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This accessible park is an excellent installation in NW Calgary.
☆easy to move on rubber flooring
☆accessible swing & zip line for those with upper body limitations (requires lifting by caregiver)
☆accessible picnic tables (no one has to wheel up to sit on the end!)
☆accessible merry-go-round for two child sized mobility devices/chairs plus friends

The park is very engaging for 3 to 13 year olds, and offers lots of opportunities to for risky play in a safe setting. There are trees on the west side of the park and a water fountain has been installed. Tuxedo community Association has done an incredible job creating a unique style of park and we will return soon. All that is missing is the bathroom.

They have really nice beach volleyball courts that are well taken care of. The sign feels nice. Very nice green space on the side. Very good for picnics and hanging out with friends

We rented the lower hall for my brother's 50th birthday. It's an intimate celebration and the lower hall was perfect, both for the size and the budget. The place is very clean and easy to decorate. We love that there's 2 washrooms (separate from the upper hall), and its own kitchen too. The Smart TV was also perfect for our video presentations! You don't have to rent a projector :)
As the hall manager, Miliana was very accommodating and responds quickly to my emails.
We will keep this venue as an option for our future events!!

I will definitely rent again. Hall cair taker Violet supports very well and also other administration development persons do very well. Overall it's affordable and very good hall.

We booked the upper hall for a birthday party with 40 people. The entire process was a really good experience. Christina, hall rental manager, is super! She is very responsive and helpful. The day of the event the audio system was missing a cord and she had someone to bring us an extra in 15 mins after I texted her. The hall is very clean and everything in there works perfectly. Christina walked me through the details in the hall twice to make sure I am comfortable with everything. I definitely would go back there for my special events and highly recommend them.

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 👎

I purchased my wedding dress at Bella Di Sera yesterday July 18th and I had such a wonderful bridal experience. Dimitra was so kind and helpful throughout my whole appointment and really understood what I wanted/envisioned for my wedding dress. I came with my mother, future mother in law and my bridal party and everyone was treated with respect and kindness. Mirella had walked in when I found my dress and she was so kind and helpful. Giving her feedback if I needed to add anything or do alterations but was never pushy about it. They rang the bell for me when I said YES! And it was such a great feeling! Both Dimitra and Mirella gave me the best bridal experience I can ask for definitely recommend going to Bella Di Sera!

We had the most amazing experience at Bella Di Sera on Saturday, March 22! From the moment we walked in, our sales lady and the entire team were incredibly helpful and guided us through so many beautiful wedding dresses. Their expertise and patience made the process so enjoyable that my daughter found the dress in just one visit!

Mirella, the boutique owner, was there at the end of our appointment to seal the deal, making the moment even more special. The entire team made us feel like family, turning this wedding dress shopping experience into a memory we’ll cherish forever. Thank you, Bella Di Sera, for making this day absolutely unforgettable!

Highly recommend to any bride-to-be!

Disappointing Experience, Despite a Sweet Salesgirl

We recently visited this bridal store with my daughter, who had a specific type of dress in mind. We showed the sales staff pictures of what she was looking for, but unfortunately, the dresses they brought out were nothing like what she wanted. While I do want to acknowledge that our salesgirl, a sweet Greek woman, was kind and friendly (which is why I’m giving 3 stars), the experience was overall very frustrating.

The real issue came with Mirella, who was extremely pushy throughout our visit. She seemed more focused on "ringing the bell" (whatever that meant) and rushing us than actually helping my daughter find the dress she envisioned. To make matters worse, she was so aggressive that she made another bride, who was trying on dresses at the same time, cry. It was just not the atmosphere you’d expect when shopping for the most important dress a bride will wear.

On top of the stress created by Mirella, the store lacked basic amenities that would have made our visit more comfortable. There were no chairs for us to sit while my daughter tried on dresses, and no water was offered, which seemed a bit odd for a bridal appointment. We had to stand the entire time, which made the experience even more exhausting.

