Saskatoon Convention Guide
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MURAL ARTIST: COLIN FARNAN COLIN ARTIST: MURAL FACILITIES HOTELS VENUES CONVENTION THE ART OF GUIDE #SASKATOONING EXPLORE THE SOUTH SASKATCHEWAN RIVER, ONLY MOMENTS AWAY FROM YOUR HOTEL 2 WELCOME TO SASKATOON When planning your next convention, meeting or event, we encourage you to visit Saskatoon. One of the sunniest cities in Canada, it’s pure delight. The skies are bright and the air is fresh, that’s why we say “Saskatoon Shines.” The people shine too – radiating genuine warmth you won’t find anywhere else. Saskatoon has built a solid reputation as a true convention and event destination. Saskatoon boasts over 800,000 square feet of state-of-the art convention space with 4,800 hotel rooms and growing. Saskatoon is connected to the rest of the world by the Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport. Big city amenities and small town hospitality, Saskatoon has everything you could possibly need to impress your delegates. We invite you to visit beautiful Saskatoon! TOURISMSASKATOON.COM/CONVENTIONS I Toll Free: 1 (800) 567-2444 3 WE HAVE THE FACILITIES, THE PEOPLE AND THE PASSION 4 FACILITIES FACILITIES Saskatoon is home to many conference facilities that offer ample room to comfortably host over 3000 delegates. Delectable catering and friendly easy-going staff will highlight a well-organized day. State-of-the-art audio-visual equipment makes it effortless to follow the speakers every word, ensuring nothing is missed. With facilities located in various areas of Saskatoon, in the heart of downtown and within walking distance from a number of hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues, it’s easy to extend conversations with colleagues and new business contacts outside of scheduled conference events. 5 FACILITIES SASKTEL CENTRE SaskTel Centre is a multi-purpose arena facility that can accommodate over 15,000 people. With moveable seating risers and telescopic seating, the Centre can convert its arena level into 40,000 square feet of exhibitor space and also has an additional 15,000 square feet of space on the Concourse level. Free onsite parking can accommodate approximately 4,000 vehicles. Transit services can be arranged from downtown to the venue. For conventions, SaskTel Centre’s professional catering team can serve groups from 6 to 4,000. The arena has several concession service points conveniently located throughout the facility. In addition to being a venue for large trade shows and conventions, SaskTel Centre hosts big-ticket concerts, rodeos, ice shows and other family-friendly events. SaskTel Centre has hosted successful national and international events which include the Juno Awards, Canadian Country Music Association Awards, Mastercard Memorial Cup, World Junior Hockey Champions, UFC Sunday Fight Night and PBR Canadian Final. SaskTel Centre has two anchor tenants; the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League and the Saskatchewan Rush of the National Lacrosse League. P: (306) 975-3175 sasktelcentre.com EVENT SPACE: SASKTEL CENTRE @SASKTELCTR 59,860 SQ. FT. FACILITIES LOCATION SQUARE FEET CEILING HEIGHT BANQUET RECEPTION THEATRE Arena Floor—full 40,000 21’ to 52’ 400 1,000 2,000 in trade show mode Arena Stands Concourse 15,000 20’ 150 6,000 - Arena Level Lounge 1,400 12’ to 20’ 14 100 - 32 Lounge 200 15’ 4 20 - Board Room 160 10’ 4 20 - O16 Lounge 2,800 15’ 28 200 - Max Club 300 15’ 5 40 - 7 FACILITIES TCU PLACE Located in downtown Saskatoon, TCU Place - Saskatoon’s Arts and Convention Centre, offers 104,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space, 21 meeting rooms and a 2,027 three-tier soft-seat theatre with a full production stage. Convention space features a flexible wall system, dedicated registration area, state-of-the-art and built-in audio/visual equipment. Features include 19-foot ceilings, wall-to-wall carpet, a wall of natural light and a different ambience on each level. The facility can accommodate small to large events, from 50 people to 1,500 and up to 130 trade show booths. TCU’s creative catering team will work with you to design special menus to wow your event participants. TCU Place is considered one of the best conference centres in Western Canada. P: (306) 975-1466 tcuplace.com EVENT SPACE: TCU PLACE @TCU_PLACE 104,000 SQ. FT. FACILITIES LOCATION SQUARE FEET CEILING HEIGHT BANQUET RECEPTION THEATRE Lower