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GETTING HERE
ANVIL CENTRE’S CONVENIENT LOCATION
MAKES IT EASILY ACCESSIBLE BY MAJOR
RAPID TRANSIT LINES, HIGHWAYS—AND
EVEN BY BIKE!
By rapid transit
Immediately across the Anvil Centre on Eighth Street
is the New Westminster SkyTrain station. Less than
a 30-minute ride from downtown Vancouver, the
New Westminster station is serviced by both the
Expo and Millennium Lines. Visitors arriving from
YVR can also connect to SkyTrain via a quick
25-minute ride on the Canada Line from the airport.
And in the summer of 2016, the Evergreen Line
will link the Coquitlam and Tri-Cities area to the
Millennium Line.
By car
New Westminster is connected to Metro Vancouver’s
major highways and arteries via three bridges: the
Queensborough Bridge (connecting Highway 91 and
ABOUT
ANVIL CENTRE
WITH ITS BREATHTAKING, CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE, MULTIPURPOSE AND DYNAMIC SPACES,
AND FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS, ANVIL CENTRE IS THE IDEAL SETTING FOR CONFERENCES,
TRADE SHOWS, MEETINGS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
Open September 2014, Anvil Centre is a modern and vibrant gathering place conveniently located in the historic cultural district of the
City of New Westminster—and the geographical centre of Metro Vancouver. If you’re looking for a boutique venue that ignites the
imagination, inspires ideas, and stimulates the senses, then look no further.
the East-West Connector), the Patullo Bridge
(connecting Surrey’s King George Boulevard), and
the new Port Mann Bridge (connecting Highway 1).
For travellers arriving by BC Ferries, the newly opened
South Fraser Perimeter Road (Highway 17) provides
a quick, direct route to New Westminster via the
Bridgeview Drive/130 St. exit and the River Road/
Nordel Way exit.
By bike
The scenic 26-km BC Parkway is a multi-use path
that roughly parallels the Expo SkyTrain Line,
connecting Surrey City Centre, New Westminster,
South Burnaby, and Vancouver. The BC Parkway
passes within a block of Anvil Centre.
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AN EXPERIENCE YOUR
GUESTS WON’T FORGET
IT’S NOT OFTEN YOU ENCOUNTER A VENUE AS UNIQUE AND MODERN AS ANVIL CENTRE
IN THE HEART OF A CITY AS RICH IN HISTORY AS NEW WESTMINSTER.
An inspired, state-of-the art facility, Anvil Centre is an exciting backdrop for any function, meeting, or conference. Comprised
of approximately 18,000 square feet of dedicated function space, Anvil Centre is designed as a vibrant gathering space, built to
accommodate a wide range of set-ups and event types. From small intimate meetings, to large banquet dinners, Anvil Centre is a
fitting choice for your next meeting or event.
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ROOM #
SQ. FT.
Conference Level Full
with Foyer
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10,275
Conference Level Full
100
7387
1ST FLOOR: CONFERENCE CENTRE
ROUNDS
THEATRE
CLASSROOM
BOARDROOM
U-SHAPE
RECEPTION
8X8 EXHIBIT
BOOTHS
500
750
372
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1,027
50
89’ x 83’
400
500
354
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739
50
310
-
489
-
180
-
106
114
DIMENSIONS
107’ x 83’
82’ x 17’
Ballroom West & East
with Foyer
112 & 100
5802
53’11” x 83’
82’ x 17’
Ballroom West & East
112 & 114
4408
53’11’ x 83’
310
489
180
106
114
441
Ballroom West
112
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53’11” x 37’8”
150
223
84
48
57
201
Ballroom East
114
1985
52’10” x 38’11”
150
225
84
48
57
199
Ballroom West
with Foyer
112
100
3401
53’11 x 37’8”
82’ x 17’
150
-
223
-
84
-
48
-
57
-
340
Foyer
100
1394
82’ x 17’
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-
-
-
-
139
Executive Boardroom
202
1400
10’x14’
30
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-
24
20
Meeting Room
111
640
25.6’x 25’
40
60
27
16
22
64
Meeting Room
113
512
25’6”x 20’
30
48
20
16
20
50
Meeting Room
115
537
25’6” x 21’
30
48
20
16
20
54
Meeting Room
111 & 113
1152
45’ x 25’6”
60
108
48
32
38
115
-
-
580
Meeting Room
113 & 115
1049
41’ x 25’6”
60
96
45
32
38
105
111, 113, & 115
1669
66’ x 25’6”
100
156
72
40
58
167
24
12
16
56
8
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18
8
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18
Meeting Room
101
557
33’6 “x 16’6”
-
50
Meeting Room
431
175.5
13’6” x 13’
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20
Meeting Room
433
175.5
13’6”x 13’
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20
-
Meeting Room
401
323
19’ x 16’
30
36
12
8
9
32
Meeting Room
403
391
17’ x 23’
30
42
15
9
10
39
Conference Office
115
61
Theatre
334
5270
85’ x 62’
250
364
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-
527
Theatre Foyer
300
1550
62’ x 25’
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-
-
-
155
Theatre Lobby
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496
62’x 8’
-
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-
-
-
50
411A & 411B
1056
24’x44’
-
100
36
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-
100
Multi Use Studio
411A
638
24’ x 22’
50
18
12
16
40
Multi Use Studio
411B
638
29’ x 22’
50
18
12
16
40
413A & 413B
1104
24’x46’
120
48
Multi Use Studio (East & West)
413A
552
29’x23’
60
18
12
20
50
413B
552
24’ x 23’
60
18
12
20
50
Multi Use Studio
415
900
36’ x 25’
