b'western canadaMANITOBAManitoba holds plenty of potential for meeting and event organizers. This is especially true in its capital city of Winnipeg, where visitors can set up in world-class venues like the RBC Convention Centre, the fourth largest of its kind in Canada, and a host of branded hotels and independent boutique properties. Our two main conference districts include Downtown, where the RBC Convention Centre is centred at the heart of it, surrounded by our world-class Royal Winnipeg Ballet company, the cosmopolitan Hargrave St. Market and Canada Life Centre arena, making it a popular meeting hub, says Gillian Chester, Communications & Travel Media Manager at Economic Development Winnipeg. The other is the St. James conference district, which is at the doorstep of Assiniboine Park and its varied attractions, along with numerous breweries, shopping and dining.Moreover, the city is home to the spirited Sports, Hospitality and Entertainment District (SHED), offering lively activities and networking venues designed to make any visit pop. Other Winnipeg hotspots include The Leaf in Assiniboine Park, a newly re-opened and world-renowned horticultural attraction and meeting space; the new Qaumajuq Inuit art centre at the Winnipeg Art Gallery; and the iconic Canadian Museum for Human Rights.Our first-time meeting planners are always pleasantly surprised at the diversity of our offerings for things to do throughout the year, says Chester. Weve got the hustle and bustle of the Forks Market in February with our frozen river trail, a buzz-worthy culinary scene thats getting attention from top-tier media, and the historic Exchange District, which is the hub 32 CORPORATE MEETINGS & EVENTS corporatemeetingsnetwork.ca'