Why Meet in Ottawa?

The more attractive your meeting destination, the more delegates you’ll attract. And Ottawa is one attractive destination that appeals to delegates and planners alike.

Delegate Appeal
Ottawa is an impressive yet intimate G8 capital, home to famous national Canadian landmarks, cultural attractions and celebrations, rich in natural beauty and blessed with a relaxed urban rhythm. Adding unique Ottawa activities for delegates to your agenda is easy. And delegates themselves tend to arrive here early, stay after their event, and bring along their spouses to enjoy everything the city has to offer – meaning great attendance for your event. 
 
Superior Hotels
Ottawa meeting and convention hotels include national and international brands and unique local properties. All are equipped with state-of-the-art meeting rooms, offer an array of guestroom types, and have extensive group hosting experience. 
 
New Ottawa Convention Centre
In spring 2011, the spectacular new Ottawa Convention Centre will open its doors next to Ottawa’s Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site – and will immediately put Ottawa on the map as a one of Canada’s premier meeting destinations.
 
Unique Off-site Venues
Ottawa museums offer some of the most unique settings for off-site events that you’ll find anywhere. Whether a banquet in a forest of towering totems poles, a reception under the wings of vintage aircraft, or a gala dinner in a sparkling glass hall – our offsite venues add truly memorable moments to any event. 
 
Accessible
Ottawa is easy to reach, with an award-winning airport welcoming flights from over 30 major Canadian, U.S. and international centres. Once you arrive, it’s easy to get around Ottawa, thanks to the city’s compact, walkable downtown, with thousands of hotel rooms and many major attractions all within easy walking distance. 
 
Committed to Your Success
Ottawa Tourism and the Ottawa hotel and convention community are committed to winning your business and making your Ottawa meeting or convention an unqualified success. From site visits through bid coordination to attendance and agenda-building assistance, Ottawa makes it easy to meet.