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Front view of the Stanley Park Pavilion, a heritage-style building with white trim, dark wooden beams, and a sloping roof, surrounded by trees and gardens in Vancouver’s Stanley Park

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Elegance in the Park

Vancouver’s Premier Wedding and Banquet Venue

Overlooking the beautiful gardens of Stanley Park, Stanley Park Pavilion is reassuringly close to Downtown Vancouver, but refreshingly different. Combining elegance and old-world charm with breathtaking views of nature all around, the exceptional West Coast cuisine, warm and professional service and amazing park location create a perfect venue for any occasion up to 300 guests.

Rich in History

1888

A black and white photograph of the Stanley Park entrance from 1888.

Stanley Park Officially Opens

Only two years after Vancouver was incorporated as a city, Stanley Park is opened by Mayor David Oppenheimer on September 27th, 1888.

1911

A historic photograph shows the Stanley Park Pavilion in black and white. Crowds gather out front.

The Pavilion Takes Shape

John Montgomery, park gardener at the time, “plants” the Rock Garden. To accommodate park visitors, construction begins on the Stanley Park Pavilion. Otto Moberg, architect for the CP Rail chalets and lodges in Banff and Lake Louise, designs the Pavilion in a Swiss-chalet style using fieldstone and wood.

1913

A historic photograph shows the Stanley Park Pavilion in black and white

A Gathering Place for All

The Stanley Park Pavilion opens to the public and quickly becomes the central meeting and socializing area within the entire Park.

1917

A black and white photograph of Prospect Point in the 1800s

Building the Iconic Seawall

Construction of the 8.8-kilometre (5.5 mi) seawall and walkway around the park begins in 1917 and takes several decades to complete.

1938

The entrance to the Lions Gate bridge, historic photograph

A Bridge to Connect the City

After one and a half years and a cost of $5,873,837, the Lions Gate Bridge, officially known as First Narrows Bridge, opens to the public.

1960

A colorized photograph of the Stanley Park Pavilion in 1980

A Long-Awaited Tribute

In 1950, city archivist J.S. Matthews discovers a letter—written in 1889, author unknown—that promises a monument to Governor General Lord Stanley to commemorate the naming of Stanley Park. After a decade-long fundraising campaign, the monument is finally unveiled in 1960.

2005

Tables and chairs line the floor of the Stanley Park Pavilion Ballroom in anticipation of the arrival of wedding guests and newlyweds

A New Chapter

The longstanding tearoom was renovated into Stanley’s Bar & Grill.

2014

Tables and chairs line the floor of the Stanley Park Pavilion Ballroom in anticipation of the arrival of wedding guests and newlyweds

Restoring the Park’s Jewel

Capilano Group takes over the lease for the Stanley Park Pavilion, and the building’s interior undergoes extensive renovations to bring it back to its former glory.

Today

The inside of the Ballroom at the Stanley Park Pavilion, completely bare without any decoration or furniture.

Creating Magical Celebrations

Under Capilano Group’s management, Stanley Park Pavilion has become Vancouver’s preeminent wedding and banqueting venue.

Our Team

We spend each day inspired by our spectacular surroundings, connecting with people from around the world. We love what we do.

Buket Donnelly

Senior Sales Manager, Weddings & Events

Nick Yamada

Sales Manager, Weddings & Events

SEREN kos

Event Coordinator

Shawn Lammie

Manager of Food & Beverage Operations

Tasha Bradley

Assistant Manager of Food & Beverage Operations 

Daniel Stierhof

Chef de Cuisine 

A small ceremony is beginning in front of the Stanley Park Pavilion, on a summer's day, petals lining the lawn

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