Mintara sits atop Burnaby Mountain, next to Kamui Mintara (also known as “Playground of the Gods”) – a wooden sculpture created by Nuburi Toko, a renowned Ainu Indigenous artist, and his son Shusei Toko. The stunning artwork was gifted to Burnaby in 1990 from its sister city of Kushiro, Hokkaidō, Japan. The venue name “Mintara” derives from the title of the sculpture, “Kamui Mintara.” It respects the original intentions of artist Nuburi Toko, who passed away in 2014. In honour of his father, artist Shusei Toko kept the original transliteration for this artwork that tells the story of creatures, gods and people living together on earth.

Note: The transliteration of the Ainu language has changed over time and there are various ways to transliterate “Kamui Mintara.” Kamui (or Kamuy) is often translated as gods and “Mintara (or Mintar as commonly written today)” can be translated as garden, yard, park and/or ground. The Ainu are an Indigenous people on the northern island of Hokkaidō, but also once occupied areas in northeastern Honshū in Japan as well as the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin, which Russia now administers.

Facilities and Capacity

Mintara atop Burnaby Mountain's incredible rose garden outdoor ceremony space seats up to 110 guests and affords stunning views of Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm, and the North Shore Mountains. There's also a lovely patio, magnificent banqueting facilities, and a cozy dressing room where you can relax and prepare for the day's festivities. On-site parking is also available for your convenience.

Services Offered

The dedicated team at Mintara atop Burnaby Mountain will provide the expert guidance and support you need to ensure that your wedding planning journey is a dream come true from start to finish. Wedding package features include bar and catering services, and a fabulous range of menu options provide the flexibility you need to choose the service style that's right for you. You can opt for hors d'oeuvres and a plated meal or treat your guests to a fabulous buffet or cocktail reception. Wireless microphones, televisions, and projectors are available for use. Outside vendors are welcome. The Mintara team will work to your specifications to help bring your unique vision to life. They will be on hand to guide and support you throughout the planning process so that you can spend every precious moment of your big day with family and friends, making memories you'll cherish forever!