Booking a conference venue in Winnipeg
This guide covers 43 mapped venues in Winnipeg, Manitoba, what each one holds, and how attendees get to them. Princess Auto Stadium is the largest room on record at 33,422 seats.
Princess Auto Stadium states a capacity of 33,422. The dots show what event67 would bill at that head count, and where the price stops.
Winnipeg venue landscape
Winnipeg has a recorded population of 749,607 (2021), in Manitoba.
It is the capital of Manitoba, so the calendar carries government, association and university business that books early and moves slowly.
Across the city the dataset records 6 exhibition or convention halls, 2 dedicated conference and function spaces, 10 arenas and stadiums, 9 theatres and concert halls and 16 independent event spaces.
By type that is 16 event spaces, 6 arenas, 5 performing-arts centres and 4 stadiums, plus a longer tail below.
Exhibition and convention halls (6)
| Venue | Type | Stated capacity | From the centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Convention Centre | convention centre | not published | 0.5 km (0.3 mi) |
| Winkler Fairgrounds | fairground | not published | 97 km (60 mi) |
| Meridian Exhibition Centre | exhibition centre | not published | 97 km (60 mi) |
| RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg | convention centre | not published | 0.5 km (0.3 mi) |
| Red River Exhibition Park | exhibition centre | not published | 13 km (8.3 mi) |
| Millennium Exhibition Centre | exhibition centre | not published | 91 km (57 mi) |
Conference and function space (2)
| Venue | Type | Stated capacity | From the centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Hotel and Conference Centre | hotel with function space | not published | 84 km (52 mi) |
| The Copa Banquet Hall | banquet hall | not published | 7.5 km (4.7 mi) |
Arenas and stadiums (10)
| Venue | Type | Stated capacity | From the centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Auto Stadium | stadium | 33,422 | 8.5 km (5.3 mi) |
| Manitoba Archives Building | arena | 4,075 | 0.5 km (0.3 mi) |
| Winkler Arena | arena | 3,000 | 97 km (60 mi) |
| Max Bell Centre | arena | 1,400 | 8.4 km (5.2 mi) |
| Sun Gro Centre | arena | 1,100 | 50 km (31 mi) |
| The Richardson Hall at the Manitoba Theatre for Young People | arena | 150 | 1.2 km (0.7 mi) |
| Canada Life Centre | stadium | not published | 1 km (0.6 mi) |
| Blue Cross Park | stadium | not published | 1.4 km (0.9 mi) |
| Hockey for All Centre | stadium | not published | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
| Arena "Howard Starr Civic Centre" | arena | not published | 130 km (81 mi) |
Theatres and concert halls (9)
| Venue | Type | Stated capacity | From the centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Stage | theatre | 2,600 | 7.2 km (4.5 mi) |
| Centennial Concert Hall | performing-arts centre | 2,305 | 1.9 km (1.2 mi) |
| Burton Cummings Theatre | performing-arts centre | 1,638 | 1.3 km (0.8 mi) |
| Pantages Playhouse Theatre | performing-arts centre | 1,475 | 1.7 km (1.1 mi) |
| Prairie Theatre Exchange | theatre | 323 | 1 km (0.6 mi) |
| Sidestage | theatre | 200 | 2.7 km (1.7 mi) |
| Park Theatre | theatre | 550 | 2.7 km (1.7 mi) |
| West End Cultural Centre | performing-arts centre | not published | 1.3 km (0.8 mi) |
| Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre | performing-arts centre | not published | 1.7 km (1.1 mi) |
Independent event spaces (16)
| Venue | Type | Stated capacity | From the centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| P.W. Enns Centennial Concert Hall | event space | 506 | 97 km (60 mi) |
| Manitoba Teachers’ Society Classrooms A/B/C | event space | 180 | 1.3 km (0.8 mi) |
| Metropolitan Theatre | event space | not published | 1 km (0.6 mi) |
| Canadian Museum for Human Rights | event space | not published | 1.3 km (0.8 mi) |
| The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre | event space | not published | 1 km (0.6 mi) |
| The White Poplar | event space | not published | 43 km (27 mi) |
| Pan Am Pool | event space | not published | 3.7 km (2.3 mi) |
| Saint James Civic Centre | event space | not published | 6.3 km (3.9 mi) |
| Millennium Centre | event space | not published | 1.5 km (0.9 mi) |
| Warren Memorial Hall | event space | not published | 39 km (24 mi) |
| Club Regent Casino | event space | not published | 8.6 km (5.3 mi) |
| Crystal Casino | event space | not published | 0.8 km (0.5 mi) |
| McPhillips Street Station Casino | event space | not published | 4.3 km (2.7 mi) |
| South Beach Casino | event space | not published | 65 km (40 mi) |
| Thomas Scott Memorial Orange Hall | event space | not published | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Zara's Garden | event space | not published | 97 km (60 mi) |
Every venue mapped in Winnipeg appears above. The ones with enough published detail to be worth reading have their own guide and are linked; the rest are named here, which is honest about what the record holds without giving each of them a page made of three facts.
Where an exhibition fits
6 venues in Winnipeg are classified as exhibition or convention space. They are the only rooms here designed around a floor plan rather than a seating plan.
