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Framed by stunning views all around, the Britannia Yacht Club is one of the premier wedding destinations in Ottawa, Ontario. It features 45 kilometres of continuous sailing along the Ottawa River, as well as remarkable indoor and outdoor event spaces. Britannia Yacht Club is located 23 kilometres from Ottawa International Airport. It is near DoubleTree by Hilton Gatineau-Ottawa, Crown Plaza Gatineau-Ottawa, and several other hotels.

Facilities and Capacity

The venue features an amazing clubhouse with excellent banquet facilities. With the backdrop of the majestic Ottawa River, the Upper Deck banquet room can accommodate up to 120 guests. For more intimate ceremonies, there is the Sunset Lounge, which has the capacity to entertain up to 30 guests. The Marquee tent is the ideal spot for hosting outdoor ceremonies and can accommodate 120 guests. With a wedding suite on-site, you and your wedding party can comfortably prepare for the celebration.

Services Offered

The event manager, along with the superb events team, will do all they can to ensure that your wedding celebration is a success. They offer various event items, such as chairs, tables, a podium, and a microphone, in addition to brilliant ceiling decor and lighting. They also offer:

  • Setup and cleanup
  • Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages
  • Chair covers and all required linens included
  • Cake cutting service
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Cuisine

The expert chef of Britannia Yacht Club will prepare a culinary experience consisting of delicious soups, salads, entrees, and desserts that will delight you and your guests. Couples are also welcome to work with the chef to customize a menu for their celebration. Some of the dishes offered include roasted beef tenderloin, pan-seared salmon, chocolate pecan tarts, and more. To ensure that you have everything you need for your event, they can provide the necessary food and beverage items such as flatware and china. The venue also offers bar services with the following beverage options:

  • House wine and liquor
  • Premium liquor
  • Signature drinks
  • Specialty beer and wine
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Frequently asked questions

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

Seasonal - can be discussed based on wedding requirements

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet hall
Boat/yacht

Describe the style of your venue:

Nautical
Rustic
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered outdoor

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 planning
Event rentals
Liability insurance
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 wine
House liquor
Limited bar
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Audio equipment
Chair covers
Dance floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Chairs
Tables
Tents

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?

$3,500

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

$2,500

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

No

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

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

$64

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

$60

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$45

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

$40

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

Cake cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

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

Bartenders
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Reviews for Britannia Yacht Club

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Fatima
Fatima O. Sent on 11/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing location for a summer wedding!

Such a beautiful location, amazing service and delicious food! Overall 20/10!
Eric
Kathleen C. Sent on 10/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding

I could not have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding day. The location was amazing. The views stunning - a great place to take all our wedding photos. The service was phenomenal. Kim, their event coordinator, was so communicative, friendly, and flexible. We were in such great hands, which relieved so much stress for us! The food was delicious and the set-up was excellent. We had the best time. We also barely spent anything on decor because the venue is already so beautifully set up. It was a hassle-free wedding experience and we'd recommend it to anyone!
Alisha
Alisha A. Sent on 07/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

This venue and staff were incredible. Kim the coordinator is very organized and was a pleasure to work with. She always answered all of our questions and was on the ball on the day of. Every one of our guests said the location was absolutely perfect. A beautiful view of the Ottawa river and a beautiful indoor setting as well.
Jordie
Jordie M. Sent on 26/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful day

Everything was wonderful and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! I loved everything about the day and venue
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Andrea L. Sent on 16/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

It was perfect!

The venue was the PERFECT spot for both ceremony and reception. The view was beautiful; and while the weather was great, it was also very nice to know we had a back-up option for the ceremony inside, should it have rained. The food was also phenomenal, and I will certainly return for dinner in the future!
I also want to give a huge shout out to the management staff. They were all incredibly attentive before and during our wedding which made the whole day run without any issues. My day was so special, and so perfect, and a large part of that is thanks to the BYC.
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Tanguy M. Sent on 31/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Kim is an amazing coordinator

We had an amazing experience, all our questions were answered the same day & the venue is beautiful
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Cailin M. Sent on 14/01/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

The best Venue... not joking

This is a not for profit so they won't nickel and dime you. They are incredibly flexible for their menu, what ever you want they will do! Their linen selection was impressive, and had everything that I wanted (I wanted white, navy and rose gold). They helped with setting up the decor, tear down into our boxes at the end of the night and kept it for us to pick up the next day. They will go out of their way to make your day the best it possibly can be. I seriously can't thank them enough for their services, well worth every penny!
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Allison Sent on 03/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding at BYC May 2018

We had our wedding at the Britannia Yacht Club in May 2018. Everyone at BYC was great to work with! Breanna, the even coordinator, was accommodating and answered all of our many questions quickly and easily. On the wedding day everything was perfect. The waterfront was a beautiful spot for the ceremony and Breanna helped us make sure everything was organized and seamless. The reception hall was nicely decorated, all of the staff was friendly and helpful and dinner was fantastic. We got so many compliments from our guests about the food and about the views from the balcony overlooking the river. We highly recommend Britannia Yacht Club!
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Allison H. Sent on 04/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I was blown away with how accomodating the BYC was. Breanna replied to all emails in fast time. We had lots of last minute cancellations as many of our guests were coming from the states and the BYC took off all our last min cancelled meals. So impressed. The staff were amazing to deal with and gave great attention to our guests. The food at our buffet brunch was delicious except for the scrambled eggs. But the warm mini quiches were devoured.

Venue price included all linens and chair covers in many colours and drapings on the ceiling. They hung back drop linens and paper lanterns for us. They allowed us to customize our meal and were just so easy going. Loved it all. No stress with the venue even when it poured on my day.
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Jenna Sent on 18/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The BYC and staff were absolutely amazing. I couldn't have anything better to say about planning my wedding at BYC and especially with their event coordinator Breanna. She was incredibly helpful, very quick to respond to questions, and helped the day go exactly as planned. The food was incredible and the venue was perfect (albeit a bit hot with no AC, but we knew that going in). I would recommend the BYC to anyone looking for an elegant venue with world class staff. Very affordable in my opinion as well, and it doesn't get better than the beautiful views of the water in Ottawa!
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Awards

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Britannia Yacht Club Real Weddings

Caludine & Danick
42 Photos · 05/Sep/2021
Kristin & Murray
103 Photos · 14/Sep/2019
Brittany & Steve
48 Photos · 11/Aug/2018
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