The Canadian Museum of Nature is an Ottawa-based venue that specializes in hosting wedding ceremonies and receptions and other special occasions on its historic museum grounds. The innate elegance of this castle-like venue is the ideal setting for a magical wedding. Its blend of historic charm and modern elegance creates a warm ambiance that will suit your event perfectly.

Facilities and capacity

Its facilities include 6 event spaces which can be decorated in a classic, modern or glamorous fashion. These include:

• Barrick Salon: This two-storey space has an incredible skylight and oak-panelled walls. It has a capacity for 220 guests for the ceremony and 160 guests for a banquet-style reception.
• East-Wing Foyer: This 237 square foot space has high ceilings, oak benches and a natural elegance. It has a capacity for 150 guests for the ceremony and 120 guests for a banquet-style reception.
• Fourth-floor Gallery: This space has a more industrial feel to it and comes complete with high ceilings and glass panels. It has a capacity for 180 guests for the ceremony and 200 guests for a banquet-style reception.
• PCL Plaza: This outdoor space overlooks the century-old castle and has a capacity for 140 guests for the ceremony and 250 guests for a stand-up reception. A tent can be included.
• Queens' Lantern: This is the venue's most dramatic space with a century-old mosaic floor and 65-foot glass tower. It has a capacity for 110 guests for the ceremony and you must inquire about the reception capacity.
• Rotunda: This first floor space which doubles as an exhibition gallery. It has a capacity for 150 guests for the ceremony and 80 guests for a banquet-style reception.

Services offered

The services it offers include the following:

• Catering / Bar
• Clean up
• Event rentals
• Liability insurance
• Lighting / Sound
• Outside vendors
• Set up

Other services

It also offers services for:

• Birthday parties
• Travelling exhibition rentals
• Photo and film shoots
• Image and content licensing
• Services for families
• Scientific services
• Corporate events
• Conferences

History

Originally named the Victoria Memorial Museum Building, this castle-like building was designed by architect David Ewart and is considered Scottish Baronial in its design. This is the first building in Canada to house a national museum.