Shawingan congress centre

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Are you looking for a convention centre in the Mauricie region? Ideally situated right in the heart of Quebec, Shawinigan is an excellent choice for hosting all your major events. Its strategic geographic location makes it easily accessible from any direction - only 1 hour and 30 minutes away from Montreal and Quebec City and less than 20 minutes away from Trois-Rivières. The Bureau de Foires et Congrès de Shawinigan welcomes the opportunity to lend its experience and expertise in the planning and coordination of your events, regardless of size or occasion. Take advantage of our modern and versatile infrastructures equipped with all the necessary amenities and technology, whether for meetings, exhibitions, seminars, or any other type of gathering.

Our attentive and qualified staff is committed to providing you with a full range of professional services. From planning to promotion, we will make every effort to ensure that your event meets or exceeds your expectations.

When you choose Shawinigan for your business meetings or special events, you're choosing a city that offers your guests an exceptional environment and a wide range of services. Restaurants, bars, and entertainment are just some of the many urban attractions minutes away from the hosting sites. You can thus enjoy all the benefits that a big city has to offer, yet still experience an abundance of nature at your doorstep.

Services offerts :

Infrastructures and Services:

• Amphitheatre
  - The Bionest Centre (4,500 person capacity)
  Built in 2008, this modern multi-purpose complex is the ideal venue to hold shows, sports events (Looking for a hockey arena in Canada to hold major competitions?), or to organize a large convention.
• Convention Centre - Auberge Gouverneur de Shawinigan (900 person capacity)
  A magnificent 4-star hotel built in a rural setting and located in the heart of the city, close to all services and activities. The Auberge offers 106 rooms and 4 suites, some overlooking the magnificent Saint-Maurice River flowing along the hotel. Just steps from the Cité de l'Énergie, it boasts 13 meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 500 guests. The Auberge is also equipped with a business and congress centre (wireless internet service throughout the hotel, computer, fax, copier) and a large range of technological equipment (screens, projectors, microphones, etc.).
• Exhibition Centre - Espace Shawinigan and Cité de l'Énergie (4,000 person capacity)
  
  This venue is suitable for trade fairs, shows, exhibitions, and other large events. It offers the latest technology and a full range of high-quality equipment in a heritage building dating back over a century and declared a Canadian historical site. Enjoy the charm of an ancient site and the benefits of cutting-edge technology all under one
  roof.
• Shawinigan College - (900 person capacity)
  This major educational institution offers a fully equipped sports centre, an auditorium, an exhibition hall, a cafeteria, classrooms, and reception halls.
• Meeting Rooms - (24 to 195 person capacity)
  Choose from among a wide selection of venues to organize conventions and hold business meetings or private receptions: inns, a health centre, and hotels offering rooms where you can hold conventions, conferences, or seminars in a pleasant and friendly environment.