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The Aquarium du Québec is an amazing get-away with wonderful experiences for the whole family, as well as an ideal venue to host your event. Only 15 minutes from downtown, the Aquarium showcases stunning views of the St. Lawrence River and the Québec and Pierre-Laporte bridges. Over 10,000 marine animals inhabit the Aquarium and provide a wonderful backdrop at your event for you and your guests to enjoy throughout both indoor and outdoor spaces. Your aquarium wedding will be unforgettable, with a unique and stunning aquatic background for your wedding pictures.

Facilities and capacity

There are many available event spaces for you to choose from at the Aquarium. The Terrace is a popular location to host a cocktail hour, and can accommodate up to 175 people. The Atrium, which can serve up to 500 people, is one of the main event spaces in the primary building of the facility. Offering a view of the river, the Mistral can accommodate 30 guests. The Alize restaurant is ideal for a banquet, reception, or meeting with the space's capacity ranging from 75 to 225 depending on the configuration of the room. Serving as the place of choice for corporate cocktail parties and events, The Depths Pavilion can accommodate 125 people. Finally, the most recently renovated space, The Nordet, offers wonderful views of the grounds and, depending on the arrangement of the room, can seat from 50 to 120 guests.

Services offered

The experienced team at the Aquarium du Quebec can flawlessly execute all of your even logistics. Two wedding packages are available to choose from, the Celebration package and the Romantic package. Both packages include the following services:

  • Passed hors d'oeuvres
  • Choice between four entrees
  • Wedding cake
  • Cake cutting
  • Limited alcoholic drinks per guest
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Parking

Cuisine

The Aquarium du Quebec offers several different serving styles for your event. Passed hors d'oeuvres, plated meals, and buffets are all available. The Aquarium also has a special barbecue menu which features dishes like bone-in roasted pork chop brushed with barbecue chipotle sauce. An extensive wine list is offered, and wines can be chosen for your event with the help of the Aquarium's in-house Sommelier.

Other services

In addition to providing services for weddings and corporate functions, the Aquarium will provide services for a variety of other occasions. For instance, the business will also serve anniversary parties, baby showers, birthdays, bridal showers, debutante balls, school functions, and more. Additionally, services for families attending an event or visiting the venue include the following:

  • Booster seat and high chair at the food service areas
  • Baby changing tables in washroom facilities
  • Outdoor playground
  • Picnic tables
  • Microwave oven
  • Strollers
  • Wheelchairs
  • Fully-equipped nursing room
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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet hall
Park/zoo

Describe the style of your venue:

City
Classic
Coastal
Garden
Modern

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Catering / bar
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne toast
House wine
Liquor license
Open bar

What event items are available?

Aisle runners
Chair covers
Dance floor
Furniture
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Chocolate fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
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?

$4,025

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

$2,011

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

No

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

$6,250

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

$3,012

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Chairs
Tables
Linens
Flatware
Glassware
Parking

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

$47

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

$48

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$40

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

$29

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?

$6

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

Specialty beer
Bartenders
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1675, avenue des Hôtels G1W 4S3 Quebec (Quebec)
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