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BUSINESS MEETING… Well-situated half-way between Montreal and Quebec City, the Centre-du-Québec region is central to the province’s main regions and urban centres. For your next meeting, annual symposium, or team-building activity, the Centre-du-Québec is a great choice! People are drawn to our magnificent region for several reasons. When hosting a business meeting here, you will: Enjoy a strategic and accessible location with a blend of city and country charm. Benefit from premium service at competitive prices. Be guided by professionals in creating a personalized, inviting event that meets your needs. Have the choice of more than 120 meeting rooms with cutting-edge technology. Be able to serve up to 7,000 participants. Have access to free parking close to the meeting areas.
… and lots of activities to MAKE THE BEST
OF YOUR STAY!
Be at the heart of the action and plan your meeting an hour and half from Montreal and one hour from Quebec City. The region is served by nearby highways 20 and 55 and has very little traffic, making it easy for participants to get here. In addition to the professional services offered, a great range of activities will help you make the most of your trip to the Centre-du-Québec: Enjoy a close connection with local producers. Take advantage of our fresh air through various outdoor activities in every season; whether you’re interested in aerial courses, water sports, hiking, horseback riding, or winter sports. The Centre-du-Québec also features one of the most varied networks of bike paths and road tours. For golf enthusiasts, the region is well-known for the quality of its courses and affordability. After your workday, you’ll want to relax in one of our health centres or enjoy Drummondville or Victoriaville’s lively downtown core! Rest assured that the Centre-du-Québec region will become synonymous with successful events!
Auberge Godefroy BÉCANCOUR
Best Western PLUS Hôtel Universel DRUMMONDVILLE
Combine business with pleasure!
Accessible and conveniently located!
Located half-way between Montreal and Quebec City, the Auberge Godefroy offers you a warm atmosphere with a brand new refined and elegant look, conducive to productive meetings and celebrations of all kinds.
Located just off Highway 20 (exit 177) and near restaurants and shopping centres, Best Western PLUS Hôtel Universel welcomes you with spacious and newly renovated rooms. With a capacity of more than 1,600 people and 30,000 sq. ft., our halls can accommodate events of all kinds (meetings, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, weddings, and more).
Comfortably transition from a meeting to a cocktail, from your morning workout to a meeting with colleagues, from a gourmet meal to the cozy comfort of your room—all possible at the Auberge Godefroy.
La Verrière restaurant will charm you with its contemporary décor and fine dining that will delight fine food enthusiasts. Whether you’re planning a conference, exhibition, wedding, or any other type of reception, our sales and coordination team is ready and available to help make your event a success. For worry-free planning, entrust us with your plans!
Whether you’re planning a meeting, a retreat, or a conference, your every need will be met. The efficient and discreet staff, distinct facilities, and broad range of personalized services will ensure your event is a success.
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12 meeting rooms for up to 400 people T eam building activities State-of-the-art audio-visual equipment available 71 spacious rooms and suites Renowned gastronomic restaurant
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2 1 meeting rooms for up to 1,600 people 111 rooms and 7 spacious suites Indoor pool and spa located in a sunny atrium WiFi network for 1,600 people at once, no charge Full-service restaurant and banquet service
17 575, boul. Bécancour, Bécancour (Québec) G9H 1A5 ventes@aubergegodefroy.com
915, rue Hains, Drummondville (Québec) J2C 3A1 info@universel.com
1 888 422-1620 | www.aubergegodefroy.com
1 800 668-3521 | www.universel.com
Centrexpo Cogeco DRUMMONDVILLE
Comfort Inn DRUMMONDVILLE
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The perfect place for all types of events!
For a worry-free business trip!
Discover Quebec’s most modern exhibition and events centre for organizing conferences, exhibitions, shows, banquets, and large meetings. The Centrexpo Cogeco Drummondville is easily accessible for visitors, strategically located at the intersection of highways 20 and 55. Its three-storey building with a total area of 87,000 sq. ft. on two level can accommodate 4,400 seats in a banquet setting, 7,160 seats in a theatre setting, and up to 320 exhibition booths, making it an exceptional site for holding large-scale events. To offer the best experience to exhibitors and visitors alike, the Centrexpo Cogeco Drummondville features adapted equipment using advanced technology, a 250-seat restaurant, an outdoor patio upstairs, coat-check service, and 1,200 free parking spaces.
