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Rideau Sports Centre
Rideau Sports Centre
Indoor and outdoor spaces
Indoor and outdoor spaces
4 acres along the Rideau River
4 acres along the Rideau River
Restaurant set up
Restaurant set up
Outdoor patio
Outdoor patio
The Bridge Public House
The Bridge Public House
Rideau Room
Rideau Room
Upper Patio
Upper Patio
Banquet Set-up
Banquet Set-up
Rideau Room
Rideau Room
Main Restaurant
Main Restaurant
Buffet
Buffet

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About

Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Rideau Sports Centre is a venue that specializes in creating beautiful weddings and events in their charming location along the picturesque Rideau River right in the heart of Ottawa. This venue connects the community through sport and wellness and is now offering their beautiful facility to rent out for your wedding celebration. Contact them today for more information on how to book this venue!

Facilities and capacity

The facilities found at this sports centre include lovely indoor and outdoor spaces with porches and an outdoor patio which are ideal for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail receptions. The main restaurant can easily accommodate up to 90 seated guests for a wedding reception.

Services offered

Rideau Sports Centre offers couples services which include full set up, clean up, white linen table cloths & napkins, flatware, glassware, tableware, podium, microphone and catering / bar services. The latter is created by The Bridge Public House's head chef.

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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?

3

Describe your venue:

Country club
Historic
Restaurant

Describe the style of your venue:

City
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Covered outdoor
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?

Catering / bar
Clean up
Event rentals
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
French service
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio equipment
Furniture
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair access

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

Yes

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

1,500.00

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

$175

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
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Bridal suite

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

$40

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

$33

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$38

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

$30

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

Server(s)

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

Bartenders
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Reviews for Rideau Sports Centre

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3.8 out of 5 rating
3.8 out of 5 rating
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    3.5 out of 5 rating
  • Response time
    4 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4 out of 5 rating
  • Value
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  • Flexibility
    4 out of 5 rating
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Alana L. Sent on 09/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

They made my day all we could ask for and more

From planning to set up and tare down they were helpful all the way . Wonderful staff and great service always available when I needed something
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Alana M. Sent on 07/12/2023
2.6 out of 5 rating

Wedding Experience 2023

I had my wedding here and I wouldn’t recommend it to others searching for a venue.

Although it went mostly smoothly on the day, there were a few things that really troubled us:
- All our guests were very hungry… we bought appetizers + main course + 2 sides for each person. We stressed many time that we wanted to ensure our guests were well fed and they assured us they would be. We didn’t realize until the next day when all our friends and family told us they were hungry - how embarrassing. (They had brought the bride and groom large portions and so we assumed all our guests got the same).
- Organizing the wedding with them was a headache - they switched wedding coordinators FOUR TIMES! We had to keep re-explaining our wishes/how the day would go. This also led to price changes + change in portion sizes. Although the last coordinator we dealt with (Michelle) was pretty helpful, I would be weary that they’ll change event coordinators again in another couple of months… it definitely made planning the wedding more stressful than it should have been.
- A grumpy bartender threatening to cut off our guests for no reason and telling our guests “it was a terrible day and he wished it were over”. Not the happiest guy to have at the wedding.

Other than this, the wedding went smoothly enough. But we were extremely upset that all our guests were hungry… the portions they gave were not acceptable.

I would book at a real wedding venue instead of The Bridge because they probably have more experience with catering to wedding needs.
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1 Donald Street K1K 4E6 Ottawa (Ontario)
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