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Make your event memorable by renting our beautiful indoor spaces. Ample free parking, wheelchair accessibility, and direct access to this unique garden setting make this an ideal location.
We have two indoor facilities available for rent.
Visitor Centre
The architecturally stunning and award-winning Visitor Centre – one of the world's most environmentally advanced buildings – offers picturesque views of Livingstone Lake and Woodland Garden.
The Visitor Centre includes the BMO Great Hall and Peggy Gunn Woodland Hall A and B. Rooms are available separate or combined.
All rates subject to GST. Rates are subject to change. Proof of non-profit status is required for the non-profit rate.
| Room(s) | Capacity | Time of rental | Commercial rate | Non-profit rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BMO Great Hall |
60 seated 70 – 90 lecture style 40 workshop |
8:00am to 5:00pm or 5:00pm to midnight |
$910 |
$594 |
|
BMO Great Hall |
60 seated 70 – 90 lecture style 40 workshop |
8:00am to midnight |
$1,490.00 |
$975.00 |
|
Peggy Gunn Woodland Hall |
60 seated 100 lecture style 40 workshop |
8:00am to 5:00pm or 5:00pm to midnight |
$910 |
$594 |
|
Peggy Gunn Woodland Hall |
60 seated 100 lecture style 40 workshop |
8:00am to midnight |
$1,490 |
$975 |
|
Peggy Gunn Woodland Hall |
30 seated 50 lecture style 20 workshop |
8:00am to 5:00pm or 5:00pm to midnight |
$455 |
$297 |
|
Peggy Gunn Woodland Hall |
30 seated 50 lecture style 20 workshop |
8:00am to midnight |
$745 |
$488 |
|
BMO Great Hall and |
90 seated 135 lecture style 60 workshop |
8:00am to 5:00pm or 5:00pm to midnight |
$1,365 |
$891 |
|
BMO Great Hall and |
90 seated 135 lecture style 60 workshop |
8:00am to midnight |
$2,235 |
$1,463 |
|
BMO Great Hall and |
120 seated 200 lecture style 80 workshop |
8:00am to 5:00pm or 5:00pm to midnight |
$1,820 |
$1,188 |
|
BMO Great Hall and |
120 seated 200 lecture style 80 workshop |
8:00am to midnight |
$2,980 |
$1,950 |
The rental includes:
- Tables (2½ feet × 6 feet)
- Black chairs
- Podium
- Wireless microphone
- Coffee urns
Floral Hall Pavilion
The pavillion is a mid-century modern space with post and beam architecture with two rental options: the Floral Hall overlooking the Cascadia Garden stream and conveniently located Cedar Room.
All rates subject to GST. Rates are subject to change. Proof of non-profit status is required for the non-profit rate.
| Room | Capacity | Time of rental | Commercial rate | Non-profit rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Floral Hall |
120 seated 150 lecture style 70 workshop |
8:00am to 5:00pm or 5:00pm to midnight |
$805 |
$525 |
|
Floral Hall |
120 seated 150 lecture style 70 workshop |
8:00am to midnight |
$1,310 |
$860 |
|
Cedar Room |
20 seated 50 lecture style 15 workshop |
8:00am to 5:00pm or 5:00pm to midnight |
$265 |
$175 |
|
Cedar Room |
20 seated 50 lecture style 15 workshop |
8:00am to midnight |
$440 |
$286 |
The rental includes:
- Tables (2½ feet × 6 feet)
- Black chairs
- Sound system
- Podium and microphone
- Coffee urns
- Access to servery-style kitchen
Ready to rent?
Tell us about your event and which of our facilities and locations you'd like to rent.
Services and garden visits available for your event
Truffles Fine Foods Cafe, Shaughnessy Restaurant, the VanDusen Garden Shop gift store, and the library are available for your convenience.
Special group rate garden admissions are available for purchase when renting any of the above venues.
You are responsible for setting up and taking down, and for making your own catering arrangements (from our preferred caterer list) and liquor licence arrangements.
Indoor rental brochure (1.68 MB)
Download more information on VanDusen Botanical Garden indoor rental halls.
Outdoor event rentals and filming
Hold your wedding or special event in one of VanDusen's beautiful outdoor wedding locations.
