Outdoor Ceremonies

Went to see a concert, it wasn't really well organized. It was extremely hot and almost impossible to get drinks

Hi , we celebrated my niece and daughter first communion on Saturday June 8,2019 and we were extremely happy with service from the booking to the night itself! Thank you so much Frank and your amazing team! The food and service was excellent, very attentive staff! Our guests were very pleased and we are happy to have shared this special day with an amazing establishment!

Riviera is always top quality, and affordable! They have kept the same chefs on staff which allows consistency in the quality. The owner Frank is a very respectable businessman, he keeps his word and works for you.

Our family has enjoyed many events here in the last 2 decades. Every time we go elsewhere we are always disappointed in some way.

I had my daughters communion party at Riviera this Saturday, June 8th the service, the food and staff was excellent , we were all very pleased. I also got married there 11 years ago and it never disappoints. Thank you for this wonderful experience keep up the great work 😊😊

Amazing experience with this place! They are professional, yet very caring to adjust their accomadations to fit your wedding needs and budget perfectly! From the experience I had shopping for halls they have the best presentation of the packages they offer. Clear and precise, with lots of photos and they know their food and menus well. We left our initial meeting with them, with no questions or confusion. You can clearly tell they have been in the business for a long time and have dedicated their work to accommodating the clientele. I highly recommend this hall! You won't be dissappointed.

We just celebrated our wedding at YMG and it was incredible! So much is included when you book the space, there is tons of room to have your ceremony, cocktail, and reception all in one place. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how amazing the food was - everything was smooth, on time, and everyone was professional and made our day so special. A very special thank you to Sanath and Rudy who went above and beyond! I can’t recommend this venue enough 🥰

YMG 2 did a great job with the wedding of my son. The place was just right for 100 guests. Food was perfect. Lights and sounds were great! The service staff did a fantastic job of attending to all our needs. Washrooms were clean and well maintained. Overall, our celebration was momentous!
Highly recommended!

My Husband and I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for making our wedding beautiful. We heard rave reviews from all our guests about the food saying that everything is so delicious, and The Venue staff were very gracious and accommodating. The attendants who took care of us at the sweetheart table were so attentive, kind and phenomenal. The bar attendant had great personality and spunk and people really enjoyed his personality. We really had a great wedding and a great day which is thanks to YMG.

We were so happy with our wedding at YMG! The food was amazing and the venue was beautiful. So many if our guests also commented on the great service throughout the meal. Sanath was our catering manager and made the entire planning process very smooth. He answered all of our questions and was able to accommodate our requests and last minute changes.

We can’t thank York Mills Gallery enough for helping make our wedding day absolutely perfect. From start to finish, the attention to detail, incredible food, and flawless service truly exceeded our expectations. Every part of the experience felt seamless, and our guests are still raving about how amazing the food was.

A special shoutout to Samir, who patiently answered my millions of calls and messages throughout the planning process and always made me feel at ease. His professionalism and support made such a difference. Our wedding was nothing short of a dream, and a huge part of that is thanks to the amazing team at YMG. We would recommend this venue to anyone looking for the perfect place to celebrate their big day!

The owner and the staff are amazing. They are always upfront and willing to help and assist.

Thank you so much for all your service and help.

I recently attended an Iftar buffet at Astoria, priced at a steep $40 per person. While the organizers had advertised a tempting menu featuring Mansaf chicken, lentil soup, fattoush, hummus, fatteh, and kibbeh tray, the reality fell shockingly short.

The food quality was alarmingly subpar—closer to what you'd reluctantly accept from a $10 buffet, not something priced at four times that amount. Even more frustrating was the glaring lack of food: critical dishes vanished rapidly, leaving many guests, myself included, unable to even sample essentials like kibbeh or harissa. Instead of the usual two trays of the same item for a large gathering of people (>70 estimate), they had one tray, so also took forever to get the food (that was mostly gone) and it was stone cold by the time I was eating it.

The Mansaf chicken was frankly unacceptable—mostly plain rice sparsely garnished with tiny, pathetic slivers of chicken resembling leftover shawarma trimmings. The fattoush tasted stale and lifeless, and as for the fatteh, I managed only a smidge as we were forced to ration spoonfuls among us, desperately trying to salvage something from the situation—and even then, it was entirely devoid of protein. I filled up on Hummus and Baba Ghanoush (also ran out). I ate food maybe worth $8 in total.

Given the high price and the significance of the event, Astoria's performance was embarrassingly inadequate—easily the worst buffet experience I've ever had in Canada or anywhere else. Astoria urgently needs to reconsider its standards and show greater respect for its guests to avoid repeating such a disappointing experience. Unfortunately, I anticipate Astoria's response will simply dismiss this feedback, as they've done with other dissatisfied customers, implying somehow that all their customers are wrong and only the owners are correct.