When my daughter couldn’t find anything she liked, the staff didn’t even acknowledge us when we left—no "thank you for coming" or any kind of polite send-off. It felt very impersonal and left a sour taste in our mouths.

We had told them upfront that we didn’t have a specific budget, yet we felt pressured the entire time. Some dresses were nice, but the aggressive and uncomfortable sales tactics were enough to make us decide not to purchase from here. I really wanted to like this store, but the negative experience with the owner M overshadowed everything else.

Wow I relate to these customers and totally agree and understand

Many years ago 2006 we had an apt with Mirella , when we showed up me my daughter and other family members , Mirella was not there so another sales lady showed us around. We wanted to see dresses in an area that caught our eyes, however the sales lady told us. Oh it would be better not too, it would better to show you other dresses. We said why? We are ready whatever price ! We want to see and try different models etc , there was no way we could not , I was very upset!

I wanted to see Mirella , but she was not there as per the sales lady AND we had an appointment. LETS NOT FORGET THIS .

anyway I told the very RUDE lady or I will say not a lady, just this very rude Person, you will not serve us , we will leave , WE WERE NOT TREATED WITH RESPECT.

I told this person you are making a big mistake !!! We left

We went to another very well known wedding boutique another day , and just to say we bought the wedding dress , the owner ordered from Rome ! We chose different ideas and sent it to an Italian designer ,
Once arrived tried it on , cannot express how beautiful it was , the owner of the store made little modification. We were very happy the day of pick up. Tried on. Beautiful!!

And let me say , my only daughter the PRICE did NOT matter, the dress handmade personally from Italy xoxo

Bella di Sera lost big bucks !!!!

-10 stars

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It was a great experience today at Bella Di Sera!
I had a warm welcoming by the team. I wasn’t expecting to get my dream dress today because usually we shop a few. But I’m just lucky to find the only one that is different from all the other dresses and it has everything I want. I rang the bell!!
The team is amazing there everyone has a big smile and giving you their honest opinion suggestions. I’m so happy about my experience and thank you so much again from the bottom of my heart to Dimitra and the rest of Bella di Sera team! Sorry can’t upload photos yet! ;)

Booked my son's 3rd birthday at this location and it went great! Communication was great, staff is SUPER friendly, key exchange was easy, overall a great expertise will utilize this space in the future! Price was very fair as well!

Went to their Winter Fest so it was all outdoors. We came an hour before it was over and they'd run out if hot chocolate and there were only 2 sleigh rides left so we were lucky to get one. Definitely be back earlier next year as it was really nice, but if you're going till a certain time, have all the features till the end as there were some families that turned up in the last hour and it was all done.

As the owner of "DJ Eddie Black" I wanted to thank the staff at the Crossroads Community Association for such another good experience.

I really enjoy doing Parties, Weddings and Corporate events.

I had a really good experience with the staff at the Crossroads Community Association. They were pleasant to work with. The space I set-up in was clean, as were the washrooms. The food was excellent and parking was very convenient for me to unload directly into the room where I was to be performing. No pressure to pack up quickly and leave, I do appreciate that.

A real pleasure, thanks again!

They don’t manage the parking lots.

The skating rink was good but I have to wait for 30 minutes to leave there.

Many illegal parking😱

Enjoyed the location. Hall was clean and tidy, lots of space, well lit. Attended event, not sure what the cost is to rent. Location can accommodate 100 people.

A decent and quite graceful place for organizing any kind of events. Lights are good and so does the seating arrangements. You can get the good vibes upon entrance which is equally beautiful and does take a lot of attention. Stage is well centred and being a photographer serves as a perfect place for taking nice shots. Quite spacious and would be great for booking for any event. Great venue and kudos team Jubilee Banquet and Event Center.

