Vancouver Rowing Club

4.7 out of 5 rating 15 reviews

Vancouver, British Columbia

10 to 180 Guests

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Booked 65 times

Celebrations at the venue, Roxana Albusel Photography

Saying their vows, Roxana Albusel Photography

Smiling on the happy day, Roxana Albusel Photography

About

On Weddingwire.ca since 2021

Last update: February 2023

The Vancouver Rowing Club is a waterfront wedding venue with a nautical appeal in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is situated close to downtown and conveniently located near Vancouver International Airport, hotels, and a shopping district. From the venue, couples and their loved ones can take in the breathtaking sight of Coal Harbour. First opened in 1911, the locale has been delighting guests ever since with its elegant and welcoming ambience.

Facilities and Capacity

Vancouver Rowing Club is ideal for couples looking for a waterfront venue in an urban setting. Future newlyweds can choose between three rooms for hosting their celebrations. Each, the Harbour Room, Trophy Lounge, and Carver Room, have access to a balcony or deck from which loved ones can appreciate the vistas. The city skyline offers a memorable backdrop for nuptial celebrations and is sure to leave a lasting impression on out-of-town guests. The rooms can be rented any day of the week, providing greater flexibility for couples as they plan their milestone moment. The venue can host both ceremonies and receptions and can accommodate up to 180 guests. Couples can easily arrange the rooms in different ways to achieve their desired layout and there are indoor and outdoor spaces available. The spacious patio offers guests the ability to enjoy the fresh air as they immerse themselves in the festivities. The proximity to Stanley Park provides easy access to photo opportunities. Couples can also arrange to host their engagement party, pre or post-wedding brunch, or anniversary party here.

Services Offered

The experienced staff at Vancouver Rowing Club enjoy assisting couples in planning a stress-free occasion while customizing the space to the soon-to-be newlyweds’ needs. They offer culinary and bar services to complete the dining experience. The staff also provides lighting and sound in addition to event rentals. Live entertainment can take place on the built-in stage and outside vendors are also welcome. To make coordinating the celebrations more straightforward, the team also offers setup and cleanup.

More information

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4: Harbour Room with back deck; Trophy Lounge with back deck; Carver Bar; Front Deck

Describe your venue:

Banquet hall

Historic

Marina

Park/zoo

Describe the style of your venue:

Nautical

Rustic

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?

Cake

Catering / bar

Clean up

Event rentals

Liability insurance

Lighting / sound

Outside vendors

Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet

Cocktail reception

Dessert

Family style

Hors d'oeuvres

Outside cake

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?

Audio equipment

Chair covers

Dance floor

Drapery

Furniture

Lighting

Chairs

Tables

Tents

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?

Yes

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

$1,850

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

$1,500

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?

$600

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

$600

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up

Clean up

Chairs

Tables

Lighting/sound

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

$60

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

$60

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$40

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

$17

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

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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Robyn S. Married on 30/07/2022

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Great People, Great Views

We cannot say enough good things about our experience with the VRC. From our initial outreach back in early 2019, through the various COVID delays, to finally having our vow renewal and wedding reception this past July, the experience was amazing. We felt supported and inspired every step of the way.

First of all, the location is clearly beautiful and historic. We even got to watch Spain's entry in the Celebration of Light fireworks from the deck! They have also recently installed air conditioning, which is a huge plus for such a historic venue.

The team at the VRC, especially Cara and JJ, are amazing. They run everything so smoothly and think of all the tiny details you don't. Cara stayed connected with our other vendors throughout the process and on the day they were so attentive and made sure everything ran smoothly. The bar service was great and they were really flexible about working with our changing plans and budget through our various delays.

All in all, it was an absolutely perfect day to cap and amazing planning experience.
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Tony T. Getting married on 15/10/2025

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Damn good looking forward

Damn good looking forward Great place to be
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Rebecca Married on 08/08/2022

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Beautiful location and great staff

We had an amazing wedding afternoon and evening with the rowing club. Everything was easy to plan and the staff were great.
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Katie C. Married on 04/06/2022

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Would get married there again in a heartbeat!

We had our wedding at the Rowing Club in June 2022, and our experience was very positive! The price is definitely right for such a jaw-droppingly gorgeous venue with stunning views of Vancouver (perfect for impressing out-of-town guests!). The staff, particularly Cara (the Events Manager) were so friendly and flexible; they went above and beyond to accommodate all of our requests, and they were present and available especially as our wedding drew nearer (and during the full rehearsal and wedding day). The bar staff were also super fun and friendly. The Rowing Club was also so supportive of helping us make our wedding day vision happen; they let us bring in a karaoke DJ, and they did everything they could to make sure we got to have an outdoor ceremony (which we really wanted, and did get!) despite a rain-forecast weekend. All in all, we would HIGHLY recommend the Rowing Club to anybody getting married in Vancouver.
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Fred A. Married on 20/05/2022

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Gorgeous venue, fantastic staff!

