Things to do in British Columbia, British Columbia: The Best Conference & Convention Centers

Waterfront complex containing hotels, a cruise ship terminal and an IMAX theater.

Located on the downtown waterfront with a dramatic mountain backdrop, the Vancouver Convention Centre’s two connected buildings feature 466,500 ft2 (43,340 m2) of flexible meeting, exhibition, ballroom and plenary space. As the world’s only LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certified convention centre, the facility is committed to environmental sustainability as well as unparalleled service, technology offerings and culinary excellence. Recognized globally in the industry, the Centre is the only two-time winner of the International Association of Congress Centres’ (AIPC) APEX award for “World’s Best Convention Centre”, and the recipient of the AIPC 2011Innovation Award and International Association of Venue Managers’ 2011 Venue Excellence Award.

The Fraser Valley Trade & Exhibition Center or Tradex is the second largest facility of its kind in British Columbia and an industry leader to a growing market. Tradex hosts over 90 events every year and services nearly 2.4 million consumers in the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland of British Columbia. This state-of-the-art venue offers 120,000 square feet of column-free exhibition space in two halls connected by the Tradex Food Services area.

The Penticton Trade and Convention Centre provides the perfect venue for conventions, weddings, special events, trade and consumer shows, banquets and meetings in BC. Offering 60,000 square feet, situated in the Okanagan Valley, the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre refreshingly has it all. As the Okanagan's only full-service convention centre, the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre will make your event seamless from inception to execution. With over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually, there's time to think and space to breathe.

Anvil Centre is a boutique conference centre conveniently located in the heart of the City of New Westminster. Designed to accommodate a wide range of events, arts and cultural activities, and both City and community-led programs, Anvil Centre is a vibrant gathering space and is New Westminster’s commercial and cultural hub.

Lipont Place is converted from a 21,000 ft2 car dealership building to a multifunctional venue for art exhibitions, events, meetings, trade shows, performances, weddings, and pop-up shops. With a total footprint of 21,000 sqft, Lipont Place is Metro Vancouver’s newest international; venue, staging some of the most exciting events in the region. Some highlights of Lipont Place includes: -A spectacular 3,300 square feet lobby encased on three sides by 20 feet tall glass windows. -A 5,600 square feet art and exhibition space, one of the largest and most flexible arts and cultural spaces in Metro Vancouver -230 on site parking spaces -Steps away form the Canada line connecting through Aberdeen Station with transit access throughout Metro Vancouver -10 minutes from YVR, Vancouver International Airports, and the gateway to the Asia-Pacific

We have one of the largest banquet halls in Surrey, BC. We host wedding receptions, parties and corporate events at our Surrey banquet hall and convention centre