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Every meeting planner has the goal of planning a successful conference
with memorable experiences that will leave a lasting impression in delegates’
minds. We hope these “Top 20” suggestions will
help you plan exciting programs for everyone coming to your event, and
will convince them to extend their stay by taking in all that Ottawa has
to offer.
- Plan a special event or dinner train on board the Hull-Chelsea-Wakefield
Steam Train as it travels along the Gatineau River to Wakefield
- Book a private room at the Casino du Lac Leamy overlooking
the scenic Lake Leamy for dinner
- Organize a group activity at the Corel Centre – take
in a musical performance, watch a hockey game or get onto the ice
yourself
- Organize a walking tour of the beautiful and historic downtown
basilicas and churches, sculptures and monuments
- Co-ordinate a walking/shopping tour of the By Ward Market including
lunch and discounts at various retailers
- Combine a backstage tour of the National Arts Centre with
lunch overlooking the Rideau Canal – or take in a performance
after dinner in a private function room
- Let Quintessential Ottawa help your group discover the artists,
gardens and art that make Ottawa a unique cultural destination
- Learn culinary tricks at Le Cordon Bleu Paris Cooking School,
North America’s only, which offers demonstrations and practical
cooking classes
- Explore the historic countryside and picturesque nearby towns on
day trip outings with Rocks and Trees Travel
- Check our events calendar to co-ordinate a social activity in conjunction
with one of our many festivals, sporting or special events
- Co-ordinate a golf tournament at one of many beautiful courses
in the region
- Go whitewater rafting to experience the raging Ottawa River - or
for a gentler ride, consider the float trip option
- Try downhill skiing within a 15-30 minute drive from downtown Ottawa,
or sample some of Canada’s finest cross-country skiing in Gatineau
Park
- Have a skating party on the Rideau Canal, the world’s
longest skating rink, and snack on a Beavertail!
- “Let your hair down” at one of our high-tech game facilities,
Cyber Dome or Laser Quest
- Plan a trip to the RCMP Stables to get up close to the world-renowned
horses from the Musical Ride, and take in a practice
- Create a special shopping experience for your group at Holt
Renfrew where they will open the shop after-hours, with cocktails,
specifically for you
- Organize a dine-a-round in the By
Ward Market, along Elgin Street, or Preston Street
where there are clusters of restaurants to select
- Plan a themed evening: “country & western”
dinner and entertainment at the Lone Star Ranch, or a maple
menu at Fulton’s Pancake House and Sugar Bush, Wheeler’s
Pancake and Sugar Camp, or Sand Road Sugar Camp.
For additional ideas, make sure you contact:
(613) 286-0177 or email us at info@ottawa-conventions.com.
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