Issuu

QUÉBEC CITY Your Business Destination

QUÉBEC CITY’S LARGEST EXHIBITION SPACE

Centre de foires de Québec is a modern, multipurpose building that offers turnkey options tailored to your specific needs. The fully modular exhibition space is ideal for hosting trade shows, concerts, banquets, business meetings, and other events.

Ideal venue to host your tradeshows and events

16 fully modular exhibition spaces from 900 sq. ft. to 122 000 sq. ft.

MBERS O F ME

CIT

FULLY TAILORED SPACES

PRO U

A centrally urban site 7 minutes away from downtown

UR QUÉB

CONTENTS 04

IN WITH THE OLD. IN WITH THE NEW

CITY SMARTS

GETTING AROUND

WALKING MAP

GETTING THERE

PLANNER Q&A

CAPACITY CHART

STORIED SPACES

PRE & POST CONFERENCE BUCKET LIST

MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS

SEASONAL EVENTS

AT YOUR SERVICE

Québec City is more than 400 years old, making it one of Canada's oldest cities. Population 638,000 Size 485.77 km2 Official Language French, but English

is widely spoken in tourist areas

Visitors Five million per year

IN WITH THE OLD. IN WITH THE NEW. Québec City is full of trends and traditions, and its joie de vivre is timeless. A place where 17th century stone buildings overlook historic battlegrounds, while close by, microbreweries serve an ever-changing roster of craft beers, and funky art installations decorate the streets. The capital of Québec, and possibly the culture capital of Canada, celebrates its heritage as much as it embraces innovative ideas. Known as the birthplace of French civilization in North America, this is a city that has both preserved and reinvented itself for more than 400 years, which is why it stands at the leading edge of technology, fine art, culinary tastes and style, and remains a preferred meeting and convention destination.

Culture Capital Québec City’s neverending Renaissance will immerse delegates of all ages. Every neighbourhood features a long cultural to-do list. Old Québec, for instance, is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Tucked among its lively streets and alleyways are restaurants and tiny shops for every interest, while flowers spring from window beds adorning old, cobble facades. Surrounding the area are the only fortified walls in North America, which span close to 4.6 kilometres. Visitors can walk along these walls and admire the characteristic cityscapes of the old town. Beyond that, modern galleries pop up next to well-respected museums and theatres. Seasonal festivals, street entertainers, music spots, film events and historic sites are all steps away. 4 www.quebecbusinessdestination.com

City Eats Renowned chefs with a taste for tradition and up-and-coming culinary artists add their own flair to the city, while local farmers sell fresh produce to restaurants inside and outside of hotels and meeting spaces. Québec City has more fine restaurants per capita than any other North American city. Delegates can dig into both international and provincial dishes that fit all budgets and tastes, whether it’s a coastal-inspired oyster and wine bar, a rustic farm-to-table eatery, a buzzy pub that attracts a young business crowd or an aromatic café that opens at sunrise. Gourmet walking tours of local shops add an engaging twist for foodies. Or, a group outing can be arranged to a local farm or sugar shack party in spring.

Business Savvy Rated one of the world’s most intelligent cities, a rich research and development community is only one reason professionals do business here. Getting around

is stress-free, there are multiple modes of transportation and it’s a walkable feat. In this live-work-play city with a highly-skilled workforce, knowledge sets the backdrop for innovation. Here, planners will find good value for their conference dollar at first-rate convention facilities like the Québec City Convention Centre, a solid base for attendees to forge strong business relationships.

Natural Beauty Conferences aren’t just panel talks and seminars; they’re an experience. From autumn to summer, picturesque views are found in every direction. Delegates are invited to stroll by the 744-mile long St. Lawrence River or book an easy canoe trip. Outings could include sunset sails from the old port, hiking or biking along a 32-kilometre riverside trail, and visiting the Plains of Abraham, a 242-acre green space within Battlefields Park, the country’s first national historic park and one of the largest in the world.

MONUMENTAL

FACT

QUÉBEC CITY IS THE ONLY WALLED CITY NORTH OF MEXICO. IT HAS 4.6 KILOMETRES OF WALLS.

CITY SMARTS

How Québec City became a beacon for innovation

Québec City has become a hotbed for industries of every stripe - from information technology and life sciences to health and nutrition. Companies thrive because of a diverse tech community, a high quality of life and a potent educational system that supplies a well-educated workforce. For the past 20 years, steady economic growth in the Québec City region has helped secure substantial private and public research and development funding, second only to Boston. Now, the city boasts 14 industrial parks, a technology park and five industrial zones that spur a wide-range of technologies and unique expertise. Two of these include Metro High Tech Park, home to about 100 companies and research centres employing more than 5,000 workers, and The Michelet Innovation Zone, a next-gen technological park featuring Swedish-Swiss multinational ABB. There’s a kinetic business energy in Québec City that makes it a valuable host for meetings and conventions.