We hosted a fundraiser Iftaar at Jubilee recently and it was an incredible experience! The owners made sure to help make it as smooth an experience as possible, worked with all our needs, and beat our expectations with the decor - the guests continue to extend their kind remarks and are excited to attend the event again! The owners were consistently available and working with us, along with recommending how to better execute the event, and we couldn't be happier to have hosted the event with them. We will definitely be back here for future events :)

This is the best place to celebrate our special occasions with our loved ones.
Decoration is too good as well as lightning and food they served are much better than I expected to be.
Staff is too friendly and co-operative with each other.
They took care of everything you do need.

We had our henna night here back in April, and it was absolutely magical! The owners were so easy to work with, they did everything as we asked, they worked with us on our budget and went above and beyond everything we asked. The food was the highlight of the night. There was not a single person that didn't praise the food! It was amazing, we ended up ordering dinner from the caterer multiple times since our event. Thank you to the amazing team at Jubilee for making our event amazing.

We had our party on December 10. The hall is absolutely stunning. The staff were all super friendly and welcoming. Amazing appetizers with beautiful presentation. Main course was also very delicious. Talked with the owner briefly and she was so welcoming. This is an amazing place to do an event. 100 percent recommend. Decorations were really creative and lovely. Best banquet hall in town. Thank you for your hospitality!

We had a beautiful helicopter elopement with Julie. Everything went as planned and perfect day!:)

Perfect place

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Ministerial Associates Inc at Toronto City Hall is a no-frills, perfectly practical option for small and micro weddings (under 20 people). The staff was organized and helpful, and the central location can’t be beat. As a photographer, I appreciated the simplicity and ease of shooting here. Great choice to have such an option for small and intimate weddings at the heart of the city. IG @gildedshutter

The elevators are confusing. It felt rushed.lol. it would have been nice to have some more flowers arranged and music?

We had a good experience from booking, receiving reminders, to the actual ceremony. The staff members we met were all very professional and helpful. The officiant was good as well. The only downside of having a wedding here is that there’s no washroom on the floor and you’d have to go down to the lobby.

It’s a perfect experience to get married at Toronto City Hall. The wedding chamber is clean, modern, and bright. The officiant is extremely professional and humorous. We come from Ottawa to get married at Saturday such that my friends can come to the wedding - there’s no civil ceremony in Ottawa at Saturday. Overall I would say it’s the best day in my life.

Had our wedding here on april 26. Everyone was so nice and it was done Very professionally! We felt so welcomed and we were so impressed with every aspect of the ceremony... definitely recommend it's this place to anyone looking to have a small wedding!

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.

As a Montreal DJ, always a pleasure playing at this venue in downtown montreal.
Great and friendly staff, beautiful room. food is great! Cool place for your weddings or corporate Events.

Rude receptionist, she cannot speak english, ask for Dana she will help you if she is in the mood

Good for parties and large gatherings. The food was pretty good as well. Staff were nice and helpful. The room was also very nice and clean, but I feel like the dance floor could’ve been a bit larger to accommodate all the people there. Overall good.

I called this venue yesterday just to ask for a price quote, and the lady who answered was very unhelpful and dismissive, telling me to call back tomorrow without providing any information. When I called again today, a man answered, and from the start, he was rude and unhelpful. He asked what kind of event I was planning, and when I mentioned it was to celebrate the New Year, he asked about the community. As soon as I said Persian, he immediately said they had no availability without even checking. The entire experience felt unprofessional and discriminatory.

Nice elegant place for graduation reception and dinning too

We used Shawnessy Barn for our wedding reception venue and it was lovely! It was actually the first venue we visited when we were planning our wedding and it was love at first sight! Such a cozy, rustic feel and the decor lights that came with it were such a huge bonus. Huge shout out to the bartender, Amber. She was so friendly and amazing!

If you're looking for a smaller venue with a cozy vibe, this is it! The only issue really was communication with the barn management, they're very slow at getting back you, which can be stressful if you're planning an event. Otherwise, absolutely fantastic!!

The Shawnessy Barn is an incredibly versatile venue! This comes with pros and cons. The only staff they provide is a bartender, so EVERYTHING from set up to take down must be planned out by you. If you are detailed oriented and have a great day-of-coordinator (like we did) this space is perfect.

