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Event and conference locations in the National Capital Region

Explore the event and conference locations we manage in the National Capital Region.

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Explore our four locations in the National Capital Region:

John G. Diefenbaker Building

Consisting of three integrated pavilions and located on the national capital’s Ceremonial Route, the John G. Diefenbaker Building provides a modern and stylish conference space.

Exterior view of the John G. Diefenbaker Building
Victoria Hall conference room at John G. Diefenbaker Building
Meeting space at the John G. Diefenbaker Building
Address

111 Sussex Drive
Ottawa ON  K1N 5A1
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Main features
  • Open-concept design
  • Lots of natural light
  • Park-like setting
Access by public transportation

Yes (OC Transpo)

Parking

Yes, paid

Accessible to persons with disabilities

Yes (washrooms, automatic doors, accessible underground paid parking, elevators). For more information about accessibility, contact Events and Conference Management to speak with a reservation specialist.

Theatre style with a table at the front row
Conference style inclues one large table with chairs
Classroom style includes a standard classrom setup, screens, tables and chairs
U-shape style formed by three large rectangular tables, with chairs
Five round tables with chairs
Room capacity by configuration at John G. Diefenbaker Building
Room Capacity (by configuration)table 1 note 1
Theatre style Conference style (six foot tables) Classroom style (2 or 3 people per table) U-shape style Round tabletable 1 note 2
Fuller 120 36 60 30 64
Freiman/Guigues 150 42 75 36 80
Algonquin 300 60 150 48 184
La Promenade 140 42 56 36 96
Poliquin-Greene 87 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Rideau Falls 100 36 48 30 72
Victoria Hall 450 72 150 60 280
Ottawa A 60 30 36 24 48
Ottawa B 60 30 36 24 48
Ottawa C 50 24 24 16 40
Ottawa D 60 30 33 24 48
Ottawa ABC n/a n/a n/a n/a 192
Ottawa E n/a 10 n/a n/a n/a
Windsor 120 42 40 36 80
Confederation 300 48 123 36 200

Table 1 notes

Table 1 Note 1

Capacity may vary depending on technical and other requirements in the room (like audiovisual or interpretation).

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Table 1 Note 2

Room capacity based on round tables that can seat up to eight people per table.

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National Library and Public Archives Canada

Situated next to the Supreme Court of Canada, the Library and Archives Canada Building is a great central location for your downtown event.

John McRae auditorium at the National Library and Public Archives Canada Building
Margaret Avison Room at the National Library and Public Archives Canada Building
Winifred Bambrick Room at the National Library and Public Archives Canada Building
Mordecai Richler Boardroom at National Library and Public Archives Canada Building
Address

395 Wellington Street
Ottawa ON  K1A 0N4
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Access by public transportation

Yes (OC Transpo and Société de transport de l’Outaouais)

Parking

Yes, paid

Accessible to persons with disabilities

Yes (washrooms, automatic doors, accessible paid parking nearby, elevators). For more information about accessibility, contact Events and Conference Management to speak with a reservation specialist.

Room capacity by configuration at National Library and Public Archives Building
Room Capacity (by configuration)
Theatre style Conference style
(six foot tables)		 Classroom style
(two or three people per table)		 U-shape style Round tabletable 2 note 1
Auditorium
John McCrae		 385 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Auditorium Foyer n/a n/a n/a n/a 120
Room 154
Sheila Watson		 n/a 20 n/a 15 24
Room 156
Leslie McFarlane		 60 42 45 35 48
Boardroom 129
Mordecai Richler		 n/a 12 n/a n/a n/a
Salon A
Margaret Avison		 60 50 60 40 64
Salon B
Winifred Bambrick		 260 70 165 60 168

Table 1 note

Table 2 note 1

Room capacity based on round tables that can seat up to eight people.

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Place du Portage, Phase IV

Situated on the Quebec shore of the Ottawa River, our Portage IV conference space in Gatineau offers conference and meeting rooms.

Outaouais meeting room at Portage IV
Address

140 Promenade du Portage
Gatineau QC  J8X 3X5
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Access by public transportation

Yes (OC Transpo and Société de transport de l’Outaouais [STO])

Parking

Yes, paid

Accessible to persons with disabilities

Yes (washrooms, automatic doors, accessible paid parking nearby, elevators). For more information about accessibility, contact Events and Conference Management to speak with a reservation specialist.

Room capacity by configuration at Portage IV
Room Capacity (by configuration)
Theatre style Conference style
(six foot tables)		 Classroom style
(two or three people per table)		 U-shape style Round tabletable 3 note 1
Outaouais 350 60 150 63 192
Pontiac 160 48 60 51 112
Papineau 105 36 45 39 64
2 and 3 n/a 25 n/a 15 16
9 40 18 12 24 32
10 75 30 20 36 48

Table 3 note

Table 3 note 1

Room capacity based on round tables that can seat up to eight people.

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Willson House (federal organizations only)

Built in 1907, the building's original stone, iron and woodwork have been preserved, and comfortable modern furnishings reflect the spirit of the majestic old home.

Exterior view of the main entrance of Willson House
Address

654 Meech Lake Road
Chelsea QC  JOX 1N0
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Access by public transportation

No

Parking

Yes

Accessible to persons with disabilities

Yes (washrooms, automatic doors, accessible paid parking nearby, elevators). For more information about accessibility, contact Events and Conference Management to speak with a reservation specialist.

Note

Willson House is only available for one group at a time.

Room capacity by configuration at Willson House
Room Capacity (by configuration)
Theatre style Conference style
(six foot tables)		 Classroom style
(two or three people per table)		 U-shape style Round tabletable 4 note 1
Second floor—Conference room n/a 46 n/a 42 80
Third floor—Syndicate 1 n/a 10 n/a n/a n/a
Third floor—Syndicate 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Third floor—Syndicate 3 n/a 16 n/a n/a n/a
Third floor—Syndicate 4 n/a 10 n/a n/a n/a
Third floor—Syndicate 5 n/a 10 n/a n/a n/a
Dining area—Buffet n/a n/a n/a n/a 48
Dining area—Plate serve n/a n/a n/a n/a 48

Table 4 note

Table 4 note 1

Room capacity based on round tables that can seat up to eight people.

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