2025 wedding bookings open at 9am on Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Wedding booking season for 2025: March 1 to September 30, 2025.
Note Because of ongoing construction in Stanley Park, expect delays and potentially limited parking in the park.
Getting married in one of Vancouver's beautiful parks, gardens, or park facilities and restaurants is an ideal way to start a lifetime together.
Many beautiful venues are available for wedding ceremonies and receptions within Vancouver parks.
Plan your outdoor wedding in a park
To hold your wedding in a park, you will need a park wedding ceremony permit. The permit lets you decorate your site with an archway, canopies, and a limited number of chairs.
Designated outdoor wedding sites
Information icon Weddings can be held in Stanley Park at the designated sites only. Weddings are not permitted on beaches other than at the designated sites.
Apply for a permit for your wedding ceremony
Park wedding ceremony permit
To hold an outdoor wedding ceremony in our designated Vancouver park sites, you'll need a permit. Learn what's included in the permit and apply.
Organize an event on a street, sidewalk, or plaza
Review the steps and permits required to getting approval for a special event on a street, sidewalk, or plaza in Vancouver.
City Hall micro-weddings
City Hall weddings
Get details on booking a micro-wedding at Vancouver City Hall.
Popular indoor wedding venues in Vancouver
Bloedel Conservatory
The Bloedel Conservatory is an indoor tropical garden in Queen Elizabeth Park, atop the highest point of the city.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden
The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park and Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver is a tranquil garden right in the heart of Chinatown.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Queen Elizabeth Park is home to some of the most beautiful and well maintained gardens in the world and the Celebration Pavillion, a facility perfect for weddings and other special occasions. The park is located at 4600 Cambie St.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Our 55-acre oasis in the heart of Vancouver with over 7,500 plant species and varieties from around the world.
Coal Harbour
The Coal Harbour Community Centre is located at 480 Broughton St in Vancouver. Amenities include multi-purpose rooms, a gymnasium, and more.
Creekside
Creekside Community Centre is located at 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver. Amenities include a fitness centre, a gymnasium, yoga studios, and more.
False Creek
False Creek Community Centre is located at 1318 Cartwright St, Vancouver. Amenities include a fitness centre, tennis courts, gymasium, and more.
Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre
Amenities include a studio theatre and a cultural herb garden. The centre is located at 7646 Prince Albert St, Vancouver, BC. 604-718-6521.
Roundhouse
Amenities at Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre include a theatre, exhibition hall, the turntable plaza, various studios, and more.
West End
The West End Community Centre is located at 870 Denman St in Vancouver. Amenities include a dance studio, fitness centre, ice rink, and more.
West Point Grey
West Point Grey Community Centre is located at 4397 W 2nd Ave in Vancouver. It has a pottery studio, fitness centre, gym, and playground.
Popular venues for wedding receptions
In Stanley Park
- Prospect Point Restaurant External website, opens in new tab
604-669-2737 - The Stanley Park Pavilion External website, opens in new tab
604-602-3088 - Teahouse in Stanley Park External website, opens in new tab
604-669-3281 - Vancouver Rowing Club External website, opens in new tab
604-687-3400
In Queen Elizabeth Park
In VanDusen Botanical Garden
Horse-drawn carriage rides
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.
Stanley Park Horse-drawn Tours External website, opens in new tab