We booked it for day one of our two-day wedding to celebrate my Cambodian heritage. This involved a parade through the park, a patio ceremony, an indoor ceremony, an outdoor ceremony, two cocktail hours, and a dinner reception. The Shawnessy Barn was easily able to transform to accommodate all of this.

Conveniently located within Shawinigan Park, there are beautiful walking paths and green spaces for photography, ceremonies and activities. The barn comes with a spacious patio, bartending (which includes unlimited non-alcoholic soda/juices), multiple washrooms, a kitchen, storage nooks, tables and chairs.

It's a very popular event space so the booking coordinator is VERY busy and sometimes we felt overlooked and unaccomodated. It took us a couple attempts to get our contract and deposit down (we also never received a receipt for the deposit). There is one day a month when you are allowed to look at the space and the sign up for this is hidden on the website. You don't have to sign up (because you can just show up and tour on your own) but if no one signs up this day will be rescheduled/cancelled.

We loved using the Shawnessy Barn and would book it for any other event in a heartbeat. We would also highly recommend this venue to others, but we completely understand why there are mixed reviews.

I have photographed a wedding here few times now ( Kathleen's Diamond Photography )... It is a cute little wedding venue, it is a perfect little spot for photography photos as well... Indoor is a little dark vibe like barn style... Super cute...

I really like it here. I love the market, and I found gifts that both my kids and I really like. It was a wonderful experience!

Wonderful and unique wedding venue with a century old barn that is a rustic beauty. I had the opportunity to shoot a wedding at Shawnessy Barn and would be happy to return to this amazing venue with character and charm!

I had a wonderful experience at Time Groupe! The food was absolutely outstanding — fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. Every dish tasted like it was made with care and high-quality ingredients.

The service was just as impressive. The staff were attentive, professional, and always ready with a smile. They made sure everything was perfect without ever making us feel rushed. From the moment we walked in until we left, we felt genuinely welcomed and taken care of.

We hosted a corporate event here and were so impressed with everything from start to finish. The venue is elegant and spacious, the food was excellent, and the staff handled every detail with professionalism. Our team felt well taken care of, and the atmosphere created the perfect balance of formal and enjoyable. Highly recommended for any business gathering or special function.
Huge thank you to Peri for making it a stress free night!!!!

We held our corporate event here and everything was flawless. The venue is modern and elegant, the food and drinks were outstanding, and the staff handled every detail with professionalism. A very special thank you to Vanessa, Peri and Stevie for going above and beyond to make sure our evening was seamless. Our team and guests left impressed, and we look forward to working together again.

I had a great experience with Time Groupe! The food was fresh and delicious, and the service was very welcoming. The staff made me feel comfortable and well taken care of, which really added to the experience. I’d definitely recommend them!

We hosted our company party at this venue and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The food was absolutely delicious and generously served, with something for everyone to enjoy. Service was top-notch—friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the night. The ambiance tied everything together perfectly, creating a warm and festive atmosphere. Highly recommend for corporate events or any special occasion!

