March 16, 2026 – Ottawa – Rogers Centre Ottawa is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Escape Manor Ottawa, bringing interactive entertainment experiences directly into conferences, meetings, and corporate events.
Through this collaboration, event organizers will have the opportunity to integrate custom-designed activities into their programming. These interactive experiences offer a fresh way to enhance traditional meeting formats by incorporating team building, problem-solving, and collaborative challenges that engage attendees and elevate the overall event experience.
Conferences and corporate events hosted at Rogers Centre Ottawa will benefit from flexible, tailored programming options that can be incorporated as breakout sessions, leadership exercises, or collaborative networking activities within the agenda. Designed to encourage teamwork, creativity, and meaningful connection, these experiences provide planners with new ways to energize participants and add memorable moments to their events.
In addition, planners will also have the option to extend their event experience with evening receptions or interactive gatherings at Escape Manor’s Manor Lounge. Together, the partnership offers a seamless blend of professional programming and engaging entertainment for event attendees.
“Escape Manor Ottawa offers an exciting way for our clients to enhance their events beyond traditional meeting formats,” said Josh Verch, Director of Marketing and Partnerships at Rogers Centre Ottawa. “Providing options for interactive activities allows delegates to network and build stronger connections while enjoying a memorable Ottawa experience.”
Partnering with the Rogers Centre Ottawa allows us to enhance and diversify convention and group offerings in our city.” said Steve Wilson, Partner and Chief Marketing Office, Escape Manor. “With escapes, teambuilding programs, corporate coaching, and live entertainment, only minutes away, this collaboration provides organizers and attendees with off-site interactive entertainment options and dynamic programming opportunities. From breakout sessions to distinctive after conference activities, Manor Lounge can thrill and create lasting memories for a wide number of guests”
Escape Manor Ottawa is known for its thoughtfully designed, story-driven experiences that are ideal for after-hours receptions, team celebrations, and networking events. In partnership with the Rogers Centre Ottawa, Escape Manor helps create a seamless extension of events hosted at the Centre, making it easy for organizers to plan experiences for their guests.
Both organizations share a commitment to showcasing Ottawa as a premier destination for meetings and events while supporting locally owned businesses. By extending the event journey from the Rogers Centre Ottawa to Escape Manor Ottawa, this partnership offers planners an innovative way to keep attendees engaged well beyond the conference day.
About Rogers Centre Ottawa
The Rogers Centre Ottawa — Canada’s Meeting Place — is an internationally renowned convention centre located on the Rideau Canal in downtown Ottawa, Canada’s capital. With bold, modern design, a naturally lit interior, and magnificent views, the Rogers Centre offers an unparalleled and environmentally responsible setting for conventions, conferences, meetings, and exhibits of any size. Since opening in 2011, the Centre has hosted thousands of events, generating millions of dollars of economic impact for the City of Ottawa and the Province of Ontario. In 2020, it was named the world’s best convention centre by the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC). The Ottawa Convention Centre Corporation is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
For more information, visit rogers-centre.ca.
About The Escape Manor Ottawa
Escape Manor Ottawa is a locally owned and operated entertainment company, specializing in immersive escape rooms, kinetic games and interactive group experiences. With multiple locations across the city and beyond, Escape Manor offers engaging activities ideal for evening receptions, post-conference events, team-building sessions, and private group bookings, making it a popular destination for off-site corporate entertainment in the National Capital Region.
Media Contact:
Josh Verch
Director, Marketing and Partnerships
Rogers Centre Ottawa
613-294-1528
jverch@rogers-centre.ca