Located halfway between Montreal and Quebec City, near Highway 20, the Comfort Inn Drummondville is a calm and peaceful place for your business trip.
6 0,000 sq. ft. exhibition hall that can be divided in 12 smaller rooms 8 modular multipurpose halls VIP meeting room with a breathtaking view of the exhibition hall State-of-the-art audio-visual equipment More than 750 hotel rooms available, with 600 within a 5 km radius
Newly renovated, the hotel features tastefully decorated rooms that are equipped with various amenities. The site features a business centre and a small meeting room that can accommodate up to 10 people (coffee break service available upon request).
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5 8 fully equipped rooms Free hot breakfast Meeting room for up to 10 people Business center equipped with computer and printer Restaurants and shopping centers nearby
550, rue Saint-Amant, Drummondville (Québec) J2C 6Z3 info@centrexpocogeco.ca
1055, rue Hains, Drummondville (Québec) J2C 6G6 cn324@whg.com
819 477-5880 | www.centrexpocogeco.ca
1 877 574-6835 | drummondvillecomfortinn.com 5
Grand TIMES Hôtel DRUMMONDVILLE
Hôtel & Suites Le Dauphin DRUMMONDVILLE
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A must-see destination for a memorable experience!
Perfectly suited for your business meetings!
The Drummondville Grand TIMES Hotel is connected directly to the new Centrexpo Cogeco expo centre and offers a unique panorama of the entire region from atop its 12 floors. Its 140 magnificent rooms and suites will take your breath away with their design. Our personalized accommodation service is characterized by an anticipation of your needs and impeccable attention to detail. Our vision focused on originality and growth brings a reinvented concept to the meeting industry in the Centre-duQuébec region. Our conference halls—located at the top of the building, surrounded by windows, and equipped with the latest in technology—help show you the way to an essential experience.
The Hotel & Suites Le Dauphin benefits from an ideal location in Drummondville, easily accessible for guests via Highways 20 and 55. Specializing in organizing events of all kinds, including meetings, conferences, banquets, seminars, or exhibitions, we have 27 halls of various sizes that can accommodate up to 500 people. We also offer wireless high-speed internet, coffee breaks, a banquet service, audiovisual equipment rental, and unbeatable service. Our Globe-Trotter restaurant will amaze you with the quality of its menu and five private rooms. Our sales team will be pleased to guide you in organizing your activities.
5 conference rooms on the 12th floor, with a majestic view of the region 3 conference rooms on the 3 rd floor, connected to the Centrexpo Cogeco H igh-tech audiovisual equipment 140 magnificent rooms and suites with breathtaking design Indoor heated pool and training centre
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2 7 meeting rooms for up to 500 people 120 meticulously furnished rooms and suites Business center equipped with computer and printer 8 private rooms are available for your use at the GlobeTrotter Restaurant Exercise room and indoor pool with spa
530, rue St-Amant, Drummondville (Québec) J2C 6Z3 ventesdrummond@timeshotel.ca
600, boul. Saint-Joseph, Drummondville (Québec) J2C 2C1 info@le-dauphin.com
1 844 474-5550 | www.grandtimeshotel.ca
1 800 567-0995 | www.le-dauphin.com
Hôtel-Motel Blanchet DRUMMONDVILLE
Hôtel Quality Suites DRUMMONDVILLE
For business or leisure!
Treat yourself to an all-inclusive stay!
Well-situated near Highway 20 in Drummondville, the Hotel-Motel Blanchet invites you to make the most of its facilities, for business or pleasure. For quality and price, this establishment is without a doubt one of the most affordable in Drummondville.
