Choosing UBC Boathouse for our wedding was one of the easiest decisions we made, and it turned out to be an absolute dream come true! From the stunning wooden infrastructure to the picturesque waterfront location, it captured our hearts from the moment we laid eyes on it.

The venue itself looked fantastic even without any decorations, but once we added our personal touches, it transformed into something truly magical. And despite initial concerns about echoing sounds when the venue was empty, the acoustics improved remarkably once it was filled with decorations and our beloved guests.

One of the reasons we fell in love with UBC Boathouse was the flexibility it offered in terms of vendors. While we knew we had to bring in our own, it was a breeze thanks to the ample time we had to organize everything. Plus, the venue's communication with and support from the event coordinator, Keira Gray, throughout the process were exceptional – they were there for us every step of the way, from the initial viewing to the nitty-gritty details of the wedding day itself.

Our guests couldn't stop raving about the natural beauty of the location, especially the breathtaking views of the Fraser River from the arch and head wedding table. And with ample parking along the dike, accessibility was never an issue for anyone.

The venue's layout was thoughtfully designed, with accessible hallways during event hours and locker rooms available for the wedding party's convenience. The small patio connected to the main hall was a lovely retreat for cooling down and taking a moment away from the festivities.
UBC Boathouse was incredibly accommodating of our floor plan and vision, making quick adjustments as we added new details or changed our minds. Despite having a February wedding and needing to flip the space from ceremony to reception, the process was seamless, thanks to the efficient setup and strategic use of cocktail hour and the photobooth to ease congestion.

Of course, finding vendors that aligned with our budget required time and effort, but it was well worth it in the end. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue for our special day. Thank you, UBC Boathouse, for helping us create memories that will last a lifetime!

The Boathouse was gorgeous and the location was fantastic, all of our guests loved the venue! It was easy for our vendors to set up and take down their equipment. It was easy for us to reserve, pay, and communicate our desired layout with their provided floor plans. They even had access to a playground outside that the kids enjoyed.

Our wedding reception took place at the UBC Boathouse in October 2023. The venue is gorgeous and offers stunning views of the sunset. The staff at UBC Boathouse are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Shivani and Amelia were very kind and helpful and provided recommendations for vendors and layouts.

If you want a venue with outdoor ceremony by the water. Then an indoor reception with beautiful wooden beams and windows, this is the place! Parking can be a challenge and sharing common spaces with rowers was busy, but we had no big issues! The groomsmen were even chatting with the rowers sharing their fried chicken. Everyone was so kind.

John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse was an absolutely gorgeous venue for our September wedding. Shivani and the UBC boathouse team was great with organizing and communication.

We absolutely loved this venue, the sunset was so beautiful, we couldn't have asked for a better weather day to have our wedding on the dock. The staff was great and accommodating for anything that was brought up. We we very happy with how everything turned out.

We absolutely loved working with UBC Boathouse. Not only is the venue beautiful and doesn't need much decor, the staff was responsive, friendly and so incredibly helpful when we had to move our wedding date. Highly recommend!

Just had our wedding here, and all we heard all night was how beautiful our venue was! Not only are the views incredible, but the room itself is gorgeous too. Staff were always quick to respond to my many questions, and they pulled off flipping the room from ceremony to reception in lightning speed during cocktail hour.

UBC Boathouse was the wedding venue of my dreams. The venue is grand, over-looking the Fraser river. It was the perfect summer wedding venue anyone can hope for with options for having either an indoor or outdoor wedding. The staff were so helpful each step of the way from planning to the final execution of my weddin. I also appreciated that they let me secure another since wedding date for this year as it was cancelled the year before due to COVID. I can't recommend them enough!

Everyone at the venue was great to deal with and we were really happy to be able to bring our own decor/catering/bartender. The coordinators at the venue were also very helpful on the day of the wedding.