Avoid this company at all costs! We hired Jas and his team to do décor for our wedding last fall and we were extremely disappointed with their work and professionalism. We had initially called their company to see if they could execute a particular backdrop that we had wanted for our wedding ceremony. We had an extremely rude lady answer the phone and she seemed annoyed that we were contacting her at all for a quote. This should have been a red flag for us, but the owner Jas had personally contacted us afterwards and offered to meet us to discuss what we had wanted. After telling us that it would be a very easy job, and that they had done many like what we had wanted in the past, we decided to pay a deposit to them. Closer to the wedding date, we had arranged a meeting with Jas to discuss what we wanted in detail. We arranged a specific time and date to meet and we were waiting outside of their business when we received a call at the appointment time from Jas telling us that he was just leaving his house. We waited 20 minutes for him before he showed up. At this meeting we had provided Jas with layout diagrams indicating how we wanted our ceremony and reception to be set up, along with photos of the décor that he had in his show room that we had selected. On the actual wedding day, the main back drop that we had wanted for the ceremony was nothing close to what we had agreed on and it was set up poorly with one side of the backdrop being higher than the other. Our reception set up was also done incorrectly, even though specific diagrams were provided to him for how we wanted our entrance set up to be. To add to this, décor that we had chosen for the reception backdrop was not done and instead replaced with alternative décor. Unfortunately, we had trusted the wrong vendor to execute what we had wanted. In the end, not only did we not get what we were promised, they were not even apologetic for getting things wrong. When I reached out to Jas asking him why things were not done the way they were agreed upon, he replied me and said that what he had done was “better” and that timing was an issue when I know this was not the case (as his team left each venue early). He offered no apologies, no offers of reimbursement, just excuses. I truly hope couples in the future don’t fall into trusting Top Wedding Décor because they are unreliable, sloppy, extremely unprofessional and quite frankly, don’t understand how to run a proper business. There are so many other décor companies in Calgary that we had wish we worked with instead.

We used Top Wedding Decor and Jas Tent Rentals for our pre-wedding events and wedding day and we were blown away at their reliability and quality of work. Jas is so professional and easy to work with. The decor was amazing everyday and the tents were set up exactly how we wanted. We strongly recommend them for decor and tent services.

Huge thanks to Jas and his team for providing their decoration services for our wedding week. Jas was super easy to work with right from the start and understood exactly what we needed. He created a master piece for our engagement and reception decor. Hands down the best decorations I've seen! Anyone looking for decor or tents highly recommended him. He went above and beyond for our wedding one to remember for a lifetime!

Top Wedding Decor really came through for us. We were provided with exceptional service at a really affordable price. The whole process was really hassle free and we didn't had to worry about a single thing. Jas went all the way to make sure everything was perfect and according to what we wanted. I would really recommend Top Wedding Decor for any functions.

We used Top Wedding Decor for our wedding decorations, tents and house decorations. The service provided was absolutely phenomenal! Jas came up with a beautiful vision for our engagement party and there wasn't a single guest who did not comment on the beautiful setup. He is a true visionary and we felt completely comfortable letting him surprise us with the engagement backdrop.
Setups were done in a timely fashion and his staff were all very professional and accomodating.
Jas always provided us with an honest opinion and him & his wife responded to our emails/texts promptly.
We would definitely recommend Top Wedding Decor for all of your decoration/tent needs and we will surely go to them again for our next event.

Thank you so much!!!!

Robby & Puneet

We have rented this place for various functions. Great space, a beautiful stage, various other facilities, and friendly staff. We will keep coming back. Although the capacity is 250+ people, very limited parking is a significant issue.

My band played a show in the main hall here, and it was a great experience. The staff were super helpful, and the hall was big and suited our exact needs. Washrooms were clean, and everything was great. One thing to note is that every entrance had stairs, but the noth side entrance had a wooden ramp to wheel equipment in. Cool place, recommended!

Great hall. Great near west end location. Good parking and right on major bus routes. Nice two-level layout with a stage also. Comfortably sits 300+ guests for weddings or whatever kind of event. Self-help kitchen lets you pick and choose your own caterer. Church admin staff proficient and friendly. I’d rent it again!

Very Nice Church ⛪️ in Nation's Capitol !

This is a great place for a large gathering. Hubby and I attended the Peru National Day party here recently and it was a lot of fun. Great dance floor. Strategic kitchen and bar.

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.

We hosted our baby shower on the 1st floor at the Princeton Event Space & Venue, and it was the perfect place to celebrate. The space is bright, clean, and spacious, with a modern look that worked beautifully with our theme. We loved having the freedom to decorate and make it personal, and our guests had plenty of room to sit, mingle, and enjoy themselves.

The staff was so accommodating and helped everything run smoothly. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend this venue for any special event!

We hosted our wedding at The Princeton and it could not have been a better choice. The space was gorgeous and worked beautifully for both the ceremony and reception. It had the perfect mix of character and warmth, and our guests were so impressed with the atmosphere.

