Our third floor exhibition area is a multi-purpose facility providing 78,000 square feet (7,246 sq. meters) of entirely column-free space. A portable dividing wall allows this space to be separated into 50,000 and 28,000 square foot (4,645 and 2,601 sq. meters) areas. Each area provides generous lobby and washroom facilities.

Features

• 30 foot open grid ceiling allows for extended height displays
• Utility service floor ports every 30 feet (9m)
• Up to 425 ten-foot by ten-foot (3 X 3m) exhibition booths in full hall
• Generous concession areas in concourses
• Passenger elevators/escalators access from second floor
• Portable tiered bleacher seating available for specialized events
• Climate controlled loading dock which accommodates up to seven semi-trailers at one time
• VIP Lounge/Meeting Room for exhibitor lounge or other uses
• Six overlooking rooms which can be utilized for exhibit offices
• Freight elevator access between all floor levels (including public parkade) for exhibitor use

Consumer/Trade Show Regulations

All trade show managers must follow full regulations of operation by the Centre as well as local regulatory agencies. Electrical permits must be obtained and floor plans must be approved by the Centre in accordance with the City of Winnipeg Fire Department Regulations.

I.A.T.S.E.

For any events requiring specialized lighting, sound and other theatrical equipment for events, performances, etc., labour must be contracted/completed by employees of Local 63 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Machine Operators of the United States and Canada (I.A.T.S.E.). Local contact - Mr. Barry Kraft (204) 955-2080.

This requirement is for the third floor exhibition hall and does not include other event set-up items such as: stages, seating, maintenance, food and beverage set-up, etc., as these are provided by the Centre. For further information on these services, contact your Event Coordinator.

SOCAN

Pursuant to a license agreement between the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), the Centre is obligated to collect SOCAN license fees, in accordance with applicable tariffs, from all licensees and users of the facility in respect of the performance of musical works on the premises which are arranged for or authorized by the Licensee. If you have arranged for music at your event, provided by any exhibitors, the Centre will assess the SOCAN licensing fees payable by you, in accordance with the applicable tariff. For further information on these services, contact your Event Coordinator.

Concourse Areas

As a multi-purpose facility, the Winnipeg Convention Centre frequently has simultaneous activities scheduled in various portions of the facility. Consequently, in order to best serve our customers, it is important that careful coordination is taken for the use of concourse and public service areas.

Registration

Just as exhibit floor plans must be developed in advance and approved by all parties concerned, we strongly recommend proposed registration layouts be developed in advance and submitted to the Centre for approval. Concourse area floor plans are available for this purpose, plus all major service contractors have concourse specifications on file.

Signs & Banners

Large prefabricated show entrance way signs, banners and exterior signs also require advance coordination. These items should be approved by the Centre in the early planning stages. Contact your Event Coordinator.

Service Order Forms

WCC Order Forms are available for download in PDF format. These include:
• Cleaning Service Rates Order Form
• Electrical Services Order Form
• Plumbing Services Order Form
• Telephone Order Form
• Sample Food Request Form

Please see our Forms section for further information and instructions.