b'Advertorialdiscerningbusinesstravellersfordecades.Anotherspotwithhistorical Their 11 meeting rooms can comfortably hostimportance, though a far-cry up to 850 guests, and smaller elegant optionsfrom the calm of the Japanese await breakout groups and VIPs.gardens or Norland estate, is the notorious Fort Whoop-All of these events can work up an appe- Up. The forts whisky trade tite, which is a good thing because the citydrewtheattentionofthe While this recently revived sport is thrill- boasts a diverse range of 200 restaurantsfederal government and led ing,theracesareonlyheldperiodically.ready to serve. No matter what your tasteto the creation of the North If theres a race when youre in town, youbuds crave, the city serves up a range ofWest Mounted Police. Now cantmissthisuniquesport.Thegrand- dining options ready to cater to a worldthislocalattractionenter-stand also rents banquet rooms for events. of tastes. Plum, Mocha Cabana and thetains and educates visitors Italian Table (at the Sandman Signature)during the summer months.THE SPIRIT OF Beside the track is Exhibition Park. The EXinspire with farm to fork fare. Mir, pairs hasbeenLethbridgesgo-todestinationEuropean flair with a cellar hosting 250Ashortwalkaway,the for trade shows, conventions and outdoorwines.Lookingforcomfort?OfcourseHelen Schuler Nature Centre is events for over a century. Instead of rest- youllfindestablishedchainsyoulovealso in the river valley. With a ing on its laurels, the EX is planning forback home. But for the ultimate in plantliving roof, views of the bridge a bright future. Its EXolution project willto plate, Broxburn Vegetables and Cafeand its location the heart of bring to Lethbridge a 268,000 square footserves food from their farm. Its a shorta nature preserve, this LEED Gold CertifiedIn this environmentally-diverse region, you TradeCentre.Thefacilitieswillfeaturedrive out of town and just down the roadfacility is waiting to host your workshop orcan experience the otherworldly landscapes meetingandbreakoutspace,upgradedfrom the Norland Historic Estate Weddinggroup in a natural setting.of the badlands and the awesome majesty IS AT THE HEART OF IT ALL! diningfacilities,andakitchenwiththeand Event Venue.Of course, magnificent landscape doesntof the Rocky Mountains with a doable day-capacity to offer 1,000+ meals a day. Thestop at the city boundary. While therestrip then return to the city for a great din-new Trade Centre will instantly becomeNeed a unique venue for your special event?plenty to enjoy in Lethbridge itself, Writing- ner and a comfortable hotel. 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