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Lakehead University – Thunder Bay Campus

Lakehead University – Thunder Bay Campus

Event Types Welcomed

  • Corporate Social Events
  • Expo/Competitions
  • Family Reunions
  • Leisure Travel
  • Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
  • Wedding Ceremonies
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Youth Retreat/Camps

Unique Venue Feature

Lakehead University Conference Services is your one-stop-shop for your Conference, Event and Accommodation needs. Let our team handle the details of your event, so you can give your delegates your undivided attention. The Conference Centre hosts state of the art meeting and breakout rooms, with catering available on campus. Our clean and comfortable accommodations will meet the needs of groups of all sizes. We have Dormitory-style houses that cater to teams & school groups and our 'home away from home' Townhouse and Apartment units are ideal for conference groups, family gatherings, and longer stays. Connect on Campus at Lakehead University: Scenic Campus, Centrally located and Affordable.

About

Planning an event or a conference can be an overwhelming task, and Lakehead University’s Conference Services Department recognizes your need to look at the bigger picture. Thunder Bay is a unique & ever-changing community with access to both modern amenities and natural splendor. At Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay Campus, you will not be disappointed by our functional facilities, delicious food & convenient location. Let us handle the details and coordination so you can give your delegates the attention they deserve. You and your guests will have a memorable and comfortable experience during your event with the natural backdrop of Lake Tamblyn & the boreal forest, modern technology in our event spaces, delicious catering from our Aramark Dining Services, and a start-to-finish connection with one of our experienced Coordinators. You will find campus is the perfect fit for your retreats, weddings, celebrations, athletic camps, competitions, meetings, or full conference needs. NEW: Hybrid and Virtual Meeting packages and support for your Meeting, Conference or Trade Show: connect with our Coordinators to discuss your vision!

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Meeting & Event Spaces

  • Max Capacity: 2000 guests
  • Largest Classroom Style: 500
  • Largest Theatre Style: 1000
  • Largest Auditorium Seating: 300
  • Largest Arena Seating: 1000
  • Largest Seated Reception: 200
  • Largest Standing Reception: 350

Accommodations

  • Total Number of Overnight Guests: 1000
  • Number of Overnight Rooms: 500
  • Wi-Fi in Guest Rooms: Yes
Overnight Room Attributes
  • Air-conditioned rooms available
  • Business Services
  • Dry Cleaning Services
  • Hair dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Kitchen Available
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Television
  • Towels
  • Washer/Dryer
  • WiFi

 

Featured Amenities

  • Air Conditioning Air Conditioning
  • Business Center
  • Eco-Friendly
  • Fitness Center Fitness Center
  • Laundry
  • Linens
  • Near Public Transit
  • Outdoor Space
  • Overnight Rooms
  • Paid Parking
  • Sports Facilities
  • Taxi
  • Theater Seating
  • WiFi

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

 
955 Oliver Rd,
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1

Transportation

  • TaxiTaxi

Nearby Airport

  • Thunder Bay International Airport - 15 minutes

Parking

  • Onsite Parking: Yes

Nearby Cities

Duluth, MN, USA – 190 miles
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – 264 miles
Winnipeg, Manitoba – 372 miles

Things to Know

Catering

  • Must Use In-house Catering: No
  • External Catering Allowed: Yes
  • Can Bring in Own Food: yes
  • Cultural Catering Available: Yes
  • Food and Beverage Onsite: Yes

Technology

Complete media resource technology services; multi-media meeting rooms with Internet connectivity; computer labs; video-conferencing; teleconferencing; video and audio streaming and studio digital production. ZOOM Licensed for virtual event services.

  • Guest Wi-Fi: Free
  • Onsite Tech Support: Yes
  • Wi-Fi in meeting space: Yes
  • Equipment Available On-Site:
    • Projector Screen
    • Laptops
    • Microphones
    • Sound System

Venue Policies

  • Alcohol Consumption: Yes
  • Smoking Permitted: no
  • Cannabis Consumption: No
  • Eco Friendly: Yes
  • Family Friendly: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No