We hear a lot about sustainability these days but at Shaw Centre, it’s far more than just a buzzword. When our facility was still in the planning phase, a commitment to sustainable operations was one of the key design principles and that foresight is paying impressive dividends today. Our board, the architect, the builders and…

It’s not hard to spot the differences between a well-planned event and one that appears to have been pulled together a little haphazardly. While both events may ultimately achieve their objectives, the one that runs smoothly and seamlessly is often more memorable, for all the right reasons. At Shaw Centre, we recognize that not everyone…

When I moved to Ottawa four years ago, one of the things that immediately made an impression was the abundance of green space all across the region. I can think of few cities where, during the course of the year, it’s easy to walk, cycle, ski or skate your way to a downtown office. Ottawa’s…

I’m extraordinarily proud of our Marketing and Sales team here at the Shaw Centre. Due in large part to their efforts, the Centre has hosted more than 2000 events for local, national and international guests since its opening, and recently picked up a prestigious accolade for the Best Marketing Initiative of the Year at the…

Whether you’re planning a small event or a large convention, Shaw Centre has meeting and activity rooms of almost every size and configuration. But did you know that we’re also home to one of Ottawa’s most flexible and innovative event spaces? Shaw Centre’s crEATe Kitchen is a boutique-style studio offering myriad interactive possibilities to help…

At Shaw Centre, we take the true meaning of the word hospitality very seriously. We want every guest to feel welcome, and try to meet every special request with a smile, followed by a yes. This is particularly true when it comes to accommodating dietary requests, when saying no is simply not an option for…

Both national and international spotlights will be on the entire Ottawa region next year when our country celebrates its 150th birthday. As Canada’s meeting place, Shaw Centre will play an important role in many of the 2017 festivities. While we are always grateful for our partnerships with the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Tourism, we…

  One of the things I am often asked to explain is what the economic benefits to our region are as a result of having a large convention centre. I know it was certainly a hot topic of discussion when decisions were being made to rebuild the Ottawa Congress Centre into the grand new facility…

You don’t get named as the second best convention centre in the world without a laser-like focus on customer service. Shaw Centre earned this prestigious honour in 2014 but since then we’ve certainly not been sitting on our laurels because for us, demonstrating that customers are always our top priority means we need to keep…

Increasing tensions around the globe have created a heightened awareness about safety and security, particularly in terms of public buildings and spaces. This is particularly true in Ottawa, where the terrible tragedies of the Parliament Hill in October of 2014 brought the reality of security threats much closer to home. Additional incidents such as the…