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Le Challenger is a Saint-Laurent-based venue that specializes in hosting weddings and special occasions in its elegant facilities. Conveniently located near the downtown area and Montreal's International Airport, this banquet hall blends gourmet cuisine with classically elegant décor to create events that tend to the needs and requests of its distinguished guests. Consistent quality of the food and service make Le Challenger a great choice for your upcoming celebration!

Facilities and capacity

Its facilities offer 4 independant and combinable event spaces, which can be set up in any fashion, for you to choose from. These include:

  • Vivaldi A&B: This reception room has classic décor, Swarovski crystal chandeliers, LED lighting and more. It can be divided into two sections, Vivaldi A and Vivaldi B, which have a capacity for up to 110 and 80 guests respectively for a banquet-style reception.
  • Allegro: Located on the main floor, this carpeted and cozy space with great outdoor views has a capacity for up to 70 seated guests.
  • Nations: Known as the Salle Des Nations, this 5,850 square foot space can be set up any way you want. It has a capacity for up to 420 seated guests.
  • Toscana: This 2,200 square foot room has a capacity for up to 140 seated guests and also boasts classic décor, wall-to-wall carpeting and access to the outdoor terrance.

Services offered

Le Challenger offers 3 wedding packages, including a kosher wedding package, which can offer the following services:

  • Accommodations
  • Bridal suite
  • Cake
  • Catering / Bar
  • Clean up
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting / Sound
  • Outside vendors
  • Set up

Cuisine

The cuisine offered by this venue also depends on the wedding package chosen, but their wedding menus can typically include the following:

  • Hot & Cold canapés
  • Sparkling wine toast
  • Wine & other beverages
  • Choice of pasta
  • Salad
  • Choice of main course
  • Choice of dessert
  • Open bar
  • Chair covers, head table décor & hall

Other services

It also offers other services for:

  • Social events
  • Corporate events
  • Special occasions

Frequently asked questions

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

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet hall

Describe the style of your venue:

Classic
Glamorous

What kind of settings are available?

Covered outdoor
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?

Accommodations
Bridal suite
Cake
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Liability insurance
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
French service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Aisle runners
Altar/arches
Audio equipment
Centerpieces
Chair covers
Dance floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photobooth
Chairs
Tables
Tent accessories
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair access

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Transportation
Parking
Bridal suite

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

Limited bar
Open bar
House beer
Specialty beer
House wine
Specialty wine
Champagne toast
House liquor
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Bartenders
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Reviews for Le Challenger

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
21 reviews
96% recommend it
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Stephanie
Stephanie A. Sent on 10/07/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Experience

We got married this past June 2024 and we wouldn't have done it anywhere else. We had about 200-220 guests and we reserved the Salle des Nations
The whole team were exceptional. Joe the owner was very reliable and quick to respond to my many emails. He was also there the whole night to make sure everything ran smoothly.
The cocktail for our guest was outdoors while we took our pictures in the nearby parks
The staff working that night made sure we (bride & groom) were well taken care of, made sure our food was ok, we have enough drinks during the whole night
We had a few people with food restrictions and Joe & staff made sure everyone's meal were as requested. My guests even told me they were impressed that they were well taken care of! Food was also delicious & quantities were impressive!
Our grandparents had access to an elevator due to limited mobility and they were very well taken care of.
If I had a sibling or you are getting married soon, I would highly recommend Le Challenger
Samantha
Samantha S. Sent on 10/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Service!

Joe and The Challenger made our wedding experience better than we could have ever expected. Everything was so beautiful and ran smoothly. And they made sure that us and our bridal parties were being served food and drinks, even when we were with the rest of our guests (away for photos, or just to take a break). Highly recommended!!
Danielle
Danielle T. Sent on 25/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Greatest service!

First of all, Joe was super accomodating and so fast in responding to our questions. Second, the team went above and beyond to make our wedding special. Great people to work with! Most definitely recommend!
Jessica
Jessica P. Sent on 19/07/2022
4.4 out of 5 rating

Wedding at Le Challenger

I'm sure we were a bit annoying planning our wedding as we had many questions, planning a wedding during a pandemic was rough. Joe was always responsive and willing to help, and he allowed us to postpone our wedding several months due to the pandemic. The venue is stunning, the food was delicious, our guests were so happy with the food. I only wish I had been able to eat more and enjoy the food, but I was busy! We plan to return to the restaurant for our anniversary. Thank you for everything!
Ivon
Ivon Sent on 25/11/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding venue

Perfect venue for our wedding. Joe was accommodating and helpful throughout the process, which was made particularly difficult with covid. Food was amazing and the hall is absolutely beautiful. Would highly recommend le challenger
Steven
Steven P. Sent on 22/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Food and Service

All our guests were impressed with the food and service. We also had some strict vegans who required special dishes, and they were also very impressed with the quality of the food. The team was very responsive to our needs and helped us decorate the hall exactly how we wanted. The area is also surrounded by beautiful greenery and parks making post-ceremony pics easy and accessible. Plus, with the pandemic, the hall was highly adaptive and flexible when we had to change our dates. An incredible experience that we highly recommend.
Brittney
Brittney H. Sent on 27/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Le challenger

We had an amazing wedding at le challenger. The food was fantastic, as well as the service. Joe was always kind and available for all my questions. The location is absolutely beautiful and clean.
I would definitely recommend this location for a wedding, or any event.
Christine
Christine D. Sent on 01/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful hall and team

We had such a great experience with le challenger, Joe was always there to help us with whatever we needed responded very quickly to our emails and any questions we had was responded to. Everyone enjoyed the food and the venue. I would definitely recommend that you check out this place for your future wedding you won’t regret it. Thank you jo and your team for everything that you did for us.
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Lisa T. Sent on 05/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great service & a beautiful venue!

The Challenger team was great to work with and were very flexible even up to the day before to change the floor plan. Our guests were very impressed with the food and they are still talking about the late night snack table. We will definitely recommend this venue for future events.
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Danielle Sent on 16/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great service, excellent quality

We were very happy to have our reception at the Challenger. We had 240 guests and we were very comfortable in the Salle des Nations. We really liked that we had the whole upstairs floor to ourselves, and didn’t feel like we were crammed in with multiple other weddings, like we saw at other halls. We had our cocktail outside, which was beautiful. We only heard great comments about the food. Everyone ate very well and it was great quality. The staff was very friendly and respectful. Overall, it was also less expensive than other places we visited, but without sacrificing any of the quality
We had two good friends of ours as wedding planners for the day, and it made a world of difference for us. They set up the hall for us and inspected everything before the guests arrived. A few of the seat cushions were dirty and the staff had them changed right away. They were also in contact with the staff all night, so we didn’t have to worry about anything. Everything went perfectly, and any small incidents were treated rapidly and efficiently by the staff.
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2525 Des Nations H4R 3C8 Montreal (Quebec)
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