Organisée par l’Assemblée législative de l’Alberta.
Du 8 au 10 juin 2026
(information en anglais seulement).
Hébergement
Hôtel Matrix
Des chambres ont été réservées à l’hôtel Matrix du dimanche 7 juin au mercredi 10 juin 2026.
Ce tarif préférentiel est également valide pour un nombre limité de chambres du jeudi 4 juin au samedi 6 juin 2026 si vous prévoyez d’assister à la Conférence annuelle de la FCMet souhaitez séjourner dans le même hôtel pendant toute la durée de l’événement.
Tarif : 175 $ + taxes pour une chambre Deluxe King.
Toutes les réservations doivent être effectuées et garanties au plus tard le 5 mai 2026 pour bénéficier du tarif de groupe.
Lien de réservation :
Canadian Capital Cities Organization – Reservations (information en anglais).
Programme en développement
Aperçu du programme préliminaire ci-dessous.
(information en anglais)
Pour plus d’information, veuillez communiquer avec secretariat@ccco-occ.ca.
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Matrix Hotel
Delegates arrive at the hotel and receive their swag-bags
Loft 106 (in Matrix Hotel)
Monday, June 8, 2026
Travel: A staff member escorts delegates from Matrix to QEII Building
Continental Breakfast in Boreal Forest Room (QEIIB 2nd Floor)
Boreal Forest Room
Topic: Tourism
- Part 1 – Attracting Visitors with Explore Edmonton
Discover Explore Edmonton’s strategies for attracting visitors and learn how partnerships enhance tourism initiatives.
Presenters: Explore Edmonton, Erin Camponi (Visitor Services) Part 2 – Panel Discussion
Tourism leaders discuss creative initiatives, collaboration, funding models, and destination development.
Presenters: Explore Edmonton, Destination Greater Victoria.
Jurisdictions share innovative approaches, best practices and lessons learned regarding local initiatives, public programming/events or policy development.
Topic 1: | Presenter: Councillor Cindy Gilroy, City of Winnipeg | ||
Topic 2: | Presenter: Councillor Michael Janz, City of Edmonton | ||
Topic 3: | Presenter: | ||
Capital View Room, QEII Building
Walk to Legislature Building
Legislature Chamber
Topic: Citizen Engagement and Outreach
A dynamic discussion on effective engagement strategies, reaching unengaged citizens, balancing diverse perspectives, and building partnerships in outreach.
- 2:00 pm – 2:10 pm
Opening Address: Honourable Ric McIver, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta 2:10 pm – 3:00 pm
Engagement and Outreach panel featuring elected officials from three levels of government. Speaker to moderate.
Walk to Matrix Hotel
River Valley & Medicine Wheel Garden
- 4:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Travel: Uber to Edmonton Convention Centre 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Tour of Medicine Wheel Garden with Indigenous planner, Tea Making Ceremony, and Beehive Presentation.
Walk to Little Brick (Uber available for those who do not wish to walk)
Walking Presentation River Valley Alliance on balancing tourism development and environmental stewardship in Edmonton
Little Brick, 10004 90 St NW, Edmonton, AB, T5H 4P4
Uber pick up and return to Matrix Hotel
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Delegates walk to QEIIB and meet a staff member in lobby
Continental Breakfast in Boreal Forest Room
Boreal Forest Room
Grassland/Parkland Rooms
| Option 1: Building Community the Edmonton Way – Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL) Discover how Edmonton’s Community Leagues strengthen neighborhoods by fostering connection, organizing inclusive programs and events, and advocating for local needs – creating vibrant, engaged communities that enhance quality of life for all residents. | |
| Presenters: | (TBC) |
| Option 2: Impact of Rogers Arena on Edmonton’s Downtown Core Explore how public spaces and the ICE District influence urban tourism, local businesses, and community dynamics in Edmonton’s downtown core. | |
| Presenters: | (TBC) |
| Option 3 (PVSA Only): Engaging Visitors through Public Programming Showcases successful public programming initiatives, interactive exhibits, and seasonal events to connect citizens with cultural heritage and civic spaces. | |
| Presenters: | Legislative Assembly of Alberta staff William Mitchell and Michael Peters |
Grassland/Parkland Rooms
| Topic 4: | Presenter: Councillor Marg Gardiner, City of Victoria |
| Topic 5: | Presenter: Councillor Sandy Hickman, City of St. John’s |
| Topic 6: | Presenter: Councillor Shobna Radons, City of Regina |
| Topic 7: | Presenter: Councillor Norman Beck, City of Charlottetown |
Walk to Legislature Streetcar Stop
Walk to MEAT Restaurant
(8216 104 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4E5)
MEAT in Old Strathcona
Walk to MEAT Restaurant
(8331 104 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4E9)
| Topic: | Heritage Is a Verb: Grassroots Action and Civic Memory A dynamic session highlighting how Edmonton’s deeply engaged volunteer heritage sector turns local history, naming, and civic memory into public action, offering practical lessons for other municipalities seeking to activate heritage from the ground up. |
| Presenters: | Kelsey Kendrick - President, Edmonton & District Historical Society Matthew Dance - Immediate Past Chair, Edmonton Naming Committee Kyle Schole - Immediate Past Vice Chair, Edmonton Historical Board Moderator – Erin McDonald, Cultural Strategist & CCCO Secretariat |
| Topic: | Year-Round Festivals and Events in a Winter City Festival/Event organizers and city representatives discuss how Edmonton’s vibrant festivals thrive year-round and their funding models. |
| Presenters: | Fringe Festival Director, Flying Canoe Producer, Arts on the Ave Director, Joanne Blondheim, Events & Logistics Coordinator |
Delegates may dine on their own, or can stay in Old Strathcona to eat/explore
Nearby Dining Options:
Julio's Barrio Mexican Restaurant (10416 82 Avenue NW): Contemporary Mexican-inspired classics.
The Next Act (8224 104 St NW): Comfortable, casual neighbourhood pub in the MEAT group of restaurants.
Pip (10335 83 Ave NW): Chef-led, casual fine dining.
Marlo Tacos (10403 83 Ave NW): Mexican-street food-inspired cantina.
Spotlight Cabaret (8217 104 St NW): Rooftop patio, restaurant and bar with live stage shows
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Delegates walk to QEII Building
Boreal Forest Room
SATL Classroom
| Topic: | Engaging Youth through Civic Education Programs: Inquiring Minds Network Discover how site schools like School at the Legislature and City Hall School foster hands-on learning and inspire active citizenship among Alberta’s youth. |
| Presenters: | Sophie Gareau-Brennan (LAO SATL) & Moselle Semeniuk or Linda (City Hall School) TBC |
Pehonan Theatre, DDC, Borealis Gallery, Capital Gifts
Parkland/Grassland Room
Closing Remarks from CCCO President and Erin Camponi