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On WeddingWire since 2020

Last update: July 2024

YMCA Elphinstone is a wedding venue located in Gibsons, British Columbia. It features 144 picturesque acres with ocean views and an idyllic setting for celebrations of all kinds. The facility’s situated close to the Langdale Ferry Terminal, providing added convenience for guests arriving from Vancouver.

Facilities and Capacity

This venue boasts a wide range of event spaces to help bring couples’ dream weddings to life. Exploration Hall is a modern facility that boasts a stage, a cozy fireplace, and an audiovisual system. It also has a covered patio area for outdoor events and has enough room for up to 80 seated guests. The expansive Upper Mackenzie Hall features an abundance of natural light and space for 80 people. Lower Mackenzie Hall can be found on the ground level and is close to the accommodations, supplying extra convenience. It is able to host up to 50 guests. Mark Hume Leadership Centre is ideal for intimate gatherings of up to 50 people and allows for scenic views of Howe Sound. For larger events, couples may opt for the Dining Hall, with tranquil ocean views and room for 250 people. They’re also able to choose the Rec Hall for the grandest of parties, with a wood-burning fireplace and a deck that wraps around the building. It can accommodate up to 300 guests.

Services Offered

YMCA Elphinstone offers a memorable setting for both wedding ceremonies and receptions. When booking your special day here, you’ll have exclusive use of the facilitates for the length of your event. This venue boasts a dedicated team of professionals that aims to create an experience that is as free of stress as possible. They know that getting married is an important occasion, and they work carefully with couples to craft celebrations that accurately reflect their one-of-a-kind love. They also are able to provide the following wedding services to further add to the seamlessness of festivities:

  • Event rentals
  • Parking
  • Setup and cleanup
  • Wheelchair access

Cuisine

Couples choosing this facility for their event may avail of onsite catering, offering a variety of delicious wedding fare. Numerous dining options are available, such as buffets, cocktail receptions, family-style service, and hors d’oeuvres. In addition, to-be-weds may opt to bring in outside cake and outside alcohol for their guests to enjoy.

Accommodation

After a day of celebrating, socializing, and dancing, newlyweds and their loved ones will appreciate returning to the venue’s onsite lodging for rest and relaxation. YMCA Elphinstone is able to provide accommodations for up to 450 people. Guests may stay in one of the five lodges, featuring indoor fireplaces and heated floors in the bathrooms, or one of the 26 cabins available.

Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3 Halls, Multiple Outdoor Event Spaces

Describe your venue:

Banquet hall
Beach
Park/zoo

Describe the style of your venue:

Coastal
Country
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
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean up
Event rentals
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Family style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake

What bar services do you provide?

Outside alcohol

What event items are available?

Dance floor
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Chocolate fountain
Flatware

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?

$10,000

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

$10,000

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?

$10,000

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

$10,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Chairs
Tables
Flatware
Parking

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

$36

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

$12

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

Dessert
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Jamie R. Sent on 17/04/2023
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The perfect coastal wedding!

We had our wedding here in September 2022 and it was everything we could've asked for and more. The setting was stunning, the food was better than we ever expected (truly excellent), and the communication/planning support (shoutout to Darren Holly, you are a patient, lovely, kind gem of a human) was bar none. We had a small wedding (~40 guests) and were worried the space might feel too big, but it was perfect. The support from the staff with set up and take down was invaluable, and the coordination with the local businesses we hired was wonderful. Honestly, please do consider this space for your wedding -- it was amazing.
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Aaron J. Sent on 06/01/2020
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The best we could have imagined

The staff and facilities made our wedding weekend incredible. The staff on weekend of went above and beyond - and the facilities were exceptional. Wish we could do it all again.
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1760 YMCA Rd V0N1V6 Gibsons (British Columbia)
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