Education

Life Sciences

Québec City houses one of the largest populations of university students in 16 North American city regions. There are 5 universities, 16 colleges and technical schools, 22 vocational training schools and numerous facilities for specialized learning. In 2014, Infosource named Université Laval one of Canada’s Top 6 Research Universities.

Information Technologies and Electronics Sectors such as optics-photonics, digital arts, interactive entertainment and geospatial technologies mean serious business. There are more than 540 companies, 19,500 jobs and 65 research centres, chairs and clusters that support cutting-edge solutions. The city features 12 leading research centres for optics-photonics and geospatial technologies. The Centre for Optics, Photonics and Lasers is Canada’s leading university research centre in optic-photonics. RDDC Valcartier is the biggest department of national defense research and development in Canada, and CIRRELT is the world’s leading centre for transportation research.

For the past ten years, this sector has been incubating innovative techniques that are revolutionizing the health field, generating about 128 companies and 85 research centres, chairs and clusters. Québec City is home to leaders in biopharmaceuticals and diagnostics, healthrelated medical and information technologies and natural health and wellness products. The Infectious Disease Research Centre is the largest of its kind in Canada. Québec Heart and Lung Institute is a world research leader in cardiology, lung and obesity-related diseases. The Alliance Québec association mobilized hundreds of health research and innovation leaders from the Greater Québec City region. They joined forces in 2013 to address major challenges in Québec and around the world. Major life sciences player Hema-Québec will soon build C-LAVIE, a stem cell production and research complex.

Québec City is home to more than 30 companies in the digital arts and entertainment industry, which combined, generate a total of over $100 million in revenues each year. More than 1,600 professionals (both direct and indirect jobs) can be found in animation, special effects, video games, design, 3D environments and virtual and augmented reality.

“THE DIGITAL ARTS SECTOR’S SUCCESS COMES FROM AN INNOVATIVE DRIVE AND COMMON VISION OF THE CITY’S ENTREPRENEURS, CREATORS AND VARIOUS LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT. OVER THE YEARS, THESE ALLIES HAVE COME TOGETHER TO DEVELOP AN INDUSTRY THAT NOT ONLY BLENDS THE CITY’S ASTOUNDING CREATIVE MINDSET WITH THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES—BUT ALSO FOSTERS PARTNERSHIPS SO THAT QUÉBEC CAN TAKE ITS PLACE AS A MAJOR CONTENDER ON THE INTERNATIONAL SCENE.” – MARIONA FERRER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR – SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ARTS AND INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, ACCORD SECTOR DIRECTOR AT QUÉBEC INTERNATIONAL, A REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.

In The Heart Of It All The Québec City Convention Centre is strategically located on Parliament Hill, just 15 minutes from the international airport and within easy reach of more than 3,000 hotel rooms and suites. The expansive facility is designed and configured to foster networking and interaction among attendees. Often rated one of the best event spaces in Canada, the centre also offers outstanding hospitality and cutting-edge technology. Total Capacity of 9,000 Delegates

Outdoor Terrace with view of Old Québec

Usable Surface 300,000 sq. ft.

Two Separate Covered Docking Areas with a Total of 10 Docks

Total Exhibition Space 134,500 sq. ft. Pre-Function Space 78,251 sq. ft. Meeting Space 57,874 sq. ft.

7 separate entrances

Concierge and Business Services Residual Waste and Compost Management Complete On-Site Medical Assistance

MONUMENTAL

FACT THE CHAMPLAIN MONUMENT ON DUFFERIN TERRACE PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE MAN WHO FOUNDED THE CITY IN 1608 – SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN.

Wheelchair Accessible

Green and Smart Building Despite its metamorphosis into a globe hub for media and technology, Québec City remains remarkably green and has attracted a know-how of entrepreneurs in the sustainable building industry. FPInnovations is one of the world’s most important non-profit forestry research institute and a global leader in wood product research and technology transfers.

PLUG IN. LOG ON. Agri-Food Processing and Health Food Québec City is home to many companies that lead the health and food sector, a regional niche of excellence. The Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods is the largest research group in Canada dedicated to foods and the complex interactions between food components, nutrition and health. Research is being conducted at the The Québec Heart and Lung Institute in the fight against obesity and Type 2 diabetes. The Québec Health Food Consortium is a group of entrepreneurs who promote the development, production, processing and commercialization of new health foods. 8 www.quebecbusinessdestination.com

Materials and Transportation Equipment Québec City companies manufacture products in wood, metal, rubber, plastic and composite materials, along with others engaged in the fabrication of machinery and transportation equipment. The Québec Plastics and Composite Materials Research Consortium bridges the industry and the scientific community, and offers financial support for research and development projects. One key research provider is The Advanced Materials Research Centre at Université Laval, which specializes in new materials, such as synthetic and natural macromolecules, nanomaterials and biomaterials.

