From the moment we set foot in The Oasis Center it was like walking into a movie set for some…read moreobscenely extravagant wedding . Interacting with the staff only reinforced this idea. They were always smiling, courteous and ready to assist you with anything you may need. My first thought was that I would never have dreamed that I would get married in a place like this. The Unique shape of the front exterior is both architecturally appealing and welcoming. The clean white interior makes the entire entrance area light up and the beautiful wood accents help to guide your eye. The coy pond in the front window is an amazing addition to the ambiance. Above you when you walk in is a bridge joining the 2 sections of the upstairs portion, (Amazing for "sneak peek" photos before your ceremony). The large wooden double doors open and suddenly you are in this perfect ballroom with a stage. A stage that seems like it has had an entire room built out in front of it with a gentle semi-circle curve that combined with the 3 tiers of the room allow for perfect viewing from almost any point. Finally there is the garden, an Oasis in any definition. Surrounded by an industrial area in the west of the city Oasis hides a beautiful open garden in the back with a lawn area, stage for outdoor weddings, many flower beds, a pond- complete with small waterfalls, and trails around the sides and back. All of this is lined by large trees that do a great job of removing the reality that all around is large grey buildings. We personally dealt with Marthe, our designated wedding planner, that was provided to us and an employee of The Oasis Center. She was for lack of a better word; Amazing. She responded quickly to any email we sent, kept us informed of any changes, called us to check in, scheduled appointments, worked around our schedules, and finally on the day of took care of everything in a careful and professional matter. Everything was smooth, on time and went of flawlessly. This was in no small part I imagine, due to Marthe. I would like to come up with something that would make this review more 'believable' and not just a fluff piece but I really can't. The price did stretch the limits of our pre-set budget but that was a decision we made and is no fault of theirs. Looking back now it was worth every penny and I wouldn't have traded it for anything. The Oasis, (and Marthe), provided us and our guests with the definition of a perfect day and if you are lucky enough to have your wedding here I'm sure you will feel the same.

This was a fantastic venue to host Avenue Edmonton Best Restaurants Party. The service was…read moreexemplary along with the beautiful decor. I liked that there was seating for those that wanted to sit and standing tables as well for those that were mingling around the room. The lighting was well suited to the room and I found the temperature just right. I find that for events like this, it's important to have a comfortable room where people don't feel too warm or cold. The bar was situated in the middle of the room and I found that the setup was just well thought out for traffic flow. Speaking of traffic flow, I like that there was ample parking for attendees.

It's nice to see it and experience it once. We went there…read morefor their Christmas special event, "Glow" and I'm not sure if they have the same issues all the time or this issues were related to their Christmas special: Parking is a disaster. I was driving around for a while to be allowed to go to one of the parking areas and it seems the traffic was not planned or controlled properly. Then the parking was all icy which is a safety hazard knowing a lot of young and older people walk there. Then we got inside and although it was nice, it wasn't worth the money and energy. I personally didn't feel Christmas spirit and originality. Everything about the setup was very mechanical without soul. Like a robot maybe! I think something like "candy cane lane" is a lot better experience and it gives a feeling that your in a Christmas painting. I will go back there for the market itself after holidays. I think I may enjoy the market better.

One could enjoy oneself here, if one: 1) lived in St. Albert; 2) had lots of money to burn, and 3)…read morehad low expectations of this Centre acting as the greenhouse it replaced. Beautiful space, but better suited for elderly mall-walkers and special events. Truth be told, there are few actual plants, particularly annuals, on offer. They seem to focus more on specialized seasonal plants, like poinsettias and Norfolk pine at Christmas, and decorative items like pumpkins, terrariums, and tropical plants. I came in mid-September for fall bedding plants and was shocked to find there were almost no plants, a few potted mums with tightly closed buds, and that was it. Not even a marigold in the whole place! What perennials they had left were leggy, there were a few scraggly trees and some sad looking pansies. Quite a pathetic showing, shocking that Home Depot and Canadian Tire have better selection! All this greenhouse space, and hardly any plants. I was pretty choked that I had driven all the way to St. Albert and left without a single bedding plant, what a waste of my gas and my time. The Enjoy Centre is actually a wannabe high-end shopping mall, out in a middle of nowhere industrial park. One of the reasons I chose to come out was to hit Evoolution, but I can do that closer to home. There's a spa onsite, an overpriced kitchen store, an overpriced health and wellness shop, and a specialty grocery store akin to Loblaws City Centre market or any Planet Organic. I'm not sure why anyone would come to the Enjoy Centre for such services, and indeed anytime I've visited, these stores are all but empty. The cafeteria is also overpriced and very average. Honestly I'd only come back here for the special events and would maybe do some gift shopping. But I'll never make the drive from Edmonton again just to peruse expensive items I can purchase elsewhere, or to buy plants, if there were any to buy!!