Working with Nik was such a smooth process,he communicated so well with our day-of coordinator, which made everything seamless on the big day. He also recommended excellent catering options, and the food ended up being a huge highlight for everyone.

The Princeton gave us the backdrop for a wedding that was both elegant and fun, and everything came together exactly as we hoped. We’re so glad we chose it and would recommend it in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a memorable wedding venue

My wife and I hosted our baby shower at the Princeton, and it was such a great experience! The space is bright, clean, and spacious, with plenty of room to decorate and celebrate. We hosted on the first floor, but the venue has multiple levels, each with its own charm and amazing photo opportunities. The owner and staff were accommodating and professional, which made everything run smoothly. We’ll definitely be hosting future events here and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, versatile venue!

I had my birthday at The Princeton a couple of weeks ago, and it was such a great experience. The venue itself was the perfect space for celebrating, comfortable, welcoming, and just the right vibe for a fun night with friends.

Booking with Nik was a breeze and he was so easy to communicate with and made the whole process smooth from start to finish. On the night of, the bar service was excellent. The staff behind the bar were friendly, efficient, and made sure everyone was taken care of.

Overall, The Princeton was the perfect spot to host my birthday, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to celebrate.

We booked the 3rd floor of Princeton for our staff work party and cannot say enough great things about this place! Nik was a pleasure to work with, very accommodating and responsive to our questions. Loved the historic charm of the building combined with the mirrors, chandeliers, and decorative accents. Because it's such a unique space, there wasn't a lot of decor needed to dress it up. They took care of all the tables, seating, decor, and place settings that made it even more festive and tasteful. Having access to the rooftop patio was a bonus with a great view of downtown.

On the day of our event, Nik and the bar staff demonstrated excellent hospitality that was exemplary. The caterers that they sourced provided a delicious meal that went over well with everyone. My only piece of constructive feedback would be the sound system. It was a high-quality tower speaker, but because of the "L" shape of the venue, some found it difficult to hear the audio clearly during a video we played. Having wall or ceiling speakers around the venue would make it even more amazing.

I've received so much positive feedback from our team saying what a great party and venue this was, would highly recommend the Princeton!

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.

I had an appointment with Laurie. She was amazing!!!! Super patient, super kind, very knowledgeable of the dresses and was able to find very adequate suggestions of dresses for me.
Unfortunately, I ended up buying my dress somewhere else but I still needed to leave a review for Laurie because she made my first dress shopping visit wonderful.
They have A LOT of dress options, very pretty and great prices! Some of them you can even rent!
Recommended store and know that if Laurie is assigned to you, you’ll be in amazing hands!

What can I say! I went in to find my wedding dress and Laury was absolutely amazing! 💍✨ She took her time, made me feel so comfortable, and helped me find the one. I said yes to the dress! Thank you, Laury!

I had an absolutely terrible experience at this bridal dress shop. I was never informed that the dress would be tailored so poorly. No one mentioned anything about the subpar tailoring until I tried on the dress for the last time, just six days before my wedding. The staff didn’t bother to inform me about the potential issues with the alterations, and it felt like they were trying to force me into buying the dress despite its flaws. This kind of service is unacceptable, especially for such an important event. I would not recommend this shop to anyone. I attached the photo!

My daughter bought her dress here and first of all it hadn't even been started when she went to pick it up, plus staff was quite rude and arrogant. Maybe avoid the headaches and shop elsewhere.

I bought my wedding dress here and had an amazing experience. The staff are very kind, helpful, knowledgable, and very down to earth. The stylist helped me pick out a beautiful dress that looked great on me. The dress came in on time, and the alterations were done quickly and executed perfectly without requiring repeat appointments. I received SO MANY compliments on my dress at the wedding. I was also able to rent a bolero to go with my dress at the last minute to keep me warm during the ceremony. I am looking forward to returning to use their preservation services. Highly recommend this shop!