Why Vancouver

Inspired by nature,
bound for excellence

Five reasons to meet in Vancouver

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#1

Air access & transportation

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#2

World-class venues

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#3

Walkable neighbourhoods

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#4

Attendee experiences

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#5

Positive impact initiatives

ACCESSIBLE FLIGHTS & TRANSPORTATION

Fly direct to Vancouver

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2,470

Direct flights weekly

We see 241 international direct flights, 1,573 domestic Canadian, and 656 direct US flights arrive each week.

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100+

Direct global destinations

YVR International Airport is a central hub for global direct-access flights, with 24.9 Million passengers served in 2023. 

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25 minutes

From YVR to downtown

Take the Canada Line Skytrain route from YVR airport for direct access to downtown.

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96/100

Walkability score

Our oceanfront Vancouver Convention Centre is within walking distance to great eats, key attractions, and the Seawall.

WORLD-CLASS VENUES

Find pinnacle event spaces

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Convention hotels

With 13,000+ hotel rooms within walking distance of the Vancouver Convention Centre, there are endless options for your attendees, from luxury, to boutique, to economical. As a city surrounded by captivating ocean and mountain views, it’s a destination like no other. 

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Vancouver Convention Centre

Ideally located on Vancouver’s downtown harbourfront, the world’s first-ever double LEED® Platinum certified convention centre boasts sustainability excellence, modern architecture, an award-winning scratch kitchen, and is host to 500+ events each year.

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Unconventional venues

Memorable venues your attendees might never expect are plentiful in Vancouver. Think outside the box with a meeting atop a mountain, a gathering surrounded by sea life, or a heritage pavilion nestled within an old-growth forest. Inspire your delegates with imaginative surroundings.  

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Sport and entertainment venues

Home to the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks, Rogers Arena is located in the heart of the city and is the go-to venue choice for celebrity performances. BC Place stadium boasts the world’s largest retractable roof, transforming into an exciting venue for world class events.

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IMPACT INITIATIVES

Leave a legacy of good in Vancouver

The most tangible impacts can often be made outside of the office. Engage in team bonding through community volunteering partnerships. From environmental conservation to local food initiatives, we’ll give you the resources you need to leave your mark in Vancouver.

Make your meeting meaningful

Gather in
an award-winning city

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Best Airport in North America 12 years in a row
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
2024
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British Columbia’s leading hotel
The Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel
2024
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4th best city in North America for international meetings
50 international meetings hosted the previous year
2023
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Fuelling fresh perspectives

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Event Logistics

Measuring the Impact of Conferences in Vancouver
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Event Logistics

Legacy: making the case for international meetings
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Attendee Experience

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Reach new horizons in Vancouver