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Inspired. The Vancouver Convention Centre Blog.

The Vancouver Convention Centre is home to over 550 events a year – conventions, trade shows and other events of all shapes and sizes that connect people and ideas.

Just as we believe our facility is designed from top to bottom to inspire, the events we have the honour of hosting inspire us on a daily basis.

Our blog is dedicated to sharing ideas that inspire – from event innovation to stories about people and trends that elevate the event experience.

Latest #healthyvenues posts
10th Anniversary Legacy Events Series: 8 Years of SeaWheeze and running a Healthy Venue

Starting August 15, the Vancouver Convention Centre’s West building will transform into a hub of run, yoga and fun for lululemon’s annual SeaWheeze Half Marathon and its over 10,000 registered runners.

August 15th, 2019

Take Time to Love Yourself

In our busy everyday lives, we often focus much of our energy on our loved ones and work commitments and forget to take time for ourselves. This Valentine’s Day, we want to remind you to take time to love yourself first.

February 14th, 2017

Top 9 Ways to Plan a Healthier Meeting

Today, October 11 is World Obesity Day and it provides a moment to reflect on the choices that we as event planners can make to create a healthier event. So, here are our top ten tricks and tips on how to plan a healthier meeting.

October 11th, 2016

Why Care About Having a Healthy Venue For Your Next Meeting?

In May 2016 Vancouver Convention Centre became the first convention centre in North America to become a Healthy Venue, certified by the World Obesity Federation. This coincided with World Obesity hosting its International Congress on Obesity at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

September 28th, 2016

What’s for lunch? It Really Matters

Once upon a time convention centre food was boring and predictable; not anymore! The evolution of convention food towards a more diverse and sophisticated service will act to enhance the overall experience for attendees.

August 25th, 2016