Wedding ceremonies in Vancouver parks

Wedding bookings open January 9

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  • Wedding booking season for 2023: March 1 to September 30, 2023
  • Accepting new wedding applications for 2023: January 9, 2023, at 9am

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.

Browse our designated outdoor wedding sites

Note Weddings can be held in Stanley Park at the designated sites only. Weddings are not permitted on beaches other than at the designated sites.

Wedding ceremony locations in Vancouver parks

By City of Vancouver

 

  • Spanish Banks West Extension

    By City of Vancouver

    View of the ocean and North Shore mountains. On the western edge of Vancouver near UBC. Capacity: 80. Parking: West Extension parking lot.

  • Jericho Centre Beach

    By City of Vancouver

    View of the ocean and the North Shore mountains. Capacity: 90. Parking: Jericho Sailing Centre parking lot. Special notes: Beach screening isn't available for this location.

  • Jericho Lookout

    By City of Vancouver

    View of the ocean, downtown, and North Shore mountains. Capacity: 50. Parking: Jericho Sailing Centre parking lot.

  • Kitsilano Beach

    By City of Vancouver

    View of the ocean, English Bay, and the North Shore mountains. Capacity: 50. Parking: North end parking lot at McNicoll Avenue (limited space).

  • Sunset Beach

    By City of Vancouver

    View of the ocean, False Creek, Vanier Park, and Seawall. Capacity: 100. Parking: Sunset Beach parking lot.

  • Ferguson Point in Stanley Park

    By City of Vancouver

    Gorgeous view of the ocean, English Bay, Kitsilano, and the North Shore mountains. Capacity: 100. Parking: Third Beach parking lot.

  • Third Beach in Stanley Park

    By City of Vancouver

    View of the ocean, UBC, and the North Shore Mountains. Capacity: 80. Parking: Third Beach parking lot (limited space). Site available from 9:00am – 1:00pm only.

  • Rose Garden in Stanley Park

    By City of Vancouver

    2 sites in a stunning rose garden. Capacity: 80. Parking: Malkin Bowl and service yard parking lots. The other site won't be booked for other weddings during your reserved time.

  • Brockton Point in Stanley Park

    By City of Vancouver

    View of Burrard Inlet, Lions Gate bridge, downtown, and the North Shore mountains. Capacity: 75. Parking: Along Stanley Park Drive.

  • Queen Elizabeth Park

    By City of Vancouver

    View of a picturesque pond. Close to Bloedel Conservatory, Seasons in the Park restaurant, and other great photo locations. Capacity: 120. Parking: Along park roadways.

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 physical distance 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

Amenities include multi-purpose rooms for all occasions, a dance studio, a gymnasium, and a playground. The centre is located at 480 Broughton St, Vancouver, BC. 604-718-8222.

Creekside

Amenities include a fitness centre, a gymnasium, dance and yoga studios, multi-purpose rooms, a child care centre, and paddling launch. The centre is located at 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B1. 604-257-3050.

False Creek

The False Creek Community Centre is located at 1318 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC. 604-257-8195. Amenities include a dance and pottery studio, fitness centre with sauna, tennis courts, gymasium, water park, playground, and boating programs including dragonboating and kayaking.

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 the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre include a 200-seat theatre, exhibition hall, the Roundhouse Turntable Plaza, dance studio, pottery studio, woodworking studio, various multi-purpose rooms, and a gymnasium. The centre is located at 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC. 604-713-1800.

West End

Amenities include a dance studio, pottery studio, fitness centre, indoor cycling, ice rink, racquetball/squash courts, and teen/youth centre. The West End Community Centre is affiliated with Barclay Manor and is located at 870 Denman St, Vancouver, BC. 604-257-8333.

West Point Grey

The Centre is located at 4397 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC. 604-257-8140 and offers pottery studio, fitness centre, gym, and playground.

Popular venues for wedding receptions

In Stanley Park

In Queen Elizabeth Park

In VanDusen Botanical Garden

Horse-drawn carriage rides

Horse-drawn carraige

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