Weddings, conferences, and expositions: The Hôtel-Casino Lac-Leamy complex offers the perfect event experience

Looking for a venue that combines breathtaking views, seamless event planning, and a touch of local charm? Hôtel-Casino Lac-Leamy complex delivers all this and more. 

Nestled on the edge of Gatineau’s stunning Lac Leamy and just a stone’s throw from Ottawa, this urban oasis is redefining what it means to host memorable events. 

Whether it’s an intimate gathering, a grand conference, or a luxurious getaway, General manager Julie Kinnear and her team go above and beyond to make every experience unforgettable—so much so that even she almost didn’t recognize her own venue after it was transformed for a wedding! 

With world-class amenities, turn-key service, and a deep connection to the local community, the venue proves why it’s a top choice for events across Canada.

A perfect urban resort

Situated just off Autoroute 50 in Gatineau, the Hôtel-Casino Lac-Leamy complex can be described as a perfect urban resort, easily connected to Ottawa – Gatineau and the parks that encircle the region by plane, train, and car.

With 50,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, there is no event that their experts can’t put together. From small, intimate meetings to large scale conferences and events, the Hôtel-Casino Lac-Leamy complex has been fine tuning their events process to make sure any partner is supported. “We are the ultimate venue for business events, conferences, special occasions and luxurious getaways” Kinnear says.

When it comes to event organization, the real sell comes from the level of support organizations receive from the team. Describing what they call a ‘turn-key’ service, Julie says “we take them all the way through the process, the food selection, activities, and further logistics, we make it easy.” Each organization gets the chance to choose how involved the Hilton Hotel & Casino staff are, whether that’s popping in for suggestions now and then to handing complete organization over to the venue.

That’s likely why so many organizations come back to the Hôtel-Casino Lac-Leamy complex for subsequent events. Within the last year, the complex has hosted weddings, conferences, social events, and trade shows, just to name a few. Organizations from across Canada have converged upon the Hôtel-Casino Lac-Leamy complex, from military groups, indigenous groups and government, due to the diversity of entertainment options and the service they get when organizing events.

In July, the Hilton Lac-Leamy ranked fourth out of 300 hotels in North America on the Hilton Brand Scorecard, a rating system based on customer ratings of the hotel, the quality of the service, maintenance, and overall services offered on the site.

Enjoy the outdoors

The location is a big sell, nestled on a lake between the Gatineau foothills and the downtown Ottawa skyline. “Our location allows you to easily explore the rich cultural scene [of Ottawa-Gatineau] or the ability to simply enjoy the outdoors, just minutes away from your room,” notes Kinnear. While guests on one side of the hotel can wake up to rolling hills, the others can view Parliament and the Chateau Laurier, a unique offering that the Hotel Casino is proud of.

“We’re right by Lac Leamy, it’s an ideal location” quips Kinnear, listing the activities within a 10-minute range. For those looking to stay connected with nature during their visit, the network of NCC pathways at their doorstep has been a huge sell. For those searching for culture between event commitments, the Hotel offers packages with theatre shows included, or guests can quickly get to museums, theatres, and events within the Ottawa-Gatineau region

The Hôtel-Casino Lac-Leamy complex makes sure they connect with the community by supporting local organizations, events, and suppliers with the objective to give back to the local community. For example this fall, in support of the L’Outaouais au menu event, their table d’hôte featured recipes prepared with local ingredients from regional suppliers.

There’s lots to do at the Hôtel-Casino Lac-Leamy complex for those attending events, and that’s something the team is dedicated to. “We’re continuing to develop opportunities to stay relevant in the market and provide the best customer service to our guests” concludes Kinnear.