
Organizing a wedding, party, business meeting or leadership event?

Look no further for a place to meet your special event needs. Nestled on the Ottawa River and surrounded by the Royal Canadian Mint and prominent Embassies, the Ottawa Rowing Club Boathouse is ideally located, convenient and easily accessible from Sussex Drive.
An intimate locale in the tranquility of our beautiful landscape, this picturesque setting accommodates casual and elegant, simple and stunning. It is the perfect setting to celebrate your momentous occasion. The possibilities are endless.
Imagine, an outdoor ceremony on the terrace surrounded by the living beauty of the Ottawa River, Parliament Hill and Gatineau Hills. The Boathouse is uniquely designed and located on the second floor of the oldest rowing club building in Canada, founded in 1867. The atmosphere of the Boathouse reflects this, surrounding the visitor with trophies and mementoes from the Ottawa Rowing Club’s long history.
The Boathouse has the ambiance of a private club, but the dedicated space (1600 sq ft) and facilities for organizing full catering services for groups of up to 100 seated or up to 125 standing. From luxurious to affordable, we have the venue for your next business meeting, wedding party or social gathering.
For more information, please contact rowing@ottawarowingclub.com
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Pay it forward
Not only will you come away from The Boathouse happy with your event at our beautiful location, you can also feel good about the investment in your event. Net income from the rental of The Boathouse is invested into the maintenance of our historic original boathouse and into purchasing equipment for the Ottawa Rowing Club (ORC). The ORC is a non-profit organization with a mission to create a safe, accessible and empowering environment in which all can access the sport of rowing. Our equipment needs extend from our highly competitive programs which produce future Olympians to our para-rowing program which makes rowing accessible to all.
Brochure and pricing details
To find out more details about rental of the Boathouse, including facility availability, pricing and how to reserve your special event, please email rowing@ottawarowingclub.com.
Boathouse Amenities
- Guest parking for 60 vehicles
- Ample dock space
- Surrounding green space that can accommodate a 20×20 or 20×40 event tent
- Washrooms
- Kitchen
- Ample privacy
- Ample creative flexibility
- Amazing views of the Ottawa River
- 10 minute walk to Ottawa’s best sights including Parliament and the Byward Market
Recommended Caterers
- Dish Catering
- Thyme and Again
- Tulips and Maple
- Meatings Barbecue
- Culinary Conspiracy
- Bytown
- Shep’s Catering
- Grateful Griller
- Or select your own caterer.
Rental Services
- Cody Rentals
- Party Time
- Edelweiss Party Rentals
- Chez Lili Party Rentals

Take A Peek Inside
Take A Peek Inside
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