Make your event memorable with a beautiful outdoor venue at VanDusen Botanical Garden

Limited capacity outdoor wedding rentals

Available from May 1, 2021 to October 10, 2021

With an outdoor wedding rental, your guests will have the opportunity to explore all 55 acres of VanDusen Garden while keeping a safe distance from others.

Celebrate your special day in one of three serene outdoor locations at the garden.

Information icon Capacity includes all vendors, guests, and bridal party

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  Rental ceremony details

  The Great Lawn

  • It is the responsibility of the renter to supply tent, chairs, and décor
  • No food or beverages allowed unless booked as a reception which requires special permission at this time. Please contact our rentals team for further details and reception pricing.
  • Multiple power outlets available for use
  • $10 SOCAN fee if music is played

  Heron Lake

  • It is the responsibility of the renter to supply tent, chairs, and décor
  • One power outlet available by request
  • No food or beverages allowed
  • $10 SOCAN fee if music is played

  Meadow Pond

  • No food or beverages, chairs, tent, or decor allowed (you may bring in 1 table and 2 chairs for signing)
  • No power outlet available
  • $10 SOCAN fee if music is played

  Information icon Contact VanDusen rentals for additional details.

Regular wedding packages

Information icon The Provincial Health Order has banned mass gathering events of over 50 people for the foreseeable future. We're unable to proceed with the planning and permitting of any events with more than 50 people until this order has been revised or updated.

For pricing and more information, contact our rental department directly at vandusenrentals@vancouver.ca.

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  The Great Lawn

  This location can accommodate everything from small intimate ceremonies all the way up to large tented receptions.

  All rates subject to GST. Rates are subject to change. Proof of non-profit status is required for the non-profit rate.

  Event type

  • Wedding ceremony
  • Wedding ceremony and reception or special event
  • Garden consumer show
  • Garden consumer show including the fairway

  The Great Lawn wedding ceremony rental details:

  • Capacity is 40 to 800 people
  • It is the responsibility of the renter to supply tent, chairs, and décor
  • No food or beverages allowed unless booked as a reception

  Information icon Contact VanDusen Rentals department for additional details if you're planning an outdoor special event.

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  Heron Lake

  This location can accommodate everything from small intimate ceremonies all the way up to large tented receptions.

  All rates subject to GST. Rates are subject to change. 

  Event type

  • Wedding ceremony

  Heron Lake wedding ceremony rental details:

  • Capacity is 120 people maximum
  • It is the responsibility of the renter to supply tent, chairs, and décor
  • One power outlet available by request
  • No food or beverages allowed
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  Meadow Pond

  This beautiful stand up wedding ceremony location is the perfect spot for a small intimate gathering.

  All rates subject to GST. Rates are subject to change. 

  Event type

  • Wedding ceremony

  Meadow Pond wedding ceremony rental details:

  • Capacity is 30 people maximum
  • No food or beverages, chairs, tent, or decor allowed
  • ​No power outlet available