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Conference guide · Toronto

Where to go during PDAC 2027.

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada's convention is the main yearly meeting for mineral exploration and mining. It drew over 32,000 people from more than 140 countries in 2026, including miners, geologists, investors and government delegations.

Mar 7–10, 2027Metro Toronto Convention Centre and Fairmont Royal YorkDates source ↗

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Our advice: book private rooms by January 10, 2027.

What's around Metro Toronto Convention Centre and Fairmont Royal York

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Client dinner$$$$

Nobu Toronto

Entertainment District · steps from the convention centre

The safe bet for a client dinner that needs to impress. A discreet private dining room, plus a Tasting Room table for 8 to 10.

Client dinnerPrivate room
Fits
8–10 in the Tasting Room; private room for up to 26
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 8 min from the convention centre
Tip
A food and beverage minimum applies to the private dining room.
Reserve on SevenRooms ↗
Group dinner$$$

Riley's Fish & Steak

155 Wellington St W · steps from Union Station

Steak and seafood chophouse built for corporate hosting, with a private dining room and full buyouts.

Team dinnerPrivate room
Fits
Private room up to 40; full buyouts available
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 6 min from the convention centre
Tip
Live music some nights. Ask for a room if you need to talk.
Reserve on SevenRooms ↗
Activity$$

Steam Whistle Roundhouse

Base of the CN Tower

Brewery tour in the historic John Street Roundhouse, a short walk from the convention centre. Its event halls host group dinners and receptions.

Easy walkTasting
Fits
Event rooms from a 14-seat boardroom to 400 seated in Locomotive Hall
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Walk
About 5 min from the convention centre
Tip
The easiest option between sessions and dinner.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 21, 2026
Client dinner$$$$

LOUIX LOUIS

St. Regis · Financial District

Grand room high above the Financial District, with a private second-floor loft for dinners.

Client dinnerViews
Fits
Semi-private loft for up to 28; the whole room for up to 120
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 15 min from the convention centre
Tip
Start with a drink at the Astor Lounge on the hotel's lobby level.
Reserve on OpenTable ↗
Group dinner$$$

e11even

York St, Maple Leaf Square, steps from Scotiabank Arena · about 10 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre

The pregame dinner next to Scotiabank Arena. A second-floor private room and a large main dining room make it easy to feed a big group before puck drop.

PregamePrivate room
Fits
Above E11even private dining room, 1,100 sq ft on the second floor (capacity on request). Private events for 12+ guests, up to 200. Large group reservations for 13 to 20.
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 10 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book early on Leafs and Raptors nights.
Reserve on SevenRooms ↗

Common questions about PDAC 2027

Where can we take clients to dinner near Metro Toronto Convention Centre and Fairmont Royal York during PDAC 2027?

Nobu Toronto (Entertainment District): 8–10 in the Tasting Room; private room for up to 26. Riley's Fish & Steak (155 Wellington St W): Private room up to 40; full buyouts available. LOUIX LOUIS (St. Regis): Semi-private loft for up to 28; the whole room for up to 120. e11even (York St, Maple Leaf Square, steps from Scotiabank Arena): Above E11even private dining room, 1,100 sq ft on the second floor (capacity on request). Private events for 12+ guests, up to 200. Large group reservations for 13 to 20.

What can a group do in Toronto after PDAC 2027 sessions?

Steam Whistle Roundhouse: Brewery tour in the historic John Street Roundhouse, a short walk from the convention centre. Its event halls host group dinners and receptions.

When should we book group dinners for PDAC 2027?

PDAC 2027 runs Mar 7–10, 2027 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre and Fairmont Royal York. Book private rooms by January 10, 2027, about 8 weeks before the show, because rooms near the venue fill up during show week.

Can I plan my whole PDAC 2027 trip in one place?

Yes. The Off the Clock trip planner builds a day-by-day agenda for PDAC 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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