Canoe Space

A beautiful venue for workshops, meetings, and collaboration, to rent in the heart of Stavanger.

Illustration representing learning and professional development journey

A home to create

Housed in a beautifully converted historical landmark building on Breigata, Canoe Space blends professional functionality with homely warmth. A deliberate departure from conventional corporate environments.

Born from our belief that environments shape thinking, Canoe Space is an extension of our design philosophy at Canoe, a multidisciplinary design and innovation studio focused on organisational, service, and digital design. We originally crafted this space to support our own way of working — facilitating high-impact workshops. Now, we’re opening our doors. Whether you’re hosting a strategy sprint, a creative session, or simply seeking a space that fosters focus and connection, Canoe Space is designed to support ambitious work, and the people behind it.

Our Space
Food and refreshments
Workshop facilitation
Event types
Booking options
Our Space

Location

Steinkargata 8,
4006 Stavanger,
Norway

Spanning ca. 190m2, Canoe Space offers a versatile, light-filled venue that comfortably accommodates up to 30 seated participants with additional standing room for larger gatherings.

  • Professional-grade AV setup with a large display screen
  • High-speed WiFi
  • Flexible whiteboards and digital collaboration tools
  • Design thinking toolkits
  • Facilitation supplies (Post-its, flip-boards, workshop templates, stationery, etc.)
  • Sonos sound system
  • AC climate control
Food and refreshments

Healthy nourishment fuels great thinking

  • Self-service: Utilise our fully-equipped kitchen to prepare your own refreshments
  • Canoe catering: We can arrange catering packages ranging from light refreshments to full meals, sourced from local providers committed to quality and sustainability
  • Special dietary requirements: We accommodate dietary needs with advance notice
  • Coffee, tea & snacks: Refreshments are available for all bookings
Workshop facilitation

What sets Canoe Space apart is our design thinking and facilitation expertise:

  • Canoe facilitated: Engage our expert team to design and facilitate sessions using proven methodologies. Facilitation services are optional add-ons – contact us for details/pricing
  • Self-facilitated: Access our space and tools for your own facilitation with methodological guidance if desired
  • Hybrid approach: Engage us to assist you in planning your event with light-touch facilitation
Event types

Canoe Space is ideal for:

  • Strategic planning sessions
  • Company offsites
  • Design thinking workshops
  • Team building activities
  • Innovation sprints
  • Product development workshops
  • Leadership retreats
  • Creative brainstorming sessions
  • Board meetings with a difference
  • Training and development programs
  • We can also provide a virtual Miro-driven workshop alternative
Booking options
  • Full-day bookings: (Weekday 8-hour sessions — 08:00–16:00)
  • Custom arrangements: (Weekday multi-day bookings on availability)
  • Half-day bookings: (Weekday 4-hour sessions — Flexible start time)

For booking enquiries reach out here: space@canoe.no | +47 975 36 592

The Space

An open landscape with distinct functional zones

Canoe works across a set of domains where complexity is real, constraints are non-negotiable, and change has to land in day-to-day operations. Each domain has its own pressures, language, and rhythms, so we bring the right mix of service design, organisational design, and digital product craft to fit the context. Below is where we focus, and the kinds of outcomes we help teams deliver.

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Main workshop area

Our primary space features a vaulted ceiling with natural light. The space can be configured in various arrangements, from traditional classroom style to collaborative clusters or theatre setup.

Canoe works across a set of domains where complexity is real, constraints are non-negotiable, and change has to land in day-to-day operations. Each domain has its own pressures, language, and rhythms, so we bring the right mix of service design, organisational design, and digital product craft to fit the context. Below is where we focus, and the kinds of outcomes we help teams deliver.

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Breakout rooms

Two small meeting spaces (with space for 4 participants) provide perfect settings for small breakout group discussions, private conversations, or as preparation areas during events.

Canoe works across a set of domains where complexity is real, constraints are non-negotiable, and change has to land in day-to-day operations. Each domain has its own pressures, language, and rhythms, so we bring the right mix of service design, organisational design, and digital product craft to fit the context. Below is where we focus, and the kinds of outcomes we help teams deliver.

3

Social and dining area

Our comfortable seating area creates a relaxed environment for breaks, coffee, lunch networking, or informal discussions.

Canoe works across a set of domains where complexity is real, constraints are non-negotiable, and change has to land in day-to-day operations. Each domain has its own pressures, language, and rhythms, so we bring the right mix of service design, organisational design, and digital product craft to fit the context. Below is where we focus, and the kinds of outcomes we help teams deliver.

4

Kitchen

A fully-equipped kitchen allows for onsite catering preparation, or simply for serving refreshments throughout your day.

testimonials

Hear from the ones who know the space the best… our clients.

The venue at Canoe is perfect for smaller seminars, workshops, and group activities. It is centrally located, with easy access to public transport and parking.

Trude Refvem Hembre
Project manager

En fantastisk inviterende venue midt i smørøyet av Stavanger. Også padlerne da! Canoe består av en gruppe fantastisk flotte og dyktige mennesker

Rune Todnem By
Professor of Leadership

It’s perfect for team events, client gatherings or off-sites. We have used it multiple times for Stepwise. The Canoe team are the best hosts - highly recommended!

Per-Robert Jacobsen
Co-founder
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Curious about the Space? Reach out and contact us to arrange a quick tour and a coffee, our doors are always open.