Level Centennial ABC 18,825 10’8” 1,424 1,800 1,800 Entire Centennial Hall 23,000 - - - - Area Sunken Area - 13’1” 400 540 540 Centennial Hall A 7,570 Both 448 700 700 Centennial Hall B 5,920 Both 304 450 450 Centennial Hall C 4,440 10’8” 200 375 375 Centennial Hall AB 13,490 Both 750 1,150 1,150 Centennial Hall BC 11,250 Both 504 825 825 West Room 670 12’ 48 50 50 Main Floor Gallery Suite I 1,350 12’ 72 120 120 Gallery Suite II 480 12’ 32 50 50 Gallery A 2,205 12’ 136 240 240 Gallery B 2,205 12’ 144 250 250 Gallery C 2,352 12’ 144 250 250 Gallery D 2,401 12’ 136 240 240 Grand Gallery 14,600 12’ 800 1,400 1,400 (Expandable Walls) Green Room 1,320 8’ 64 120 120 Regal A 1,344 10’ 88 190 190 Regal B 1,475 10’ 80 140 140 Regal AB 3,500 10’ 168 330 330 Regal AB & Bar 4,800 10’ 240 400 400 Grand Regal 8,400-12,000 10’ 320 450 450 (with wing area) Main Floor Theatre Theatre - - - - 2,003 First Floor Blair Nelson 1,140 10’ 64 84 84 Salon A 3,400 19’ 208 330 330 Salon B 3,520 19’ 232 330 330 Salon C 3,295 19’ 224 330 330 Salon D 3,240 19’ 224 330 330 Salon E 2,100 19’ 128 250 250 Grand Salon 22,400 19’ 1,224 1,500 1,500 Rehersal Hall 2,301 38’ 160 200 200 FACILITIES WORLD TRADE CENTER SASKATOON— PRAIRIELAND PARK Located near the scenic South Saskatchewan River, in beautiful Saskatoon, SK, the WORLD TRADE CENTER Saskatoon at Prairieland Park is the city’s largest Trade and Convention Centre. Just minutes from downtown with thousands of free parking spaces and 240,000 square feet of highly transformational space, it is the type of venue where great things happen! The Trade and Convention Centre consists of six halls connected by a gorgeous common foyer. Digital screens throughout the building are used to guide your guests through the facility. The versatility of the facility creates an optimum environment for both large and small events. With technical services, food and beverage, equipment and electrical services all in house - we provide everything needed for a successful event. Beyond the Trade and Convention building, Prairieland Park can host outdoor events such as live concerts, rodeos, Chuckwagon races, fairs & festivals, outdoor weddings or vehicle/driver training. Between the Grandstand, the Kickin’ Horse Saloon, the 20,000 sq ft saddle span tent, Marquis Downs Horse Race Trak, our fair grounds, and the large complimentary parking lot, we can accommodate & create many events that others in the city simply cannot. P: (306) 931-7149 prairielandpark.com EVENT SPACE: PRAIRIELAND PARK @PRAIRIELANDPARK 240,000 SQ. FT. 10 FACILITIES LOCATION SQUARE FEET CEILING HEIGHT BANQUET RECEPTION THEATRE Main Foyer 5,000 12’ - 450 - Hall A 42,000 16’ sloping to 9’ 2,096 2,750 3,200 Hall A Center 20,000 16’ sloping to 12’ 1,000 1,200 1,500 Hall A - Breakout 1 3,240 12’ sloping to 9’ 200 275 312 Hall A - Breakout 2 3,240 12’ sloping to 9’ 200 275 312 Hall A - Breakout 3 3,240 12’ sloping to 9’ 200 275 312 Hall A - Breakout 4 3,240 12’ sloping to 9’ 200 275 312 Hall A - Breakout 5 3,240 12’ sloping to 9’ 200 275 312 Hall B 40,000 23’ center sloping to 12’ 2,464 3,000 3,800 Hall B North 20,000 23’ sloping to 12’ 1,200 1,400 1,600 Hall B South 20,000 23’ sloping to 12’ 1,264 1,600 1,800 Hall C* 18,000 21’ 1,200 1,700 2,000 Hall C - Center/Main 14,000 21’ 800 1,200 1,500 Hall C - Breakout 1 600 10’ 48 60 80 Hall C - Breakout 2 600 10’ 48 60 80 Hall C - Breakout 3 600 10’ 48 60 80 Hall C - Breakout 4 600 10’ 48 60 80 Hall C - Breakout 1-4 4,000 10’ 320 400 550 combined Hall D 60,000 28’ center sloping to 24’ 3,552 4,800 5,376 Hall D East 32,000 28’ sloping to 24’ 2,016 2,600 3,024 Hall D West 28,000 28’ sloping to 24’ 1,536 2,200 2,352 Hall E 60,000 28’ center sloping to 24’ 3,552 4,800 5,376 Hall E East 32,000 28’ sloping to 24’ 2,016 2,600 3,024 Hall E West 28,000 28’ sloping to 24’ 1,536 2,200 2,352 Hall E - Breakout 1 600 10’ 24 60 80 Hall E - Breakout 2 600 10’ 24 60 80 Hall E - Breakout 3 550 10’ 24 50 72 Hall E - Breakout 4 550 10’ 24 50 72 Hall E - Breakout 1-4 2,400 10’ 120 180 272 combined Hall E Foyer 2,000 10’ 112 200 300 Terrace 8,000 21’ center sloping to 13’ 300 375 450 Kickin Horse Saloon 120,000 16’ sloping to 11’ 450 (Saloon) + 3,000 i/c grass 600 (Saloon) (Outdoor) grass area area Grandstand (Outdoor) Tarmac - - - 5,000 on 5,000 in 32,000 Tarmac Grandstand 11 EXPLORE THE NATURAL TREASURES AND HIDDEN GEMS 12 ACCOMMODATIONS WITH MEETING SPACE ACCOMMODATIONS WITH OVER 2,500 SQ.