Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building)
255 Front Street West
Toronto, Canada
M5V 2W6

TORONTO, ONTARIO

Since a majority of our vendors, sponsors, competitors, and audience will be from Canada, we wish to offer them a unique atmosphere and entertainment facility in the heart of downtown Toronto. With its architecture and uniqueness, 460,000 sq. of flexible exhibit space, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre will host the most anticipated and memorable IMPORTFEST yet!

North Building

Located at 255 Front Street West, our barrier-free North Building is adjacent to the Intercontinental Toronto Centre on the east and the CN Tower and Rogers Centre on the west. Natural light fills much of the building's common areas, creating an open and welcoming atmosphere.

Within the North Building, the luxurious 1,330 seat John W. H. Bassett Theatre provides a superior facility for business presentations, award shows, and the performing arts.

Experience Our Facilities

The setting is sleek, modern and inviting. Warm tasteful colors and contemporary finishing are set off by abundance of glass and natural light. The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is waiting to inspire you. And it can be tailored to meet your every imaginable need, large or small. Just think of the possibilities:

• 460,000 sq.ft. of flexible exhibit space
• 64 furnished meeting rooms that cover 104,000 sq.ft. of space
• 2 multi-purpose ballrooms encompassing 78,000 sq.ft.
• and the beautiful 1,330-seat John Bassett Theatre.

Every year we invest millions of dollars in upgrades, technological advancements and maintenance to ensure that you will always enjoy the ultimate event experience. The MTCC is the best-equipped, most up-to-date, and most attractive convention centre in Canada. We're also a barrier-free, fully accessible environment.

The Centre was purpose-built – every detail was designed with our customers' needs in mind. And it's those details that set us apart. From the clarity of the wayfaring signage throughout our facility to the cleanliness of our washrooms, your attendees' experience will be flawless.

MTCC Corporate History

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) is a Crown Corporation of the Province of Ontario. The creation of MTCC was a joint venture between the Federal Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario and the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, and its construction was intended to help increase tourism revenue to the City and Province.

MTCC’s North Building opened for business on October 2, 1984 with the formal dedication conducted by her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Due to increasing demand for meeting space in the Toronto area, MTCC expanded over and under the railway tracks. The South Building became a reality thirteen years later and was officially opened by his Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh on June 29, 1997. Except for the Ceremonial Entrance, the South Building is located completely underground.

MTCC has received many awards and certifications over the years including:

• Meetings and Incentive Travel Reader’s Choice Award as one of the top meeting venues for Service Excellence in Canada
• BOMA (Building Owners & Managers Association) Award of Excellence and Building of the Year Award
• Designated Service Excellence Provider (Ontario Tourism Education Corporation)