Stopped by Christmas pop up market, free admission and the first 25 guests got free $10 voucher to…read moreuse in the market. It was very pleasant and cool event. Mostly they were jewelry and soap/candle shops. What unique this time, they have a leather shop and it was dog friendly event. Pet dog could walking around and that was so cute. This building is so gorgeous. High ceiling makes me feel pleasant even in crowded event.

I have passed by this prominent, very brown, very stately building on Main at 15th SO many times…read more It takes up nearly a city block and is 3 stories high, and has a very imposing clock tower, too! My kid had her high school prom here, and there are often various community events held here, as well as private parties, receptions and weddings. Today I finally got the chance to visit the building, though, as there was a weekend-long artisan fair held here. What a lovely venue! Outside, by the entrance, there is a plaque on the facade declaring this building as a "Heritage Building" (designated as such in 1974). The actual building was built in 1915 and was first used as a post office. For those who care about architectural and design styles, the building is classified as being done in the Beaux Arts Classicism style, with a lot of ornamentation on the sculptured columns and facade's stone. There are many sculpted faces and sandstone festoons visible on the first and second story exterior. Inside, the first floor used to be a grand ballroom, and it was recently re-done (in 2015), so now there is a terrazzo floor, and where once was a huge trompe l'oeil mural is now a blank wall (bummer). There still are beautiful chandeliers and an ethereal ceiling that's reminiscent of calming green-blue sea glass. Today at the artisan fair, there were tables lined up and creating aisles in the ballroom, so the room looked somewhat small. I'd imagine the venue appearing much larger and spatially impressive without all the tables. I was impressed by this building. It was lovely inside and out. The location on Main Street is awesome, too, with tons of parking on Main and the side streets, and so many fun shops, coffee houses and restaurants nearby.

We recently held our twin daughter's B'not Mitzvah at The Diamond Ballroom. We had never been to an…read moreevent there so we were a little skeptical of how everything would work out. Could not be more thrilled with how it went. Our original contact left soon after we started planning the event but Anya stepped in and guided us through the whole process. She was so patient with all of our questions/phone calls and willing to work with our ideas to make this a truly memorable and personal event for our daughter's and our guests. The chef was able to work with our specific food requests and designed a menu that we wanted and within our budget. The quality and presentation of everything was spot on. From the second we arrived on the night of the event, everything was perfect. From the set up of the room, to the food, to the bar. We wouldn't change a thing (except to maybe have had time slow down)! Thank you to Anya and to all of the staff at The Diamond Ballroom for making our event so wonderful.

Our friends got married at this hidden jem in 2013 so when my husband and I started planning our…read morewedding, we knew this was the venue right from the start. The space is amazing! Open and bright with their large windows and the patio with the Vancouver skyline is icing on the cake. Our wedding had around 200 guests and the space allowed us to host everyone comfortably, and since a large majority of our guests were from out of town, they were very impressed with the view this venue provides. By booking with Diamond, they also provide you with a day-of coordinator. Stacy and Anya were awesome to work with. I currently live in Calgary so everything was done via e-mail or phone. I never had to wait long to get a response back any time I had questions or concerns. As most weddings would have problems, we encountered a few hiccups the day of our wedding as well, but these ladies being professionals that they are, took care of everything while they instructed me to eat and relax downstairs until everything is sorted out for the wedding party entrance. Note that they do in house catering - but the chef there knows what he's doing. We met with him for our tasting menu and he was very attentive and took down notes on anything that needed to be tweaked. The food was delicious and we received a lot of compliments - which is huge for a wedding. Lastly, a tip for any couple that are planning their wedding in 2016 and on wards. We lucked out because the day of our wedding was the Celebration of Lights opening. Stacy said that sometimes depending on the way the fireworks are set up, you can either see a bit of it from their patio or all of it. We lucked out and at 10pm that night, all our guests were able to watch the entire fireworks show from China (who spent millions, I'm sure), which was something that I'm sure our guests will never forget. Thanks Diamond Ballroom!! We were so lucky to have our wedding reception there and all of your staff made it extremely memorable for us. We'll be sending out lots of referrals any time we can!

Hycroft Manor is beautiful year-round, but during the Christmas Market season it becomes something…read moretruly special. I love how each room throughout the manor has its own vendors and personality. You can spend hours wandering through the historic home discovering gifts around every corner. Outside, there are even more vendors, food options and festive displays. I especially enjoyed the smaller building across from the manor that was filled with baked goods and treats. Considering most visitors are also spending a significant amount with the vendors, I do think admission could be a little more affordable.

I visited this amazingly stunning, stately mansion yesterday to attend the seasonal winter artisan…read morecraft market here. I had never visited this building before, but somehow I was getting ads on my Facebook feed about this event, and the winter market, and the building looked so beautiful, I just had to visit. It did not disappoint. Right off 16th, just south of the south Granville strip, I had clearly passed this place so many times, yet I had no idea it existed. (For folks fairly new to Vancouver, you'll probably understand, yet every native Vancouverite seems to know about this place!). SO centrally located, yet hidden off the main drag and up a tiny hill. And the building itself is just stunning. I had read somewhere that the building had been featured in many a Hallmark Christmas movie, and once you see the building, it's totally believable. It's like out of a picture book. Dressed up for the holidays, there are red berry wreaths and sparkling lights and garlands and festive Christmas trees everywhere, seemingly in every room, with fireplaces aglow with lights, and a pianist playing carols, the music wafting in the air to each room. Lady volunteers wander the floors, dressed in red and green plaid dresses and sashes. All these volunteers were extremely friendly and personable to us, from the ladies manning the outdoor tent where you purchase admission tickets and get raffle forms, to the ladies inside, explaining where various vendors and services area. As for vendors, of course there were way less than the huge seasonal market at Circle Craft at the Convention Center, but there still were quite a few on the two floors of the mansion here, and there was a decent variety in types of items available for purchase, too: from soaps and lotions to gourmet foods (artisan vinegars and oils, amazing shortbread cookies, nuts and chocolates, etc.), to jewelry makers and clothiers, to Vancouver tote bags and stationery and greeting card makers, to homemade ornaments and organic light fixtures, and more. So much more. I recognized some vendors and artisans from the Circle Craft fair, but there were many artisans that were new to me, too. I'd estimate that 50-70% of the vendors were new to me. Admission cost $15 for adults. Parking is free (I was lucky to get a spot in the small lot but there was also free street parking). If you are in the market for getting some holiday gifts, or needing to get into the holiday spirit yourself, I really recommend visiting this particular artisan market. The venue is truly magical. I am attaching some photos but honestly, they don't do the building justice.

