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Conference guide · Vancouver

Where to go during AME Roundup 2027.

The Association for Mineral Exploration's yearly conference brings over 7,000 geoscientists, prospectors, investors, suppliers, government officials and Indigenous partners to Vancouver.

Jan 25–28, 2027Vancouver Convention Centre EastDates source ↗

Plan ahead

Our advice: book private rooms by December 14, 2026.

What's around Vancouver Convention Centre East

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Group dinner$$
May fit per diem

Tap & Barrel Convention Centre

Coal Harbour · at the convention centre

Right at the convention centre with harbour views. The no-planning-needed option when the session runs late.

Team dinnerEasy pick
Fits
Barrel Room seats 40; buyouts up to 124
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Tip
Zero travel time from the convention floor.
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Client dinner$$$$

Mott 32

Paradox Hotel · West Georgia St

Upscale Chinese known for its roast duck. A polished room for a client dinner.

Client dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Private rooms for 6 to 18
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Tip
Ask about pre-ordering the duck when you book.
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Client dinner$$$

L'Abattoir

Gastown

Contemporary French in a heritage building. Good food without stiffness, and a strong cocktail list.

Client dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Private room for small to mid groups
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Tip
Walkable from the convention centre in about 10 minutes.
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Activity$$

EXIT Gastown

Gastown

Escape rooms a short walk from the convention centre. Split a bigger group into teams and race.

CollaborativeCompetitive
Fits
Small to mid groups
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Tip
Book multiple rooms at the same time slot.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 18, 2026
ActivityPrivate tour pricing

Forbidden Vancouver Tours

Gastown, Stanley Park and downtown

Private walking tours through the city's scandalous history, led by actors. Easy to slot in before dinner.

WalkingEasy walk
Fits
Private tours for small and bigger teams
Tip
Book a private tour so it runs on your schedule.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 18, 2026

Common questions about AME Roundup 2027

Where can we take clients to dinner near Vancouver Convention Centre East during AME Roundup 2027?

Tap & Barrel Convention Centre (Coal Harbour): Barrel Room seats 40; buyouts up to 124. Mott 32 (Paradox Hotel): Private rooms for 6 to 18. L'Abattoir (Gastown): Private room for small to mid groups.

What can a group do in Vancouver after AME Roundup 2027 sessions?

EXIT Gastown: Escape rooms a short walk from the convention centre. Split a bigger group into teams and race. Forbidden Vancouver Tours: Private walking tours through the city's scandalous history, led by actors. Easy to slot in before dinner.

When should we book group dinners for AME Roundup 2027?

AME Roundup 2027 runs Jan 25–28, 2027 at Vancouver Convention Centre East. Book private rooms by December 14, 2026, about 6 weeks before the show, because rooms near the venue fill up during show week.

Can I plan my whole AME Roundup 2027 trip in one place?

Yes. The Off the Clock trip planner builds a day-by-day agenda for AME Roundup 2027 with dinners, activities, shows and your own flights and meetings, and you can share it with your group or print it.

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