What Lévis Centre des congrès does

Lévis Centre des congrès is a privately held convention and exhibition centre located in downtown Lévis, Quebec, founded in 2008 by Pierre Gagné alongside the adjacent Four Points by Sheraton hotel. The facility comprises 22 modular rooms and event spaces totalling over 80,000 square feet (expanded in 2015 via an $11M project), accommodating events of 10 to 2,000 people for corporate meetings, trade shows, weddings, sports competitions, and association conventions. The centre operates an in-house culinary and banquet team, offers wedding packages at three tiers (Essential, Signature, Prestige), and routes audiovisual requirements through an exclusive partnership with LSM. A key structural advantage is the direct physical connection to the 150-room Four Points by Sheraton (Marriott-affiliated), eliminating accommodation logistics friction for event attendees.

The centre generates revenue primarily through venue rental, in-house catering/banquet services, parking (145 indoor paid, 500 outdoor complimentary spaces), and facilitated room-block bookings at the adjacent hotel (whose revenue flows to Marriott, not the centre). It pursues a direct sales model via a dedicated business development team, with bookings initiated through website enquiry forms. The facility is distinguished by sustainability investments including a geothermal HVAC system with 190 heat pumps, organic waste-to-biogas conversion via Solucycle, and a Kéroul accessibility certification. Operating under family ownership, the company transitioned leadership from founder Pierre Gagné to his son Karl Gagné in 2019, served as a COVID-19 vaccination centre in 2021 (administering ~250,000 vaccines), and was rebranded to its current name in 2020. Since opening, the centre has reportedly generated over $400M in cumulative economic impact for the Lévis municipality.

Name

Lévis Centre des congrès

Legal name

Lévis Centre des congrès

Website

https://centrecongreslevis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lévis Centre des congrès is a privately held convention and exhibition centre in Lévis, Quebec, hosting corporate events, weddings, trade shows, and sports competitions across 22 modular rooms and 80,000+ square feet, with an adjacent Four Points by Sheraton hotel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Convention and Exhibition Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB), Multi-Purpose Event Halls & Community Centers (THAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Convention venue services
• Event hosting
• Banquet catering
• Exhibition spaces
• Wedding reception venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Lévis

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Event Venue Rental: Primary revenue from renting 22 modular rooms and event spaces for conventions, trade shows, weddings, corporate meetings, and sports competitions. The centre offers flexible spaces accommodating 10 to 2,000 people with natural lighting.
2. Catering and Banquet Services: In-house culinary team prepares custom menus for events, from business lunches to large banquets. Revenue from food and beverage services is bundled with venue rental or offered separately.
3. Hotel Accommodation (Partnership): Revenue from the adjacent Four Points by Sheraton Lévis with 150 rooms, though operated separately as a Marriott International property. The centre facilitates room blocks for event attendees.
4. Parking Services: Indoor parking available for a fee (145 spaces) and complimentary outdoor parking (500 spaces per English site, 700 per French site).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lévis Centre des congrès operates a convention and exhibition centre comprising 22 modular event rooms and more than 28,000 sq. ft. of event space, supported by an in-house food and banquet service (a 11,000 sq. ft. kitchen) and on-site audiovisual coordination. Offerings are built around four product lines — meetings and conferences, conventions and trade shows, banquet events and galas, and weddings and private celebrations. A fully integrated adjacent hotel (Four Points by Sheraton, 172 rooms) is sold exclusively through the centre for event accommodation.

