1. Why Important Meetings Happen Here

2. NATIONAL STAGE Canada’s Capital
Proximity to decision-makers, national media, and international diplomatic community
If gaining their attention is important to an event, this is the place to get noticed
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3. SMART CITY
Highest concentration of PhDs, including 74,000 scientists and engineers in Canada and second highest in North America
Thriving startups and established firms in health & life sciences, cleantech, defense & security, telecommunications, gaming and ecommerce
Home to scores of world-class research institutes and facilities
Two universities and two colleges with over 27,000 students enrolled in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs
Most patents per capita of any Canadian city ( )
Wealth of expert speakers and panelists readily available
Why Important Meetings Happen Here

4. ACCESSIBLE Easy to get to and get around
Within a 2-hour flight of over 200 million North Americans
Award-winning Ottawa International Airport is just 15 minutes from downtown
6,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of the Shaw Centre
New light rail system opening in 2018
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5. SUPER CENTRE Shaw Centre – Canada’s Meeting Place
Recently ranked in top 3 best convention centres in the world by AIPC
LEED Gold certified for sustainable practices
192,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space
Located in the heart of downtown overlooking Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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6. HOST HOTELS Big international brands and unique boutique properties
Many offering significant meeting space
Many located within easy walking distance of the Shaw Centre, national sites and attractions
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7. Why Important Meetings Happen Here

8. OFF-SITE VENUES
National museums offer unique grand public spaces for receptions, dinners and galas
Surround delegates with the world’s largest indoor collection of totem poles at the Canadian Museum of History
Hold a reception in the company of dinosaurs at the Canadian Museum of Nature
Watch your event take flight at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Dine in the hallowed confines of the Canadian War Museum
Let imaginations loose at the National Gallery of Canada
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9. MUST-DO DESTINATION One of Canada’s most visited destinations
Capital sites, attractions and landmarks
Museums, galleries and performance venues showcasing Canadian arts and culture
Natural beauty and outdoor adventure in the heart of the city
Unique neighourhoods offering diverse dining, shopping and nightlife
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10. A CITY IN TRANSFORMATION
Major new projects in 2017 and beyond
New Confederation Line light rail transit including tunnel through downtown (coming soon)
National Arts Centre rejuvenation
Expansive new Canada Hall at Canadian Museum of History
New Innovation Centre
New Canada Science & Technology Museum
Global Centre for Pluralism
Number of new hotels
New municipal Arts Court
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11. AT YOUR SERVICE
Ottawa Tourism & partners are here to help every step of the way:
One-stop RFP response and bid coordination for destination
Site visits
Resources and tools to market the destination and your event
Complimentary convention hosting services
Delegate Flash Your Badge program for discounts and promotions at participating restaurants, retailers, attractions and services
Why Important Meetings Happen Here
Why Important Meetings Happen Here