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Peterborough & the Kawarthas is attractively located in proximity to major markets in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, Canada and the Northeastern United States. The region is located just 90 minutes northeast of Toronto and 3.5 hours from our nation’s capital in Ottawa. The city of Peterborough is right in the heart of famed Kawarthas cottage country.

No matter the size or complexity of the meeting, conference or event our team has worked on, the feedback from clients is always the same – outstanding attention to detail, over-the-top service and personalization at every angle. That’s what you can expect to find when you choose Peterborough & the Kawarthas. Because we know our region best, we can direct you to exceptional under-the-radar venues and easily introduce you to our warm and friendly hospitality.

The Peterborough & the Kawartha team can provide you with organizational support and assistance; from delegate packages, personalized site inspections, spousal and team program ideas to itinerary planning assistance and authentically local gift ideas for delegates, speakers and your VIP roster of guests.

We will work together with our business partners to provide you with a selection of the best value options with the greatest efficiency. The approach we take is simple: every opportunity we have to assist you in planning your meeting or conference is a chance for us to be a part of creating a unique and lasting impression on you and your delegates. We want your event to be a stellar success so you will return to us occasion after occasion.

Peterborough & the Kawarthas has been proud hosts to many meetings, conferences and event groups – from large international events to smaller more defined corporate strategy sessions, team building and planning retreats. Here is just a small sample of those who have chosen our region to host their important meetings & events: Travel Media Association of Canada National Conference, , Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, Parks Canada, Environment Canada, Special Hockey International Tournament, Forests Ontario, PGA Tour Canada, Hockey Day in Canada, Rogers Hometown Hockey, Kiwanis Eastern Canada and Caribbean District Convention, Economic Developers Association of Canada, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Affairs, International Dragon Boat Festival, Regional TOPS Association Conference, Canada-wide Science Fair, International Ploughing Match, Memorial Cup and many more!

Interested in hosting your next meeting or event in Peterborough & the Kawarthas? Submit your RFP here.

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Joe Rees
Director of Tourism
705-743-0777 x 2138
jrees@investptbo.ca

Joe Rees, Director of Tourism, joined the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism team nearly 10 years ago and hasn’t looked back since!

An alumnus of Peterborough’s Trent University in Business Administration and Environmental Studies, Joe has spent most of his career working in business and product development, and has a long history of involvement in sports, events and coaching.

After spending several years working in Toronto and Vancouver, Joe and his family moved back to Peterborough to enjoy being closer to family and closer to the relaxed quality of life offered in the heart of famed Kawarthas cottage country.

Andrea Moreau
Economic Development Officer – Tourism
705-743-0777 x 2164
amoreau@investptbo.ca

Andrea Moreau, Economic Development Officer for Tourism, is a new addition to the Peterborough & the Kawarthas team joining in the spring of 2023! Andrea has a wealth of knowledge in the Meetings, Conferences and Incentives realm and will be your main point of contact for your next meeting or event in Peterborough & the Kawarthas.

Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Andrea was attracted to Peterborough’s focus on the outdoors and the untouched nature synonymous with the Kawarthas!

In Peterborough & the Kawarthas, we’re all about connections. Where will you find yours?

Connect with the Peterborough & the Kawarthas team at:
meetings@thekawarthas.ca
705-743-0777

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Meet our Business Event Specialist: Mascia

After many years working on the operations side of hospitality and tourism, it was time for a change. Getting into sales happened purely by accident. I was living in Ottawa at the time when a local hotel brought me on board and opened my eyes to what sales really means. I realized very quickly sales combined my curiosity about people with my desire to help. When you align this mindset with a great product or destination like Mississauga, it does not feel like work at all. When I moved back to Mississauga and worked as a director of sales at a hotel in the city, I often found myself speaking about Mississauga and all it had to offer from its waterfront location, to amazing shopping and numerous restaurants featuring global cuisine. This helped clients envision what their delegates could do on their downtime and helped me secure events by answering questions planners did not know they had. Now as a designated event strategist, I continue to find different ways to support and work with new and current clients to bring their events to Mississauga. I believe in the saying “you have two ears and one mouth, so listen twice as much as you speak.” On that note, I look forward to hearing from you and what you need and want for your next event and how I can help you find that here in Mississauga.

Sincerely,
Mascia Michalakos

Business Events Specialist, Tourism Mississauga
mascia.michalakos@mississauga.ca
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Business Events Victoria, a collaboration between Destination Greater Victoria and the Victoria Conference Centre, is your one-stop resource for planning a successful program in Victoria, BC. From board meetings to major conferences and incentive programs, our team provides comprehensive support tailored to the needs of your group.

Miranda Ji, CMP

Vice President, Sales, Victoria Conference Centre and Business Events Victoria

778-918-5567

miranda.ji@tourismvictoria.com

Kristel Walker, CMP

Senior Manager, Business Events Victoria

Contact for conference services and destination information for meetings and conferences

250-414-6988

kristel.walker@tourismvictoria.com

Denise Jury

Destination Meetings Manager, Business Events Victoria

Contact for meetings business in Western Canada and Western US.

604-999-1987

denise.jury@tourismvictoria.com

Dennis Turpin

Destination Meetings Manager, Business Events Victoria

Contact for meetings business in Eastern Canada and Eastern US.

613-601-2228

dennis.turpin@tourismvictoria.com

Evelyn O’Connor

Senior Account Executive, Victoria Conference Centre

Contact for Conference Centre meetings business in Canada (except BC)

250-361-1019

evelyno@victoriaconference.com

Monika Lebedynska

Senior Account Executive, Victoria Conference Centre

Contact for Conference Centre meetings business in BC, US and International

250-361-1017

monikal@victoriaconference.com

Alexandra Pask

Coordinator, Business Events Victoria

Contact for bid status and site visits

250-414-4477

alexandra.pask@tourismvictoria.com

Gary Bond

Coordinator, Victoria Conference Centre

Contact for Conference Centre inquiries and VIP Program

250-361-1012

garyb@victoriaconference.com

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Meet Andrée-Anne, Our Business Tourism Expert

Andrée-Anne Proulx

aaproulx@tourismelaval.com

1 877 465-2825, ext.102

As far back as I can remember, I had a genuine interest in sales. Active, curious and with client service tattooed on my heart, I studied in tourism. The tourism sector allows me to combine my three passions: sales, travel and the outdoors.

In the past 15 years, I have been working in business development for major tourist organizations, including the Marriott Hotel Chain and the SEPAQ (Société des établissements de plein air du Québec), the largest outdoor activity network in Quebec.

Since 2015, I have been promoting Laval as a vibrant, welcoming and authentic destination to a business clientele, a destination where it’s possible to combine nature and outdoor activities with cultural activities, gastronomy and entertaining.

To efficiently carry out my work, I am involved in several business organizations, I work closely with my partners, and I develop and implement tools that facilitate networking and the sharing of expertise. For instance, at Tourisme Laval, we’ve created the Certified Simplifiers community. Our Simplifiers are seasoned experts who help businesses plan and organize their events.

Also, as part of the démarche stratégique en tourisme d’affaires (strategic tourism business initiative) put forward by the ministère du Tourisme, I have the mandate of working with experts to help Quebec’s various tourist regions to analyze their current situation, conduct a market study and develop a strategy to promote business tourism and increase economic benefits.

In recent years, Laval has been bustling with activity and high-impact projects, which are good indications that business tourism will continue to grow. And it is with great enthusiasm that I contribute to Laval’s growth as THE business tourism destination of choice.

I am looking forward to meeting you!

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