100
30
20
25
75
Multi Use Studio
417
884
34’ x 26’
100
30
20
25
75
10’5” x 8’7”
414
91
412
66
11’ x 6’
Practice Room 3
410
87
11’8” x 6’8”
Practice Room 4
406
76
11’8”x 6’6”
115
MEETING ROOM
111
MEETING ROOM MEETING ROOM
113
115
CAFE
CONFERENCE OFFICE
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RESTAURANT
INFORMATION
DESK
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VISITOR CENTRE
105B
BALLROOM WEST
BALLROOM EAST
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FOYER
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Multi Use Studio
Practice Room 1
MEETING ROOM
101
100
Multi Use Studio
Practice Room 2
ENTRANCE TO PARKADE
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Meeting Room
Multi Use Studio (East & West)
CATERING KITCHEN
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SPACE
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ROOM CAPACITIES
ROOM CAPACITIES MAXIMUM
Room rental rates for all spaces are quoted in Canadian Dollars. Maximum room capacities for all spaces are listed; additional room-set requirements (i.e. staging, audio-visual) will reduce
capacities. Linen charges may apply. Rental includes housekeeping, standard room set-up, and a water station.
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Movable partitions allow for multiple configurations of the conference halls. The conference centre can adapt
to almost any function, and can accommodate up to 500 people in a banquet set-up. Smaller breakout rooms,
including a bride’s room for weddings, are adjacent to the centre.
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NOT YOUR ORDINARY THEATRE
A theatre for the performing arts
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The 364-seat, non-proscenium design of the theatre (an open,
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270-degree stage) offers a range of staging options for the
performing arts.
3RD FLOOR
The theatre has a wooden sprung floor from wall to wall, risers,
and complete in-stock lighting and sound inventories. Ample
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and sparkling dressing room spaces, a green room, and reception
capabilities are all housed in this unique, vibrant space.
The room’s structural design will facilitate easily accessible rigging
options. Load-ins and lighting hangs are made simple by a state-ofthe-art overhead tension grid and mean that no ladders nor lifts
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are required.
Anvil Centre’s fourth floor is home to a number of studios of various
sizes designed to support the arts and your ancillary events for
festivals, dance and theatrical performances, residencies, and
master classes.
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ANVIL CENTRE’S
PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE
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Electronically-deployed seating allows risers and theatre seating to
be retracted in minutes. This open space is ideal for cabaret-style
THEATRE: FRONT-OF-HOUSE
events, dinner theatre, and galas. The stage can also be quickly converted
to a thrust configuration, and false proscenium panels can be adjusted
ANVIL CENTRE THEATRE’S HIGH-TECH, FLEXIBLE SPACE IS IDEAL FOR PERFORMING ARTS
THEATRE: BACK-OF-HOUSE
PRODUCTIONS, DANCE RECITALS, MUSIC SHOWS, DIGITAL AND ANALOG PRESENTATIONS,
CABARETS, BANQUETS, AND BUSINESS EVENTS AND FUNCTIONS.
These state-of-the-art facilities offer maximum flexibility for all sorts of events. Along with a complete range of services for
A theatre for entertainment
to seamlessly create a more typical staging approach.
A theatre for corporate events
The theatre can be used for both digital and analog presentations,
keynote sessions, seminars, award ceremonies, and panel discussions.
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small to mid-sized conferences and banquets, Anvil Centre Theatre promises an extraordinary experience for any group.
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Combined with mid-sized and larger meeting rooms throughout the
facility, Anvil Centre offers an inspiring environment for corporate
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meetings, strategic planning, team-building activities, and other
activities that require an inspirational, creative environment.
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NEW WESTMINSTER
NEW MEDIA GALLERY
3RD FLOOR: NEW WESTMINSTER NEW MEDIA GALLERY
AND NEW WESTMINSTER MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
THE NEW MEDIA GALLERY, NEW WESTMINSTER’S NEWEST CIVIC
GALLERY, IS TAKING ON THE WORLD. HERE YOU WILL FIND AN
EXCITING FOCUS ON INTERNATIONAL NEW MEDIA AND DIGITAL ART.
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technology. Discover art that plugs in, lights up, responds, senses, and communicates. Encounter art
that reflects our contemporary world and sheds light on our past. Respond to challenging materials,
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CANADIAN
LACROSSE
HALL OF FAME
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At the New Media Gallery, you’ll experience art that has been created in a world transformed by
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ideas, and issues. Take away a little bit of wonder and a wealth of inspiration.
