St. John’s Convention Centre
The St. John’s Convention Centre (SJCC) is Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest and most innovative conference facility. It offers 47,000 sq ft of divisible meeting room space, designed with sophistication and flexibility to accommodate both large and small events. SJCC’s state-of-the-art technical services, professional staff, and modern facilities create opportunities to host flawless, unforgettable events.
Our Convention Centre is located in the heart of North America’s oldest city, which is rich in history, culture and charm, and where the locals are the friendliest people you will ever encounter.
SJCC offers 47,000 sq ft. that includes:
- Six meeting rooms that can be easily configured into 10 separate spaces with sound dampening dividing walls. Each meeting room is equipped with presentation hardware, wired data, electrical connections and hallway seating.
- Both the Bowring and Bannerman ballrooms offer open ceilings, ambient sparkle twinkle lights, colourful LED lit entryways, and a sophisticated, modern décor.
Each ballroom is designed with sound dampening dividing walls and multiple rigging points to accommodate several configurations.
We also have digital signage in 27 locations throughout the facility which may be used to display advertising, event information, news, weather, travel information and promotion of upcoming events.
Our experienced conference staff aim to ensure each client has an unforgettable conference experience.
Our Spaces
SJCC is strategically located in the heart of downtown St. John’s, with easy access from both New Gower Street and Water Street. Our spaces can meet a variety of client needs including meetings, training or general information sessions, tradeshows, gala dinners and other events.
Bowring Ballroom 19,550 sq. ft 5 configurations
Crush Lobby 13,606 sq. ft
Bannerman Ballroom 7,600 sq. ft. 4 configurations
Meeting Rooms (10) 5,682 sq. ft. 14 configurations
Our Partners
Food and Beverage
SJCC has partnered with Centerplate, a global leader in event hospitality with premier partnerships across North America and Europe. Centerplate offers award-winning service to more of North America’s convention centres than any other food and beverage partner, including 8 of the top 10 US convention destinations.
Centerplate’s promise of Making It Better to Be There combined with their emphasis on quality, variety and service have earned the organization accolades with meeting planners and their guests.
- Five times Best in Show by PCMA convention catering Convene magazine
- The number one most recommended convention caterer
- Completed 10 transitions in 10 years
Audio / Visual
Canadian AV Inc., a Newfoundland owned and operated company, is the preferred provider of audiovisual and related services and the exclusive provider of rigging services and materials handling inside the SJCC. Alternate service providers are permitted for non-exclusive services.
Canadian AV Inc. offers 24-hour on-call service and creative and knowledgeable technicians with over 100 Years of combined experience. Their portfolio of events includes CSAE National Conference, Brier 2017, Transportation Association of Canada National Conference, Investment Planning Council (IPC), George Street Festival, Canadian Pensions and Benefits Institute (CPBI) Atlantic and more.