Roving Mounties corporate event! Here’s how Roving Mounties turn a reception into something guests are still talking about — before the main event even begins.
Your guests are arriving. The reception is open. And here’s what happens…
- a Mountie stops them for a “Canadian security quiz”
- a Park Ranger steps up to demonstrate “best bear behaviour”
- their “personal bodyguard” appears out of nowhere to handle their ‘fans’
And they haven’t even crossed the threshold yet!
That’s what roving Mounties do. They start the engagement before the event officially starts. They turn a hallway or a hotel lobby into the first act of something guests didn’t see coming. It’s the most underrated form of cocktail hour entertainment in the corporate world. They make your guests the centre of the story.
Our guests were BUZZING WITH EXCITEMENT. As always, your performance was OUTSTANDING and definitely the highlight of the guests’ trip. Wow, was it ever PERFECT.
— Elaine Chick · Rare Indigo
Why Roving Mounties Work at Corporate Events
There are two reasons roving Mounties at corporate events work every single time.
The uniform does the work before the performer says a word. The RCMP’s red serge is recognized around the world. When a Mountie appears at your corporate event in Vancouver — or anywhere in Canada — guests don’t need context. They already know what to do. They smile. They reach for their phones. They want in on the experience.
The people inside the uniforms are engagement experts. Our Mounties are trained improvisers who read a crowd in real time. They find the guests who need a nudge. They make the quiet table feel like the most important people in the room. They turn moments into engagement magic.
The ROVING COMEDIC MOUNTIES were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and added such a FUN AND WONDERFUL TIME for everyone. It really brought the whole event to life RIGHT FROM THE START!
— Sandy Heer · HR Manager · Mainland Construction Materials
The Biggest Impact at the Best Price
Roving Mounties are our highest-impact, best-value option. We can handle up to 15 Mounties easily, and more as needed. One Mountie or a dozen, the formula is the same: maximum impact, right from the moment guests arrive.
We are returning to Vancouver for another conference and want to book the roving Mounties again. They were such a HUGE HIT last time that our attendees are STILL TALKING ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE TO THIS DAY!
— Tania Sprankle · Senior Manager · Pratt & Whitney
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FAQs: Roving Mounties at Corporate Events
Are Roving Mounties just people in costumes?
No — and that’s the whole point. Any company can put someone in a red serge. Engagement Unlimited’s Mounties are trained improvisers who read a crowd in real time. They find the guests who need a nudge. They make the quiet table feel like the most important people in the room. The costume opens the door. The engagement expertise is what happens next.
Do Roving Mounties work for international groups visiting Canada?
They’re one of the best options for exactly this. International guests — especially those visiting Vancouver or Whistler for a corporate conference or incentive trip — come to Canada with the Mountie already on their bucket list. They want that photo. We give them that, plus performers who make the whole interaction into a story they’ll be telling when they get home. Roving Mounties are Engagement Unlimited’s most-requested format for DMC and inbound corporate programs.
What if my group is quiet or doesn’t usually participate?
This is one of the most common concerns event planners bring us — and it’s exactly what our performers are trained for. Our Mounties read the room. If a group isn’t naturally outgoing, they meet them where they are and bring the energy up gradually. In 28 years and 1,000+ events, the Mounties have never once failed to connect.
What is “Mounties for a Minute”?
“Mounties for a Minute” is an optional add-on where 3 guests from your group get dressed as Mounties and run through Mountie training. The results are hilarious, the photo ops are incredible, and it gives even reluctant participants a reason to fully engage.
How many Mounties can Engagement Unlimited provide?
We can handle up to 15 Mounties easily, and more as needed. Most corporate events use 2–4. If your program calls for more, reach out and we’ll confirm availability.
Are Roving Mounties available in Whistler or outside Vancouver?
Yes. Engagement Unlimited’s primary service area includes Metro Vancouver, Whistler, Kamloops, and Kelowna, with delivery across British Columbia and Canada. If your event is in BC but outside Metro Vancouver, reach out with your date and location and we’ll confirm availability.
Can I combine Roving Mounties with other entertainment?
Absolutely — and it’s one of our most common configurations. Roving Mounties work the arrival and reception while a game show, mystery dinner, or keynote anchors the main program. The Mounties warm the room; the main event delivers the peak. If you’re considering a second element, ask us about pairing options.
Through their charm, wit and amazing improv skills, they led 2 x 45 minute performances for the crowd of 400+ to ENDLESS SMILES AND CHEERS. They EXPERTLY WORKED THE ROOM with professionalism and masterful skill.
— Shaw Madson · Event Planner · Total Entertainment Network
The Mounties were GREAT! They added the PERFECT AMOUNT OF “CANADIANA” and were great at reading the crowd. This group wasn’t very outgoing and they met them at their level.
— Heather Pelletier · Nature’s Boardroom
Ready to Add Roving Mounties to Your Next Corporate Event?
28 years. 1,000+ events. The Roving Mounties are the highest-impact, best-value option in the Live Event Energy lineup — and they start working before your event officially begins.
Let’s talk about your next event. Reach out and let us know your date, your guest count, and what you’re hoping your guests walk away saying — and we’ll put together the right configuration for you.
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Roger Haskett is the founder and The Big Cheese at Engagement Unlimited, and author of The Me You Want To Be. For 34 years and 1,100+ organizations, he has been the person clients call when they need their group genuinely, joyfully, unforgettably engaged.