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NEW WESTMINSTER
MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
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THE CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER MUSEUM & ARCHIVES CELEBRATES
THE HISTORY AND PEOPLE OF OUR CITY FROM TIME IMMEMORIAL
THROUGH TO TODAY.
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TEMPORARY
CULTURAL
EXHIBIT HALL
NEW WESTMINSTER
NEW MEDIA GALLERY
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The New Westminster Museum & Archives at Anvil Centre cares for over 35,000 objects and another
35,000 photographs and archival records that celebrate our city’s stories and history. Our exhibits
focus on the land, people, and development of the place now known as New Westminster. We aspire
to be a fun and entertaining place of learning and use the objects in the museum’s collection as an
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entry-point to inquiry, discussion, and exploration about the City.
Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame
The Hall showcases the tradition of lacrosse from its very roots, with galleries honouring the
First Nations who created the game, and exhibits showing the game’s transition into modern life.
Other exhibits feature the unique lacrosse stick, box and field games, lacrosse at the Olympic Games,
and our historic national championship trophies.
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The New Westminster New Media Gallery is home to ground-breaking installations by some of the world’s most
renowned contemporary artists. Discover Canada’s national summer sport at the revitalized Canadian Lacrosse Hall
of Fame that honours lacrosse’s players, traditions, and the game’s historical roots. New Westminster’s rich heritage is
captured in the Museum & Archives, home to over 35,000 objects and 35,000 photographs that celebrate our city.
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4TH FLOOR: STUDIOS
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ADMINISTRATION
OFFICES
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MEETING
ROOM
MEETING
ROOM
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403
FOYER
400
410
406
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STUDIO
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STUDIO
411B
STUDIOS
STUDIO
415
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STUDIO
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STUDIO
413B
THE 4TH FLOOR OF ANVIL CENTRE IS HOME TO A NUMBER OF STUDIOS OF VARIOUS
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SIZES DESIGNED TO FACILITATE ART CLASSES, DANCE AND THEATRICAL
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PERFORMANCES, LOW-IMPACT CREATIVE MOVEMENT, CRAFTS, AND OTHER SPECIALTY
HOBBIES AND ACTIVITIES.
Combined with mid-sized meeting rooms, this floor provides ideal breakout space for conferences, smaller meetings,
team building activities and other activities that require a creative or unique environment.
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Art classes, dance and theatrical performances, low-impact creative movement, crafts, and other hobbies and
activities are right at home in Anvil Centre’s 4th floor studios. For conferences and meetings, this space is ideal
for breakout sessions, teambuilding activities, and other activities needing a creative, unique environment.
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MEET YOUR
ANVIL CENTRE EVENT TEAM
YOUR NEXT EVENT STARTS HERE. WE CAN SET UP A GUIDED TOUR, SHARE CREATIVE IDEAS AND
APPROACHES, AND HELP ESTABLISH A BUDGET.
Our experienced team of professional event managers will help you create an event you and your guests won’t soon forget. Vali, Heidi, Diane, and
Colin will work with you to take your event from concept to reality, creating a memorable and distinctive experience for you and your guests. With
no detail too small, they’ll make sure your special occasion, meeting, conference, or reception goes off without a hitch.
EXPERT EVENT SERVICES
WE OFFER A FULL SLATE OF TOP-NOTCH SERVICES, INCLUDING MEETING AND EVENT
PLANNING, CATERING, AND AUDIO-VISUAL SERVICES, BACKED BY A TEAM OF TALENTED,
EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS.
VALI MARLING
HEIDI HUGHES
DIANE HEAL
COLIN GIBSON
GENERAL MANAGER
SALES &
MARKETING DIRECTOR
EVENT MANAGER
EVENT MANAGER
A 20-year hospitality sales and
Diane, our Event Logistics Manager,
Colin, our Event Services Manager,
knows that above all, unparalleled
brings over 20 years of experience
professional service is the key to a
in event operations. A seasoned
successful event. Diane is a take-
professional, he understands the
charge professional who knows how
importance of collaboration in
to get things done.
producing a flawless event.
With a setting like Anvil Centre, your event is already off to a great start. But you also need expert, attentive support from a team of
With more than 25 years in
event professionals to pull off a flawless event. Whether you’re planning a conference, seminar, gala, or a wedding, our dedicated team will
the Metro Vancouver event
help you plan your event down to the smallest detail.
management industry, there
About our caterer
haven’t been touched by Vali’s
Truffles Fine Foods, Anvil Centre’s exclusive caterer, is about inspired food created by people who are passionate
about culinary arts. Blending the finest, freshest ingredients—and using organic whenever possible—we
strive for the very best in taste, quality, preparation, and presentation. From formal plated dinners to cocktail
receptions to casual appetizers, our menus represent the diversity of Metro Vancouver, and reflect all that
are few major venues that
facilities management and
marketing specialist, Heidi honed
her skills at some of the top hotels
in the world, including Hyatt
Regency, Renaissance, Marriott,
leadership skills.
and Hilton.
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supernatural B.C. has to offer.
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