Perfect space for the AcroYogis to commune and play!…read more LOCATION & DECOR: South side of North Vancouver right on the water near the piers. Wooden beam ceilings and large roof trusses. High ceilings and an open floor plan. SWAG/AMENITIES: 2 bathrooms, large windows for lots of light and high vaulted ceilings STAFF & EXPERIENCE: Came here for an Acura yoga festival and had an absolute blast. The space is perfect for the Acroyogis to get together and play. The space provided a lot of light and the open floor plan was great for an inclusive space. There really isn't much to it though. Just a large open space with bathrooms straight across from the entrance doors.

The Pipe Shop at The Shipyards is absolutely beautiful. I recently organized a large event here and…read moreit was a dream venue. Right from the start, Kate, the venue coordinator, was fantastic to work with. I met with her about 4-5 months before my event for an initial walk through and fell in love with the space immediately. If you're interested in booking this spot, make sure you book well in advance since their available dates fill up very quickly. The open-warehouse concept is perfect for any kind of event. The space itself is about 9,000 feet, has got white walls, plenty of windows and doors, large wooden pillars and string lights hanging at the center of the space. Other than that, you had to use your creativity to design the space. They also have renovated men's and women's bathrooms, a storage closet to hide boxes and such, and a serving area if you're bringing in caterers. With its convenient location and beautiful features, The Pipe Shop is really a perfect spot to host your next event or wedding. Excited to host another event here in the future.

Jaycee House is a small-ish community hall just off Lillooet Road. It's pretty bare bones,…read moredecor-wise, but it does have all the elements for putting on a party or event: nice sized kitchen and bar facilities, washrooms, tables and chairs, and parking. You'll have to bring some sparkle by decorating the place, though. My friend's parents often throw parties there. I think they choose Jaycee because it's relatively cheap to rent. But it's also set in a wooded area that buffers it from the houses nearby, so they can make some noise without neighbours complaining. As long the sliding doors to the front lawn area are kept closed, the amplified music doesn't seem to bother anyone else. Probably about 100 people can sit down comfortably; up to 150 if people get up and dance.

Amazing space ran by a great gal. Let's get down to the nitty gritty…read more.. Customer service: easy booking through her website. There was a small glitch with the elevator that caused a delay in us getting let into the space but Kelsey and her assistant handled it all with grace and promptness. The space: beautiful, clean, lots of props available for use. Tons of natural light perfect for my photo shoots. Bathroom in the suite for use while in studio, but also styled nicely. Lots of live plants that brings a certain... Je ne sais quoi to the space. So happy that Bellingham finally has a space like this.

From the owner: Bellingham's newest and largest natural light photo studio is now booking for hourly and daily…read morerentals! Historic finishes, Southwest & Southeast windows, and 1350 square feet of possibilities. Booking now!

I'd like to preface this by saying I'm from Washington State, USA. We stayed in this hotel since we…read morehad some extra points and I hadn't been to Canada before. The room was good and it was pretty quiet. Only issue I had were the following: the 2nd toilet paper roll had a dark black spot on it, there's no water fountains that I could see. Bathrooms downstairs were closed, the water provided downstairs ($1.50 ea.) were disgusting - again, I'm from WA state, so our water is delicious and I'm kind of a snob when it comes to water. When we called front desk we were told we would need to come downstairs for anything since they only had 1 staff working.

Be cautious, bed bugs full of blood were found in the hotel room and crawling on the bed and carpet…read morein the evening. After rushing out of the room and reported the bed bug issue to the hotel, their management team treated us super rude and even tried to accuse us bringing the bedbugs in. This was such an awful experience and ourbirthday celebration trip was totally ruined.

This is a nice space for an exhibit, really nice. It's spacious and when you get the tunes…read morespinning inside, it doesn't echo too much. Add to it the charm of a restored building, wow! I really like this. Came here for the annual 12X12 exhibit. This is a photgraphy competition, friendly of course, but there are catches., with a new catch for this year's 2012 competition. http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/salt-building-vancouver?select=L_6w9BcDkIY4mFJkwd59SQ#Tauo1LC-G8fbqfxbek4lVA Each competitor must: 1. Take 1 photograph of a theme announced once, every hour on the hour 2. Intepret the announced theme in a single shot 3. 12 shots in total meaning you're on the hunt to interpret a theme each hour for 12 hours. 4. The photograph is on film. Not digital. 5. This year's catch is.... black and white film only. I've come out to this exhibit every year since it's inception. They had it at another venue in previous years, but it was horribly crowded and stuffy. This was a welcomed change, much welcomed. Maybe next year I'll do it. I'll have to dust off one of my film cameras.

