b'western canadanetworking venues, such as the Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre, the Audain Art Museum or the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain. We have lots of amenities in a compact and walkable area, so seeing your fellow attendees during their free time adds to the networking experience that most other destinations cannot offer, says Preston.Victoria Island, B.C.Whistlers walkability also makes it easy for meeting and event planners as in-resort transfers are rarely, if ever, needed. Scenic backdrops, modern spaces and vibrant business communities await planners throughout B.C. Whether immersing guests in downtown Vancouver, taking a quieter approach in a northern community or setting up along the South Thompson River in Kamloops, B.C. is a province that can cater to any agenda.Whistler, B.C.Red Deer River running through Red Deer, Alta.ALBERTACanadas Sunshine Province has itsTourism Red Deer, The beauty of share of event hotspots. These includeRed Deer is our location. We are right well-known urban centres such asin the middle of two major cities, Calgary and Edmonton, as well asEdmonton and Calgary, which makes picturesque locales like Canmore andit a great place to meet in the middle Kananaskis Country. and host your meeting or eventone Promoting the latter, Brucewith big-city amenities andMarpole, Communications Managersmall-town charm.with Tourism Canmore Kananaskis,Those big-city amenities include says, Around here, we make the most350,000 sq. ft. of premier event and of our days and our nights. There aremeeting space, including Westerner year-round experiences on everyonesPark, home of the Red Deer Rebels bucket list, from soaring high in thehockey team; the Peavey Mart alpine on a helicopter sightseeingCentrium; Red Deer Polytechnic, tour to mushing your own team ofwhich includes the Gary W. Harris husky heroes and playing world-classCanada Games Centre; and other golf courses set to the most meeting rooms, halls and pavilions. stunning backdrops. When it comes to our venues and Kananaskis also benefits fromaccommodations, we take pride in being a short distance from Banff,providing good meeting facilities at Lake Louise and other mountain- competitive rates, an abundant supply side hotspots, each of which makesof reasonably priced accommodations for ideal group excursions or eventand friendly western hospitality that headquarters all their own.has been vital to the citys success as a Red Deer is also favoured amonghost destination, says Rondeau.planners for its event offerings andLethbridge is yet another Alberta central location. According to Renehotspot worth putting into a planners Rondeau, Executive Director ofrotation. Located in the heart of Industry Sourcebook 2023CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS 29'