Latest Renovations and Sustainability at the Québec City Convention Centre

The Convention Centre’s large Exhibit Hall, where numerous conventions and trade shows are held each year, features an extensive lighting network illuminating 75,000 sq. ft. of space. Replacement work on the warm-white lighting is nearly complete, involving the switch from quartz fixtures to new LED lights that consume five times less energy. This new system allows independent control of each fixture, as well as programmable adjustments to white levels and light intensity based on the needs of the event.

In the meeting and workshop rooms on Level 2, halogen and fluorescent lighting has been replaced with LED bulbs, as was previously done in the rooms on Level 3. With the completion of this project, all meeting rooms at the Convention Centre now feature more versatile and, above all, more energy-efficient lighting. The paint in these meeting rooms was also refreshed this year to give them a renewed look.

This year, the Convention Centre’s Building Management team is undertaking a comprehensive review of its waste management procedures. To this end, the team is collaborating with Stratzer, a consulting firm specializing in waste management. The goal of this initiative is to enhance existing processes and achieve the Performance level of Recyc-Québec’s ICI on recycle + (IOR+) certification by 2025, followed by the Performance + level by 2027-2028.

As part of the ongoing effort to reduce waste and streamline procedures, a brand-new dynamic signage monitor has been installed at the main entrance to the Convention Centre. This double-sided screen eliminates the need for printed paper signage for each event and makes it easier for attendees and visitors to find their way as soon as they arrive.

In the kitchens of Maestro Culinaire, the Convention Centre’s exclusive food service partner, an upgrade to the hood automation panel is underway. This new equipment will enable automatic hood cleaning and ventilation modulation, offering improved energy efficiency. Financial support from Énergir and Transition énergétique Québec is helping to offset the cost of this project.

Replacement of the upholstery for nearly 8,700 chairs will be completed in 2025, using fabric made in Québec. At the same time, some damaged chairs have been repaired to extend their usability.

In the Convention Hall on Level 2, the entire carpet was replaced with a new, more modern design, covering a surface area of 35,000 sq. ft. The old carpet was fully recycled.

The wooden doors providing access to rooms 200, 400, and 2000 have been replaced with sturdier, more durable doors.

The tops of the large round tables used for banquets were also replaced. They were crafted by Prise, a socio-professional integration company specializing in woodworking. This organization collected the old table tops and transformed them into a variety of other products.