Nestled into a pristine 765 acre peninsula in Sudbury, Laurentian University offers all you need to make your event a success. From small community retreats to large international events - we do it all. With over 12,000 square feet of flexible event space, you'll find what you're looking for. Our campus, surrounded by five lakes, a sandy beach and many trails, is well equipped to host any number of formal or informal events. Our team will work with you and guide you through each step of planning, ensuring a successful event.
Meetings
Laurentian University offers a full range of conference, meeting and event services. Our array of classroom and lecture theatres accommodate groups of various sizes and our modern meeting facilities provide:
- State-of-the-art web casting and video-conferencing
- Wireless high-speed Internet
- Multimedia support at reasonable rates
- Air conditioned spaces
- Full accessibility
- Computer labs
- Access to Parking
- Rooms tailored to your event needs
Conferences and Corporate Events
We offer exceptional conference services, amenities and technologies that ensure an efficient, inspiring and productive environment. With over 12,000 square feet of flexible event space, you will be sure to find the right space for your event. Our expertise covers all the considerations such as venue, audiovisual, catering, accommodations, and all the finishing touches that make an event so memorable.
School Groups and Sports Teams
Bring your class or sports team to Laurentian and stay at our beautiful Northern Resort. Laurentian has a variety of group accommodations, outstanding athletic and recreation facilities, and so much more!
Athletic Facilities
Laurentian University is home to some of the finest recreational and competitive venues in Ontario.
- Squash and Tennis Courts
- Four Gymnasiums
- Indoor/Outdoor 400/200 metre track
- Hiking trails and Ski trails
- Beach volleyball court
- Beautiful sandy beach on Lake Nepahwin
- Indoor Rock climbing and Bouldering cave
Challenge Yourself
Reach new heights by climbing Laurentian’s new 50-foot Tango Tower. The tower is designed to help teach team building and leadership skills using physical activity, right here on campus.
Summer Accommodations
Laurentian is pleased to provide you with clean, convenient, smoke-free accommodations, all at affordable rates. Approximately 1,000 modern and traditional-style guest rooms are available in fully furnished, apartment and dormitory style rooms, in one of our four residences. Amentities include, onsite parking, high-speed internet , laundry facilities, on-campus beach within walking distance, 24 hour security and front desk service. Short and long term accommodations are available.
University College Residence (UC)
An eleven-storey, traditional dormitory-style building that accommodates 240 people. Each floor is equipped with a common room, kitchen and bathrooms. Each bedroom features high speed internet access, 24/7 porter services and outdoor recreational facilities.
Single Student Residence (SSR)
A three-storey building with self-contained four – six person apartments that accommodates 387 people. Each apartment has a living room, kitchen, two bathrooms, storage room and high speed internet access.
West Residence (West)
A six-storey air conditioned building with 55 furnished self-contained apartments that accommodates 223 people. Each apartment consists of four single furnished bedrooms, living room, kitchen and two bathrooms and is equipped with high-speed internet access . Each floor has a lounge where guests can meet and socialize.
East Residence (East)
An eleven-storey air conditioned building with 62 furnished self-contained apartments that accommodates 236 people. Each apartment consists of four single furnished bedrooms, living room, kitchen and two bathrooms and is equipped with high-speed internet access.
Need a reservation?
If you have any questions or would like to make a reservation, please contact our expert event manager at 705-675-1151 ext 3002 or email conferenceservices@laurentian.ca.
Chartwells is the official supplier of food services at Laurentian. They operate a main restaurant in the Great Hall, two Tim Hortons outlets, a Starbucks, a cafeteria in the Sciences building, an Extreme Pita grill and convenience store in student residence, as well as a café in the Alphonse Raymond Pavillion, and a panini grill at the East Bistro. They offer a variety of meals and caterings, including grill, deli, café and hot homestyle meals, as well as a selection of snacks. An overview of catering and services can be found on their website.