I was here for a company's winter party and the place was pretty big. There was another event on…read morethe same day and they partitioned the main hall. I couldn't hear what was going on at the other function. Good soundproofing. The service was good. The servers came round many times with drinks (chai and pop) before the dinner service. During dinner and after, it was a bit harder to flag a server. But it was easy to just walk over to the service station to request for water jug top up or more chai or to bus the table. The food was good too with some items that could be better. The chicken adobo had really yummy sauce but the chicken pieces were mostly bones and the meat surrounding it was hard. Roast beef was tough despite asking for a rarer part. The chicken tikka masala and BC salmon were really good. Tender and flavorful. Same with the chicken skewers. The meat was not dry. The patio outside was really nice too. Spacious. The only drawback to this place is the event parking lot is not that nearby and its stairs to get up to the place.

My company used this venue for Christmas party…read more I like high ceiling buildings but this has lots of stairs. Very hard to get down with the heels. Food was great! Before the buffet starts, we had hot appetizer service and already satisfying and no stress before the party. Their tofu tikka masala was very delicious too. As it was Christmas party, I wish there was a Chisrtmas tree at least. But non. That's only disappointed part.

My wife and I stayed here for 5 days in room 8 under a reciprocal membership agreement with our…read morePortland Club. We enjoyed the beautiful bar, the bright atrium for breakfast, and the main dining area for dinner. The entire staff is very friendly and service oriented providing a great experience for guests. The rooms are nice and comfortable, clean, and well appointed. The food and drink are top notch as well. Well done!!

Hard to beat an Easter lunch at the Vancouver club with family. An excellent starter with salads…read moregalore, and fresh shrimp and lobster. The Manz included asparagus, eggs, Benedict, omelettes, lamb, gravy, and horseradish. Desserts included fruit, cupcakes, and a chocolate fountain. All delicious. I was surprised by how creamy and cheesy the macaroni was.

Staff parties here seem to be a thing…read more The food is good, nice spread for sure. Today was 5 different salads, cold cuts, different flavoured cubes of salmon then for the main sides of rice pilaf, roasted potatoes, assorted veg, pasta, Salmon in spinach cream sauce and the piece de resistance baron of beef with Yorkshire pudding. Omg delicious! The venue is a little old and dark with low ceilings. Overall it is an okay place but the food...yum!

5 Star catered our recent home reception, the 2nd time our family's hired them this past year…read more Their delivery lady was a great brand ambassador, providing friendly & efficient on-time set up complete with all required plates, cutlery, etc. Their pakoras with tamarind sauce were a big hit. Their charcuterie, cheese, and antipasti boards were a world tour assortment of top quality food comparable to any at a fine restaurant. They were beautifully presented on live-edge cutting boards. Great value that's well worth the price.

I have had the pleasure of attending a few celebratory occasions at La Perla. This banquet hall is…read moreunique in decor & location. It seats up to 300 for banquets, with fantastic views of the Fraser river - it is located at the New Westminster Quay - River Market Mall. The dance floor is spacious & is just in front of the 'balcony' which transcends a feeling of dancing in the streets of Italy! The food is catered by Orlando's Catering & I just absolutely love the Risotto they make. It's so delicious! On my last occasion there I had a beef shank that was so soft & seemed to melt in my mouth! I've been very fortunate as well to have been there when the functions I attended had additional dessert provided by Tre Galli Gelato Cafe(located in the mall). Their gelato is mind blowing - try their salted caramel & lemon flavours! One must see this hall to understand it, as its really too beautiful for words. Being able to look out at the Fraser River day or night is pretty spectacular while attending any function here!

My favourite venue in all metro Vancouver. Highly recommended …read more Very professional service, high quality food and what a waterfront view.

Company ordered catering from them for our team bonding event. Food was ok but the service was…read moreawesome. We ordered mostly finger foods. None of the food was memorable or wow to me. Overall food were edible and were ok. Also, each plate was nicely displayed. They also offered beverage services as well.

The catering done by Peake was outstanding! The food itself was delicious. The canapés which were…read morepassed were all very prettily presented on their plates or tasting spoons. The charcuterie and cheese platters were very attractively set up... full, and appetizing. Everything was beautifully fresh.      The individuals on your team were all very hard-working! They were courteous and helpful and did a wonderful job. Carolyn stayed very engaged as person in charge. She was cheerful, and responded quickly to our requests. Their general cleanup was impeccable. We greatly appreciated the special efforts taken to ensure that some appealing food selections were available for our guest with the allergies.    In summary, Peake of Catering provided an exceptional experience for us, with our catering needs. We also greatly appreciated the warm participation of Audrey Wong, whose suggestions and guidance were very helpful.   Peake of Catering will receive our highest recommendations to friends in need of a caterer of the highest quality and professionalism.   Excellent work!! Thank you so much.    Cathie Harris and Fred Valle