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About

Located in the heart of the University of Calgary, the MacEwan Conference & Event Centre is a venue that specializes in providing a spacious and versatile setting for memorable wedding celebrations and other special events. The MacEwan Hall and MacEwan Ballroom can host rehearsal dinners, ceremonies and receptions, so everything can be conveniently held in one amazing location!

Facilities and capacity

The facilities found at the MacEwan Conference & Event Centre include their newly renovated MacEwan Ballroom and the MacEwan Hall which can be decorated according to your wedding theme. This renovated ballroom has a simple but sophisticated modern aesthetic providing the perfect backdrop for your special day. Their spaces can easily accommodate up to 500 seated guests for a plated dinner and up to 1,000 for a stand up cocktail reception.

Services offered

One roof. One million experiences.

Like the nucleus of a cell, the kitchen in a house, and the watercooler in an office, MacEwan Student Centre (MSC) is where the action is. Not only is it the home of the SU, it also houses our licensed restaurants the Den and the Black Lounge as well as our MacEwan Conference & Event Centre event space.

A marvel of modern convenience, MSC is packed with vendors that have something to offer everyone: the studious, the hedonistic, the hungry, the caffeine-dependent, the cash-deprived, the bored, the sick, the would-be vacationers, and those who just want to buy some stamps.

See the list below for a full list of the vendors housed in this handy spot:

Food Court (2nd floor MSC)

A & W
Bake Chef Co.
Coffee Company
Dairy Queen/Orange Julius
Fuel for Gold
Carlโ€™s Jr.
Kobe Beef
Korean BBQ
La Prep
Noodle & Grill
Oriental Wok
Tim Hortonโ€™s
Uโ€™Toppings Pizza
Umi Sushi
Wetzelโ€™s Pretzels

Other Restaurants & Entertainment

Subway (1st floor MSC)
U of C Bookstore (1st Floor MSC)
Starbucks (1st floor MSC)
Jugo Juice (1st floor MSC)
Opa! (1st floor MSC)
Last Defence Lounge (3rd floor MSC)

Health & Lifestyle Services

Campus Security (2nd floor MSC)
Dental Choice (3rd floor MSC)
Writing Symbols Lodge (3rd floor MSC)
Campus Vision (1st floor MSC)

Retail Goods & Services

ATB Financial (1st floor MSC)
Atomic Body Jewelry (1st floor MSC)
Campus Florist (1st floor MSC)
Merit Travel (1st floor MSC)
Varsity Pharmacy & Natural Health (2nd floor MSC)
Witchcraft Hairstyling (1st floor MSC)

Bank Machines

ATB Financial (1st floor MSC)
Bank of Montreal โ€“ BMO (1st floor MSC outside the U of C Bookstore)
Scotiabank (2nd floor MSC off food court)
CIBC (2nd floor MSC off food court)
Royal Bank โ€“ RBC (2nd floor MSC off food court & 1st floor retail space)
Toronto Dominion โ€“ TD (2nd floor MSC off food court)

Accommodation

The University of Calgary's very own Hotel Alma and seasonal residences' for all your accommodation needs. Hotel Alma is located on the beautiful University of Calgary campus a three-minute walk to MacEwan Conference & Event Centre. Alma offers complimentary Wi-Fi, long distance calling (within Continental North America), and access to world class fitness facilities at the University of Calgary. Motel Village is also just minutes away which has a variety of different hotel chains.

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Frequently asked questions

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

15 guests

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

We have 2 large Ballrooms, 11 smaller meeting rooms and 2 bars that can be booked for special events.

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet hall
Historic

Describe the style of your venue:

Classic
Garden
Modern

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?

Accommodations
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Lighting / sound
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
Limited bar
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Aisle markers
Aisle runners
Altar/arches
Audio equipment
Centerpieces
Chair covers
Dance floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
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?

$1

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

$1

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

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

$56

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

$54

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$30

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?

Cake cutting
Server(s)
Dessert

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$7

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

Limited bar
Open bar
House beer
House wine
House liquor
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402 Collegiate Blvd NW T2N 1N4 Calgary (Alberta)
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