Ranked one of North America’s bestnetworked cities alongside Boston and San Francisco, companies have invested billions of dollars into Québec City’s high-performance telecommunications infrastructure. Wi-Fi is everywhere. ZAP Québec has quickly become the wireless resource in and around Québec City, with a network of 500 hotspots. Visitors can connect anywhere—on a sunny park bench after a meeting or in the corner of an event space before a plenary speech.

YOUR SUCCESS STARTS IN... SOME OF OUR WONDERFUL AND UNIQUE VENUES MBERS O F ME

CIT

PRO U

Selecting the right venue can make or break an already well-planned event. Québec City Business Destination is sure to have the best off-site venues tailored to the very needs of your participants.

UR QUÉB

GETTING AROUND ON THE GROUND Québec City Upper and Lower Towns are very accessible by foot. If you need a taxi, there are several companies. Flag a cab at one of the various taxi stands in the city or call for a car or Uber. Cycling enthusiasts can rent a bike and take advantage of the city's 400 kilometres of bicycle paths and bikeways, while car rentals are a great way to visit areas less than an hour from downtown. In Québec, road signs are in French; however, most signs also include international symbols. Visitors can also jump on the efficient, well-run bus network operated by Réseau de transport de la capitale (RTC), which is an ideal way to get around town. Several types of bus run all day long, serving central neighborhoods and outlying areas around town. The city’s main business areas are served by articulated Métrobuses that use reserved bus lanes to quickly get riders where they want to go. Service is available 7 days a week. For efficient travel throughout Québec, the Fédération des transporteurs par autobus - Intercity Transit is an intercity transportation network of 222 bus stations.

BY WATER The ferry links Québec City and Lévis 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It sails on the hour and half-hour during the day and on the half-hour at night. To go from point A to point B along or across the St. Lawrence River, take the taxi boat (zodiac type), and be sure to make a reservation.

Abrah

Sa in t-T h

aré Ch ris Sa tie Hamel in Fe t-F du rla te la Fo -F vi am nd rt en ille Mé de l nag a eri e de Ri la Notr ou e-Da x me Da d uph N es du in a Sain vi Sau ga t lt Pie -au-M te rre ate ur lot s in

Te de c rmina rois l ière s in te -à -C ar cy

Agora

Bell

di ns

Ja r

An ne

d Bare la rica de Dalh ous ie

Joh nGo u die

des Bains

Leg

e du s Va -Ro iss ea i ux -

Saint-Nicolas l'Ancien-Chantie r d

P.O. Ch au ve au

Glacis

des D‘Youville

an ia

Citadelle

-D x

pla

Ch Cap Diamant

e ed

r eu

u Bo

a lev

Tr és o

LEGEND Stairs Elevator Cliff Fortification Chemin du Roy Tourist route Route de la NouvelleFrance / Tourist route

St .L a Ri wre ve n r ce

Haldimand

de la Po

Place-Royale Quartier Petit-Champlain

rte

Rue d e Terrass la Duffe e des rin C Terr arrières ass eD uffe rin Ch am Chdu pla am Pet in pla itin

de s

des

Côte de la

De B rébeu f

Grisons

lle

reau

e Sa Parc Antointine Montmorency Parc Place des Ursulines de Mo d'Armes nta l'Esplanade D Escalier du g u Po is Porte rche ne Saint-Lou du Corpse Château Casse-Cou Saint-Louis de-Gard Rue Isidore-Thibaudeau Frontenac Funicular S Parc du ou s d Mo Rue du Don-de-Dieu nt-Carmel u C -le-F Cavalierul-d or Rue du Marché-Finlay du-Moulin e-S t Parc des d a uM c Avenue Place de Paris Gouverneurs Sainte C a ha rc -Genev Av iève mp hé en lai ue n Sain t-De de nis sT ra Fe ve rry rs ie 15 rs Terrasse Pierrem in. Dugua-De Mons Citad e

des Parlementai res

D'Artig ny

Vallière

de l'Épe ron

R. de la

Saint-Augustin

des Augustines AntonioBarrette

VieuxPort Place de la FAO

Côte

Louis-A. Tasche

hevrot ière

Rue D

Archbishop's Palace rtPo

e La C

J.-J. Bertrand

O. -Robitaille Côte Sainte-Geneviève

Sainte-Marie

Sainte-Clair e

des Zouaves

Scott

nd Espace ré 400e

d’

