We are well versed in all aspects of marketing and producing an event. Whether you need to plan and execute a special event or coordinate a sophisticated event marketing campaign, our team has the expertise and resources to meet and exceed your organization’s objectives.
West of Contra was born out of a desire to provide clients and event attendees with a superior experience first and foremost. Our partners have built a reputation of producing events to the highest quality. We take an approach that combines innovation, creativity and style with our core principles of honesty,
genuineness and professionalism.
We have the know-how, the resources, the network and the commitment to excellence that translate into sell out events and lifelong clients. West of Contra uses an integrated marketing approach to create events that deliver results – meeting the objectives of its event partners and exceeding the expectations of attendees.
We are an industry leader in event production. With over a decade of experience we are familiar with all aspects of event production. Whether you need to organize a special event for your staff or a large scale branded activation, we can help from conceptualization to execution.
We are committed to giving back to our community and we cherish the opportunity to work with charitable causes. We hope that through executing high caliber events for those clients we can lend a hand in helping them reach their goals.
We are often regarded as a market leader in signature special events when it comes to some of the most celebrated times of the year. Such events range from Canada’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration to the most sought after event series during the Toronto International Film Festival to a host of other celebrations.
The All-Star Gala in Support of SickKids takes place at the Toronto Event Centre bringing together past and present professional athletes and personalities from hockey and other sports! All net proceeds go to Infant congenital heart disease research and care at the Labatt Family Health Centre at SickKids.
Event Date & Venue: TBD
Facebook Page: All-Star Gala Facebook page
Event Website: sickkidsallstargala.com
Wines of the World
Wine Fest Toronto is the city’s only outdoor wine festival. Celebrating all things wine, and bringing together an array of outstanding pairings for everyone to try. Not only does it offer guests the chance to sample a wide array of wines and enjoy food from a variety of brands, it also provides an all-day entertainment experience in a beautiful upscale and modern village setting.
Event Date & Venue: July 7, 8, 9, 2023 at RendezViews
Facebook Album Link: Wine Fest Toronto Facebook page
Event Website: winefesttoronto.com
Guinness SPD is Canada’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration and takes place in 5 cities. Guinness SPD features a variety of live bands and DJ’s, making it a truly authentic St. Patrick’s Day experience.
Event Date & Venue: Saturday, March 19th at Rebel
Facebook Page: Guinness SPD Canada Facebook Page
Event Website: spdcanada.ca
Ovation is a post-film event series taking place the opening weekend of TIFF and plays host to a top notch and exclusive crowd.
Event Date: Opening weekend of TIFF
Event Website: tiffovation.com
The annual Toronto Coffee & Tea Expo will return to unearth and celebrate the city’s buzzing café culture — with its best baristas, roasters, tea sommeliers, blenders, distributors, coffee shops and café gear.
Coffee and tea lovers will discover what’s brewing in the minds of leading coffee and tea innovators as they explore exhibitors, savour unlimited free samples, learn industry secrets and participate in new and returning hands-on programs.
Event Date: TBD
Facebook Album Link: Toronto Coffee and Tea Expo Facebook page
Event Website: torontocoffeeandtea.com