By far the nicest looking venue in all of Calgary AB. I booked it for my reception early August. The owner Rana was very easy to work with. The contract was easy to understand and the food was phenomenal! And there was someone at the reception watching over us to make sure we had everything we needed without interrupting us. We highly recommend this venue.

This hall is very beautiful and big inside, it has a lot of parking. It's close to the main road McKnight and deerfoot Road.

The worst dining experience we've ever had! We attended the Egyptian community iftar at Astoria, advertised as an open buffet—which typically means plentiful food with continuous refills. However, once the trays were empty, they were never refilled. When we addressed the issue, the owner kept blaming the organizer, claiming they agreed on the menu. But did they also agree to starve the guests and not refill the food?

After speaking with the organizers, we discovered the truth: it was entirely Astoria's negligence. This restaurant clearly doesn't care about its reputation or providing quality service to the community. They assumed people wouldn't speak up, but now all families are ready to share their terrible experience.

Instead of deflecting blame, Astoria should have taken responsibility and apologized for their poor service. This level of unprofessionalism is unacceptable, and the damage to their reputation is well-deserved. Avoid this place if you value your time, money, and dignity.
The taste of food bad and not fresh ,cold .
The food finished before all people eat.
The way to reserve the food so bad 👎

A great venue for a wonderful event that I attended: Reimagining the Borders. I find the seats quite comfortable, but the waiting for the coat check is never ending. The interior of the Centre is tasteful and I really like it

Very nice and clean. Spacious and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Recommended for conferences, meetings, and presentations.

Place is huge, comfy and temperature was so perfect that it would immediately put me to sleep...

I'm not sure whether the catering was done by us or was it done by venue so I can't comment on that yet, Otherwise great place to host conferences or meetings for around 200 people.

First time I went there for a concert.
Concert hall was fine but sound management was some big issue!!
Concert by a Persian group called "Chaartaar" was superb and so were the audience.

Easy to enjoy. Our high school graduation was a wonderful night. Parking indoors was a bonus.

We got married at The Doctor’s House in July 2025 and couldn’t be happier with our decision. From start to finish, the experience was truly exceptional.

The venue itself is stunning, but what really stood out was the incredible staff. Every single team member was warm, attentive, and thoughtful, from the moment we arrived to the very end of the night. Even during the reception, staff made sure we were looked after and enjoying ourselves. When we had a small issue with our overnight suite, someone came right away to help, no hesitation.

A special thank-you to Danna, who was absolutely amazing. She was super communicative throughout the entire planning process, always answered our (many!) questions, and made sure we had everything we needed. Not once did we feel the ball was dropped, and her clear, timely communication gave us so much peace of mind over the past year. She made everything feel seamless.

And the food, we received so many compliments from guests, especially about the steak. Multiple people told us it was one of the best wedding meals they’ve ever had!

We’re so glad we chose The Doctor’s House and would recommend it without hesitation. Thank you to the entire team for helping make our day so unforgettable!

We got married at The Doctor’s House on May 30, 2025, and it was truly the most magical experience. From the moment we booked, the entire team was a dream to work with. Danna, our coordinator, was incredibly kind, responsive, and detail-oriented—always just an email away and there for us every step of the way, including on the big day itself, where she helped guide everything so seamlessly.

The venue itself is breathtaking—charming, romantic, and picture-perfect. What really elevated the experience was the level of service. Giovanna, our server at the sweetheart table, was phenomenal. She made sure our meals were hot every time we sat down (which any couple knows is rare on your wedding day!), and she checked in on us as well as Danna.

Every little detail was executed flawlessly. The staff made us feel like our wedding was just as important to them as it was to us. We can’t thank The Doctor’s House enough for making our wedding day feel so effortless, elegant, and filled with joy. It was truly perfection.

We've had the pleasure of photographing weddings at The Doctor's House many times, and it’s always a joy to return. The team is incredibly organized, attentive and genuinely supportive. Last season, we had the chance to work with Danna on several occasions—she consistently went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly for each couple. The venue itself offers a variety of beautiful backdrops that are perfect for capturing natural, timeless photos. Plus, the close proximity to Kleinburg adds another great option for wedding photo session. We’re really looking forward to being back again this season!

We had our wedding at The Doctor’s House and it was nothing short of perfect. Our guests are still raving about it, saying it was hands-down the best wedding they’ve ever been to — and we couldn’t agree more.

