Carleton University, Conference Services
1125 Colonel By Drive
172 Residence Commons
Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6
172 Residence Commons
Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6
Event Types Welcomed
Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Leisure travel | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreats | Youth Retreat/CampsMaximum
Capacity:1500
Capacity:1500
On-Site
Spaces:50
Spaces:50
Maximum
Overnight:3,000
Overnight:3,000
Winner: Best On-Site Accommodations
Runner-up: Best Venue On/Near Water
Aerial View of Campus
Suite Style Building
2 Bedroom Suite, Bedroom
2 Bedroom Suite, Kitchenette 
Traditional Style Building
Double Traditional Room
the Caf Entrance
the Caf Seating Area
Richcraft Hall Exterior
Richcraft Hall Atrium
Richcraft Hall Atrium - Set Up in Reception Style 
Richcraft Hall Conference Space
Richcraft Hall Patio Overlooking Rideau Canal
386 Seat Theatre 
Residence Commons Exterior
Residence Commons Conference Space
Residence Commons Conference Space -Set up in Theatre Style
Classroom - Multiple classrooms on campus great for breakout rooms
Exterior View of Campus
About
About Carleton University, Conference Services
Located in Ottawa, Ontario (Canada), Carleton University Conference Services provides a year-round conference and meeting venue. In addition, our campus has accommodations for groups of all sizes with our 3,000 guestrooms available from mid-May to mid-August for overnight visitors. Our event professionals can assist with coordinating the details of your event such as booking spaces and securing additional services such as audio-visual logistics, room setup, parking, and décor. Guests are invited to relax in our beautiful parkland setting, nestled between the scenic Rideau River and the Rideau Canal. Dining is available at our all-you-can-eat dining hall, the Caf, and conference guests can experience our gourmet a-la-carte catering customized to meet the needs of any special event!
Many of our conference rooms are newly constructed and are part of state-of-the-art buildings that feature floor to ceiling windows, modern flare, and can accommodate up to 300 guests. Classrooms and lecture halls can accommodate from 10 to 400 people. Other features of Carleton University facilities include:
From seminars to workshops to training, our professional conference planning team will centrally coordinate all arrangements with our Ottawa area campus partners. Our enthusiastic conference assistants provide continual support and personalized assistance from the early preparatory stages of your conference until the closing banquet.
Take a virtual tour of our spaces today visit Richcraft Hall, Residence Commons and our Summer Accommodations in the links below.
Many of our conference rooms are newly constructed and are part of state-of-the-art buildings that feature floor to ceiling windows, modern flare, and can accommodate up to 300 guests. Classrooms and lecture halls can accommodate from 10 to 400 people. Other features of Carleton University facilities include:
- 4,000 square feet of exhibit space and over 30,0000 square feet of combined meeting space
- Campus classrooms and lectures halls
- Teleconferencing, satellite conferencing and Internet connectivity
- Full-service audio-visual
- Full-service catering
- Pool, athletic facilities, parks, and numerous outdoor spaces
- Approximately (10 minutes) to downtown Ottawa
From seminars to workshops to training, our professional conference planning team will centrally coordinate all arrangements with our Ottawa area campus partners. Our enthusiastic conference assistants provide continual support and personalized assistance from the early preparatory stages of your conference until the closing banquet.
Take a virtual tour of our spaces today visit Richcraft Hall, Residence Commons and our Summer Accommodations in the links below.
- Richcraft Hall https://virtualtour.carleton.ca/carleton/richcraft-hall-tour
- Residence Commons https://virtualtour.carleton.ca/carleton/residence-commons-tour
- Summer Accommodations https://virtualtour.carleton.ca/carleton/summer-accommodations-tour
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Montreal - 200 kilometers/124 miles
Toronto - 450 kilometers/280 miles
Syracuse - 312 kilometers/194 miles
Upstate New York - 100 kilometers/62 miles
:
Ottawa International - 10 minutes
Taxi | Bus | Train | Lyft | Uber
Onsite: Yes Fee
Fee: $10-20/day
CATERING
Treat your guests to an exciting culinary experience through our exclusive in-house catering service provider. Our Dining Services department is on hand to provide flexible catering options and restaurants across campus. Bed and breakfast packages include all you can eat hot and cold buffet. From full course meals to reception style hors d’oeuvres, Carleton University Dining Services will impress your guests!Must Use In-House Catering
Cultural Catering
Venue Hosted Alcohol Permitted
AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
1500 Attendees
50 Spaces
:
Theatre Style 400 | Classroom Style 400
TECHNOLOGY
At Carleton University, many of our meeting facilities are equipped for teleconferencing, satellite conferencing, internet connectivity, and full audio-visual services. Printing, photocopying, telephone, and fax services are also available.Yes
Free
Yes
Yes
RENTAL POLICIES
Alcohol ConsumptionCannabis Consumption
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
3,000 Overnight Guests
Residence Rooms (2 beds)|Residence Suites (2 or 4 beds)
Yes
Free
Private & Semi-Private
