Getting married in one of Vancouver's most beautiful park facilities, on the beach or in a verdant park setting is an ideal way to start a lifetime together. A few basic rules apply when tying the knot in a public place so read on for all the important details.

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Weddings in Public Parks

To hold an elegant, simple outdoor wedding ceremony on one of Vancouver’s beautiful parks or beaches, please complete a wedding application form and mail (2099 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6G 1Z4) or fax (604-257-8501) to the Special Events and Filming office.

To secure a location exclusively for your use on your special day, a wedding permit is necessary. This will ensure that other events are not booked at the same time.

Bookable Time Slots
Afternoon	9am – 1pm
Evening	2pm – 6pm

A wedding permit allows you to set up:

• 10’ x 10’ tents (max. 2)
• chairs (max. 10)
• small table for signing of marriage certificate
• acoustic music (ie: accordion, guitar – no amplified sound)
• minimal floral decoration

Location	Capacity	View	Parking	Map
Spanish Bank (West Extension)	80 – 120 people	Ocean / North Shore	West Extension
Stanley Park Brockton Point (Park Drive)	50 -75 people	Ocean / Lions Gate / Canada Place	Park Drive
Stanley Park Rose Garden (Pipeline Road)	50 – 80 people	Garden	Malkin Bowl / Service Yard
Stanley Park Ferguson Point (The Teahouse Restaurant)	80 – 100 people	Ocean	Third Beach

If the desired location is not one of the designated sites, please submit a Special Event Application and include a site map (aerial map of the location). Alternatives will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Book Your Event at One of These Locations ...

Aberthau Community Centre and Gardens - Photo sessions are not available during other bookings. Need two weeks advance notice (if available) for photos. For further information please call West Point Grey Community Centre at 604-257-8140.

Barclay Manor at Barclay Square Park - Rentals are available for smaller wedding receptions. The surrounding gardens are available for photos for groups under 100 people. For further information please call the Barclay Manor Programmer at 604-257-8349.

Bloedel Floral Conservatory - Come together under the geodesic dome of this tropical paradise where free-flying birds give colourful accent and sound to a beautiful atmosphere where the weather is predictably perfect all year long. Reservations are required for wedding ceremonies and photos and a rental fee is charged per booked session. Two time slots are available for wedding parties: Morning (before public opening) and Evening (after public closing time). For further information and reservations please call Shelley at 604-257-8584.

Brock House - Rents out the restaurant for wedding receptions. The grounds are also utilized for wedding ceremonies. For further information please call 604-224-3317.

Celebration Pavilion at Queen Elizabeth Park - Book your wedding or other special occasion at the Celebration Pavilion in Queen Elizabeth Park. A stunning covered facility in Vancouver's most sought after park for wedding photos. The stylish building is beautifully located at Vancouver's highest point as part of the elegant Queen Elizabeth Park Plaza. Adjacent to a dramatic outdoor fountain and ring of West Coast style arbours, the Celebration Pavilion offers great views for guests and is located at the City's geographic centre. The floor to ceiling glass building offers indoor seating for 100+ guests and outdoor space for an additional 100 guests (click here to see facility rendering and layout ). For more information and reservations, please contact The Chapel at Queen Elizabeth Park at 604-688-0701 or email qe@thechapels.ca.

Coal Harbour Community Centre - Room rentals overlooking beautiful Coal Harbour are available. Please call 604-718-8222 for more information.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - Suitable for groups from 15-300. There are various rental rates depending on time and location/facility usage at the Garden. There is a two hour minimum rental limit for the Hall/Courtyard. One hour maximum for wedding photos. Entire Garden available for off-season rentals. For further information please call Mary Cheung at 604-662-3207, ext 203 or email her at rentals@vancouverchinesegarden.com.

False Creek Community Centre - Lind Hall — The Lind Hall is a beautifully restored heritage building located on popular Granville Island. This bright and spacious hall features birch hardwood floors and wainscoting, natural cedar beams and large picture windows backing onto Sutcliffe Park and Alder Bay. The space is excellent for receptions up to 150 guests. Granville Island and the gardens at Sutcliffe Park are also popular for wedding photography. For further information please contact 604-257-8195.

Maritime Museum - (adjacent to Vanier Park) the grassed area in front of the Maritime Museum is another area where a ceremony could be held. The Maritime Museum has rooms inside to rent for receptions for groups from 75-150. The outside terrace is also available for ceremonies up to 90 people. For further information please call Meg Pinto (operations@vancouvermaritimemuseum.com) at 604-257-8310.

Moberly Arts Centre - Affiliated with the Sunset Community Centre, this is another beautiful facility that offers one room for rent – group must be 110 people or less. Please call 604-718-6521.

Roedde House Museum - (in Barclay Heritage Square) specializes in weddings. Legal limit is 45 persons. Call the office or leave a message at 604-684-7040 for a room booking. The grounds outside the Roedde House are first come first serve, no set up allowed.

Roundhouse Community Centre - Room rentals available. This unique and attractive community centre is located in Yaletown. Please call 604-713-1811 for more information.

Vancouver Museum - (at Vanier Park) rooms available. For further information and costs please call 604-736-4431.

VanDusen Botanical Garden - The Great Lawn is a spectacular setting for outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions. View the North Shore mountains amidst fragrant beds of botanical flowers and trees while exchanging vows or dining under festive tents. For further information and reservations please call 604-257-8661.

Receptions are welcome at various facilities:

Room Rentals in Park Board facilities	call each site directly
Fish House Restaurant in Stanley Park	(604) 681-7275
Prospect Point Restaurant in Stanley Park	(604) 669-2737
Seasons in the Park in Queen Elizabeth Park	(604) 874-8008
Shaughnessy Restaurant in VanDusen Botanical Garden	(604) 261-0011
The Stanley Park Pavilion in Stanley Park	(604) 602-3088
The Teahouse in Stanley Park	(604) 669-3281
Vancouver Rowing Club in Stanley Park	(604) 687-3400

Or Take Advantage of Other Special Services ...

Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours

Add beauty and elegance to your special day with a private horse-drawn carriage ride through magnificent Stanley Park - make a stunning entrance or enjoy a peaceful private moment as the gentle giants draw you away after your ceremony.

More information is available at www.stanleyparktours.com

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