Here's a closer look at East Canada's newest eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events this spring. The new and renovated East Canada venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more.
Hyatt Centric Ville-Marie Montréal
The Hyatt Centric brand opened its first property in Canada in March 2023. Hyatt Centric Ville-Marie Montréal, located in the heart of Old Montréal, offers 177 guest rooms (including five suites), a signature restaurant fusing Québec and British cuisines, and a rooftop pool that's slated to open this summer. Here, local design touches abound. The property's façade—comprising Normand brick, white polished concrete, and zinc metal—is influenced by the neighboring chateau, historic church roofs in the area, and the iconographic clock tower on the waterfront (which is just a few steps from the hotel). The lobby decor is inspired by the Jacques Cartier Bridge, with metal arches and wood paneling. The new Hyatt Centric also offers four fully equipped meeting and event facilities sprawling nearly 5,000 square feet. Planners can expect audiovisual hybrid tech supplied by Encore Global and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Photo: Courtesy of Hyatt
The Combine
In January 2023, independent creative collective Tadiem Inc. opened The Combine, a community-driven workspace in Toronto meant to redesign "what an office is and does and means," according to its website. The space aims to blend traditional office elements with unique spaces and tools to heighten creativity and community. Creators and brands across Canada are able to join The Combine as members to get inspired and to host events. The venue comprises spaces like a full bar known as Luigi's (which can be closed off and booked by members for events), a cafe, a retail space dubbed The Bevy, and a work area called The Grove. There's also The Yard (pictured), an indoor basketball court that doubles as an event space. Members can reserve it for gatherings, socializing, photos shoots, and other creative moments.
Photo: Courtesy of The Combine
Moxy Halifax
Slated to debut this April, the 160-key Moxy Halifax will be the Moxy brand's first new-build property in Canada. It represents a collab between owner and developer JONO Developments, Hotel Equities, and Marriott. The property will ditch the traditional front desk and instead check in guests at the bar, where they'll receive their room key and a complimentary signature cocktail. The hotel will also feature a "living room," a games room, and a library. The aforementioned bar offers shareable plates, or guests can grab a snack and a coffee at a grab-and-go space open 24/7. Planners can make use of 1,520 square feet of meeting space across four event rooms than can accommodate up to 60 people. Moxy Halifax is located in the heart of downtown Halifax—just minutes from Scotiabank Center, plus other attractions like art galleries, shops, restaurants, a waterfront, and nightlife venues.
Photo: Courtesy of Marriott
TD Music Hall
Toronto welcomed TD Music Hall in February 2023. The new 500-seat music venue is located on the fourth floor of the Allied Music Centre building, and is connected to historic Massey Hall. Along with touring musical acts and aspiring Canadian artists, TD Music Hall can host and provide a space for community partnerships and cultural organizations. Events already on the docket include the International Indigenous Music Summit, Honey Jam, and TD Toronto Jazz Festival. For other gatherings, event profs can make use of immersive audio and video systems, plus state-of-the-art lighting and rigging. There are also floor-to-ceiling windows that stretch up more than 30 feet high.
Photo: Jag Gundu
Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations
This spring, Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations will unveil a $13 million expansion of the property, which is located 15 minutes north of Quebec City. Owned by the Huron Aboriginal Nation of Wendake and other First Nations, this hotel artfully weaves Indigenous culture throughout its design, plus features a museum, spa, and a traditional longhouse on-site. Upon completion, the expansion will offer a new wing of 24 rooms and suites, a window extending more than three floors that faces the Akiawenrahk River, a new lounge bar, more private rooms for business meetings, and the expansion of the La Traite restaurant. By the end of the project, the property will have 13 meeting rooms spanning more than 7,000 square feet.
Photo: Courtesy of Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations
