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The Fort Garry Hotel - ASCEND Collection Memeber is a historic venue located in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba. First opened in 1913, this famous hotel boasts chateau-style architecture and stunning Victorian interior design throughout its halls. Its luxurious ballrooms offer couples elegant spaces to wed in style surrounded by a century of Manitoba’s history.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples are spoiled with choices for event spaces within this hotel. With three ballrooms of varying sizes and several lounges and salons, these rooms can suit a wide variety of tastes and wedding sizes. The Provencher Ballroom is the hotel’s largest and grandest function room, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and intricate chandeliers. It is ideal for tremendous events of up to 280 seated guests or up to 500 for a cocktail-style reception. The Crystal and Concert Ballrooms also make lovely choices for large gatherings. Alternately, the Club, Gateway, and Broadway Rooms are suitable for smaller celebrations, and are no less stunning than the ballrooms.

Services Offered

The Fort Garry Hotel offers soon-to-be newlyweds attentive service during the planning process. They are available to answer questions about the layout of each function room and how the spaces can be personalized for each unique event. The hotel’s all-inclusive wedding package covers all the basics for a beautiful wedding. Their catering team works with couples to create an exquisite three-course meal for the event. The future spouses are treated to a complimentary tasting before determining their final menu. A custom cake is also included with the package, as is a champagne toast and wine service during dinner.

Accommodation

When you book the all-inclusive package, you and your new spouse will receive a complimentary wedding night stay in one of the hotel’s deluxe rooms. Each of the hotel’s rooms and suites features high-quality bedding, luxurious L’Occitane toiletries, and modern amenities to ensure the highest level of comfort for guests. These lavish accommodations are ideal for your out-of-town guests.

History

The The Fort Garry Hotel - ASCEND Collection Memeber has a dynamic history highlighting Winnipeg’s past on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. It was first built as one of the stately railway hotels, a series of buildings dotting the railway that feature European chateau-style architecture. The opulent hotel attracted hundreds of celebrities over the years and became a staple Winnipeg establishment. Today, the hotel welcomes those staying in the gateway to Canada’s east and west.

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Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

13

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet hall
Historic
Hotel

Describe the style of your venue:

City
Classic
Glamorous
Vintage

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Catering / bar
Clean up
Outside vendors
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House wine
Limited bar
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Audio equipment
Chair covers
Dance floor
Furniture
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair access

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$54

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$64

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$24

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake cutting
Server(s)
Dessert

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Open bar
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Signature drink
Bartenders
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100% Recommended by couples
Britt
Britt J. Sent on 11/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fairy Tale Wedding

We booked our wedding a few days before the pandemic came to Canada and even with all the changes and challenges, the staff at the hotel had our back. They were super accommodating with moving our wedding date. When our guest numbers dropped below the requirement for our ballroom, they accommodated us again and didn’t require us to change our plans. They worked with us.

When one of the bakers the hotel uses in their package was no longer available, they accommodated us again by allowing us to hire a bakery that was not listed in their package that we felt suited our style.

On the day of the wedding the ballroom was set perfectly. All our guests enjoyed the food. One of our guests wanted their beef cooked more and the staff took the plate without a fuss and brought it back quickly and cooked to perfection.

At the end of the night the staff helped our family and friends with tear down, even after a long busy day. The staff did not have to help with anything but the hotel items but they lent a hand where they could and we are very thankful.

All guests that stayed at the hotel were happy with their rooms. There was confusion with switching floors, costs of items requested to the room and payments. This was caused by recently new hired staff. After speaking with our event coordinator at the hotel, she quickly had her manager correct any issues.

We could not have asked for a better venue.
Tess
Tess Sent on 02/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Space

I booked the Fort Garry for getting ready with the girls the morning of, and for photos. The hotel is stunning and the staff is great to work with!
Kaitlinzaki
Kaitlin Z. Sent on 17/09/2019
4.4 out of 5 rating

Beautiful ballroom

The Fort Garry has absolutely stunning ballrooms, and we knew this was the backdrop for our wedding reception. The food was delicious, and everything was set up just as we wanted. Unfortunately, the wine service wasn't very consistent, but other than that we had a great time.
Ashley
Ashley S. Sent on 22/09/2017
4.6 out of 5 rating
The staff member we worked with personally was wonderful. We were disappointed that her holidays began the day before our wedding, so she wasn't the one helping us the day of our event. Things went quite smoothly leading up to & the day of the wedding, but we had a few hiccups along the way. For example, our guests getting a secured rate/room (they don't do room blocks), needing to book the largest room to accommodate our numbers because there's a gap in guest numbers in rooms (example - max of 250 in one room, but next room has minimum of 300) so it cost us more, and the hotel giving our honeymoon suite to other guests the night before our wedding when we had booked the extra night for the groom's stay. They made the room situation right for us, but I'm sure they upset someone else!
Overall, it's a pricey venue, but the food is fantastic, there's ample space and photo opportunities, and they do their best to make every accommodation for your wedding. Our wedding was stunning and the hotel venue played a big part.
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Tanys G. Sent on 09/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Hotel Fort Garry was a great experience for us!

Absolutely stunning venue for a indoor small intimate NYE ceremony! Pictures will be gorgeous.
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Awards

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The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre Real Weddings

Kanwal & Joel
75 Photos · 15/Jun/2019
Erica & Phil
48 Photos · 19/May/2019
Kaitlin & Beshowy
28 Photos · 18/May/2019
Kayla & Jean-Christophe
145 Photos · 01/Dec/2018

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