The Quality Suites Hotel in Drummondville is the ultimate place for your business meetings, training sessions, family reunions, or any other activity. Located near Highway 20’s exit 175, our prestigious hotel’s mission is to offer you friendly, professional, and personalized service. With our 71 well-equipped suites and 10 meeting rooms, we’re sure to meet your needs. We also offer wireless high-speed Internet throughout the hotel, access to our indoor pool with integrated spa, and fitness centre. We also have a large parking lot that is easily accessible for buses and we guarantee warm and efficient service upon arrival for all our customers through our fast check-in service.
The Hotel-Motel Blanchet features various types of rooms to meet all your expectations, in addition to fully equipped apartments for longer stays. It also boasts three halls for business meetings and receptions, a 24-hour restaurant, a welcoming dining room with a small lounge that can accommodate up to 20 people, a bar, terrace, and a secure garage with camera surveillance and an alarm system.
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3 meeting or reception rooms 115 rooms including 5 suites and 8 condo-motel rooms (1,000 sq. ft.) AV equipment and full service available for your conferences Dining room with private room for up to 20 people Health center and many services nearby
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1 0 meeting rooms for up to 80 people 71 suites equipped with kitchenette Catering service and coffee breaks Business center equipped with computer. Photocopy and fax service available Fitness center and indoor pool with spa
225, boul. Saint-Joseph Est, Drummondville (Québec) J2E 1A9 info@motelblanchet.com
2125, rue Canadien, Drummondville (Québec) J2C 7V8 info@les-suites.ca
1 800 567-3823 | www.motelblanchet.com
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Meeting and convention sites
in CENTRE-DU-QUÉBEC
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ESTABLISHMENT
CITY
WEBSITE
Auberge Godefroy
Bécancour
aubergegodefroy.com
Best Western PLUS Hôtel Universel
Drummondville
universel.com
Centrexpo Cogeco Drummondville
Drummondville
centrexpocogeco.ca
Comfort Inn
Drummondville
drummondvillecomfortinn.com
Grand TIMES Hôtel
Drummondville
grandtimeshotel.ca
Hôtel & Suites Le Dauphin
Drummondville
le-dauphin.com
Hôtel-Motel Blanchet
Drummondville
motelblanchet.com
Hôtel Quality Suites
Drummondville
les-suites.ca
Parc Marie-Victorin
Kingsey Falls
parcmarievictorin.com
Centre récréatif La Visitation
La Visitation-de-Yamaska
lavisitationdeyamaska.net/centre-recreatif
Hôtel Montfort
Nicolet
hotelmontfort.ca
Manoir du lac William
Saint-Ferdinand
manoirdulac.com
Hôtel Quality Inn & Suites
Victoriaville
quality-inn-victoriaville.com
Le Victorin Hôtel & Congrès
Victoriaville
hotelsvillegia.com
TOTAL NUMBER OF
SURFACE AREA (SQ. FT.)
CAPACITY OF THE LARGEST MEETING ROOM (NUMBER OF PEOPLE)
PHONE NUMBER
ROOMS
MEETING ROOMS
TOTAL
LARGEST MEETING ROOM
BANQUET
THEATRE
CLASSROOM
COCKTAIL
FOOD
ventes@aubergegodefroy.com
1 888 422-1620
71
12
9,304
2,800
280
400
170
400
On-site food service
info@universel.com
1 800 668-3521
118
21
30,000
13,248
1,200
1,300
850
1,660
On-site food service
819 477-5880
n/a
10
87,000
60,000
4,400
7,160
3,560
n/a
On-site food service
cn324@whg.com
1Â 877 574-6835
58
1
n/a
n/a
10
10
10
10
Breakfast only
ventesdrummond@timeshotel.ca
1 844 474-5550
140
8
6,000
2,400
200
250
120
250
Catering
info@le-dauphin.com
1 800 567-0995
120
27
20,000
9,000
500
500
350
600
On-site food service
info@motelblanchet.com
1 800 567-3823
115
3
3,185
2,464
120
180
180
180
On-site food service
info@les-suites.ca
1 866 572-2700
71
10
2,500
900
60
80
40
80
Catering
info@parcmarievictorin.com
1 888 753-7272
0
2
n/a
8,000
550
n/a
n/a
n/a
Catering
450 564-2818
4
2
4,735
3,875
200
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
info@hotelmontfort.ca
1 855 293-6262
83
7
7,850
4,000
400
450
200
500
On-site food service
info@manoirdulac.com
1 800 428-9188
55
6
n/a
2,000
180
200
100
300
On-site food service
info@quality-inn-victoriaville.com
1 855 330-7825
82
3
3,076
2,016
112
100
60
200
Catering
info@levictorin.com
1 877 845-5344
152
15
27,000
11,600
656
800
543
800
On-site food service
EMAIL ADDRESS
info@centrexpocogeco.ca
info@lavisitationdeyamaska.net
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Parc Marie-Victorin KINGSEY FALLS
Centre récréatif La Visitation LA VISITATION-DE-YAMASKA
Change the look of your meetings and receptions!