Pa de l'Am rc ériquede l'Am érique-F Française rançaise

am-M artin

Bou Jea levard n-Le sag e

Rue du Po nt

Chapell e

St-Roch

du Parvis

Car Lép ré ine

Na r Be cisse lle au

Turge on Naza Fortieirer Hora Nelsotion De Magellan des Voltige urs

DE LA COURON NE

Caron

lier

Richa Burkerd-

-A

-le

nie

ClaireFonta ine

So us R M em La gr pa va De rt Ca s p l H é de la b Vieil ert le-U nive rsité

Rue d e

Place de Sa l'Hôtel-de-Ville in te De -

Sainte-Anne

t-P

e iqu br Fa

Ga de

e Av

la de rie te te Cô ano C

O nue Ave

Escalier du Cap-Blanc

oix

k Chaussée des Écossais

Couillard Cô

Saint-Jean

du Parloir

io ntar

Ba Lo ssin uis e

au Côte d Dam u Colonlel bourg ès

Charlev

u l-Die

le Sainte-Ursu Impasse Webster D'Auteuil

George-VI

Place du Marché-duVieux-Port

Côte Dinan

te l'Hô

arpe

Porte Kent

De Saint-Vallier Est

Sainte-Angèle

Dauphine

s Saint-Stanisla

McWilliam Porte Saint-Jean

artin

Bun

t-Pa

Palais Côte du

Carleton

Parc de l'Artillerie McMahon

m-M

Place de la gare

Sain

de l'Arsenal

c 'Es

Parliament Hill

Martello Tower no.1

Côte de

Palais

Donnaco

Drill Hall

Avenue

Joly-DeLotbinière

Battlefields Park

- MERCI

aurier

ge-V Pl. Geor Ouest

GénéralCours du lm De Montca

HONORÉ

Édifice Marie-Guyart

Promenade des Premiers-Ministre

Parc de la Francophonie ALLÉE EST GRANDE H and J Buildings

Wilfrid-L

Jardin Jeanne-D'Arc

Québec Convention Centre

R.-Jalbert

eau

Prairies

Passa le Co ge sou s teau

Elgin

Place D’Youville

aha

Gare-du-

AVENUE

steur

Saint-Jean St. Matthew Church Saint-Joachim

res

. G arnea

t es

de Xi’an

uerite

Abr

Gare de du Palais la

Sainte-Marg

De Berniè

1 km = 0,6 mi. 250 m. = 833 ft. Ontario

au Ou rne Ga v.

250 metres

Taché

lipeault

d A

du Bon-Pa

Rue Ja cques-Pa riz

Avenue

Avenue Ga

ian Avenue Br

Av.Wolfe m Montcal Avenue Georg e-VI

Est

175 Martello Tower no.2 Avenue

Richelieu

440

Octave

rge-V Pl. Geo Est Place George-V

deen Rue Aber

Grand Théâtre de Québec

rnbull

uisAvenue Lo t en Saint-Laur

y Salaberr

Cartier

aque Bourlam

Fraser

uve Maisonne

Avenue Tu

les des Érab

Rue

évesque

d René-L

Boulevar

Ouest

Rue

Deligny

Vauban

Rue

Fleurie

Saint-Gabriel Sain t- Pat rick Rue du Burton MarchéPrévost Berthelot

Est Crémazie

évesque

d René-L

Boulevar

e Avenu

Ouest

Jardin de Saint-Roch

Rue

Rue Lockwell

e Avenu

Crémazie

VictorRevillon

Est

du Roi

Est

Saint-Roch

Pl. de l’U. Charest du Québec Sainte-H élène

Rue D'Aiguillon St-Jean Baptiste Church Rue

-Foy

Avenue

nd Sutherla

l e-Dorva

chand

Place du Faubourg

Dumont

Complexe des Méduse Rue Arago Est Escalier 175 CÔ TE De Saint- Vall Escalier Cô du Faubourg ier Saint-Réa Escalier Bad te des Glacis Escalier l E s t Badelard e de la Chapelle Lavigueur lard e Escalier D' Potass Ste AB de la Lépine Rue de la Tourelle -M Côte R AH ad ele AM des Soeursine Rue Saint-Olivier de-la-charité

Philipp

ar -G.-M Rue F.

