The International Indigenous Tourism Conference (#2024IITC) transformed Ottawa’s Rogers Centre (formerly Shaw Centre) into a vibrant meeting place of cultures, ideas, and traditions. Hosted on the unceded Algonquin Anishinaabeg Territory, the event welcomed over 1,000 delegates from across Canada and around the world to experience Indigenous tourism at its most inspiring and authentic. The winner…
Canadian Tire transformed two private homes, first in Toronto and then in Montreal, into immersive holiday experiences built entirely by their in-house team. The goal was to bring their Christmas product lines to life in ways that were emotional, inspiring, and highly shareable. The Toronto house was completed in 32 consecutive days. Walls…
Winner of Best Private Social Event at the 2025 Canadian Event Awards, Masha’s 40th Birthday Party was a blend of immersive design and bold storytelling. Tasked with creating an extravagant celebration that embodied the guest of honour’s passion for red, roses, and luxury, R5 Event Design Inc. and Elena Knysh – Your Effortless Events provided…
For over 50 years, JUNO Award-winning musician Bob DeAngelis has been a central figure in Canada’s music scene. From his early days as a clarinetist to founding DeAngelis Entertainment, Bob’s profound journey is defined by passion, perseverance, and a deep and unwavering commitment to his craft. In this exclusive interview, Bob reflects on the power…
Few performers embody the spirit of live entertainment quite like Katherine Bissonnette. Named Entertainer of the Year at the 2025 Canadian Event Awards, the Montreal-based founder of L’Espionne Russe Productions is a shapeshifter, a storyteller, and a creative force reshaping the boundaries of performance art in the event industry. With nearly two decades of professional…
The city of Toronto buzzed with the energy of over 2,500 attendees as Debonair Corporate Events (DCE), along with Events by Dionne and The Creative Connoisseur prepared to deliver one of their most ambitious projects yet—the 2023 edition of The Multifamily Conference (MFC). For months, the team had been meticulously crafting an experience that would…
The Canadian music industry experienced an unforgettable moment with the induction of 13 iconic rock bands from the 1970s and 1980s into Canada’s Walk of Fame. Dubbed Canada’s Walk of Fame Presents Canada’s Rock of Fame, this event brought together some of the country’s most influential musicians. The inductees included April Wine, Chilliwack, Glass Tiger,…
This was the Fête Chinoise 2023 Lunar New Year Signature Gala + Showcase by PALETERRA Inc. It was the kind of night that only happens once a year, where culture, creativity, and community came together under the shimmering chandeliers of Toronto’s Shangri-La Hotel. The Fête Chinoise Lunar New Year Gala marked not only the return…
Kudos to Nulink Events for creating this magical Barbie-themed birthday celebration for Bay Bieber, the youngest and arguably the cutest member of the Bieber family who took home the top spot in Best Event Design/Decor under $50,000 at the Canadian Event Awards this year. Baybiebs World, a one-of-a-kind Barbie dreamhouse fantasy, was meticulously crafted for…
Imagine stepping onto a university campus for the first time, filled with excitement and nerves. You’ve heard stories about orientation from friends at other universities and seen the social media posts, but what will it be like for you at McMaster? This was the question on every new student’s mind as they prepared to attend…