WEST HAMILTON Sherry Lucia Tourism Product Development Specialist – Convention Sales 905-546-2424 ext. 5465 [email protected] We can help to make your next event a huge success! Connect with us to learn about our services, including bid assistance, discount codes and financial incentives. THE VIBE: Quaint neighbourhoods, unique venues for off-site meetings and lots of green space for outdoor exploration. WHERE TO STAY: • From May to August, McMaster University offers budget-friendly accommodations, including 1,000 beds in various room styles. A limited number of hotel quality suites and executive-style homes are available throughout the year, along with several event venues on the picturesque campus. OFF-SITE VENUES: • Featuring 2,400 acres of nature sanctuaries, events flourish at the Royal Botanical Gardens, with more than 17,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and on-site catering. • Tour the iconic Dundurn Castle, a National Historic Site built in the 1830s on the site of a War of 1812 British military encampment, then gather IN PARTNERSHIP WITH C Hotel by Carmen’s Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton for a reception in the charming Coach House. • A hub for research and development, McMaster Innovation Park is adding conference space for 500, a 300-seat lecture hall and an outdoor event venue to its existing 11,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. GET OUTSIDE: • Explore Cootes Paradise, a diverse 600-hectare nature and wildlife sanctuary that features 18 km of trails, 10 lookouts and five boardwalks. • Stroll through Westdale Village and enjoy boutique shopping and an eclectic array of coffeehouses, restaurants and pubs. DOWNTOWN THE VIBE: The heart of the city, with state-of-the- art meeting and conference facilities, fabulous attractions and a dynamic culinary scene. WHERE TO STAY: • The 301-room Sheraton Hamilton Hotel boasts 20,000 sq. ft. of event space, 18 meeting rooms, the LOFT Lounge and direct access to the Hamilton Convention Centre and FirstOntario Centre. • Staybridge Suites Hamilton- Downtown’s offers 129 fully-equipped suites, and 5,000 sq. ft. of event space and a large outdoor patio gives groups lots of room to gather. • Small-scale events are handled with ease at Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton, with 182 suites, 10,000 sq. ft. of state-of-the-art conference facilities and 14 meeting rooms. • A new 144-room Hampton Inn by Hilton is opening later this year. WHERE TO MEET: • Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s accommodates events for up to 2,000 attendees within 80,000 sq. ft. of flexible space that includes 22 meeting rooms and a terrace with sweeping city views. • The 17,500-seat FirstOntario Centre is a premiere venue for live-stage events and trade shows alike, with 90,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space. It will soon be renovated, with exterior upgrades, modernized spaces and technological enhancements. • FirstOntario Concert Hall boasts 2,181 seats and state-of-the-art audio and lighting production— ideal for keynotes, seminars and product launches. • Up to 400 guests can gather in the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s stunning event spaces, including a glass-enclosed pavilion and sculpture garden. NEW RESTOS AND OLD FAVOURITES: • Capri Ristorante has been serving up classic Italian cuisine since 1962, and can host up to 80 in their unique Blue Grotto private event space. • Expect traditional steakhouse fare with a modern flair at Conversate Steak & Seafood—full buyouts for up to 130 are available. PHOTO: TOURISM HAMILTON PHOTO: CARMEN’S GROUP Ignite Advertising Supplement | Ignitemag.ca | 31
