Vancouver Meeting Planners Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 13) Convention Facilities Total Meeting Rooms: 20* Total Exhibit Space: 91,000 ft2** With Expansion (2009): *72 / **471,000 ft2 (43,800 m2) co n ta ct i n f o r m a ti o n Suite 200 – 999 Canada Place Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3C1 Phone: 604.689.8232 Toll Free: 866.785.8232 (North America only) Fax: 604.647.7232 E-mail: sales@vcec.ca Web: vcec.ca f a ci l i ti e s a t a g l a n ce • Spectacular waterfront location with mountain views in the downtown core • Adjacent to first-class hotels, shopping and restaurants • 133,000 ft2 (12,400 m2) of flexible function space over two levels, plus atrium lobby and glass-enclosed delegate concourse • 91,000 ft2 (8,500 m2) of exhibition space and a 16,600 ft2 (1,600 m2) ballroom (both are divisible by three) • 20 configurable meeting rooms ranging from 500 to 6,500 ft2 • World-class cuisine with unique “scratch kitchen” utilizes fresh, local products • Sophisticated fibre-optic network delivers high-capacity technology infrastructure • Professional and dedicated suppliers of audiovisual, lighting, rigging, housekeeping, telecommunications and customs • Extensive environmental program includes recycling, food and beverage management, and energy conservation • Expansion to complete in 2009 will triple the size of the existing facility to nearly 500,000 ft2 (46,500 m2) Location Surrounded by mountains and located on the waterfront in the heart of beautiful downtown Vancouver, the Vancouver Convention Centre offers delegates one of the most unique and natural settings in the world. Located in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver is equidistant from Europe and Asia and adjacent to the United States (two hours north of Seattle), making it an ideal location for delegates from anywhere in the world. Facilities The centre currently offers 133,000 ft2 (12,400 m2) of highly flexible function space, including 91,000 ft2 (8,500 m2) of column-free exhibition space, a 16,600 ft2 (1,600 m2) ballroom, 20 meeting rooms, and an atrium lobby and enclosed concourse for extensive registration and pre-function possibilities. Opening in spring 2009, a major facility expansion, designed as a landmark building on Vancouver’s waterfront, will triple the size of the existing meeting and convention space to nearly 500,000 ft2 (46,500 m2). Services Our team of experienced and friendly professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best possible service. From our unique West Coast cuisine using local, fresh ingredients to advanced communications, audiovisual and display services, we offer worry-free management of your event from start to finish. Technical Facilities With a sophisticated fibre-optic network throughout the facility, all areas of the centre are fully wired. We provide one of the highest capacity high-tech infrastructures in the industry with high-speed Internet access, digital wireless communications, satellite uplink and downlink, global broadcasting, webcasting, video conferencing and more. 13 http://www.vcec.ca
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