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The John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse provides a stunning on-water setting for your wedding day. A fully floating venue with an expansive dock space and an event hall featuring floor to ceiling glass walls, the mountain and river views cannot be escaped. Amaze your guests with both indoor and outdoor options for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.
As a fully customizable venue, the John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse permits any vendors to be brought into the space. We do highly recommend our team of Preferred Vendors as these vendors have outstanding client service, know the venue well, and are experts at ensuring your event day runs seamlessly.
In keeping with our philosophy of providing a custom and flexible experience, we do not have set booking start times for you to choose from. Instead, you choose when your event starts. Guests must depart by 1am at the latest, vendor clean up must end by 2am. The 8-hour rental package can sit anywhere in the day that you choose and additional hours can be added at your discretion up until 60 days prior to your event date. Dock spaces are complimentary (from March-October) but must be booked separately 4 months in advance to ensure they are booked around existing dock use. Time for vendor set-up and takedown is required as part of the rental block. Vendor set-up requires two hours prior to guest arrival; vendor takedown requires one hour after guest departure.
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Reviews (7)
- JJ Chen08/05/2024the place was gorgeous.the place was gorgeous.Came here for a friend's wedding and the place was gorgeous. All the staff were super friendly and helpful (I had a stroller and they carried it up the stairs for me so I didn't have to walk up and around two ramps).Came here for a friend's wedding and the place was gorgeous. All the staff were super friendly and helpful (I had a stroller and they carried it up the stairs for me so I didn't have to walk up and around two ramps).
- AAimee Deviveiros08/05/2024The space is absolutely beautiful The space is absolutely beautifulWe recently held our wedding at the UBC Boathouse, and we would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding or event space. The event staff was extremely friendly and professional, and always quickly responded to our inquires and questions along the process of planning our wedding. From our very first walk through at the venue, to our cleanup at the end of the evening on our day - everyone at UBC Boathouse always went out of their way to ensure we had the best day possible...We recently held our wedding at the UBC Boathouse, and we would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding or event space. The event staff was extremely friendly and professional, and always quickly responded to our inquires and questions along the process of planning our wedding. From our very first walk through at the venue, to our cleanup at the end of the evening on our day - everyone at UBC Boathouse always went out of their way to ensure we had the best day possible...
- CCandice Keenan08/05/2024Such a lovely place for a wedding!Such a lovely place for a wedding!Such a lovely place for a wedding! It offers a simple but elegant space with lots of room for creativity. The windows provide such a lovely view of the river and the sunset. Parking can be tricky but just be careful not to park in front of the fire hydrant! (Photos by Candice Marie Photography)Such a lovely place for a wedding! It offers a simple but elegant space with lots of room for creativity. The windows provide such a lovely view of the river and the sunset. Parking can be tricky but just be careful not to park in front of the fire hydrant! (Photos by Candice Marie Photography)
- EEmily Tymos08/05/2024The venue is absolutely stunningThe venue is absolutely stunningWe recently had our wedding at the UBC Boathouse. The staff are professional and kind and made sure our day was exactly what we had envisioned. They were able to accommodate last minute zoom calls to answer any questions we had and always made the time to chat with us.The venue is absolutely stunning and all of our guests were blown away. It is a stunning location for a wedding - especially during sunset! All of our guests were out on the patio enjoying golden hour. Would highly recommend UBCWe recently had our wedding at the UBC Boathouse. The staff are professional and kind and made sure our day was exactly what we had envisioned. They were able to accommodate last minute zoom calls to answer any questions we had and always made the time to chat with us.The venue is absolutely stunning and all of our guests were blown away. It is a stunning location for a wedding - especially during sunset! All of our guests were out on the patio enjoying golden hour. Would highly recommend UBC
- EEric Tsang08/05/2024Beautiful place for a weddingBeautiful place for a weddingBeautiful place for a wedding. It’s big enough to fit everything you want, including DJ, catering, bar, and photobooth. And cosy enough to feel like an intimate event.Beautiful place for a wedding. It’s big enough to fit everything you want, including DJ, catering, bar, and photobooth. And cosy enough to feel like an intimate event.
