Exhibits, specialized events and large scale banquets

Exhibition Hall Features

• High speed 40 inch (1.02 meters) wide escalators provide quick access from second floor level
• Floor ports located every 30 feet (9.14 meters) provide utility services including electrical, mechanical, water, compressed air, gas, steam, telephone, sound and drainage
• Full portable stage lighting unit, with four possible ceiling positions, operated from a master control booth
• Fully controlled metal arc lighting with 125 foot candle capability
• Six overlooking rooms can be utilized for show offices, dressing rooms, etc.
• Portable tiered riser unit provides seating for up to 2,000 for special events
• 30-foot open grid ceiling provides space for irregular displays
• Six balconies can be utilized for special follow/spot lighting
• Climate controlled loading dock can accommodate up to seven semi-trailer units at one time
• Trailers can also access exhibit hall and unload directly onto hall floor if required
• Fully controlled incandescent lighting provides a suitable banquet atmosphere
• IATSE employees are required for the specialized work of flying equipment from the ceiling

Access
The third floor exhibition hall is accessible from the second floor level with escalators/stairs located on the east/west sides. Passenger elevators (4) provide additional access, however, these are controlled depending upon the public access requirements per show. Exhibitors must utilize the designated freight elevator for moving in booth displays, material and equipment. Exhibitor access to the third floor during non-public hours is via the northwest (Edmonton Street & St. Mary Avenue corner) passenger elevator. For all public shows, the southeast (Carlton Street & York Avenue corner) is the designated elevator for use by the disabled. This elevator will be controlled by an elevator operator during all public hours and the labour fees will be charged to the show.

Washrooms are located in both the the east and west concourse areas and are wheelchair accessible. Trade Show Regulations
Show managers must abide by the full Trade Show Regulations for all public or private trade shows. Loading Dock
A climate controlled dock that can accommodate up to seven semi-trailer units at one time is located at the north end of hall A. The entrance ramp is located on the west side of the Centre off Edmonton Street (one-way street traffic flow north) with access controlled by the Centre's security office. The exit ramp is located on the east side of the Centre onto Carlton Street (one-way street traffic flow south). For all shows/special events a Dock Master is required to control the use of the loading dock facility for ingress and egress. The Centre provides staffing for the Dock Master with the labour rates charged to the show/event manager. 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 in order to avoid added labour fees. Contact your Event Coordinator. Coat Check
Coat Check staffing is available from September through April at a rate of $14.00 per hour per employee with one employee per 100 coats. In the months of May through August coat checks can be made available with coin-operated portable coat racks or via special arrangement via your Event Coordinator. Security Information Office
This office is manned on a 24-hour basis and located at the northwest corner (Edmonton Street & St. Mary Avenue). This office will provide exhibitor access/assistance to our third floor level via the passenger or freight elevators located in this area. SOCAN Fees
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, the Centre will assess the SOCAN licensing fees payable by you, in accordance with the applicable tariffs. To obtain the fee for your event, contact your Event Coordinator. Public Liability
The Centre requires that all licensees have comprehensive general liability insurance. Licensees will provide evidence of coverage (copy of certificate) for comprehensive general liability insurance to a minimum single combined limit of $2 million bodily injury and property damage, or such other limit as the Centre may deem appropriate, and tenant's legal liability insurance to a minimum limit of $500,000. The Centre reserves the right to specify increased limits respecting liability insurance per event. The Licensee further agrees that it will procure public liability, property damage, employer's liability and fire and extended perils coverage in such limits as Centre shall require and a certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage in form and content satisfactory to the Centre and shall be delivered to the Centre by Licensee at least FIVE DAYS prior to the date upon which the Licensee is to take possession of any of the designated areas. Insurance is available through the Winnipeg Convention Centre's carrier at prescribed rates, with the addition of a $25.00 handling/service fee. Contact your Event Coordinator for further details.