FEATURED MEMBERS • Fraser River Fishing Lodge World-class riverfront log lodge. All-inclusive fishing packages for s... ... meetings, events and conferences. The City of Chilliwack and the surrounding area is a great place to consider holding your next corporate retreat, convention, or special event. With Abbotsford International Airport only 30 minutes away, and the Trans Canada Highway travelling through our community, Chilliwack is accessible to people interested in a relaxed but professional setting to host meetings and events. There are a wide range of quality facilities that range in size from small meeting rooms to large conference facilities. We also offer fabulous options for corporate retreats with spectacular views of the mountains and rivers. Tourism Chilliwack is able to help you find a suitable location for your needs, and is willing to help make your Chilliwack and area experience a success. Please contact us to discuss your requirements. We look forward to hearing from you. SELECT HERE... for information and assistance in planning your next conference. Meeting & Event Facilities in Chilliwack & Area Best Western Rainbow Country Inn The Best Western Rainbow Country Inn provides the complete business experience. The main ballroom has parking adjacent to the entrance and can accommodate up to 450 people and can be divided into three separate rooms, with 2 additional meeting rooms also available. Most meeting space is wheelchair accessible. Our professional and friendly convention team will assist you in making your event a success, right down to the smallest detail. We can put it all together for you! Planning a private luncheon for 10, a gala banquet for 300, or something in between? Our flexible meeting space can accommodate large or small groups and our chef and catering staff are dedicated to exceeding your expectations. We are pleased to custom design a menu ideally suited to your taste & budget! Our Executive Chef is committed to creating the perfect meal to compliment your event, whether you require a working lunch buffet or a served 5-course dinner. Awarded consistently for Food & Beverage facilities in Chilliwack, our hotel is proud to be the best. We pride ourselves on our menu selection and our competitive pricing, and are pleased to accommodate special dietary needs. Chilliwack Heritage Park A 65-acre park that boasts a 150,000 square foot building which can accommodate a number of events from trade shows and conventions to agricultural and equestrian events as well as concerts and more! Heritage Park is ideally and conveniently located just off the Trans Canada Highway at Exit 116. Heritage Park is a versatile facility. Features include a flexible public address system, box office and show offices. The building is comprised of four floors. Two are concrete floors that measure 34,800 square feet each, There is also a 48,000 square foot dirt floor and another dirt floor measuring 30,000 square feet. Concession services are available. We have washroom facilities that include showers. The building houses a portable stage, as well as tables and chairs. Prospera Centre The main arena has 3,500 seats with expansion to 5,000 seats underway to accomodate the Chilliwack Bruins, a new Western Hockey League team, scheduled to begin play in 2006. There is also standing room for 300 people. Arena comfortable seating, sound and lighting for concerts and special events, better breakaway space and a more comfortable environment for conferences and fairs. There are also food services available. Retreat on The Ridge This 1300-foot conference room nestled in the trees also boasts hardwood, wainscoting, a gas-powered Vermont stove, stone fireplace, a log-slab mantelpiece and comfortable armchairs and sofas. Antique-style pine tables and chairs, flip-chart easels, portable screens, TV, satellite and VCR make this room convenient for presentations and workshops. There is also a log-slab serving area for caterers to use. The conference room can accommodate up to 60 people. Catering can be arranged privately or through Retreat on the Ridge. Rhombus Hotel — Downtown Chilliwack Set beside Salish Park, the Rhombus offers a full slate of Catering services. Meeting rooms seating 10-350 people are staffed with friendly professional servers to meet your every need. Menus ranging from simple snacks, coffee and water service to full course, gourmet meals are available. They can also customize any menu to your needs, and their Catering department will help find everything from audiovisual equipment ranging from overhead projector, LCD projector, screens, Microphones and anything else you need for your event. The Rhombus is also a premier wedding reception location. Travelodge — Chilliwack Offers 3 meeting rooms to accommodate small conference needs. The Cottonwood Room is 600 square -feet with a 25 person capacity; the Fraser Room is 600 square-feet with a 25 person capacity and the Cheam Room is 750 square-feet with a 70 person capacity. We have T.V. & VCR rentals, white board and screen available for use. Evergreen Hall Located at 9291 Corbould Street - for information, call the Parks & Recreation Office at: (604) 793-2904 Various sized rooms are the perfect setting for your meeting, conference, banquet, dance, gymnasium activities or social requirements. Cheam Room and Stage ~ 658 theatre style seating capacity with 450 banquet and dance capacity Slesse Room ~ 99 theatre style seating capacity with 75 banquet capacity & 50 dance capacity Minto Room ~ 30 meeting capacity The Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, Abbotsford Located 40 minutes east of Vancouver, 20 minutes west of Chilliwack, 10 minutes north of the US Border and 15 minutes from Abbotsford International Airport. Features 116 well-appointed rooms and suites and a sparkling, new 23,000 square foot Conference Centre. Our spacious meeting rooms accommodate from 20 to 720 and are equipped with state-of-the-art electronics including high-speed wireless internet access and video teleconferencing. Your communications requirements will be met instantly. Our Conference Centre includes 9 separate banquet rooms, 6200 square-foot Ballroom and features enhanced double-woofer ceiling sound system, sound-proof air walls and conference coordinators on-site. Successful event planning and coordination is our specialty. Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa Surrounded by mountains on the shore of beautiful Harrison Lake, Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa offers the perfect combination of business and pleasure. Our conference facilities include: 14 meeting and banquet rooms totaling over 26,000 square feet, suitable for board meetings of 10 to conventions of 300. Fraser River Fishing Lodge First class riverfront log lodge. 8 bedrooms, meeting facilities, European Chef and first class service with a stunning river- and mountain view only 1 hour east of Vancouver. Minter Gardens Imagine a wedding at one of the world's greatest show gardens! Experience 11 beautifully themed show gardens on 32 acres, back dropped by majestic Mt. Cheam. Minter Gardens is a truly romantic setting for your wedding ceremony, photos and reception. You'll find... Unsurpassed floral beauty and colour nestled within 32 acres A stunning setting for wedding and group photos A magnificent white 'Marquis' Tented Ceremony Pavilion with interlocked brick flooring set in our picturesque 'Meadow Garden' - a perfect spot for a memorable ceremony A quaint miniature Chapel that makes a charming backdrop for photos Two elegant luncheon and evening reception rooms with delicious gourmet catering Minter Gardens is open daily from April to mid-October. The reception rooms are available for private group functions from April until late December. The Envision Conservatory and the Trillium Restaurant and Conservatory offer two facilities for fabulous evening receptions with delicious gourmet catering. The Trillium Restaurant and Conservatory seats 50 to 150 people and the Envision Conservatory seats 100 to 300 people. Minter Gardens can help you with the planning and organizing of your wedding. SELECT HERE... for information and assistance in planning your next conference. Meeting & Event Facilities in Chilliwack & Area