Canadian Hotel Investment Conference 2026

The Canadian Hotel Investment Conference is the most significant gathering of hotel owners, investors, lenders, and operators in Canada. Held annually at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, CHIC attracts more than 800 senior executives and provides the definitive forum for understanding the investment climate across Canada's diverse lodging markets.

The 2026 conference arrives at a moment of significant transition for Canadian hospitality real estate. The urban recovery in Toronto and Vancouver has stabilised, resort and leisure markets in British Columbia and the Rockies are outperforming prior projections, and international capital is taking a renewed interest in Canadian lodging assets as currency and valuation dynamics have created compelling entry points.

Panel sessions address the full investment lifecycle — from site selection and entitlement through to asset management and disposition. The lender panel is consistently one of the most closely attended sessions, providing direct insight into credit availability, underwriting standards, and the terms available for acquisition and development financing. The conference closes with the Canadian Hotel Investment Awards, recognising outstanding performance across eight categories.