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The Royal Canadian Yacht Club is a Toronto-based venue that specializes in hosting a number of weddings and special events. Founded in 1852, the RCYC is one of Canada's premiere sailing and social clubs, makes it a unique venue to celebrate your special day. A distinct nautical theme is appropriately placed in each room coupled with unique island views. A marine-inspired wedding is possible at RCYC.

Facilities and Capacity

The RCYC can create a unique setting with spectacular views of the city skyline, an outdoor space for ceremonies and receptions and exceptional food and service. Their bright and spacious function rooms can accommodate groups up to 250 people.

Each room is tastefully decorated, many with nautical themes and working fireplace. In addition to their historic clubhouse, they offer a secluded rose garden, ideally suited for wedding ceremonies.

Services Offered

The details of the RCYC wedding package services include:

  • A selection of passed hors d’oeuvres (3 pieces per person)
  • Host bar including premium brand liquors (4 hours)
  • House wines (2 glasses per person with dinner)
  • Late night coffee & tea station
  • White floor length linens and napkins
  • Votive candles
  • Podium and microphone
  • Bridal change room
  • Complimentary menu tasting for two

Cuisine

Perhaps the one item that surpasses the beauty of the surroundings, is the quality of the food that is offered. Choose from one of their tasteful menus or feel free to arrange a custom designed meal for your event. Whatever your selection, you can be assured of the finest attention to the ingredients and preparation.

Service for your event will be attentive, yet unobtrusive. Their banquet maître d' will be on-site for the entire duration of your function, ensuring that any last minute requests are promptly attended to.

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Frequently asked questions

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet hall
Boat/yacht
Country club
Historic
Mansion
Manor
Marina

Describe the style of your venue:

Nautical
Vintage
Waterfront

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?

Bridal suite
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Liability insurance
Outside vendors
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

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

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
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Dance floor
Furniture
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair access

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

No

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

$5,000

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

$3,500

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?

$500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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

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

$75

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

$75

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$125

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

$42

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?

$7

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

House wine
Premium liquor
Signature drink
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Danielle Sent on 04/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible setting for a wedding!

We had the pleasure of working primarily with Chantelle Lamoureux for our RCYC wedding. Chantelle is wonderful. She has a keen eye for detail and went above and beyond to organize all the particulars of our wedding day. We appreciated her quick response time and she even made extra effort to be on the island on the day of our wedding. Chantelle worked seamlessly with other vendors and worked closely with our planner to pull of some great surprises. The launch schedule was easy to organize and our guests loved the relaxed setting on RCYC Island. Thank you RCYC for making our day so lovely!
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Cheryl A. Sent on 06/12/2017
4.6 out of 5 rating
The RCYC is stunning venue on one of the Toronto Islands. It is a private club but you do not have to be a member to host an event there. Andrea was incredibly patient and answered all of our many questions. She helped to make our day run smoothly and ensured everything was up to our standards. The staff was lovely and helpful. We were blessed with a beautiful September day and our guests felt that island venue was elegant and magical.
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Jennifer K. Sent on 11/08/2015
4.2 out of 5 rating
We really wanted to have a more unique wedding venue, but I was planning the wedding from a different country which was challenging. The RCYC was beautiful and unique, but still provided a wedding package (which meant less work for me!) that was much more reasonably priced than I was expecting. All our guests commented on what a gorgeous venue it was. When Claudia was there, communication was absolutely wonderful, however a few months before our wedding she left and Vivian took over. While she was very friendly in person, Vivian never returned emails or phone calls (either to us or to our wedding planner), which caused a huge amount of stress. She also waited until Monday (our wedding was the following Sunday) to tell us that she would be out of town for the rest of the week, including our wedding day. However, the day itself turned out beautifully! All of the staff was very accommodating of our allergies/dietary restrictions, and very flexible when it came to any special requests. Tony (the banquet manager) was an absolute pleasure to work with, and went out of his way to make sure things ran smoothly. A crazy storm came through and we had to start the ceremony early, but everyone had a great time with all the excitement, and it made for some amazing photos!! :)

Oh, one more note, as a non-member I was not aware of how strict their dress code policy is. They wouldn't even let me in for my own wedding rehersal because my preppy J. crew shorts were more than three inches above my knee!! It felt like grade school, and a bit disrespectful given how much money we were spending there... but again everything turned out perfectly on the wedding day. I wouldn't have changed a thing :)
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Becca D. Sent on 31/12/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Glad we selected RCYC as our wedding venue. The Staff were really friendly and the food was great. The pictures were amazing!!!
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Lindsay C. Sent on 05/08/2012
4.2 out of 5 rating
The RCYC is a private club on Toronto Island, so you need to be a memeber to host an even there or have a memeber sponsor you (which we did). This venue is magical. It looks like an old Southern Mansion and has THE BEST view of Toronto Downtown. They RCYC food was incredible and they provide (For $10pp) private ferries for your guests to come over.

They were pretty good on getting back to me, although not the most detailed or timely; however, everything got done in the end and everyone that attended our wedding said it was the most beautiful venue they had ever been to.

Well worth it!
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Awards

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Royal Canadian Yacht Club Real Weddings

Ria & Matthew
58 Photos · 19/Sep/2020
Philip & David
104 Photos · 31/Aug/2019
Julie & Darren
79 Photos · 07/Jul/2018
Nicole & John
24 Photos · 30/Aug/2015
Melinda & Tony
151 Photos · 09/Sep/2014

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141 St. George St. M5R 2L8 Toronto (Ontario)
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