First off, the venue itself is stunning. From the charming walkways to the lush gardens and warm, elegant interiors, every corner is picture-perfect. We got married in the chapel, and it was absolutely magical — intimate, romantic, and full of character. The entire property made for the dreamiest photo backdrops.

The food was absolutely off the charts. Multiple guests told us it was the best meal they’ve ever had at a wedding. Every course was delicious, beautifully plated, and served hot and fresh. Many weeks later, people are still talking about it. Highly recommend the filet mignon! Truly next-level.

The team at The Doctor’s House was phenomenal. We didn’t hire a planner, and honestly, we didn’t need one because of how organized and supportive the venue team was. A huge thank you to Danna, who was a dream to work with — calm, patient, responsive, and so genuinely invested in making our day perfect. Her attention to detail and care made all the difference. The level of service across the board was 10/10.

We also had a great experience with the in-house vendors. Our officiant, Rev. Steve, created a personalized, heartfelt ceremony that we and our guests will never forget. He took the time to get to know us, and every word felt so meaningful. And our DJ Anthony from Exclusive Entertainment kept the dance floor going all night! The music, energy, and vibe were exactly what we had hoped for.

If you're thinking about having your wedding here — do it. We wouldn’t change a single thing and honestly wouldn’t consider getting married anywhere else. The Doctor’s House is simply the best.

Thank you again to the entire team for making our wedding unforgettable!

Edward & I had a wonderful experience here. We didn’t hire an additional wedding planner or coordinator (we planned it ourselves) and the team at The Doctor’s House made the journey smooth. They were patient throughout the process & very accommodating. We booked the Country Fare hall which gave us an indoor & outdoor space. We were even able to get an in-house gelato cart for our guests. They also have beautifully manicured gardens and the cutest chapel space. Love this place!

Notable for its beautiful architecture. A few stores inside looked interesting. The food court seemed good, although I didn't try it. Paid parking is available in the vicinity. A must-see attraction for visitors to Old Montreal.

This is the landmark public market building along Rue St. Paul in Old Montreal. Fitted next to the historic Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, the Bonsecours Market was build in Neo-Classical style by William Footner between 1844-47 and features a column lined entrance and two storey dome. It has been recognised as a National Historic Site in Canada since 1984.

The market building is attractive from the outside. Within you find a couple floors of shopping space lined with boutique retail, apparel and food shops, art galleries as well as a few places to grab a bite to eat. It is a neat venue to walk through and spend a bit of time while sightseeing around Old Montreal.

It's like an indoor market, lots of small shops that sells crafts and souvenirs, as well as clothing. Washrooms available on site, multiple gates in different direction. Nice to take a little walk inside, and may be buy a couple of things.

This is one of the best markets in old Montreal to buy souvenirs. There are a number of shops, most of which sell souvenir items. Their products are og different designs and accommodate to different tastes and ages.

A beautiful historical building with shops selling souvenirs, Canadian food products and Indigenous crafts.

There was one store selling beverages and snacks.

This long standing on again, off again chalet restaurant is truly a landmark within a wonderfully cherished city park. Over the years, so many transformations have taken place to now having found its true calling. Lots of charm, good food and live entertainment. It also serves in a bigger way as a part of society's less fortunate get a lending hand through a well organized, charitable program. A must visit. Lots of seating available and reservations are not necessary.

I lived a perfect moment at that place with my husband. I had never had so delicious cookie. The croissant is also very special. Service happy and European atmosphere

Great escape from the noise of the city. Can be congested when big events are going on. Great place for a picnic, relaxing stroll, see ducks and sit by a man made pond, lots of benches and even a place to eat! Definitely will go back again!

Amazing restaurant!!! Very peaceful and beautiful spot in the park. I stopped by here after the lunch, so couldn't have any meal, but many food served to the other tables looked so good haha!! And friendly staff, friendly price.

Lovely retro with lots of MONTRÉAL character. A must to come to enjoy the park, play and later come for a cup of coffee. In and out.

We had our wedding at The Gathering Ranch and it was truly everything we hoped for and more. The property itself is stunning and gave us the perfect setting to celebrate with our family and friends.
Kari and Aaron are absolutely amazing. From the very beginning, they made us feel so comfortable and supported throughout the planning process. They were incredibly flexible, accommodating, and went out of their way to make sure our day was exactly how we envisioned it.
Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful the venue is. We are beyond grateful for the care and effort that went into making our wedding day so special.
If you’re looking for a wedding venue with a gorgeous setting, an amazing team, and owners who genuinely care about your day, The Gathering Ranch is the place. We couldn’t recommend it more highly!

