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About

Priding itself on customer service the Viscount Gort Hotel is an independently owned property with more than 8,500 square feet of banquet and meeting areas divided amongst two banquet rooms and seven meeting rooms capable of accommodating between six and four-hundred guests. The Viscount Gort staff will custom-design a space that fits you and your dream wedding perfectly. From casual ceremonies to the most elegant weddings, the highly personalized Viscount Gort service and timeless design ensure your wedding will be the most memorable of events.

Facilities and capacity

Viscount Gort Hotel Banquet and Conference Centre boasts 11 different unique event spaces that include ballrooms and banquet halls with modern styling and accommodations for as many as 400 people.

Services offered

In order to make your dream wedding a reality, Viscount Gort offers the following services:

  • Accommodations
  • Bridal suite
  • Cake
  • Catering/bar
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/sound
  • Outside vendors

Other services

In addition to weddings, Viscount Gort Hotel Banquet and Conference Centre can host your anniversaries, baby showers, bar or bat mitzvahs, birthdays, bridal showers, christenings, corporate events, debutante balls, engagement parties, graduations, holiday parties, memorials, proms, quinceaneras, and Sweet 16s.

Location

Viscount Gort Hotel Banquet and Conference Centre is conveniently located less than a mile from the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, only a five-minute drive from downtown Winnipeg, and right on the banks of the scenic, mighty Assiniboine River.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

11

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet hall
Hotel

Describe the style of your venue:

City
Modern

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bridal suite
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Audio equipment
Centerpieces
Chair covers
Dance floor
Decor
Lighting
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair access

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/sound
Parking
Bridal suite

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$32

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$32

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$28

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$20

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake cutting
Server(s)
Dessert

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Open bar
House beer
Specialty beer
House wine
Specialty wine
Champagne toast
House liquor
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Bartenders
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Reviews for Viscount Gort Hotel Banquet and Conference Centre

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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
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93% recommend it
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    4.3 out of 5 rating
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    4.7 out of 5 rating
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Marilyn B. Sent on 28/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal shower

I didn't have to worry about decorating, preparing all the food, asking my guests to help serve and clean up. We could just come and enjoy our day with our family and friends. Everything was perfect, above and beyond my expectations. When I walked in the room the decor was absolutely over the top...beautiful. I couldn't have done a better job. The food was fresh, delicious and beautifully prepared and presented. Hats off to the Chef!! I believe his name is Andrew. I met him first thing in the morning and he was discussing the veggie plate for our guest with the life threatening allergy to celery. He explained that he made her plate first to ensure the safety of her food. Further, the other 2 guests with the life threatening allergy to tree nuts and peanuts were identified upon their arrival to ensure that their food was given to them with the utmost care and concern. Thank you. Tables and TV were moved to accommodate us. A podium was brought in. Everyone was so kind and helpful. A big shout out to Janna!! She met me early when I arrived. She made sure we had everything and she was friendly, helpful and very kind. You have a wonderful staff working for you. At times when I looked up there were others coming and going and helping. Thank you. Chris I appreciate you always getting back to me in timely fashion with all my questions and requests. Thank you. The shower was a special day that we all will remember fondly. I will highly recommend the Viscount Gort to others when they are searching for a venue.

Marilyn Baziuk

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Lee S. Sent on 14/09/2020
4 out of 5 rating

Very accommodating

Jodi was great to deal with. She was very accommodating and flexible and made sure all arrangements were taken care of. She went out of her way to make our stay memorable and the event run smooth regardless of Covid.
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Natalia D. Sent on 30/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wouldn’t change a thing.

Absolutely loved working with Viscount Gort for my wedding! I highly recommend it, all the staff was wonderful and friendly; I don’t have a single negative thing to say. About a year into our engagement and booking the venue (we waited 2 years), the event coordinator had changed due to having to go on mat leave. Not going to lie, I was very nervous about this, but the new coordinator Justine was wonderful! She was super easy to get along with and made the entire process painless. She paid attention to detail and made sure everything that was discussed was in our contract/day of plan.While meeting and talking with her, she would also bring up various aspects of wedding planning which my, now husband, and I never thought of asking. She really helped guide us to ensure that we had a perfect night.
In terms of timeliness, Justine and Kristi (previous coordinator) both responded promptly to my emails in great detail! I know that’s quite important for some people.
Viscount Gort offers a taste testing for the bride and groom, which you have to book We were each able to pick our own selection. It was good to see how all the food tasted together and how it would look as a full course meal at the wedding. Very reasonable pricing as well. Most other places I looked at started their lowest price at $40, whereas Viscount had some more affordable BUT still delicious options.

The night of our actual wedding went perfect (as far as I am aware, I’m sure there were some bumps in the road people didn’t tell me about :)). We had a hospitality room that came in very handy, as well as our own personal room. The hotel also did a good job at trying to keep our guests on the same floor. The bartenders and servers were all very lovely! Any problem that was brought up, they managed to find a way to fix it Ie: my dress had ripped halfway through the night, the kitchen staff were willing and happily eager to help me find safety pins.

The food was delicious and came out warm - we only had the dinner from Viscount, not the late lunch. The bartenders were quick to serve a drink - I didn’t hear any complaints from family or friends about not being served promptly.

Viscount Gort was also very accommodating about bringing in another vendor for the late nigh snack, as well as with other things. If you have something in mind and are not sure if the hotel will accommodate, don’t be afraid to ask, especially here!

Ive heard stories from other hotels/venues cutting the party short - Ie. having the place booked until 1AM but the lights are turned on at 12:30.. This did not happen at the Viscount. We were able to party until the very last second!

Like i said before, I don’t have a single negative thing to say. It was all a very positive experience and I would recommend Viscount Gort for anyone’s wedding!
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Tina F. Sent on 17/04/2015
4.4 out of 5 rating
I love how quickly they respond to my requests and emails. The chef will do just a about anything for you. Kristi is fantastic to deal with and Gerard is so helpful! They truly want to make your day special and help you anyway they can. Loved our experience there! Everyone complimented the food and the service at our wedding!
Alexis
Alexis D. Sent on 02/04/2012
4.6 out of 5 rating
The Viscount Gort Hotel was great to work with. I was a little frazzled when the sales team seemed to have a lot of turn over. I had three different people in charge of my wedding in the year and a bit that I had them booked for. But even with the turn around of people they were always fast at getting back to me. I was a little upset that they seemed to be running out of certain typed of alcohol and pop too early in the night though, so I would talk to them about that if you are planning to book with them and doing a host bar. I was happy with everything else and all in all I give them a gold star and would recommend them to anyone else I know having a wedding.
[Anonymous] Sent on 02/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The venue is nice and open with plenty of options for set up
The food is very delicious and homey.
The sales representative is super helpful and pleasant to work with!
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