Why Vancouver

Inspired by nature,
bound for excellence

Five reasons to meet in Vancouver

Air access & transportation

Air access & transportation

World-class venues

World-class venues

Walkable neighbourhoods

Walkable neighbourhoods

Attendee experiences

Attendee experiences

Positive impact initiatives

Positive impact initiatives

ACCESSIBLE FLIGHTS & TRANSPORTATION

Fly direct to Vancouver

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2,470 Direct flights weekly

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

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

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

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

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. 

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.

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.  

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.

WALKABLE NEIGHBOURHOODS

Host on the cusp of coastal

ATTENDEE EXPERIENCE

Escape to unforgettable

Fill a few hours between meetings

Extend your business trip by a few days

Explore for a day outside the city

Leave a legacy of good in Vancouver

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.

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Gather in
an award-winning city

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

Suppliers for your ideal event

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Fuelling fresh perspectives

Event Logistics

Measuring the Impact of Conferences in Vancouver

Event Logistics

Legacy: making the case for international meetings

Attendee Experience

Destination Vancouver Brings a Taste of Vancouver to the UK

Reach new horizons in Vancouver