We had such an amazing experience at The Gathering Ranch for our May Wedding!! Aaron and Kari Young went above and beyond our expectations! They put in so much effort into making our day special and memorable. Having Aaron and Kari onsite during our event was absolutely fabulous, if we needed something they were right there to help. The venue is absolutely beautiful and very inviting to all families. The bridal suite was a cozy and intimate space for me and my bridal party to get ready. The entire atmosphere was filled with excitement and anticipation. Thank you to The Gathering Ranch for providing such a wonderful space for us to share our special day with family and friends

I recently attended a wedding at The Gathering Ranch and it was absolutely perfect! From the moment we arrived, the staff were friendly and accommodating. The outdoor fireplace was a great touch - it made for some amazing pictures!

The highlight of the venue was definitely the pond with its own private island and bridge access. It was perfect for taking pictures and gave us a truly unique backdrop for our friends special day. We also loved that that they were a full service venue, and made sure we had everything we needed, including accommodations at the ranch house for the bridal party!

Overall, I would highly recommend The Gathering Ranch as a wedding venue. They made sure the day was perfect!

Absolutely wonderful stay. The hosts Aaron and Kari were very welcoming and only wish we could stay longer.

Kari and Aaron have so many stories and it was great to hear from them.

For anyone suffering with jet lag or an early riser, this is the place to be! The sun rises throughout the house and outside was SO peaceful.

The property has a hot tub and sauna but we didn't get chance to utilise this as we went to the Strathmore Stampede (which is literally 5 minutes away).

The beds are very comfortable and the house is fully kitted out for people visiting. Breakfast and the coffe bar were also sublime - absolutely loved our breakfast burritos 🌯

There are two beautiful German Shepards and an outdoor cat which are very friendly.

Would highly recommend The Gathering to everyone and anyone open to an excellent hosted BnB experience 😀

We were there for a bachelorette party this weekend. We were supposed to have the whole place to ourselves but the owners were there and just hanging out in the house with guests when we got there.
When the owners finally left, they locked their two big German shepherds in their locked room that we couldn’t access and left them in there for hours until we called them to ask them to deal with the dogs. Those poor dogs barked the whole time they were in there. And finally when they came, they just stayed at the property for the rest of the evening.
The owner kept coming into the kitchen to attempt to join our conversation? And just made things awkward since they were supposed to be out of the house by then.

It was a strange experience, I do NOT recommend staying here.

Both front desk agents that I dealt with were great, but I was thoroughly disappointed that there was toenails, clumps of hair, and some white powder substance all over the pool area and when I brought it up to the front desk, he said that they would be closing the pool and they were really sorry. But when I came back an hour later, the pool was still open and still dirty. Guaranteed they did do a thorough job cleaning in the morning, however we were not able to utilize it as we had to head out early so it was kind of disappointing that we paid for a hotel with a pool to not get a pool. I also noticed on my bed skirt in our room, there was clearly dried boogers, and that made it overall just not worth what we paid. I discussed this with the front desk and they said they’d talk to the manager and I was given a $20 credit, which in my opinion is not enough for the fact that we didn’t get to use the facilities we paid for because of the cleanliness, and my room had someone else’s visible DNA on it

There was no hot water to clean up once we checked in our room. The small fridge made an alarming amount of noise. The bed was very comfortable! We had a good sleep.

Everything about our stay was great but I want to give a special shout out to the front desk staff who patiently helped with login and profile issues as part of securing a room booking. Good people!!

A good hotel. Clean, tidy, nice pool and good service

Stayed for a hockey tournament that was being held in Standard, a 30 minute drive away. The hotel was comfortable and they did well to manage kids playing in hallways, parents having drinks, etc. The pool was a good diversion for the kids. The nearby Roadhouse restaurant was a good find.

My mom, fiancé and I went both days for the show and we had a blast. It was a great opportunity to meet skilled vendors and win prizes for your special day. I had the opportunity to speak with Shelagh and she clearly loves what she does! Will be returning for the fall show!

This show is advertised to start at 11 am but the fashion show starts at 10:30 am and ends before the wedding show opens. So if you happen to be early you can catch part of the show - really bizarre decision making on the part of the organizers. The fashion show itself is in a hallway with a short runway and a single row of chairs on each side. The venue is small and the number and type of of exhibitors is limited. Way too many "photo booth" exhibitors. This show is disappointing and overpriced. Even though a feature of the admission price is that you can go for both days, who would want to? Better to save your money and go the wedding show at the EY Centre.