Père-Hiral

olom b Est

Martello Tower no.4 Escalier Lavigueur

ders Rue Saun uge of Borough —Sillery—Cap-Ro OUEST oy -F ALLÉE Sainte GRANDE

Sainte

Saint-Laure

Boulevard

Saint - Fr ançois Saint-Jos eph Est

De Lo rne Berth elot

Colbert

Cô

Sherbrooke

e Avenu

de Candiac

Chemin

Lavergne

Escalier Colbert Escalier Victoria

Franciscains

Ouest

isdu Marqu reuil De Vaud

Arago Jolliet

Yvon-Guillou

od Mazen

Victoria

Franklin

Rue

rd La nge

Rue

uay Châteaug

Salaberry Bouleva

Chris

s-Anges

De Sai nte Hélèn Sain e tVallie r Chri stop Est he-C

Ouest

Jérôm

lomb tophe-Co

Place JacquesCartier

B Notre-Dame-de

STER DORCHE

MgrCazeau

Signai

Kirouac

Rue

De Seneze rgues

A Oue

d Chares

Boulevar

Train station Hospital Tourist information Parking Toilet Bus terminal (interurban) Post office

MONUMENTAL

FACT THE REGION HAS HUNDREDS OF COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUES, MAINLY IN OLD QUÉBEC. WALK THE STREETS AND TAKE TIME TO READ THE FRAGMENTS OF HISTORY ENGRAVED ON THESE PLAQUES. PICTURE THE FAMOUS INDIVIDUALS THEY MEMORIALIZE GOING ABOUT THEIR DAILY BUSINESS.

www.quebecbusinessdestination.com 11

GETTING THERE

ON THE GROUND

BY AIR Jean Lesage International Airport is just 20 minutes from downtown Québec City. The airport offers direct flights from many major cities in Canada, the United States and Europe. Come 2019, a U.S. pre-clearance centre will streamline connections to U.S. airports. Also up for completion is an expansion project, with ultramodern technology to help accommodate two million passengers by 2020. Airport personnel and the team at the Québec City Convention Centre work closely to meet the transportation needs of attendees.

For event-goers who live close enough to arrive through filmstrip windows views, VIA Rail Canada offers daily service between Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Québec City. Visitors traveling by train from the U.S. come into Montréal via Amtrak, then transfer to VIA Rail Canada trains for Québec City. Québec City has two train stations: Gare de Sainte-Foy and Gare du Palais (Central Station), a two-storey châteauesque station similar in design to the Château Frontenac.

AIRLINES SERVING QUÉBEC CITY:

There are four modes of bus travel that arrive at either the Gare du Palais Bus Terminal or Sainte-Foy Terminal. For those traveling by car, The Québec City area boasts nearly 4,500 km of interconnected highways linking it with Canada’s eastern, central and western provinces as well as U.S. border states. Montréal is a short hop away via Highway 20, which parallels the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, or Highway 40, which traverses its north shore. Motorists heading due south can take Highway 73 directly to the U.S. border.

Air Canada, Air Inuit, Air Transat, American Airlines, Delta Air, Pascan, Porter Airlines, Provincial Airlines, Sunwing, United Airlines, Westjet.

MONUMENTAL

FACT

BY WATER The Port of Québec—the continent’s only year-round deepwater port—lies at the foot of the city’s historic district, a must-see for tourists. The Pointe-à-Carcy cruise terminal provides incomparable service for cruise lines and their passengers. Vessels of all sizes make Québec City the starting point or last call on their cruise routes

A PROFUSION OF MONUMENTS ADORN THE GROUNDS OF QUÉBEC'S PARLIAMENT BUILDING. VISITORS CAN STROLL ALONG PROMENADE DES PREMIERS-MINISTRES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE POLITICAL CAREERS OF THE PROVINCE'S PREMIERS SINCE THE CONFEDERATION IN 1867.

12 www.quebecbusinessdestination.com

CULTURE DESTINATION OF THE YEAR

The New York Times’ Leading Culture Destinations Awards 2016

BEST DESTINATION IN CANADA Travel + Leisure - World's Best Awards 2016

TOP 10 FOOD CITIES IN THE WORLD Conde Nast Traveler 2015

2016 BEST DESTINATION EXPERIENCE

Cruise Insight magazine

QUÉBEC CITY CONVENTION CENTRE ONE OF THE TOP 5 HIGH-TECH FACILITIES FOR MEETINGS PCMA Convene magazine, 2013

Q&A WITH REDSTONE AGENCY

Planners Carly Silberstein and Bailey Roth organized their first Québec City event in 2012. Here, they chat about planning and favourite go-to spots. Redstone Agency: Millennial-owned event and association management agency Office Base: Toronto, Ontario Planning Essentials: Google Docs mobile app to update spreadsheets, documents and presentations on the go. Smartphone. Slack. Outlook app. Strong internet connection.