- Winnipeg Convention Centresize not published
- Winkler Fairgroundssize not published
- Meridian Exhibition Centresize not published
- RBC Convention Centre Winnipegsize not published
- Red River Exhibition Parksize not published
- Millennium Exhibition Centresize not published
Capacities are the figure the venue or an encyclopaedia entry published. They are usually the seated maximum, and the same room in banquet or reception layout can differ by half. Confirm the layout you want before you plan around a number.
Getting attendees to Winnipeg
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) sits 7 km (4.3 mi) from the centre, close enough that a same-day arrival is realistic for most of your speakers.
Winnipeg keeps Winnipeg time (America/Winnipeg), which matters most for the remote speakers you are dialling in.
Brandon is close enough to draw from for a day rate, and to fall back on if Winnipeg has nothing free on your dates.
- Nearest major airport
- YWG
- Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, 7 km (4.3 mi)
- Local time
- UTC−5
- America/Winnipeg, in September
- City population, 2021
- 749,607
- Statistics Canada, 2021 Census (table 98-10-0002)
Who else books Winnipeg
Winnipeg already carries Folklorama or 49TH WORLD POLYMER CONGRESS – MACRO2022 on a recurring basis, which tells you the city can absorb an event of that shape.
- Folkloramarecurring event, since 1970
- 49TH WORLD POLYMER CONGRESS – MACRO2022academic conference
Recorded in Wikidata, which covers event series with an encyclopaedia entry. It is a floor rather than a full calendar for Winnipeg, and it is not a listing service — check dates with the organiser.
Before you hold a date
Choice is not the constraint here
With 43 venues mapped, availability rarely fails. What fails is comparison: shortlist on capacity and distance from the airport first, and only then start touring.
A worked example, sized to Winnipeg
Suppose 950 attendees claim their invite and open the app at a Winnipeg event sized to Princess Auto Stadium, the largest stated capacity in the Winnipeg dataset. Here is exactly what event67 charges, with the free 50 taken off the top.
- activated attendees
- 950activated attendees
- billable, after the first 50 are free
- 900billable, after the first 50 are free
- for the whole event, at CA$7 each
- CA$6,300for the whole event, at CA$7 each
You are billed for people, not for the venue, so the room you choose in Winnipeg does not change this figure. Nothing is charged for an attendee who registers and never opens the app.
Which kind of event this suits
With a stated ceiling of 33,422 seats, Winnipeg can carry a full trade show or a multi-track annual meeting without splitting the audience across buildings.
- trade shows and exhibitions
6 exhibition or convention halls mean a booth plan is possible in Winnipeg without renting a marquee.
- multi-track conferences
A 33,422-seat room carries a plenary with breakouts running alongside it.
- association annual meetings
An association meeting needs one big room, several small ones and a hotel block, which is the combination Winnipeg is set up for.
- festivals
An arena or stadium floor at 33,422 takes an audience no conference venue in Winnipeg can.
- sports tournaments
The same rooms already run fixtures, so load-in and crowd flow are solved.
Where this data comes from
- GeoNames, CC BY 4.0
- Statistics Canada, 2021 Census
- Wikidata, CC0
- Geographic data © GeoNames, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
- Venue data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
- Contains information from Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, used under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
- Retrieved 3 September 2026. event67 has no commercial relationship with any venue listed.
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What it costs
- Free up to 50
- activated attendees, on one live event
- CA$7
- per activated attendee beyond 50
- CA$6,650
- the most one event can ever cost, whatever happens past 1,000
Activated means the person claimed their invite and opened the app. Not when you import them, not when the invite is delivered, and not if they register and stay home.
Questions people actually ask
Price a Winnipeg event at 950 attendees — what is the total?
950 activated attendees means 900 billable after the free 50, so CA$6,300 for the event. The price is CA$7 per activated attendee beyond the first 50, and the total for one event stops at CA$6,650 however many more attend. Activated means the person claimed their invite and opened the app. Not when you import them, not when the invite is delivered, and not if they register and stay home.
What is the largest venue in Winnipeg?
Of the 43 venues mapped in Winnipeg, the largest stated capacity belongs to Princess Auto Stadium at 33,422. Capacities in open data are the figure the venue itself published, and they are the seated number rather than a standing or exhibition figure, so confirm the layout you actually want before you plan around it.
Does Winnipeg have a convention centre?
Yes — 6 venues are classified as exhibition or convention space in Winnipeg, including Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winkler Fairgrounds and Meridian Exhibition Centre. Exhibition halls are booked by floor area rather than by seat, so ask for the hall sheet with column spacing and load-in access rather than a capacity number.
Which airport do attendees fly into for Winnipeg?
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG), about 7 km (4.3 mi) from the city. It is the highest-traffic airport within reach in this dataset. Local time is America/Winnipeg; publish every session in that zone and let attendees' phones convert it.
Can I run a small Winnipeg event on event67 for nothing?
One live event with up to 50 activated attendees costs nothing. Beyond that it is CA$7 per activated attendee beyond the first 50, and the total for one event stops at CA$6,650 however many more attend. Activated means the person claimed their invite and opened the app. Not when you import them, not when the invite is delivered, and not if they register and stay home.
What events already happen in Winnipeg?
Recurring shows recorded for Winnipeg include Folklorama and 49TH WORLD POLYMER CONGRESS – MACRO2022. This list comes from Wikidata and covers series with an encyclopaedia entry, so it is a floor rather than a full calendar. Check your dates against it: hotel rates and venue availability both move around a returning show.
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