A memorable stay where you’ll find comfort at a modest price!
Make the most of the enchanting setting and facilities of Parc Marie-Victorin, an exceptional tourist site that is unique and charming, and where you can successfully hold meetings, conferences, and corporate events. Make your business meal, cocktail event, or magnificent outdoor activity stand out!
Located in the heart of Quebec’s countryside, 15 minutes from Nicolet between Trois-Rivières and Drummondville, the Centre récréatif La Visitation, an old village school, offers a range of services for groups to hold various events. Whether you’re holding a family reunion, business meeting, summer camp, or any other event that requires certain amenities, the Centre récréatif was designed to host you. Featuring rooms that can accommodate from 60 to 200 people, a full kitchen, 6 showers, 2 small bedrooms, and 2 dormitories. There are many activities onsite and nearby, including: biking, hiking, playground equipment, multipurpose rink, etc.
The main pavilion’s hall is available year round and can accommodate up to 110 people. From May to September, our fully equipped, 8,000 sq. ft. permanent tent can accommodate up to 550 people. All in the heart of our magnificent gardens!
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ulti-purpose room for up to 110 people M Permanent tent (8,000 sq. ft.) for up to 550 people Catering service and coffee breaks Access to our gardens to all guests More than 200 free parking spaces available
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2 meeting rooms for up to 200 people Small rooms and dorms (32 beds total) Fully equipped kitchen, restrooms and shower rooms Sound system and audio visual equipment rental Wifi
385, boul. Marie-Victorin, Kingsey Falls (Québec) J0A 1B0 info@parcmarievictorin.com
19, rue Principale, La Visitation-de-Yamaska (Québec) J0G 1C0 info@lavisitationdeyamaska.net
1 888 753-7272 | www.parcmarievictorin.com
450 564-2818 | lavisitationdeyamaska.net/centre-recreatif
Hôtel Montfort NICOLET
Manoir du lac William SAINT-FERDINAND
A corporate destination of choice!
An enchanting site to hold your events!
Sophisticated and discreet, the Hôtel Montfort Nicolet now features a conference centre that can accommodate up to 400 people. Other halls with capacities of between 15 and 175 guests are also available, as well as 83 finely decorated rooms. Whether you’re hosting a business get-together, trade show, exhibition, reception, or even a meeting, our spaces can be adapted to any event.
The success of your business meeting starts here. Combine the spectacular environment of Lake William with the comfort of a newly renovated four-star hotel, a strategic geographical location, quality food, the creativity of our team, and friendly customer relations and you have the recipe for a successful event! Whatever the type of meeting, to complete it with memories of an enjoyable stay combining work and pleasure will ensure the satisfaction of your participants and the clarity of a re-energized mind thanks to the gentle country air.
When holding an event at the Hôtel Montfort Nicolet, you’ll be working with an extraordinary and passionate team, have access to cutting-edge high-tech equipment, and enjoy meals made with local ingredients.
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onvention center for up to 400 people C Meeting rooms for up to 175 people 83 beautifully decorated rooms Fine cuisine featuring local products Rooftop Les Centciels spa and terrace
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6 well equipped meeting rooms for up to 300 people 55 cozy rooms including 22 suites Health centre, indoor pool and outdoor Nordic spas Outdoor area for cocktails Renowned fine cuisine
1141, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Nicolet (Québec) J3T 1W4 info@hotelmontfort.ca
3180, rue Principale, Saint-Ferdinand (Québec) G0N 1N0 info@manoirdulac.com
1 855 293-6262 | www.hotelmontfort.ca
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Hôtel Quality Inn & Suites VICTORIAVILLE
Le Victorin Hôtel & Congrès VICTORIAVILLE
The perfect place for your business meetings!