What is it like planning an event in Québec City? The level of hospitality you experience by venues and suppliers in Québec City, especially during the planning process, is impressive. We also feel like the city understands the importance of what ‘the experience’ means to planners and their clients. How is corporate planning evolving? Timelines for planning events are shorter and there is an emphasis on creating a ‘wow’ factor and an experience for attendees, so the event is one they won’t forget. We also find that clients are willing to spend money on creating these experiences, whereas before, budgets were tight. Tips for engaging corporate clients in Québec City? If your client wants to be immersed in a city with rich culture and unique and memorable restaurants and activities, without having to leave the country, Québec City is the best place to go. The city is beautiful, vibrant and peaceful at the same time. Favourite pre- or post-conference spots? When traveling for business, we always try to see the destination, but time is always limited. If you have to ‘do Québec City in one day,’ we recommend eating at Le Clocher Penche, and if that doesn’t fancy your palate, there are an incredible number of bistros within a block of the corner of Rues Saint-Paul and du Sault-au-Matelot. Check out Place-Royale, a small but picturesque square that was the site of the first European colony in Canada, and go antiquing along Rue Saint-Paul.

www.quebecbusinessdestination.com 13

MEETING & CONVENTION FACILITIES LOCATION/DISTANCE FROM QUÉBEC CITY CONVENTION CENTRE

A FEW STEPS AWAY

5-10

MINUTE WALK

ROOMS & SUITES

# MEETING ROOMS

LARGEST ROOM (#PPL)

Hilton Québec

571

910

Delta Québec

377

500

Hotel Palace Royal

234

352

Marriot Québec Centre-Ville

111

Hôtel Château Laurier Québec

282

360

Hôtel Manoir Victoria

156

150

Le Concorde

406

700

Hôtel du Vieux-Québec

Hôtel du Capitole

1,106

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

611

550

Hôtel PUR Québec

242

400

Best Western PLUS Centre-Ville Québec

177

Hôtel Royal William

Hôtel Le Germain Québec

Auberge Saint-Antoine

300

Hôtel Port Québec

Le Bonne Entente

160

300

Hôtel Classique

262

300

Hôtel Clarion

231

350

Hôtel Quartier

240

300

Hôtel Universal

182

350

Hôtel Plaza Québec

233

121

800

Hôtel Québec

204

400

Four Point by Sheraton Québec Resort

102

288

Best Western Premier-Hôtel l’Aristocrate

100

Hôtel Sepia

200

Holiday Inn Express Québec

HOTEL

MINUTE WALK

MINUTE DRIVE

CONVENTION CENTRES PROPERTY

# MEETING ROOMS

LARGEST ROOM (# PPL)

Québec City Convention Centre

3830

Centre de foires de Québec

5500

Château Mont-Saint-Anne

500

14 www.quebecbusinessdestination.com

MBERS O F ME

CIT

PRO U

YOUR SUCCESS STARTS WITH... OUR FIRST CLASS SERVICE PROVIDERS

UR QUÉB

MUSÉE NATIONAL DES BEAUX-ARTS DU QUÉBEC Enhance your meetings, receptions or galas with a touch of style, elegance and originality. Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, and the Pierre-Lassonde pavilion, is the ideal venue for up to 1,500 guests, with on-site catering and private exhibition tours available.

MUSÉE DE L’AMÉRIQUE FRANCOPHONE Events are welcomed at the oldest museum in Canada, where the magnificent chapel (now deconsecrated) can be used for concerts, conferences, meetings or banquets.

GRAND THÉÂTRE DE QUÉBEC Two large concert halls—Salles Louis-Fréchette and Octave-Crémazie, able to seat 1,878 and 519 respectively—and a spacious foyer make this arts complex the perfect place for cocktail reception or group galas.

MORRIN CENTRE

STORIED SPACES Professionals weary of stuffy boardroom meetings will find solace in the unusual spaces around Québec City. Here, the underground is within reach, set among chic boutiques and bars, and Appalachian mountain views. Turn a corner, and the spirited streets will lead to a unique spin on a corporate event, whether it’s an entertainment venue that starts a good conversation or a reception facility that sparks fresh ideas and new relationships.

The Morrin Centre is one of Québec City’s best-kept secrets, with its century-old rooms, historic charm and a Harry Potter-like Victorian library where writer Charles Dickens once lectured. Built more than 200 years ago, the heritage space has lived myriad lives and now features five unique areas for events and meetings.

PALAIS MONTCALM Along with its concert hall, this venue features numerous rooms capable of accommodating various types of events.

OBSERVATOIRE DE LA CAPITALE Take your event to new heights at the observatory, 221 meters above street level, where attendees will discover a magnificent panorama of the city. Ideal for conventions, meetings, kickoffs, theme evenings and more.

CENTRE VIDÉOTRON The second largest arena in Québec, the Vidéotron Centre can accommodate more than 20,000 spectators. Highly versatile, the Centre can be used for sports events and concerts as well as cultural events with multiple configurations.