What an entirely grand and beautifully restored heritage building. Seeing, and more importantly,…read morebeing able to enjoy spaces like this are rare, especially in cities like ours where there seems to be an overwhelming need to make everything shiny and new. (yes there are foundations in place to protect our heritage buildings, but I'm making sweeping generalizations here) When the Salt Building was first being revitalized during the pre-Olympic building-frenzy era, there was talk of the space being used as a pub or high-end restaurant or some other variation on that theme. Though it may have been entirely acceptable -- and maybe even great -- if that were the case today (and who knows, it may very well be the case in the future), but it almost seems as though that would be a bastardization of this minimal bare-bones structure. The building is gorgeous. Bookended with mammoth-sized windows, allowing plenty of light to pour in throughout the almost 14,000sq foot space, exposing the elaborate timber trusses and metal hardware, and shining of the polished concrete floor, there is not one thing I'd change here. It would be a shame to cover any of it up. A perfect event location, an ideal gathering space, an overwhelmingly stunning surprise in an area that is known for making everything "pretty," the Salt Building is, at this moment, a perfect homage to its historic past.

Mountain View Farm was the perfect venue for our August 2024 wedding!…read more We initially discovered Mountain View Farm through internet searches and were immediately drawn in by the beautiful photos. After visiting the venue in person, we knew it was exactly what we were looking for. Oana, who manages the venue, gave us a tour of the backyard and the house. Seeing it firsthand helped us visualize how we wanted to set things up. The outdoor space was ideal for the event itself. At the same time, the house provided a convenient and cozy option for us and our family to stay together, eliminating any worries about accommodation or travel time. The location is just far enough from Vancouver to feel like a peaceful escape, but close enough that it's easily accessible--only about a 45-minute drive. It ticked all the boxes for us. Venue Details: House rules: No shoes inside, and quiet hours start at 11 PM. Guests are responsible for cleaning up, trash/recycling and collecting towels in the laundry room. Pricing: The indoor house is $1,000 per night (5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms). Outdoor space prices vary by guest count: $135 per hour for up to 25 people, $165 per hour for up to 50 people. Rentals: They offer table and chair rentals (rectangular tables for 6 people, round tables also available) that can be added to your contract. Decor: Oana has decor available for rent, or you can bring your own. We loved the flexibility of choosing our own vendors, although they also provide recommendations. Before the wedding, we visited the farm one more time to finalize the layout and decor details. Oana was incredibly helpful throughout the planning process, and we were thrilled to have her as our day-of coordinator. Her knowledge of the venue and her experience made everything run smoothly. We stayed at the farm for two nights--one night before the wedding and the night of--which was a huge help. It gave us time to settle in, unpack, and handle some of the setup the day before. The house is spacious and lovely, there's room to take it easy and even a jacuzzi, One minor issue some of our guests mentioned was the house's septic system, which requires no tissues to be flushed to avoid a potential flood. Honestly, we found this to be a small sacrifice for such a beautiful venue. The Wedding Day: The day of the wedding was absolutely perfect. Oana played a key role in ensuring everything went off without a hitch. Our guests loved the venue, and many commented on the stunning views. It felt like our little hidden gem, and all our hard work paid off. The photos were breathtaking, especially with the unobstructed views of Golden Ears. In the end, Mountain View Farm was the perfect choice for an outdoor wedding. We're so glad we had the flexibility to customize the space with our own vendors and decorations, and it gave us the beautiful, peaceful setting we were looking for.

We chose Mountain View Farm for my daughter's grad party and it was the best experience we have…read moreever had. With the stunning backdrop and well designed property amenities everyone loved it and had a beautiful time. Oana, Milad and the owner are beyond helpful and accommodating of any needs. We would highly recommend any special occasion to be held here.

Friday June 24 - Planned and attended a private event Harbour Room (100 guests)…read more Pros - Some of the most amazing views of the Vancouver waterfront!!! - Outdoor patio seats 30, they have patio umbrellas if needed - Well known venue, you'll likely come here for a wedding or special event - Professional staff such as an events coordinator, catering and bartending no complaints - We ordered 6 hors d'oeuvres that were passed throughout the event, our guests loved the items! They are made on-site as far as I know. - Full bar with domestic and import beers, spirits including scotches and 6 beers on tap. Cons - A little bit stuffy in some way with metal plaques on the walls from old events, this place really has 125 years of history - A private member's club, so you won't be able to just walk into the venue to enjoy the view - There is one pulldown screen on stage and the projector was decent but could be a bit better - Audio was also not as loud as it needed to be and it was already on max - They had wired mics, no wireless Damage -A few thousand dollars. Protip - No free parking that I know of, only hourly and daily rates.

We just recently booked the Harbour Room and Trophy Lounge in the Rowing Club for our wedding, and…read morewe couldn't be happier. The staff were all incredible to work with, so easy going and approachable while organized and thorough. Our coordinator, Nicole, was full of great suggestions and responded to every one of our last-minute, frantic emails with grace and helpfulness. The bar manager, JJ, gave us everything we needed during setup the day of, and provided all logistical support with our dj, florist, and guests with a smile. Bar staff were full of laughs, good humour, and friendly. The venue is wildly charming, the main hall has a wrap around licensed deck that looks over Coal Harbour providing stunning views day and night. Our guests from the prairie provinces were in awe all night. Emelle's catering, exclusive caterer, provided food and service for the wedding and we couldn't have been happier. Food was 5 star, and service was friendly, efficient, and unobtrusive. Venue and alcohol service costs are very affordable, especially in comparison to other local venues. Can't wait to have another event there!