The location of Vancouver Rowing Club is alone - stunning but what sold us on VRC was the attentiveness and flexibility of the event managers and staff. On a whim, we strolled into VRC without an appointment and outside of business hours, yet were still accommodated with a venue tour, package printouts, and contact cards. Pricing for the Harbour Room (Main Room) did not include catering but their preferred caterer, Emelle's Catering, was world class! The entire staff at VRC, from our initial venue visit until way after our reception have been nothing but sweet, attentive, flexible, and most of all, caring. We are so appreciative of the wedding reception experience VRC was able to provide us and if we had to do it all over again, we'd chose VRC again in a heartbeat.
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Geraldine P. Married on 02/07/2022

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The perfect day!

Our experience planning our wedding and getting married at the Vancouver Rowing Club was amazing! The venue was everything we could ask for, staff we communicated and worked with we're responsive and experts. Their exclusive caterer Emelle's was also amazing in not only creating delicious appetizers, mains, desserts but also coordinating all our linens, tableware etc. Our day could not have been better and we would definitely recommend to anyone.
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Cate P. Married on 25/08/2018

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A beautiful, mansion-style venue

We really wanted to have our reception in an old mansion in Vancouver, but couldn't find one big enough for 125 guests. The VRC was a perfect blend of space and that old-fashioned style. It was a little tight for our size of wedding in the Harbour Room, but we made it work by renting the Trophy Lounge as well. The wrap-around deck overlooking the city was a perfect place for our guests to get some air too! We have no regrets about this beautiful venue for our big day.
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Amanda C. Married on 04/08/2018

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Perfect Venue

Working with the staff, Carla and J.J., at the Vancouver Rowing Club to coordinate and plan our wedding was very easy due to their professionalism and friendliness. J.J., the bar manager, made sure that drink options were to our satisfaction and assembled an amazing staff for the day of our wedding. Communication with the events coordinator was very easy and they were able to answer any of our questions promptly. The venue itself is located in such a beautiful setting and provided us with wonderful city and park venues. We felt it was the perfect place for a Vancouver wedding and it made our wedding day even more special.
Sent on 08/08/2018

Vancouver Rowing Club's reply:

Hello Amanda,

It was our pleasure,
JJ & I are pleased to hear your day went seamlessly, we would like to thank you & Rob for Deciding to host your Wedding with Vancouver Rowing Club. Best wishes

Carla & JJ
Emily C. Married on 31/07/2016

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Vancouver Rowing Club was absolutely amazing! We loved that it was right on the seawall and you get the perfect feel and view of Vancouver. Nicole, the event manager, was really responsive and flexible with our needs. This venue is kind of a bare basics type of deal? Just chairs and table ... and you can really jazz it up and make it your own or have it as is (which IMO is not as nice). But the options are all there! They make their money through their bar, so you have to do your drinks through them which is fair. And you have the option of open bar or cash bar, which is quite standard in Vancouver. I absolutely loved them and highly recommend it!
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Michelle L. Married on 20/09/2014

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I am so happy we had our Wedding at the Vancouver Rowing Club (VRC). It was a beautiful venue and a perfect location. We had both the Ceremony and Reception at the VRC. We had about 136 guests and it was a perfect fit. Lindsay and her team and Nicole from Emelles Catering were amazing to work with. They went over and above on the day of and during the planning, they answered all my emails and questions. Trust me I had lots of questions. They were accommodating and you could tell that they have experience working with Brides. We went back and forth with the menu and decoration options and both Lindsay and Nicole worked with me through it all. They were professional and easy going from the start. All the staff were friendly and fun and I would work with them again in a heartbeat. I would definitely recommend the Vancouver Rowing Club.
Sent on 12/10/2014

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Awards

Vancouver Rowing Club Real Weddings

Robyn & Steven

8 Photos · 30/Jul/2022

Claire & Steve

15 Photos · 20/Jul/2019

Laura & Stefan

59 Photos · 29/Jun/2019

Erin & Jordan

17 Photos · 14/Oct/2018

Amanda & Grant

57 Photos · 10/Jun/2017

Events

18 Apr

SAVE THE DATE - APRIL 18TH 2023

CLIENT APPRECIATION DAY!

Open to all past, present and future clients, come on down and enjoy a drink on us! At Vancouver Rowing Club our guests always come first. More details to come.

Date: From 18/Apr/2023 to 18/Apr/2023 Schedule 16:00 - 19:00

Location: 450 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia

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