Meeting and Event Spaces

Large or Small, We Have it Covered


We recognize your need to look at the bigger picture for your business; that's why we're here to ensure you will feel comfortable leaving the details with our knowledgeable coordinators, allowing you to give your guests the attention they deserve.

Our scenic campus offers facilities such as lecture theatres, fully equipped videoconference rooms (including ZOOM rooms), athletic facilities (including an olympic size swimming pool and full indoor field), and a variety of flexible and functional event and classroom spaces.

Connect with us to start your event process, be it hybrid, virtual, or fully in-person.

Conference Centre


Our fully equipped Conference Centre features 6 unique rooms to suit your needs, nestled in the scenic greenspace of Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay Campus.

Conference Room A:

990 sqft

Capacities:

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    54
    Banquet

  • Cabaret Seating Icon

    40
    Cabaret

  • Classroom Seating Icon

    40
    Classroom

  • Boardroom Seating Icon

    30
    Boardroom

  • U-Shape Seating Icon

    24
    U Shape

  • Theatre Seating Icon

    70
    Theatre

Conference Room A

Conference Room A is our largest room, offering full dual-projection videoconferencing in a flexible seating space. Included in your rental is access to the Fireside Lounge, a relaxed breakout space featuring an ambient atmosphere, and access to our outdoor picnic and barbecue space just steps away from the McIntyre River.

Conference Rooms B and E:

440 sqft

Capacities:

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    18
    Classroom

  • Boardroom Seating Icon

    18
    Boardroom

  • U-Shape Seating Icon

    21
    U Shape

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    35
    Theatre

Conference Room B and E

Conference Rooms B and E offer 440 square feet of flexible seating with a wireless-projection equipped audiovisual suite. These rooms are ideal for moderately-sized training sessions and board meetings, and can be set up with a portable video or teleconferencing unit at no additional charge.

Conference Rooms C and D:

275 sqft

Capacities:

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    9
    Classroom

  • Boardroom Seating Icon

    12
    Boardroom

  • U-Shape Seating Icon

    9
    U Shape

  • Theatre Seating Icon

    16
    Theatre

Conference Room C and D

Conference Rooms C and D are ideal for small, private meetings and interviews. Conference Room D is also a designated smudging space, allowing the use of traditional medicines within the room. Both of these rooms are interconnected, providing the option to rent together—allowing flow to breakout sessions— or individually, for an intimate setting.

Unique Spaces


Faculty Lounge

Capacity:

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    120
    Banquet

  • Cabaret Seating Icon

    65
    Cabaret

  • Classroom Seating Icon

    63
    Classroom

  • Boardroom Seating Icon

    40
    Boardroom

  • Theatre Seating Icon

    175
    Theatre

This 3700 sqft space offers flexible seating, full audiovisual, and an outdoor patio with a view of Lake Tamblyn.

Faculty Lounge

Agora

Capacity:

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    144
    Banquet

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    90
    Cabaret

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    200
    Theatre

Located at the crossroads of campus, the Agora offers 6900 sqft of bright, open space ideal for vendor fairs and open presentations.

Agora

Lake Tamblyn Patio

From outdoor movies to barbecues, Lake Tamblyn’s Patio offers a unique centrally located thoroughfare which allows you to connect with Lakehead’s natural beauty and modern amenities at the same time.

Lake Tamblyn patio

Lake Tamblyn Firepit

Our firepit comes equipped with as much wood as you can burn and rustic seating beside Lake Tamblyn, perfect for unwinding with friends and coworkers.

Fire Pit