A Setting Made for Gathering
Galas, fundraisers, milestones and community celebrations, with flexible rooms, warm service and space for everyone you'd like to invite.
Social Events
There's Always a Reason to Gather
From galas and fundraisers to birthdays, anniversaries, holiday parties, graduations, celebrations of life, cultural celebrations and community gatherings, OCEC provides a flexible backdrop for memorable occasions. Rooms can be configured for a seated dinner, an open reception or something in between, and our banquet team handles the setup, service and timing. With connected guest rooms, complimentary parking and accessible event spaces, it's an easy place to bring people together, however many of them there are.
Why OCEC
Occasions We Host
Galas & Fundraisers
Ballroom settings with staging, dance floor and full bar service.
Holiday Parties
Seasonal menus and rooms that scale from a department to a whole organisation.
Anniversaries & Birthdays
Milestone celebrations with flexible room configurations.
Graduations & Cultural Celebrations
Space for community gatherings of every kind.
Celebrations of Life
A calm, accessible setting with catering and attentive service.
Full-Service Catering & Bar
Host, cash and consumption bar options alongside plated or buffet menus.
The Spaces
Spaces Made for Social Events
Private Celebrations
Smaller rooms with their own entrance, set for dinner or reception.
Galas & Fundraisers
Full ballroom settings with staging, dance floor and bar service.
Holiday & Community Events
Seasonal configurations for gatherings large and small.
Catering
Food That Brings Everyone Together
Plated dinners, generous buffets, canapé receptions and bar service, with menus that suit the occasion and the crowd you're hosting.
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Stay Connected
Everything within walking distance
Plan Your Space
Build your room on the plan
Client Stories
The room looked wonderful, the meal was excellent and our guests are still talking about the evening.
Event Host
Planning Your Event
Frequently asked questions
Galas, fundraisers, holiday parties, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, celebrations of life, cultural celebrations and community gatherings.
Our spaces accommodate groups from approximately 10 to 1,200 guests, depending on room configuration and setup.
Food and beverage service is provided in-house by our culinary team, with menus tailored to your event, budget and dietary requirements.
Yes. Our ballrooms are divisible and rooms can be set for seated dinners, open receptions, staging, dance floors and more.
Yes. 324 heated underground spaces plus 174 outdoor overflow spaces.
Yes. The facility is wheelchair accessible with accessible entrances, washrooms, elevators and parking, plus space for Para-Transpo pickup and drop-off.
Contact Us
Let's Bring Everyone Together
Share a few details and one of our event specialists will help you explore spaces, options and availability.
Request a Proposal
Tell us about your event and we'll come back with spaces, options and pricing.