Event Spaces
Explore our event possibilities
The Penticton Trade and Convention Centre offers a wide variety of spaces that easily suit all your event needs. As the largest dedicated full-service meeting facility in B.C.’s Interior, the building features 60,000 square feet of adaptable meeting and exhibit space under one roof, including two pillar-free and divisible ballrooms that allow planners to easily scale their event.
Seven additional meeting rooms and continuous, connected lobbies support smooth traffic flow and enhanced networking, giving exhibitors and attendees more opportunities for face-to-face interaction. Built with logistics in mind, the facility can accommodate up to 222 standard 10’ x 10’ trade show booths and features two large ground-level loading bays for efficient load-in and load-out.
Ballroom 1
Ballroom 1 is the Centre’s primary space and is used for main plenaries, meal service, and concurrent breakouts. It can be divided into three spaces: Salon A, Salon B, and Salon C.
Features
- Pillar-free design gives you lots of space and options
- Accessible via Loading Bay B
- Programmable, dimmable lights
- Electronic airwalls can be divided within minutes to separate concurrent sessions from main plenary and/meal services
Specs
- 15,051 sq. ft.
- 17’6″ ceiling height with an exposed truss of 18′
- Perfect for main plenaries up to 875 at rounds of 8
Ballroom 2
Ballroom 2 is the Centre’s second largest space, also works great for trade shows. Or combine it with Ballroom 1 for larger shows and conventions.
Features
- Pillar-free design gives you lots of space and options
- Drive-in access via Loading Bay C
- No weight restriction
- Programmable, dimmable lights
- Water and electrical ports in the floor
Specs
- 13,680 sq. ft.
- 17’6″ ceiling height with an exposed truss of 18′
- Accommodates up to 80 10’x10′ booths
- Perfect for concurrent breakout session
Ballroom 1 & 2
Ballroom 1 and 2 combine to create 28,731 sq. ft. of ground level meeting space. The space is used for main plenaries, meal service, and trade shows. There are three electronic airwalls that can divide Ballroom 1 and 2 into four spaces: Salon A, Salon B, Salon C, and Ballroom 2.
Features
- Pillar-free design gives you lots of space and options
- Accessible via Loading Bay B and C
- Programmable, dimmable lights
- Electronic airwalls can divide ballrooms within minutes to separate concurrent sessions from main plenary and/meal services
Specs
- 28,731 sq. ft.
- 17’6″ ceiling height with an exposed truss of 18′
- Perfect for trade shows
Salon A
Salon A can be used for a concurrent breakout session. Ballroom 1 can divide into three spaces: Salon A, Salon B, and Salon C with an electric airwall.
Features
- Programmable, dimmable lights
- Electronic airwalls can divide Ballroom 1 into separate Salons within minutes
Specs
- 8,364 sq. ft.
- 17’6″ ceiling height with an exposed truss of 18′
- 98’x90′
North Lobby
Expand your trade show footprint by utilizing the north lobby. It’s also an excellent choice for your pre- or post-function space needs.
Features
- Naturally lit
- Can be one continuous space with the Atrium/South Lobby
Specs
- 7,000 sq. ft. in size
- 18’6″ ceiling height
Atrium/South Lobby
Expand your trade show footprint by utilizing the atrium and south lobby. It’s also an excellent choice for your pre- or post-function space needs.
Features
- Naturally lit
- Can be one continuous space with the North Lobby
Specs
- 7,280 sq. ft. in size
- 18’6″ ceiling height
Salon B
Salon B can be used for a concurrent breakout session. Ballroom 1 can divide into three spaces: Salon A, Salon B, and Salon C with an electric airwall.
Features
- Programmable, dimmable lights
- Electronic airwalls can divide Ballroom 1 into separate Salons within minutes
Specs
- 3,201 sq. ft
- 17’6″ ceiling height with an exposed truss of 18′
- 36′ x 90′
Salon C
Salon B can be used for a concurrent breakout session. Ballroom 1 can divide into three spaces: Salon A, Salon B, and Salon C with an electric airwall.
