Edmonton Convention Centre
13,935 sqm
Indoor Space
5,254
Plenary Capacity
3,980
Banquet Capacity
20
Breakout Rooms
4
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
The Edmonton Convention Centre is a meeting, entertainment, and convention venue located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Opened in 1983, it is managed by Explore Edmonton, the destination marketing organization of the city of Edmonton. Architecturally entrenched in downtown's riverbank, the centre is built into a hill, with approximately 70 percent of the building space located underground, overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley. It features over 150,000 square feet (13,935 sqm) of flexible and creative event space, including a 70,000 square foot (6,503 sqm) assembly hall. The venue is recognized as one of North America's top five performing venues and is committed to sustainability, holding multiple certifications. It hosts a wide range of events from conventions and trade shows to banquets, concerts, and weddings, attracting half a million guests each year and generating significant economic impact for the region. [cite: 2 in previous search, 3 in previous search, 17 in previous search, 19 in previous search, 22 in previous search, 23 in previous search, 24 in previous search, 26 in previous search, 37 in previous search]
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Edmonton
Country
CA
Total Indoor Space
13,935 sqm
Max Plenary
5,254
Max Banquet
3,980
Breakout Rooms
20
Exhibition Halls
4
Airport Distance
30 min
Full Address
9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1N9, CA
Event Spaces & Rooms
15 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall D | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hall A | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hall B | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hall C | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hall AB | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hall BC | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hall ABC | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Riverview Room | ballroom | — | — | — | — | — |
| Salon 1 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Salon 2 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Salon 3 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Salon 4 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Salon 5 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Salon 6 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Salon 7 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
The Edmonton Convention Centre has a strong commitment to sustainability, reflected in its numerous certifications including Green Key level five, ASTM International Certification for Environmentally Sustainable Meetings, Climate Smart business, BOMA Best, and Road to Zero Waste recognition. The venue launched its Responsible Events Program in 2019, incentivizing clients to eliminate single-use plastics, donate to food banks, and offset carbon emissions. Key initiatives include a comprehensive waste management program with a goal of 90% waste diversion by 2025 (achieved 66% in 2024), an urban beehive, Monarch butterfly preserve, Indigenous Medicine Wheel garden, and an indoor atrium with hundreds of plants. The centre has a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan aiming for a 50% reduction by 2035 (achieved 45.19% reduction since 2018). It features Canada's largest building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system on its atrium roof, generating approximately 200 MWh of electricity annually and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 150,000 kg. The culinary team prioritizes local sourcing, with 45% of purchases from producers within 100 miles in 2019, and offers a plant-based menu. They also participate in the 'Second Helping Program' to donate surplus food to the Edmonton Food Bank. [cite: 3 in previous search, 4 in previous search, 5 in previous search, 9 in previous search, 12 in previous search, 13 in previous search, 15 in previous search, 17 in previous search, 18 in previous search, 20, 21, 22, 32]
Certifications
Notable Past Events
30 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
The Edmonton Convention Centre is owned by the City of Edmonton and managed by Explore Edmonton Corporation, whose mandate is to increase the economic impact of the visitor-based economy. Explore Edmonton, as the city's destination marketing organization, can assist event planners with attracting sponsorship, increasing attendance through marketing services, and room block sourcing with world-class hotels adjacent to the centre. The organization receives funding from the city to support its operations and attract events. [cite: 16, 21 in previous search, 25, 32 in previous search]
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 30 min drive
- Exhibition Halls
- 4
- Breakout Rooms
- 20
- Indoor Space
- 13,935 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Edmonton, Canada
North America — Western Canada
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
27 Mar 2026