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Anvil
Conference
Centre

An inspired, state-of-the-art event
centre unlike any other

It’s not often you encounter a venue as unique as anvil centre. It’s a place—and experience—your guests won’t soon forget.

With top-notch service, attention to detail and 5-star catering, Anvil Centre is an exciting backdrop for meetings, conferences, tradeshows, banquets, galas, weddings and more. Explore all that Anvil Centre has to offer, then start planning with us.

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The Perfect Setting for your event or occasion

  • Conferences & Tradeshows
  • Banquets & Galas
  • Small Meetings
  • Weddings

Not Your Everyday Downtown

New Westminster’s central, easy-to-access location, local amenities and old-meets-new charm make Anvil Centre a great choice for conferences and tradeshows. Bring your next annual general meeting, corporate event or conference here, and enjoy top-notch event services and state-of-the-art features.

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FLEXIBLE OPTIONS FOR EVENTS OF ALL SIZES

Organizing a conference or trade show? Anvil Centre’s configurable ballrooms offer ample room for exhibitors, while smaller spaces are ideal for breakout sessions. Stand-up reception-style service makes Anvil Centre ideal for mid-size corporate events.

Available for conferences, tradeshows and corporate events:

Ballroom East, Ballroom West, Ballroom North, The Anvil Room, Anvil Centre Theatre, Atrium, Boardrooms

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Our Conference & Tradeshow Services

Included in rental fees for the Anvil Centre’s ballroom and theatre for conferences, tradeshows and meetings:

  • Tables and chairs (classroom style, banquet rounds)
  • Podium and riser
  • Access to house sound system when using preferred audio-visual provider (patch fees apply for use by outside AV provider)
  • Linens for events with catering
  • Standard event housekeeping (post-event cleaning may apply to certain events such consumer shows, festivals)
  • Washroom cleaning during event
  • Day-of-event manager/Duty Manager (for events with catering)
  • Standard building security (additional security fees apply for events with alcohol service)
  • Microphones (theatre only)
  • Conference office or green room (with full ballroom rental only)
  • Technical Supervisor for events in theatre (up to 8 hours included)
  • One standard event set-up/conversion (additional labour may apply to non-standard event requirements or additional furnishing and equipment)
  • Additional staffing fees may apply to events outside of our regular operating hours

When I began the visioning of “RE-Imagining” the 2015 AGM I knew I would need powerful partners in making it happen. I’m so thrilled with the ways you delivered, thank you.

Thomas Kevin Dolan

Former Board Liaison, VanCity

Celebrate Good Times

Anvil Centre is a favourite for holiday parties, galas, fundraisers, awards ceremonies and keynote presentations. Whether it’s a spectacular evening that calls for a ballroom, or a intimate catered black tie affair in the Anvil Centre Theatre, we can help make your next event a special one.

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From Intimate Banquets to Grand Galas

Whether you need space for just a few dozen guests, or room for hundreds to dance the night away, Anvil Centre offers flexible floorplan options, 5-star catering and top-notch services.

Available for banquets and galas:

Full Ballroom (East, West, North), Ballroom East, Ballroom West, Ballroom North, Anvil Centre Theatre.

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Our Banquet & Gala Services

Included in rental fees for the Anvil Conference Centre (ballroom and atrium) and theatre for banquets and galas:

  • Banquet tables (10 people per table)
  • Banquet Chairs
  • Linens for events with catering
  • Podium and riser
  • One standard event set-up/conversion (additional labour may apply to non-standard event requirements or additional furnishing and equipment)
  • Access to house sound system for background music and announcements when using preferred audio-visual provider (patch fees apply for use by outside AV provider)
  • Standard event housekeeping (post-event cleaning may apply to certain events such consumer shows, festivals)
  • Washroom cleaning during event
  • Day-of-event manager/Duty Manager (for events with catering)
  • Standard building security (additional security fees apply for events with alcohol service)
  • Microphones (theatre only)
  • Technical Supervisor for (8 hours included) events in theatre (additional technician required for most events in theatre)
  • Conference office or green room (with full ballroom rental only)
  • Additional staffing fees may apply to events outside of our regular operating hours

I can’t say enough about the professionalism balanced with a genuine care for coordinating a wonderful and memorable event. I would suggest anyone planning an event to check out the services offered at the Anvil Centre.

Darryl and Joanne Gordon / Ryan and Emily Schwerdfeger

Gala

Meet Me at Anvil Centre

Our executive boardrooms are ideal for meetings, senior management presentations, breakout sessions and professional development seminars.

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Well-equipped Boardrooms

Our comfortable yet private executive boardrooms come equipped with the latest technology. Host meetings of up to XX people.

Available for small meetings:


The Anvil Room, Boardroom 401/403 (4th floor)

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Our Meeting Services

Included in rental fees for the Anvil Centre’s boardrooms for meetings:

  • Executive boardroom table and chairs
  • Table water service
  • Pens, pads
  • Standard event housekeeping
  • Day-of Event Manager / Duty Manager for events with catering
  • Standard building security
  • LCD panel with ClickShare programming (available for an extra fee)
  • Additional labour may apply to non-standard event requirements or additional furnishing and equipment
  • Additional staffing fees may apply to events outside of our regular operating hours

Please express our thanks to the awesome team at the Anvil Centre - it is such a pleasure to have an event in your beautiful venue.

Marilyn Benninger, CPA, CGA

Alan Salmon & Associates

Your Perfect Day Awaits

From menu selection to table decor, from flowers to the DJ, our team of expert event planners and valued service partners can plan your wedding day down to the smallest detail. And with a setting as stunning as Anvil Centre, your special day is sure to be as memorable and joyous as the day you got engaged.

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An Inspired Setting For Your Wedding

Anvil Centre’s airy and open ballroom features stunning architecture that offers a modern backdrop for your big event. With configurable partitions, you can seat up to 430 people at round tables of 10, or close to 740 people stand-up reception style.

Available for weddings:

Ballroom Full (West, East, North), Ballroom East, Ballroom West, Ballroom East & West, Ballroom North

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Our WEDDING Services

We offer a suite of services that are included with your Anvil Centre booking. We also have a full complement of carefully chosen service partners for flowers, photography, music and more.

  • Professional event managers to help plan your wedding day
  • An experienced catering team to assist you with menu selection
  • Host or cash bar services (no outside alcohol is permitted)
  • A menu tasting for two people (supplemental fees apply for additional persons)
  • Banquet tables
  • Banquet chairs
  • White table cloths
  • White table napkins
  • Riser for head table (max riser size 8’ x 24’)
  • One private bridal room with washroom
  • 20’ x 20’ dance floor
  • Podium and goose-neck wired microphone with access to house sound system
  • Standard event housekeeping
  • Day-of event manager/Duty manager
  • Standard building security (additional security required for events with alcohol service)

We can't thank you enough for all your help on our wedding day! The reception went so smoothly and we received so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food was You've been such a delight to work with and I'll definitely be recommending the Anvil Centre for future events and hopefully we can see you again!

Brotonel & Villegas-Ty

Wedding

Tell us more about your event

Your next event starts here. We can set up a guided tour, share creative ideas and approaches, answer all your technical questions, and help establish a budget.

To inquire, please submit your requirements using this form. You can also provide additional information using the Attach File feature. We will respond promptly to your request.

For immediate assistance, please call 604 515 3830 or email anvilcentre@newwestcity.ca.

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