Features
- Programmable, dimmable lights
- Electronic airwalls can divide Ballroom 1 into separate Salons within minutes
Specs
- 3,486
- 17’6″ ceiling height with an exposed truss of 18′
- 36′ x 90′
Meeting Room 1
With enough room for up to 100 people, Meeting Room 1 is the perfect place to bring your company or delegates together for AGMs or other larger meetings.
Features
- Floor plan can be set up to your liking with tables, linens, and chairs
- Podium with a standing microphone plugs into our house sound
- Complimentary wi-fi to keep your guests connected
Specs
- 1,050 sq. ft.
- 9’4″ ceiling height
Meeting Room 2
With enough room for up to 54 people, Meeting Room 2 is the perfect place to bring your company or delegates together for mid-sized meetings.
Features
- Floor plan can be set up to your liking with tables, linens, and chairs
- Podium with a standing microphone plugs into our house sound
- Complimentary wi-fi to keep your guests connected
Specs
- 540 sq. ft.
- 9’4″ ceiling height
Meeting Room 3
With enough room for up to 45 people, Meeting Room 3 is the perfect place to bring larger teams together.
Features
- Floor plan can be set up to your liking with tables, linens, and chairs
- Podium with a standing microphone plugs into our house sound
- Complimentary wi-fi to keep your guests connected
Specs
- 416 sq. ft.
- 9’4″ ceiling height
Meeting Rooms 1,2,3
Combine all three meeting rooms for even more space.
Features
- Floor plan can be set up to your liking with tables, linens, and chairs
- Podium with a standing microphone plugs into our house sound
- Complimentary wi-fi to keep your guests connected
Specs
- 2,006 sq. ft. of divisible meeting space
- 9’4″ ceiling height
Meeting Room 5
With enough room for up to 90 people, Meeting Room 5 is the perfect place to bring larger teams or mid-sized companies together.
Features
- Floor plan can be set up to your liking with tables, linens, and chairs
- Podium with a standing microphone plugs into our house sound
- Complimentary wi-fi to keep your guests connected
Specs
- 900 sq. ft.
- 12′ ceiling height
Meeting Rooms 6
With enough room for up to 45 people, Meeting Room 6 is the perfect place to bring larger teams together to work and collaborate.
Features
- Floor plan can be set up to your liking with tables, linens, and chairs
- Podium with a standing microphone plugs into our house sound
- Complimentary wi-fi to keep your guests connected
Specs
- 500 sq. ft.
- 12′ ceiling height
Meeting Room 7
With enough room for up to 45 people, Meeting Room 7 is the perfect place to bring larger teams together to work and collaborate.
Features
- Floor plan can be set up to your liking with tables, linens, and chairs
- Podium with a standing microphone plugs into our house sound
- Complimentary wi-fi to keep your guests connected
Specs
- 600 sq. ft.
- 12′ ceiling height
Meeting Rooms 8
With enough room for up to 45 people, Meeting Room 8 is the perfect place to bring larger teams together to work and collaborate.
Features
- Floor plan can be set up to your liking with tables, linens, and chairs
- Podium with a standing microphone plugs into our house sound
- Complimentary wi-fi to keep your guests connected
Specs
- 600 sq. ft.
- 12′ ceiling height
Boardroom
Our boardroom is perfectly suited for smaller meetings and training sessions and can be used as an event office for meeting planners or boards.
Features
- Naturally lit
- Seats 16
- 65″ TV included
Specs
- 1,050 sq. ft.
- 10′ ceiling height
South Okanagan Events Centre
Attached through a covered walkway to the convention centre, the arena adds 17,000 sq. ft. for events.
Features
- The polymore ice deck covers the ice for 80-100 10’x10’ booths or 900-person main plenaries or banquets at rounds 8
Specs
- 17,000 sq. ft. in size
- 5,000 seats
Visualize your event
Take a look at the expansive gallery of our available spaces to start planning your next event.