- AAmanda Lade08/05/2024It was such a beautiful spaceIt was such a beautiful spaceWe used the boathouse for our wedding ceremony and reception. It was such a beautiful space. The staff were super helpful and we got so many compliments on how beautiful the venue is. It’s also nice to have a plan B option for if it rains. Also the sunsets are GORGEOUS!! Great venue if you are looking for a late night as you can stay till 2:00!We used the boathouse for our wedding ceremony and reception. It was such a beautiful space. The staff were super helpful and we got so many compliments on how beautiful the venue is. It’s also nice to have a plan B option for if it rains. Also the sunsets are GORGEOUS!! Great venue if you are looking for a late night as you can stay till 2:00!
- JJennifer A08/05/2024It was gorgeous, and the location was fantastic It was gorgeous, and the location was fantasticWe used the UBC Boathouse for our wedding reception! It was gorgeous, and the location was fantastic. All of our guests loved the venue! The sunset photos we had were beautiful. It was easy for our vendors to set up and take down their equipment. It was easy for us to reserve, pay, and communicate our desired layout with their provided floor plans. They even had access to a playground outside that the kids enjoyed.We used the UBC Boathouse for our wedding reception! It was gorgeous, and the location was fantastic. All of our guests loved the venue! The sunset photos we had were beautiful. It was easy for our vendors to set up and take down their equipment. It was easy for us to reserve, pay, and communicate our desired layout with their provided floor plans. They even had access to a playground outside that the kids enjoyed.
What is the venue’s capacity?
The regular capacity for the space is up to 150 people for a seated function, or up to 180 for a standing cocktail reception. For events over 150 people, only a maximum of 100 guests may be seated and the remaining up to 80 guests must be standing. Please note that these numbers reflect our fire safety policy and are not flexible.
What's included in the rental?
- Exclusive use of the Event Hall, adjoining Waterfront Patio, and Servery Kitchen
- Shared washrooms and change rooms (change rooms are lockable, great bridal spaces)
- Complimentary use of the lower dock for a ceremony and/or cocktail hour (availability subject to rowing schedules)
- Venue tables and chairs plus one full set up and take down in all spaces (separate chairs for the dock and event hall spaces)
- Post-event janitorial clean (additional fee applies)
- UBC Event Attendant on-site for the duration (in charge of the venue)
- Ceiling-mounted projector and screen
- One microphone
- Smart TV
Do you have preferred caterers?
We have a list of 10 preferred caterers (https://ubcboathouse.com/vendors/catering/). These caterers range in price point to ensure you have choice. If you choose one of these caterers, the additional $1000 galley fee is waived. Alternatively, you are welcome to choose to bring in outside food or catering options. In that case, the $1000 galley fee would be applied to your booking and the caterer must complete a site-visit and provide their insurance.
Can I bring my own alcohol?
Absolutely! We charge no corkage fees, but we do require any event that will be serving alcohol to acquire a Special Event Permit & to hire a professional bartending company to serve.
Does the rental include table linens, plates, glassware, etc.?
No. These are not included due to the variety in style and choice that may be desired. Please rent your linens and other tableware through your caterer or decor vendor.
When do I confirm my ceremony and cocktail hour times for the dock?
Please submit your desired ceremony and cocktail hour start times for approval 4 months prior to your event date when rowing programs schedules are firm.
What happens in case of bad weather (e.g. rain)?
All outdoor components (ceremony, cocktail hour) will be moved into the event hall. Plan A vs B decision can be made the morning of the event.
Where can we park?
Free parking is available on both sides of River Road. The 3 Hour Parking signs do not apply during your event.
How much is the booking deposit?
- $1500 for a Mon-Thu booking
- $2500 for a Fri-Sun booking.
The deposit secures your date and is non-refundable and non-transferable.
How do I book a tour/site visit?
Please send us an email at [email protected] or call us at (604) 827-2011 to book in a 30-minute site visit!
