Venue

The Fairmont Winnipeg 

CWRA 2026 will be held at The Fairmont Winnipeg, a premier luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown at the iconic intersection of Portage and Main. Known for its warm prairie hospitality and refined comfort, the Fairmont offers an elegant and professional setting ideal for hosting national and international events.

Overlooking the historic Exchange District, a National Historic Site of Canada, renowned for its architecture, culture, and dining, the Fairmont places guests within walking distance of many of Winnipeg’s top attractions, including The Forks, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and the riverwalk along the Red and Assiniboine Rivers.

This luxury hotel features a full suite of amenities to support a successful conference experience:

  • Professional meeting and exhibitor spaces equipped with modern audiovisual capabilities

  • Complimentary high-speed internet throughout all conference areas

  • Renowned food services that feature local Manitoba ingredients

  • Comfortable and spacious guest rooms and suites, many with cityscape views

  • A health club, indoor pool, and on-site dining options.

With its central location, top-tier services, and established reputation for hosting professional gatherings, the Fairmont Winnipeg provides an exceptional choice for the 2026 CWRA National Conference in Winnipeg this June.

The 2025 CWRA National Conference will be hosted at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre (PTCC), one of British Columbia’s leading conference venues. Designed to accommodate large-scale professional events, PTCC offers over 60,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, ideal for plenary sessions, technical workshops, and networking events.

Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, PTCC provides a modern, well-equipped setting surrounded by the region’s natural beauty, including Okanagan Lake, Skaha Lake, and renowned vineyards. The venue features state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, high-speed Wi-Fi, and adaptable event spaces, ensuring a seamless experience for all delegates.

Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Penticton, PTCC offers easy access to accommodations, dining, and outdoor activities, making it an ideal setting for professional engagement and collaboration.

We look forward to welcoming you to CWRA 2025 at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, where experts, researchers, and industry leaders will come together to shape the future of water resource management in Canada.

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Location – Specific: hotel or conference space, google maps, brief blurb

We’re thrilled to announce that the #CWRA2023 National Conference will be held at The Westin Nova Scotian this June!

Located in the Halifax Seaport District, along the Halifax Harbour, and near the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, The Westin Nova Scotian is close by the Scotiabank Centre and Neptune Theatre. Renovated, rooms and suites offer comfortable accommodations with contemporary amenities. Experience a relaxing interlude with stunning panoramic views of Halifax Harbour or Peace and Friendship Park.

Booking accommodation: links, rates, accessibility, alternatives.

Book Your Stay

To check room rates and availability, please visit the hotel website here, or call 1-800-663-1144.

Rates

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Other Accommodations

If you would like to stay in the Town of Canmore but cannot book a room at the Coast Canmore Hotel, please visit Tourism Canmore Kananaskis, for more information on places to stay.

Alternatively,

The Stoney Nakoda Resort and Casino is offering a special room rate of $199 per night for CWRA delegates, for the period between Sunday, June 5th  and Thursday, June 9th, subject to availability.  Additional dates can be booked at a higher rate. This special rate can be accessed by booking online as follows:

Access the website:  www.stoneynakodaresort.com, click on the red BOOK NOW button and enter the dates of stay and promo code of cwra6. Alternatively,  the following link will open directly to the page to enter the dates of stay and the promo code: https://reservations.travelclick.com/95126?RatePlanId=607054

Accessibility

While the conference is fully accessible and all guest rooms are elevator accessible, the Coast Hotel only has 2 fully accessible rooms (wider door frames, roll-in showers, etc.). For more accessible accommodation options please visit https://rockymountainadaptive.com/stay-in-banffcanmore/.