, connected by a four-125,000 sq. ft. of flexibility. Thoseseason interior walkway. Nearby, spaces can vary in size from 176-sq.- accommodations can also be found at ft. boardrooms to the 25,000-sq.-ft.the Delta, and conference delegates exhibition hall. Just a few blocks eastcan enjoy diversions at theare several hotels clustered aroundNew Brunswick and Saint Johnthe Petitcodiac River and RiverfrontPolice museums.Trail, such as Delta, Hyatt Place and Chteau Moncton. Resourceswww.tourismnewbrunswick.ca www.saintjohn.ca www.frederictonconventions.ca/venue-and-services/facility-overview www.monctoncoliseum.com/rooms-and-spaces www.saintjohntradeandconventioncentre.com 16 CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS corporatemeetingsnetwork.ca'