Futures Workforce Development Conference
October 28–30, 2026
Blue Mountain Resort
Collingwood, Ontario
Futures 2026: Canada's Workforce Through Disruption
Futures is Ontario’s annual workforce development conference for employment service providers, employers, industry partners and government, hosted by the team at First Work. Attracting 500 professionals of all levels in the workforce development sector, the conference will focus on forward thinking, innovation, and adaptability in response to the evolving needs of the workforce.
Join us for an inspiring experience, filled with innovation, connection, and forward-thinking ideas.
Member early bird rates have been extended to May 15th ! Ensure to get your tickets before it ends!
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Accommodations | Blue Mountain Resort
*Prices quoted are guaranteed only for the available dates: Monday, October 26th - Sunday, November 1st, 2026
Click HERE to book online or call 1-833-583-2583 to make a reservation over the phone. To receive the discounted group rate please utilize our codes below before the cut off date 5:00 PM EST on Monday, September 28, 2026.
Group Name:Futures Conference 2026
Group Code: 10F1N3
- Call In Cancellation Window: Lodging reservations may be cancelled or changed up to 6:00 p.m. three days prior to your arrival date. Add-ons may be cancelled or changed up to 6:00 p.m. three days prior to your arrival date.
- Deposit Amount: Individual reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card or advance deposit. A deposit for one night stay will be processed at the time of booking. Any remaining deposit will be taken within three days prior to arrival.
- Deposit Forfeiture: If the lodging reservation is cancelled within three days of arrival or the guest does not arrive on the scheduled date, the reservation will automatically be cancelled and the deposit forfeited. Add-ons that are cancelled within three days of arrival or are not redeemed on the scheduled date will result in forfeiture of the add-on amount.
- Taxes: All room rates are quoted exclusive of all applicable taxes and fees. The guest room tax is 13% HST. Taxes may change without notice.
- Municipal Accommodation Tax: A 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax will be applied to all guest room reservations.
- Resort Fee: A resort fee will be applied to all guest room reservations per night, depending on the room types and properties reserved. This fee is subject to HST.
| Room Type | Resort Fee |
|---|---|
| Village Suites & Mosaic | |
| Studio, Deluxe, One Bedroom | $19.50 |
| One Bedroom + Den, Two Bedroom | $27 |
| 3 Bedroom | $34.50 |
The Resort Fee Includes:
- Underground parking for 1 vehicle per reservation at Village, Mosaic, and Westin.
- Enhanced Wi-Fi for all guestrooms.
- Full access to Open-Air Gondola, Blue Mountain’s Hiking Trails, Canopy Climb Net Adventure, AGORA: Path of Light, and Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster Ride. Access is subject to seasonal closures and weather permitting and is included from the day of arrival until the day of departure for all registered guests.
- Smoking/Vaping: All indoor public spaces, accommodations, and function space are non-smoking/non-vaping in accordance with Ontario law.
- Check-In and Check-Out: Guest check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and guests must provide valid photo identification upon arrival. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m. Blue Mountain Resorts cannot guarantee early check-in or late check-out.
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Relocation: If Blue Mountain Resorts is unable to accommodate a guest room reservation, Blue Mountain Resorts will provide:
- Accommodations at a comparable hotel reasonably nearby at no charge for the first night.
- One complimentary round-trip group transportation between Blue Mountain Resorts and the alternate hotel for each day the guest is displaced.
- An offer to relocate the displaced guest back to the first available guest room.
- A credit to the Room Block for any nights that guests are displaced.
- No Shows: Any guest as expected who fails to check in on the arrival date will be automatically billed the applicable first night room. All subsequent room nights will be cancelled.