Product overview

Lévis Centre des congrès is a convention centre venue offering a unified event hosting platform. The core product is the convention centre itself with 22 modular rooms accommodating 10 to 2,000 guests, complemented by an adjacent Four Points by Sheraton Lévis Hotel (150 rooms). Additional offerings include in-house banquet and catering services, audiovisual equipment rental through official supplier LSM, wedding packages (Essential, Signature, and Prestigious), and personalized event planning services. The venue specializes in conventions, trade shows, weddings, sports competitions, and corporate events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Meetings and Conferences (Réunions et conférences) Modular event room rentals and bundled food-and-A/V coordination for corporate meetings, trainings and conferences of varying sizes.
• Conventions and Trade Shows (Congrès et salons) Multi-day event hosting across the centre's modular rooms, supported by in-house catering, audiovisual coordination, and adjacent hotel accommodation.
• Events and Galas (Évènements et galas) Banquet room rentals for large events and galas, delivered with the in-house food and banquet team and audiovisual coordination.
• Weddings and Private Celebrations (Mariages et célébrations privées) Wedding and private-celebration packages at the venue, including in-house food and beverage, audiovisual, and accommodation access to the adjacent Four Points hotel.
• In-house Food and Banquet Service (Service alimentaire et banquets) In-house catering and banquet services with a 100% Quebec-sourced food program, supported by a pastry shop and sommelier, available to all four event product lines.
• On-site Audiovisual Coordination (Coordination audiovisuelle) On-site audiovisual equipment and coordination across rooms, delivered in partnership with LSM as the venue's audiovisual provider.
• Event Accommodation at Adjacent Four Points by Sheraton Adjacent-hotel accommodation packaged with event bookings: a 172-room Four Points by Sheraton linked to the venue via interior walkway, booked exclusively through the centre.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Four Points by Sheraton Lévis (Marriott International)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008The Four Points by Sheraton Lévis Hotel is directly connected to the convention centre, offering 150 rooms. This partnership is fundamental to the centre's value proposition, providing seamless accommodation logistics for event attendees—especially important during winter months. The hotel is affiliated with Marriott International, providing international brand standards and customer reach.
• Marriott InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008The Four Points by Sheraton Lévis is affiliated with Marriott International, providing international brand standards, quality assurance, and access to Marriott's global customer base and loyalty program.
• LSM (Audiovisual Provider)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLSM is the official audiovisual provider of Lévis Convention Centre. Their professional team handles all sound and lighting needs and creates the perfect atmosphere for events. LSM holds exclusivity for rigging, power distribution, trusses, drapery, and stage platforms. The centre's sales team connects customers with LSM project managers for customized audiovisual proposals.
• Local SuppliersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe centre prioritizes local suppliers for sustainable procurement, purchasing reusable, recyclable, and sustainable products and eco-friendly cleaning supplies. This network supports the centre's local sustainability commitments.
• KéroulminorOthersKéroul provides accessibility certification and standards for the centre's accessibility for people with reduced mobility. The centre is certified as accessible for people with physical disabilities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vancouver Convention Centre: West Coast flagship convention facility with sustainability focus and integrated hotel partnerships; competes in the same Canadian MICE ecosystem with overlapping target clients.
• Calgary Telus Convention Centre: Western Canadian convention venue with hotel adjacency and modular event space; comparable business model serving association, corporate, and social events with bundled catering and AV.
• Winnipeg Convention Centre: Mid-sized Canadian convention venue providing event space, catering, and hosting services; serves a similar Prairie/mid-Canada MICE market with overlapping service offerings.
• Toronto Congress Centre: Large-scale Canadian convention and trade-show venue offering modular halls and exhibition space; comparable operating model focused on trade shows, conventions, and corporate events with in-house services.
• Halifax Convention Centre: Newer Atlantic Canadian convention venue offering modular rooms, catering, and event services; comparable operating model and target client mix in the Canadian association and corporate event market.
• Palais des congrès de Montréal: Quebec's flagship convention venue in Montreal hosting large-scale conventions, trade shows, and exhibitions; offers directly comparable venue rental, catering, and AV bundling, and competes for the same Quebec/Canadian association clients.
• Centre des congrès de Québec: Quebec City's primary convention centre located directly across the river from Lévis; directly competes for the same Quebec City metropolitan MICE market and association/corporate event wallet with similar modular room and catering offerings.
• Shaw Centre (Ottawa Convention Centre): Public convention centre in Ottawa with modular meeting rooms, banquet services, and adjacent hotel partnerships; mirrors Lévis's integrated venue + accommodation value proposition for association and government events.

Others

• LSM (Audiovisual Partner): Lévis's exclusive AV partner providing sound, lighting, rigging, and staging services for events; an ecosystem participant tightly coupled with the centre's event delivery rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Palais des congrès de Gatineau: Quebec-based convention venue in the Outaouais region serving government and association events; comparable Canadian convention centre operating model with similar public-sector client mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/centrecongreslevis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/congreslevis

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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