Weddings

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Weddings at the UBC Boathouse

Uniquely You!

The John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse provides a stunning on-water setting for your wedding day. A fully floating venue with an expansive dock space and an event hall featuring floor to ceiling glass walls, the mountain and river views cannot be escaped. Amaze your guests with both indoor and outdoor options for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.

 

Indoor / outdoor options for ceremony, cocktail hour, reception

 

Capacity for seated functions from 20-150 or standing cocktail receptions of up to 180

 

Adjoining patio and fireside lounge

 

Guest departure by 1 AM and vendor clean-up completed by 2 AM

 

Complimentary 1-hour wedding rehearsal during business hours

 

Within walking distance of the Canada Line Skytrain

 

Free parking along River Road

 

Flexible floor plan arrangements and complimentary planning appointments with our team

 

Accessibility – ramp access and on-site lift

Rental Rates

The UBC Boathouse event philosophy is based on the belief that planning events with us should be a seamless and enjoyable process. To ensure this, one of our values is transparency which means that we are committed to providing all the fees associated with events up front so that no one is surprised at any point in the process.

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What’s Included

 

Facility tables and chairs (including set-up and take-down)

 

WiFi in event hall

 

Built in PA audio system with microphone

 

Ceiling mounted Power-Point ready projection system and smart TV

 

Servery kitchen

 

Complimentary use of lower dock for cocktail hour (shared space with athletes)

 

Shared access to washrooms, change rooms and dock level

 

Event attendant on-site for the duration of your event

Preferred Vendors

We develop our preferred vendor list based entirely on reviews from UBC Boathouse guests. These vendors know the venue well, with a range in style and price point to customize your event.

When choosing one of our preferred caterers to oversee your food service, the $1000 galley fee is waived.

Event Galleries

See photos from wedding and other events held at the UBC Boathouse (updated regularly).

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FAQs

Have questions about weddings at the UBC Boathouse? See our comprehensive FAQs.

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Calendar

Our calendar is updated every 24 hours. Currently booking wedding dates into 2023 – 2024!

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Reviews

“Love UBC Boathouse!”

“Everything about our wedding at the UBC Boathouse was absolutely perfect… from the most stunning scenery of the Fraser River and the mountains, to the very helpful and responsive staff, to the beautiful and well-kept interior. We truly couldn’t have picked a better venue.”

Shilo Hansen, married on 19-May-2018

“Whole Experience was Amazing”

“The Boathouse wasn’t on our radar until I stumbled across a photographers blog; talking about their favourite venues to shoot.

Originally drawn in by the location; we highly recommend because whole experience was amazing. We felt so taken care of by the staff who were all warm, welcoming and organized.”

Rachael Sproston, married on 31-Dec-2017

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