General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 855
With its multiple entry points and seating options, the Atrium is designed to encourage interaction and engagement. This open, flexible space has multiple configurations that can accommodate events of any size.
By day the Atrium is the pulse of student life at UBC, an ideal location for exhibitors looking to reach a large, young audience. After hours, this unique space transforms into the perfect venue for a speaker series with the capacity for a large stage set-up, or a private reception where guests feel as though the whole building is reserved just for them. To extend the scope of any event, over 20,000 square feet of outside plaza space is available just a few steps away.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Reception
Capacity: 855 People
Theater
Capacity: 275 People
Features
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Special Features:
Space rental includes tables, chair, set-up and tear-down.
Ballroom
| Maximum Capacity: 907
A large ballroom with dramatic floor to ceiling windows, the Great Hall sets an elegant tone for weddings and special events.
The space features gorgeous varnished-wood floors, a seating capacity of up to 600 people and full-service bar. You can also take advantage of the separate pre-reception cocktail space with its floor to ceiling windows.
The Great Hall is available to be booked in sections or in its entirety. The Great Hall Foyer is also included when you book the entire Great Hall, which offers a bright and spacious reception area for any event you are hosting.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 600 People
Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 504 People
Reception
Capacity: 907 People
Theater
Capacity: 859 People
Amenities
- Dance Floor
- Portable Walls
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
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Floor Covering:
Sprung Wood Floor
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Floor Number:
2
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Number of Ballroom Sections:
2
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Special Features:
Great Hall Entire (8882 Sq Ft) - Great Hall North (2836 Sq Ft) - Great Hall South (5889 Sq Ft)
Space rental includes tables, chair, set-up and tear-down.
General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 300
For wedding sizes of up to 200 guests, The Gallery & Patio, with its high ceilings, full service bar and outside terrace, offers a stylish, contemporary vibe.
The lounge can be configured for a traditional, sit-down meal, buffet-style dining, or a canapé reception. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, you can also opt for al fresco dining, then move indoors later in the evening.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 175 People
Reception
Capacity: 300 People
Features
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Special Features:
4744 Sq Ft.
Space rental includes tables, chair, set-up and tear-down.
Outdoor Venue
| Maximum Capacity: 150
Our private Rooftop Garden is perfect for outdoor weddings and can be configured to host parties from 100 to 150 guests. The mountain views and privacy make for memorable special occasions.
And on sun-drenched days, the rooftop cover offers ample shade from the sun and a cosy setting for you and your guests on beautiful summer evenings.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 100 People
Reception
Capacity: 150 People
Features
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Special Features:
4950 Sq Ft.
Space rental includes tables, chair, set-up and tear-down.
Restaurant/Lounge
| Maximum Capacity: 406
Located in the Lower Level of the Nest, the Pit Pub is a flexible space for hosting fun and energetic events, from casual nights with a drink to parties with your favourite crew, the Pit Pub is somewhere you should consider booking.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 180 People
Reception
Capacity: 406 People
Features
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Special Features:
6581 Sq Ft. Space rental includes tables, chair, set-up and tear-down.
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Supported Layouts and Capacities