DOMAINE CATARAQUI This historic property, with its lovely gardens and stunning views of the St. Lawrence, features spacious multifunction rooms that can accommodate large receptions or modest-sized meetings. Interior capacity: up to 250 people; more if outdoor space is also used.

BAIE DE BEAUPORT Captivating venue located 5 minutes away from downtown with stunning views of the Ile d’Orléans and the majestic St. Lawrence River. The Baie de Beauport offers a wide range of brightly lit rooms of various sizes that can accommodate up to 600 people. Several large outdoor spaces and patios are also available for all kinds of events and activities.

CROISIÈRES AML Canada’s largest cruise company invites you to combine business and pleasure by holding your meeting on board the M/V Louis- Jolliet. The vessel boasts a private lounge, spacious rooms with picture windows, restaurant and bar service, entertainment and turnkey packages.

16 www.quebecbusinessdestination.com

MBERS O F ME

CIT

PRO U

YOUR SUCCESS STARTS IN... OUR DISTINCTIVE HOTELS

UR QUÉB

PRE AND POST CONFERENCE BUCKET LIST

Easy access to both lakes and mountains, and a long list of musts is ideal for turning a business trip into a mini-vacation. Whether it’s a short window between meeting and take-off or a longer stretch of much-needed alone time, there are all kinds of ways to experience an “only in Québec City” moment.

ÎLE D’ORLÉANS Just a short 20 minute drive from Québec City, visitors can check out the many artisan outlets and farm stands around the island for a taste of local products like homemade chocolate and cheese. Driving past all the ancestral houses and centuries-old villages is a trip back to 18th century rural Québec.

PARC NATIONAL DE LA JACQUES-CARTIER Explore one of Québec’s most spectacular spots in a vast mountainous plateau of deep valleys and rivers that will thrill any outdoorsy type. Set out on a hiking expedition, snowshoe, fish, camp, canoe or kayak.

PARC DE LA CHUTE MONTORENCY The tallest waterfall in Canada flows between the River and the cliffs, just a few minutes from Québec City. At 30 metres higher than Niagara Falls, it illuminates the dark skies at night. For breathtaking views all year round, go hiking or rock climbing. Ride on a cable car through the area and dine on a panoramic terrace of the gourmet restaurant.

MONT-SAINTE-ANNE Sports and fitness enthusiasts unite at Mont-Sainte-Anne, only 30 minutes from the city. Superb snow conditions mix with 71 ski runs, 19 of which light up after dark. Mountain bike trails are beautiful in summer, there are hiking trails at the base of the mountain and the 18-hole golf course offer amazing views.

MONUMENTAL

FACT THE CITY’S NAME DERIVES FROM THE WORD KÉBEC, AN ALGONQUIN WORD MEANING “WHERE THE RIVER NARROWS.”

www.quebecbusinessdestination.com 19

MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS Something new and entertaining happens every month. Here is a short list of featured places to visit between sessions.

DISCOVER QUÉBEC CITY IS A MOBILE APP THAT VISITORS

Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec

CAN USE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT 96 DIFFERENT POINTS

Québec Aquarium

OF INTEREST INCLUDING HISTORIC OLD QUÉBEC AND THE

Musée de la Civilisation

SAINT-ROCH DISTRICT

Maison de la littérature Artillery Park Citadel Plains of Abraham Place D’Youville Skating Rink Parliament Hill Old Port Old Québec Rue Saint-Jean Place Royale Dufferin Terrace Saint-Roch Petit-Champlain Place Laurier Place de la Cité Place Ste-Foy Château Frontenac Huron-Wendat Museum Charlesbourg Heritage Site Sillery Heritage Site Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine Montmorency Falls Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier Île d'Orléans 20 www.quebecbusinessdestination.com

SEASONAL EVENTS

Québec City boasts an action-packed events calendar featuring a vibrant mix of artistic, cultural, and sporting events.

SUMMER

Bordeaux Wine Festival in Québec City

FIS World Cup – SnowBoard and Freestyle Skiing

Oasis International Half-Marathon

(August)

(February)

(May)

www.ville.quebec.qc.ca/en/bordeaux

https://snowjamboree.com/en/

www.couriraquebec.com

Québec City Celtic Festival

ComediHa! Fest! (Comedy Festival)

(Early September)

(June)

www.festivalceltique.com

www.comediha.com

FALL

SPRING

Salon international du livre de Québec (Book Fair) (April)

www.silq.ca

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec (Bike race)

(June 23 and 24)

(September)

Carrefour international de théâtre (Theater Festival)

www.snqc.qc.ca

www.gpcqm.ca/en

(May and June)