We have held so many events at this hall, never once experiencing any difficulties. The staff, food…read moreand facility has always been impeccable. I haven't organized these events but family and friends have (weddings). It's a beautiful location with photogenic scenery enclosing the manicured lawns and lodge. Perfect for wedding pictures. We've celebrated other events related to soccer tournaments. I love the cabin structure itself. It's charming, and having the dining hall seperated at an angle from the dance area works in terms of noise for our elders who wanted to sit and chat.

My husband and I had a lovely experience with the Country Lodge for our wedding. Elizabeth was very…read moreaccommodating and always available to answer all of our questions. She even provided us with her cell phone number so we were able to contact her if there were any issues (which there weren't). Food was great, staff was friendly and timely - the building itself looked great. For the type of feel of this venue (rustic, country, etc) it is one of the more affordable options in the city. Also was nice to have everything in one spot, reduces some of the coordinating especially if you're doing it yourself. Some of the rental prices are a bit higher than perhaps a rental company or buying off of kijiji but for ourselves was worth it to avoid having to coordinate rentals and drop off, pick up, set up etc. costs and policies were clearly outlined in the information package provided to us originally. Only thing was that we were not able to get the space the day before our wedding to decorate so we had to do that day of - but that is the nature of getting married in the summer! The venue was booked the night before for another wedding so there was no way around that. Overall we really enjoyed our experience!

This facility is a sizable one used mostly by members of the Shrine organization, but is also…read moreavailable for rental by groups. With great configurations for most any type of event this building is rather useful. The decor might seem a bit dated nowadays, but otherwise this makes a good venue for special events. There is ample parking but this building is NOT easily transit accessible and is quite remote from many parts of Edmonton.

From the owner: Throw your next big bash at the Al Shamal Shriner Centre in Edmonton. Main hall dining offers…read moreseating for up to 310 guests, while concert seating is available for up to 500 people. Half of our main hall dining can accommodate seating of up to 150 people, and our upstairs hall dining/meeting hall has seating for up to 140.

What an incredible idea. An interactive are gallery, each room designed by different local artists…read morewith two secret rooms to find and treat (yeah actual candy hidden in this place too). So many talking points, great photo ops and cool backgrounds. This was a great way to spend an hour or so looking at the detail in each space. Finding those secret rooms was exciting and so fun to open up the doors, drawers and control the music, sit in, climb on and hang out. I think it's only here till the end of October so check it out before it goes. Can't wait to see what these creative masterminds come up with next year!

I work as a designer and it's hard to believe that this was my first year attending Vignettes. I…read morewas absolutely blown away by the creativity and the amount of work that went into each room. My friends and I ended up spending a couple hours going through all the rooms. I was surprised that it took us this long but there was just so much to see and take in. We each had our own favorite rooms and we had a hard time leaving. Some rooms we went into more than once and each time we experienced more. This is a great way to spend an afternoon and see so much amazing talent that our city has to offer!

Affordable rental hall in the heart of downtown on Perron street. Full of history and quite…read morespacious! This hall is home to all kinds of local clubs, gatherings, and shows. Parking is a little scarce; if you are coming to a large gathering here's, be prepared to walk :-)

The hall has is one of the older buildings in St. Albert…read more It needs a Reno And we all got an 80.00 parking ticket in the parking lot behind the hall ! Don't assume because it's the weekend the monthly rates don't apply Don't rent this hal, if you have to carry anything because you will have to walk from the library parking 2 1/2 blocks away

Excellent lunch buffet and great atmosphere for business lunches. A little pricy for my tastes but…read moregreat value and an easy location just outside of downtown. The wedding I attended here was also fantastic and the variety of room sizes was quite helpful. Easy bus service and will be close by to the expanded LRT.

I've been to the Petroleum Club for a couple of weddings and business dinners over the last year,…read moreand after a few good experiences, I always look forward to events now when I see that they're at the Petroleum Club. The rooms are medium-to-large sized with fairly good sound systems and enough room for a sweet dance floor. Bar was open at one event and cash for another, but either way, the drinks were good and the staff were friendly. Service for dinner has always been top notch. At my last event there, my steak was pretty fatty, but the desserts more than made up for it. I also enjoyed mushroom soup for the first time in my life! That's saying something. One star lost for the max AC in the middle of November. What the heck?