Venues for Weddings and Private Functions

One of the most important decisions in planning your wedding or event will be your chosen venue. This page highlights some of your options and lists some specific event venues our clients have had a positive experience with. Please contact us if you would like assistance in selecting a venue.

Central Ottawa

Canadian Museum of Nature, Victoria Memorial Museum
Host your event at the Canadian Museum of Nature and experience a century of history, architectural elegance and a castle-like ambience. Choose from breathtaking venues such as the Lantern—perfect for a cocktail party or reception or the Salon—our most elegant and dramatic venue. The Museum offers an array of possibilities for almost any type of events.
http://www.nature.ca/en/about-us/products-services/facility-rentals

Paul's Boat Lines
Paul’s Boat Lines Limited is Ottawa’s premiere sightseeing venue. We are proud to offer quality sightseeing cruises on the Historic Rideau Canal as well as on the famous Ottawa River. On both the Rideau Canal and the Ottawa River Paul’s Boat Lines maintains its tradition of presenting unique views and friendly, personalised service. With three boats specifically built for the Rideau Canal and a large double decker boat built for the Ottawa River available for sightseeing and charter cruises we are sure to have something for everyone. http://www.paulsboatcruises.com/index.htm

Billings Estate Museum http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/heritage/museums/billings/facility_en.html

Glebe Community Centre http://ottawa.ca/residents/parks_recreation/facilities/rec_centres/index_en.html

La Nouvelle Scène
http://nouvellescene.com/

Ottawa Rowing Club
http://www.ottawarowingclub.com/contact.html

Ottawa University, Chapel (and other facilities) http://www.reservations.uottawa.ca/en/

Rockcliffe Library – centre
http://www.rockcliffepark.ca

St Joseph's Parish Hall
http://www.st-josephs.ca/pages/index_e.aspx?CategoryID=7

The Cube Gallery
http://cubegallery.ca/

The Space
http://www.atthespace.ca/

East Ottawa

River Rock Inn - Rockland Ontario
Memorable events call for an inspiring backdrop. Between Rockland’s picturesque scenery and our Inn’s elegant décor, special days are made to look as divine as they feel. Whether your wedding has an intimate focus or plans to be a lavish occasion, our modular ballroom is available to accommodate your guests.
http://www.riverrockinn.ca/

Cumberland Heritage Village Museum – Cumberland http://www.city.ottawa.on.ca/residents/heritage/museums/cumberland/facility_en.html

Le Mouvement d'implication francophone d'Orléans  http://www.mifo.net/location_salle.php

The Shenkman Arts Centre
http://www.shenkmanarts.ca/rentals_locations/index_en.html

South Ottawa

Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm – Edwards (near Metcalfe)
Located just minutes from downtown Ottawa, Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm has quickly become the National Capital Region's premier reception destination for your Wedding, Company Retreat, or other group function. Towering maples surround the quarried field stone house built in the 1850s. The wooden barn and other log outbuildings are vivid reminders of our heritage in agriculture. With a varied mix of country gardens, wooded glades and other unique settings, Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm is the perfect location for those unique, one-of-a-kind photos - as all of Ottawa's major photographers have already discovered.
http://www.stanleysfarm.com

Our Lady of the Visitation Centre (Greely) http://www.olvis.ca/family_centre.html

West Ottawa

Centrepoint Theatres
http://www.centrepointetheatre.com/rentals/index_en.html

Lakeside Gardens (Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre)
http://ottawa.ca/residents/parks_recreation/facilities/rec_centres/index_en.html

Ukrainian Banquet Hall
http://www.1000byron.org/inf/index_inf.html

Westboro Masonic Hall
http://westboromasonichall.ca/WMTL/Banquet_Hall.html
(613) 722-5184

 
Gatineau/Outaouais

The Ark – Farrellton Quebec
This just may be the perfect venue for your rustic outdoor wedding venue and reception. What could be more romantic than being married in front of a grapevine covered, cedar arbour surrounded by beautiful gardens, wildflowers, rolling hills and hardwood forests? Then dance the night away indoors to your favourite tunes or outdoors around a bonfire underneath the stars. Your wedding is YOUR dream day. Just tell us what you want and we'll do what we can to make it happen.
http://www.synergyark.com

 
Steam Train - Hull - Chelsea-Wakefield
Board the Hull-Chelsea-Wakefield Steam Train for a memorable friend or family reunion, wedding, or for private or corporate events. Impress your guests with this unique steam train journey along the Gatineau River. Reserve a private coach on a scheduled departure or charter the entire train for a day or evening event.
http://www.trainavapeur.ca/

Association Récréative Des Jardins Du Château – Aylmer
819-778-1725 

Cabane en bois rond – Hull
http://pages.videotron.com/fao/#gestion

Other Options

In addition to the above venues we can suggest trying your local community centre, Legion hall or Knights of Columbus hall. The City of Ottawa (http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/cityfacilities/index_en.html) has many different facilities that could be considered.