Velirium - International Mountain Bike Festival and World C

Envol et Macadam (Alternative Music Festival)

(June-July)

www.envoletmacadam.com/en/

www.velirium.com/en

www.carrefourtheatre.qc.ca (September)

Coupe Banque Nationale (Tennis Tournament)

Festival d'été de Québec (Summer Festival)

(September)

(July)

www.coupebanquenationale.ca/en/home/

www.infofestival.com

Parade des jouets (Santa Claus Parade)

Loto-Québec International Fireworks Competition

(November)

(July and August)

www.paradedesjouets.ca

www.lesgrandsfeux.com/home New France Festival

WINTER

MONUMENTAL

FACT PLAINS OF ABRAHAM IN BATTLEFIELDS PARK IS THE SITE OF THE INFAMOUS

(August)

Québec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament

1759 BATTLE BETWEEN BRITISH GENERAL

www.nouvellefrance.qc.ca/en/

(February)

JAMES WOLFE AND FRENCH GENERAL

www.tournoipee-wee.qc.ca SSQ Québec City Marathon

LOUIS-JOSEPH MONTCALM THAT

(August)

Carnaval de Québec (Québec Winter Carnival)

www.couriraquebec.com/en/

DETERMINED THE FATE OF THE NORTH

(January and February)

AMERICAN CONTINENT.

carnaval.qc.ca/en/

www.quebecbusinessdestination.com 21

TOP 10 MID-SIZED AMERICAN CITIES OF THE FUTURE 2017/18 FDI Intelligence Magazine SUBCATEGORIES: OVERALL, BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS (EASY TO START AND OPERATE A COMPANY), AND HUMAN CAPITAL AND LIFESTYLE.

ONE OF 21 FINALISTS FOR THE 2014 SMART COMMUNITIES OF THE YEAR 2014 Intelligent Community Forum

SAINT-ROCH IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S 10 NEIGHBOURHOODS WITH INCREDIBLE MAKEOVERS Lonely Planet

AT YOUR SERVICE Hospitality is part of the culture of Québec City, and most facilities have a team of in-house bilingual experts ready to think out of the box and exceed expectations. The team at the Québec City Convention Centre, for instance, is ready to devise customized approaches for clients using their network of contacts and step-by-step support. As specialists in environmentally responsible event organization, the team has also helped organizers stage more than 100 eco-responsible conferences and meetings. Meanwhile, executive chef Gérard Michel and his team of seasoned pros provide a culinary experience on par with the area’s finest restaurants.

SAFE AND SECURE The security team at the Québec City Convention Centre provides thorough and discreet service, whether protecting individuals or property. When it comes to keeping your event safe, they will leave nothing to chance, ensuring that full medical assistance, emergency response, CPR, and similar aid will be available. ===========

“OUR STAFF VOTED THAT WE WOULD LIKE TO PICK UP THIS BUILDING AND ITS

Central command post

STAFF AND TAKE IT EVERYWHERE WE GO! IT IS SUCH A WELL THOUGHT OUT AND

===========

EASY TO LEARN CENTRE THAT EVEN MY FACULTY REMARKED ABOUT HOW MUCH

Extensive, advanced video surveillance system

THEY LOVED THE PROXIMITY OF SESSIONS, THE QUALITY OF THE FACILITY, AND

===========

HOW EASY IT WAS TO HOLD SESSIONS CLOSE TO EACH OTHER.”

Integrated security system with building access and other functions controlled by magnetic card reader.

– KATHY SMITH, DIRECTOR OF MEETINGS, AANEM

Free WiFi wall-to-wall for everyone anytime The first convention centre in Canada to launch a program for eco-responsible event organization.

22 www.quebecbusinessdestination.com

The Laurier Québec Shuttle whisks passengers from the Québec City Convention Centre to one of the area’s top shopping centres, which welcomes 12 million visitors annually.

To help plan your next event, start with a visit to the Québec City Business Destination where local experts will provide materials and insider tips to help you create an unforgettable experience. Professionals are on hand to offer loads of information on local services and provide custom documents, such as personalized maps that show the hotels and sites you select. Contact our experts

1-888-679-4000

Connect with us

#MeetQuébecCity

YOUR SUCCESS STARTS IN...

MBERS O F ME

CIT

PRO U

OUR EXCLUSIVE HOTELS

UR QUÉB

www. convention. qc.ca

“ We are flabbergasted! Your staff is not normal! Your level of service is way above any other facility we’ve experienced in our long career of meeting planning. You were truly an extension of our team. ” Julie Peden COO & Chief Event Strategist, Ruby Sky Event Planning Inc.

24 www.quebecbusinessdestination.com