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THE BANFF CENTRE
Conference Experience
An ideal setting for your
conference, meeting, or retreat
The Banff Centre is a globally
respected arts, cultural,
educational institution, and
conference centre. A catalyst
for creativity, the Centre
inspires artists, the mountain
community, and business and
community leaders from
Canada and around the
world.
“This is a superb meeting venue for organizations who have serious
work to accomplish and who prefer professional conference support.
In my 35 years in the business of planning and organizing meetings
and learning events, I have yet to experience a better location or
better services.”
Peter Greene, PCL Construction
Picturesque
Conferences is a core activity
of The Banff Centre,
providing delegates from
Alberta, Canada, and around
the world with world-class
meeting facilities in a
specialized environment that
fosters a creative and
inspirational learning
experience.
“The service is what set you apart from other locations and is what
will make us come back in the future. Thanks again for your hard
work!”
Megan Murphy, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
Unparalleled Facilities
The Banff Centre features over 60 exceptional
meeting facilities, lecture theatres, and
auditoriums to accommodate groups from five to
1,000. Every conceivable space for interaction,
contemplation, or instruction is at your disposal in
72,000 square feet of meeting space.
The Max Bell Building features a
tiered 330 seat auditorium,
17 meeting rooms of varying capacities,
as well as a large central foyer.
Ideal Environment
“The Centre was the perfect setting to allow
the delegates to become creators. They were
comfortable, relaxed, and inspired by the
surroundings. Tactical things – like the natural
lighting – allowed the strategic to flourish.”
Elizabeth Henderson,
Meeting Professionals International
“The Banff Centre provides a unique and
flexible environment for any size or scope of
conference. It is close enough to downtown to
take advantage of the attractions while being
far enough away to get the true experience of
being in the wilderness of the Canadian
Rockies with all its wildlife and ruggedness.”
Susan Smed, University of Calgary
Inspired Service
From our knowledgeable
conference planning
professionals, to our
award-winning Chef, to our
friendly hospitality staff:
our focus is you.
“The Banff Centre is a wonderfully scenic environment to hold an
annual retreat. The new Vistas Dining Room offers a majestic view
of the mountains, and has a wonderful selection of meals. It is truly a
mountain retreat!”
Maureen Nicholson, Calgary Public Teachers
Exceptional
“We have held our conference at The Banff
Centre for more than 35 years. The level of
organization, service, and hospitality has
been tremendous, and the ongoing
improvements to the Centre have only
enhanced what has always been a wonderful
experience.”
Bob McMahon, Banff International
Conference on Behavioural Science
The Banff Centre’s
flexible dining
experiences are
designed to
beautifully
complement your
conference stay.
Comfort and Convenience
Over 400 guest bedrooms provide a wide range
of accommodation options. The Professional
Development Centre, a spectacular pine lodge,
offers 171 superior bedrooms and suites with full
hotel amenities and stone fireplaces.
“As a first time conference organizer I appreciated the thoroughness
and attention to detail of both the conference sales manager and
conference services manager. Their knowledge and experience
enabled our group to enjoy a worry-free and productive two days.”
Debbie Trumbley, Calgary Regional EMS Partnership
Outstanding
“The staff at
The Banff Centre
are professional
and expert at the
business of holding
conferences – we
cannot think of a
better venue for our
event.”
Ross B. McNichol,
Small Practitioner
Forums Inc.
Exceptional Amenities
Expand your
conference
experience through
our exceptional
events or recreation
facilities.
“The Banff Centre was the perfect place for our team-building weekend –
everything we needed was at our availability, the staff was great, the food
plentiful and delicious.”
Simonne Walsh, Champions Career Centre Limited
Magnificent
Each year, thousands of
talented artists and cultural
leaders in the performing,
visual, literary, and media arts
come to Banff for
professional development or
to create new work. Their
work is showcased
throughout the year through
public performances,
exhibitions, and events.
To complement your stay, you
can enjoy superb recreation
facilities in the Centre’s Sally
Borden Building. With a 25
metre swimming pool,
saunas, whirlpool and wading
pools, daily fitness classes,
climbing wall, squash court,
indoor running track, full
exercise room, and on-site
massage therapists, your
body can be as inspired as
your mind.
“The service was incredible! Any request
or need we had was responded to
instantaneously. The staff was friendly, the
atmosphere great, and the food amazing!”
Natasha Gordon-Brown, UChurch
“The Banff Centre sets the standard in providing professional corporate
services for conferences, at the same time offering quality hotel amenities
for their guests. Excellent service and program offerings!”
Leanne Calderwood, EnCana Drilling and EnCana Completions
The Banff Centre Conference Experience
Conferences at The Banff Centre
Box 1020, Banff, Alberta, Canada T1L 1H5
Toll Free: 1.877.760.4595
E-mail: [email protected]
www.banffcentre.ca