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About

The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is an aquarium and learning centre located on the spectacular Sidney, BC waterfront. This unique venue offers a breathtaking sea life backdrop for your upcoming celebration. Choose your own caterer to personalize your event and make it memorable with assistance from its veteran event planner Tara Keeping.

Facilities and Capacity

The aquarium's facilities can be rented out by gallery or exhibition or the entire facility to host your ceremony and reception. The museum-type spaces offer an attractive nautical style setting for reception of up to 225 guests.

Services Offered

The services offered include the following:

  • Event planning
  • Outside vendors
  • Sound / PA system
  • Customizable video screens

How They Work

The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is a catalyst for building a healthy and sustainable environment. Their mission is to create experiences that engage people to learn about, explore and conserve the Salish Sea Bioregion – its wildlife, waters, land, culture, and people.

Other Services

This venue also offers other services for:

  • Cocktail parties
  • Special events
  • Corporate events

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Frequently asked questions

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

There is no minimum

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5 galleries

Describe your venue:

Museum

Describe the style of your venue:

Coastal
Nautical
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean up
Event planning
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Cash bar
Champagne toast
House liquor
Open bar
Outside alcohol

What event items are available?

Audio equipment
Lighting
Chairs
Tables

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?

$1,600

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?

$1,600

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

$1,600

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Lighting/sound
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9811 Seaport Place V8L 4X3 Sidney (British Columbia)
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