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Rental Facilities

UBC Botanical Garden makes a perfect location for both large-scale events and private functions. For meetings, weddings, banquets and barbecues, book our Reception Centre with its covered deck, pagoda and view of the Strait of Georgia. For more intimate gatherings, choose the Garden Pavilion, a cedar post and beam building with a panoramic view of the garden and coastal forest.


Reception Centre

Capacity Up to 90  

Day Availability 7 days/wk from 8:30am to 4:30pm  

Evening Availability 7 days/wk from 6:00pm to midnight  

Rates for Weddings, Banquets, Receptions and Barbeques $650.00 + GST  

Rates for Meetings and Seminars $350.00 + GST  

Discounted Rate for UBC Groups $300.00 + GST  

Available Equipment 17 tables (30" x 60"), 109 chairs, pull down screen, overhead transparency projector, flip chart, chalk board / bulletin board. Wireless access for UBC CWL account holders.  


Garden Pavilion

Capacity Up to 30 for dinner seating, up to 50 for standing reception.  

Day Availability 7 days/wk from 8:30am to 4:30pm  

Evening Availability 7 days/wk from 6:00pm to midnight  

Rates for Weddings, Banquets, Receptions and Barbeques $400.00 + GST  

Rates for Meetings and Seminars $250.00 + GST  

Discounted Rate for UBC Groups $200.00 + GST  

Available Equipment 34 chairs, 10 square tables, flip chart.  


Availability and Booking

To check for availability or to book either the Reception Centre or the Garden Pavilion, please:

Thank you for considering UBC Botanical Garden for your facility rental needs!