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Such a beautiful chapel! We especially love the stained glass ceiling piece, thoughtfully curated by the property owner. Who by the way is very down-to-earth, and is genuinely so happy for his clients. Nicholas made many suggestions to help in our planning stages, as we are unfamiliar with the area. We unfortunately had to change our wedding date (and our new date was unavailable). So, if you’re reading this, looking for a venue. October 25th 2025 is available (but probably won’t be for long, so reserve it while you can!)

The best wedding I went to was here. So beautiful, cozy and romantic.

Cozy church! Perfect for small weddings!

Be careful. If you have to change the date of your event, even for reasons beyond your control, this venue will not refund your deposit. Look elsewhere, which is a shame because the location is magnificent.

ENCHANTING, we are getting married at this place🥰in a very short time

The location to many places to eat, shop and fuel up was great. Everything was within walking distance of you wanted. The rooms were really clean and well kept, much appreciated after a long day on the road. Breakfast was awesome, a bit crowded, but absolutely manageable. Wish the pool and hot tub were maybe open until 11, but that was really our only complaint. I would definitely stay here again.

Let me respond to a lot of the complaints about this place: the pillows are not small. The staff wrap them tight in the pillow case. Relax. They're normal pillows. The pool has a pea gravel textured floor. Calm down, Karen, it's not actually cutting your kids feet unless you're letting them run around like neanderthals. You'd also complain if the floor was smooth and your kid cracked their head open because you let them run around.

It's a clean place, quiet even though it was fully booked. The staff are all very helpful and nice. The breakfast could use some work, but what do you do if you don't have a full cooking staff?

This is good place comparing the price. If they can place a few picnic table around will be great especially for the travelers who love eat outside with own food.
The staffs are all nice. But it looks the guesses are out of control. A crowed teenagers are crazing in the pool and ignoring the rules. A group of Indian are very noisy in the cafeteria.
All others are good. Close to Walmart and gas stations and restaurants.

The hotel room was nice however ourbathroom door handle was broken. The rooms were clean but you can tell they have some wear. My son really enjoyed the waterslide and pool however we thought the water smelled of dirty sock water. If the water was cleaner I think we would rate the hotelallot better. The breakfast was excellent and was included and they had a good selection of food and drink for my family. I would come back to stay here if the pool water could be kept better.

Our room wasn't cleaned properly before our arrival. The night front desk person was unsure about what he should do in a situation like this. There was a previous guest dirty sock behind a chair, a half eaten chocolate bar under the bed and a used towel in the dresser. The front desk person, said he couldn't help us, but if we came down the next morning his manager would be happy to help. Manager was okay, called her housekeepers "baby" cleaners, as they were new. They aren't the problem, the training they received is the problem. Offered 20% off. . . I guess that's okay. Will probably stay again despite the cleanliness issue cause everyone deserves a second chance.

One of the best hotels I've been to I had such a good time by the pool the hotel is so clean my room smelled so good I can't wait to go back and customer service is excellent

Best wedding show In Canada . Everything you need to know or to see is at the salon especially when you’re looking for suits or tuxedos with an amazing service only one stop vêtements JACO UOMO .

Very noisy

I attended the PETIT Salon Marions-Nous on February 4, 2034 at the Palais des Congrès and frankly, I am really disappointed with the experience! Barely a few interesting kiosks. It wasn't worth the trip or the $25 access fee. We did the tour in 30 minutes! Anything...

Beautiful living room even if it is not very big. The only big downside is the parade. The dresses were wrinkled, the veils crumpled and there was even a male model who went on stage with an open tray. So a big lack of professionalism at this level.

Nice new clean modern building. taking strathmore into the 21st century with style and elegance. The farmers that used to sell their goods on this land now sell them elsewhere, parking lots are of abundance. Nice pond and walkway beside aswell this build blends well and doesn't district from the natural beauty that surrounds it. Would definitely go back to see it again.

The Town has no Visitor Information. When I phoned the town they say it is at Dairy Queen. Well nothing is there & nothing on Google. We went into friendly small business & heard that small businesses were trying to get together to do QR codes for tourists. That is great but like what we were doing just antiquing through southern Alberta we want the information on hand. This is the first time I have been into a town/city this size & have not seen any brochures or maps anywhere in their city. If there was maybe we would have stayed longer.

I am a Hillview Resident that is concerned about the speed on 262 oxbow Rd. and Hwy 817. They drive it like a NASCAR driver at about 100 kph or more for a 1/4 mile . There is school buses stopping for kid and people walking there dogs as well as joggers. I have complained several time to the town and and NO response back, so far nothing as been addressed until a human or animals get KILLED!!!

Getting a Business License is fast, staff are knowledgeable and extremely helpful. It's a pleasure doing business with them.

would be nice if I could actually get a hold of them... all I ever get is their voicemail, and they have not once called me back.