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WINNIPEG 2017-2018 | YOUR WINDOW OF OPPORTUNIT Y 17 Carlt on Co n c o u r se at R B C C onven tio n C entr e W innip eg Beautiful sunshine, bright blue skies and dazzling prairie sunsets stream through the windows of the RBC Convention Cen- tre's newly expanded facility creating a warm and inviting environment for conven- tion delegates and event attendees. "Our $180 million expansion and revi- talization has changed the skyline of Winni- peg and offers a view of our downtown like never before," said David Chizda, director of sales and business development. "An impressive feature of our new south build- ing is the addition of a multitude of floor-to- ceiling windows in most of our new spaces. As one of the sunniest cities in Canada, naturally we wanted to capitalize on that." With its recent expansion, Winnipeg's pre- mier event facility has almost doubled in size and boasts 264,000 square feet of unique and distinct meetings rooms that offers meeting planners unparalleled flexibility. The north building's main floor has over 21,000 square feet of flexible meeting space plus a number of specialty rooms. The second floor offers over 26,000 square feet of meeting space with a unique 300 seat presentation theatre that includes S P E C I A L F E A T U R E • R B C C O N V E N T I O N C E N T R E W I N N I P E G a movie theatre screen, privacy desks, tiered comfort seating and a control room. The south building features 22,400 square feet of pre-function, lobby and registration space with floor-to-ceiling windows and natural light. The main floor pillar-less York Ballroom is 24,000 square feet of pre- mium space that can host large galas or be divided into four meeting or conference rooms with a spacious registration area. With high ceilings and beautiful lighting with a view to the street level plaza right outside the windows along York Avenue, this ballroom is a highlight of the south building. The most visible addition to the RBC Convention Centre is the expansive third floor exhibition hall with its unique win- dows that span across York Avenue. Now two city blocks, the 131,000 square feet of contiguous space hosts a myriad of events including consumer shows, trade shows and large conventions. In the centre of the third floor is the incredible City View Room that stitches the north and south buildings together. With its unique architectural ceil- ing, dramatic lighting and floor-to-ceiling windows, this beautiful 43,000 square foot space can accommodate 3,150 people for a sit-down dinner or 228 tradeshow booths. When you add all these new changes with additional underground parking, a new climate-controlled loading dock, new kitchen facilities, free WiFi and renovations to the existing building, the RBC Conven- tion Centre is creating new meeting and convention opportunities and is reinforcing Winnipeg's reputation as being a world- class site to host world-class events. B E AU T Y natural

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