'08 Vancouver - Official Meeting Planners Guide - (Page 13) Convention Facilities co n ta ct i n f o r m a ti o n Suite 200 – 999 Canada Place Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6C 3C1 Phone: 604.689.8232 Toll Free: 866.785.8232 (North America only) Fax: 604.647.7232 E-mail: sales@vcec.ca Web: www.vcec.ca f a ci l i ti e s a t a g l a n ce Location • 133,000 ft2 (12,400 m2) of flexible function space over two levels, plus atrium lobby and glass-enclosed delegate concourse • Spectacular views of mountains and ocean with harbourfront setting • Convention level with 91,000 ft2 (8,500 m2) of exhibition space and a 17,000 ft2 (1,600 m2) ballroom — both are divisible by three • Meeting room level consists of 20 breakout rooms ranging from 500 to 6,500 ft2 (48 to 603 m2) • World-class cuisine with unique “scratch kitchen” utilizes fresh, local products • Downtown location with more than 1,000 hotel rooms on-site and 13,000 only a short walk away • 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 • Major expansion scheduled to complete in 2009 will triple the size of the existing facility to nearly 500,000 ft2 (46,450 m2) At the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre (VCEC), you’re at the centre of it all. Surrounded by mountains and located on the waterfront in the heart of beautiful downtown Vancouver, the VCEC offers our 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 us an ideal location for delegates from anywhere in the world. Facilities We offer 133,000 ft2 (12,400 m2) of highly flexible function space, including 91,000 ft2 (8,500 m2) of column-free exhibition space, a 17,000 ft2 (1,600 m2) ballroom, 20 meeting rooms, and an atrium lobby and enclosed concourse for extensive registration and pre-function possibilities. Our signature Parkview Terrace with private patio offers breathtaking ocean and mountain views. Scheduled to open in 2009, the VCEC’s expansion facility — capped by a six acre (2.4 hectare) “living” roof containing 400,000 indigenous plants — will triple the size of the existing facility for a combined total of nearly 500,000 ft2 (46,450 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 VCEC 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. Check out vcec.ca for the latest information on our exciting expansion! 13 http://vancouver.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=10773
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