Canada’s Meeting Place – the all-new Ottawa Convention Centre – opened its doors to much acclaim in April 2011. OCC is the premier Canadian convention centre, conference, meeting and tradeshow facility, and event venue. Overlooking Ottawa’s Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by Ottawa’s national sites, cultural treasures, natural beauty and relaxed urban vibe, the new Centre is within easy walking distance of 6,000 downtown Ottawa hotel rooms, a 100 year old functioning Farmers Market and a lively entertainment district.