Charlottetown
Canada’s founding fathers knew what they were doing when they chose to meet here
Conventions and meetings are the big fish in Charlottetown’s small pond. And meeting planners can’t wait to get reeled in to this capital city oozing small town charm. Event pros know why PEI gets top marks for meetings: contemporary convention spaces with inspired harbour views, a world-class arts and culinary scene, fresh lobster for every plate, 25 golf courses, and even more beaches. Networking has never been so relaxing — which is exactly the reason to meet in PEI.
Charlottetown by the Numbers
TOTAL GUEST ROOMS
1500TOTAL MEETING SPACE
18,116 sq m | 195,000 sq ft
Experts to help you plan
Meetings & Conventions PEI
Entering Canada
Destination Canada
Time Zone
Atlantic
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This place is perfect for meetings that:
- Involve local thought leaders in their meeting agenda — PEI is home to biotech, ICT and food manufacturing pros
- Welcome a break from the fast lane
- Mingle formal meetings and informal gatherings, with unique cultural experiences
- Seek out places delegates can extend their visit pre- or post-conference
You can count on:
- Open hearts. Open minds. PEI is open for business.
- Grabbing all the attention — the red carpet rolls out for PEI conventions with special touches to welcome delegates
- Newly constructed, state-of- the-art PEI Convention Centre and the attached 4-star and nearby boutique hotels make meeting commuting a breeze
- An inspired hyper-local food scene built on island traditions and fresh ocean ingredients
- Confederation Centre for the Arts provides access to world-class entertainment to enhance networking events
- Small town ambiance with big city amenities
- Guests looking up rates for vacation cottages to return with family in tow
Learn More About Charlottetown's Industry Leadership
MOVING YOUR PEOPLE
Charlottetown Airport (YYG) to your registration desk: 15-minute drive
Once you’re here: charter motorcoach, boat, harbour hippo
PLANNING ESSENTIALS
With brand names and boutique hotels, charming historic inns and stunning oceanside resorts, visitors here have plenty of options. The Delta Prince Edward Island is connected to the PEI Convention Centre, and many others in the compact downtown core are within walking distance. Look outside of Charlottetown for even more options. Regardless what you choose for accommodations, one thing is certain… you won’t be far from the shore.
It’s a fact. Event dollars go further in Canada. With the Canadian dollar hovering between 25 and 30% below the U.S. dollar, planners are encouraged to enhance their meeting experience here. Dollars saved on the program requirements can translate into more bells and whistles or your bottom line, you pick
Groups coming from outside of Canada may be eligible for tax incentives — inquire at time of booking
Biggest bang for your meeting buck
Weather
Spring
-2°C to 5°C
28.4°F to 41°F
Summer
13°C to 20°C
55.4°F to 68°F
Fall
7°C to 13°C
44.6°F to 55.4°F
Winter
-9°C to -2°C
15.8°F to 28.4°F
The support and assistance provided by Meetings and Conventions PEI was instrumental in the success of the Spring IEMG conference. The finer details were handled with care and professionalism. Delegates left with fond memories of Charlottetown and many were planning their return visits to take in the best of what PEI has to offer!
IEMG spring conference
The CACMID Annual Conference was a huge success, in no small part due to the amazing Charlottetown family
AMMI Canada
The participants enjoyed the conference, loved the accommodations and I personally appreciate all the work M&C PEI did to assist in making it a memorable event
Canadian Union of Public Employees
Here's how we can help you get planning
The team at Destination Canada Business Events helps meeting planners bring corporate, association and incentive events to Canada. Contact our team for:
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