In the heart of the action! With its handy location half-way between Montreal and Quebec City, Le Victorin Hotel is the perfect place for work groups from different regions in Quebec to gather.
Strategically located between Montreal and Quebec City, the Quality Inn & Suites Hotel in Victoriaville is a green, nonsmoking establishment offering spacious and welcoming rooms and a multitude of services adapted to your needs.
Le Victorin Hotel’s recently built conference centre can host various types of events in a high performance, welllit work environment on the cutting-edge of technology.
Whether you’re hosting a conference, reception, or even a family reunion, our three halls and four spacious, multipurpose executive suites feature modern amenities that will meet your needs.
The hotel’s halls lend themselves perfectly to meetings, training sessions, banquets, and celebrations. With its 152 rooms and suites, numerous multi-purpose halls, and ideal location in the heart of Quebec, all roads lead to the Victorin.
For business or pleasure, our team of professionals will ensure you have an enjoyable stay in a modern welcoming setting. Don’t miss out on the array of year-round activities offered nearby.
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3 meeting rooms for up to 200 people 82 spacious rooms and suites Free breakfast buffet Business center and free WIFI Health center, pool, indoor spa and fitness center
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2 7,000 sq. ft. of meeting space 15 meeting rooms for up to 800 people 142 carefully designed rooms and 10 suites High speed internet and state-of-the-art technology Health center, indoor pool and fitness room
1, boul. Arthabaska Est, Victoriaville (Québec) G6T 0S4 info@quality-inn-victoriaville.com
19, boul. Arthabaska Est, Victoriaville (Québec) G6T 0S4 info@levictorin.com
1 855 330-7825 | www.quality-inn-victoriaville.com
1 877 845-5344 | www.hotelsvillegia.com
Lots of activities...
WHATEVER THE SEASON! To enhance your business event, the Centre-du-QuĂŠbec region boasts a vast array of relaxing and entertaining activities whatever the season!
Summer/Fall Museums and interpretation centers featuring unique thematics; Original festivals from May to October; Ten golf courses suitable for all levels and styles of players; More than 25 cycling tours on roadways and bike paths including a few tours on the Route verte cycling path; Three sites offering mountain bike trails; Agrotouristic tours; Bird watching in the fall; Many outdoor activities in our gardens, regional parks and aerial trails.
Spring / Winter Our health centers and spas invite you to relaxation; Many cross-country skiing and horseshoeing sites available in the region; Two mountains for all levels of downhill skiers; Three sites featuring fatbike trails; Many sites available for snow tubing; Dogsledding adventures; Bird watching in the spring; Sugar shack activities and meals in the spring; A variety of cultural visits and shows throughout the year.
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Products and services with a REGIONAL
An indispensable tool to PLAN YOUR
Offer your guests top quality products and services! Consider the region’s businesses in organizing your event.
On mymeetingsite.ca you will find different tools to help you plan your business meetings and to make sure you have a memorable stay in our beautiful region: A list of the meeting and convention sites in the Centre-du-Québec region; Technical information on the meeting rooms; Suggestions for activities across the region; Useful promotional tools (video, pictures and maps); A list of partners offering technical support to help you plan your event; A list of hotels and restaurants for everyone’s taste.
FLAVOUR!
P ut our regional products, such as cranberries, maple delicacies, and fine cheeses, on the menu for your meals and coffee breaks. D iscover our Centre-du-Québec vineyards that offer red, white, rosé, portstyle, and late harvest wines. E nhance your gift baskets with little jars of tomato berry jam, or delicious products from our orchards. F or your awards, present artistic or artisanal creations from the region, or trophies and unique bronze pieces cast here in this corner of the province. Many resources are also available to help you make your event eco-friendly, plan your activity program, and organize group visits. Our partners would be pleased to help you and to advise you!
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