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Fairmont Waterfront is a hotel destination wedding venue in Vancouver, Canada, hosting 472 at dinner and 900 standing.

Fairmont Waterfront

VancouverBritish Columbia, Canada

Fairmont Waterfront sits in downtown Vancouver with harbour and mountain views, 489 guest rooms, and a ballroom plus additional meeting and banquet space for weddings.

Guests
472 at dinner900 standing
Rooms
489 rooms
Getting there
YVR

About the venue

Fairmont Waterfront sits in downtown Vancouver with harbour and mountain views, 489 guest rooms, and a ballroom plus additional meeting and banquet space for weddings.

The venue seats 472 guests for a plated dinner and holds up to 900 standing, with in-house catering, an on-site bar, dance space, and an indoor reception setting.

Accommodation ranges from Fairmont City View Kings to Stanley Park and Garden Suites, so visiting guests can stay where you celebrate.

Gardens, a pool, on-site parking, and accessible facilities round out a property roughly a short drive from Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

  • Ballroom plus meeting and banquet space, seating 472 for a seated dinner
  • Capacity for up to 900 guests standing
  • 489 guest rooms, including Fairmont Gold, West Coast, Sea to Sky and Garden suites
  • In-house catering, on-site bar and dedicated dance space

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
472 guests
Standing reception
900 guests

Staying over

Rooms
489 rooms
Room types
25 listed

The place

Swimming pool
Yes
Sea view
Yes
Gardens
Yes
Mountain view
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
YVR
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can the venue hold?
The venue seats 472 guests for a seated dinner and accommodates up to 900 standing.
Can our guests stay at the hotel?
Yes. There are 489 rooms, with options such as Fairmont City View King, Signature Harbor Stanley Park Queen Queen, Fairmont Gold Suite and Garden Suite. Many room types sleep up to four guests.
Is catering provided, or do we bring our own?
Catering is in-house, and there is a bar on site.
Who do we contact about booking a wedding?
Lisa Ng, Weddings & Special Events Manager, at RFP-WFC@FAIRMONT.COM or +1 604-691-1991. Wedding details are also listed at fairmont-waterfront.com/gather/weddings and fairmont-waterfront.com/offers/vancouver-weddings/.
Is the venue accessible and is parking available?
Yes, the venue is accessible and parking is available on site.

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Sources and booking notes

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 472 guests

    “Waterfront Ballroom (A, B & C) has a capacity for 472 seated guests”
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  • Standing reception: 900 guests

    “Our 14 function rooms offer you 2,230 square metres (24,000 square feet) of versatile space that can accommodate groups of up to 900.”
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  • Rooms: 489 rooms

    “Since July 1991, Fairmont Waterfront has remained a cornerstone of Vancouver’s luxury hospitality scene, with panoramic harbour and city views showcased across all 489 guest rooms.”
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  • Room types: 25 listed

    “Fairmont City View King”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Our culinary team offers bespoke menus with a Pacific Northwest flair, all of which can be tailored to meet your preferences and requirements.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “You can find those rooftop ingredients in the handcrafted food and cocktails in ARC Restaurant + Bar.”
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  • Nearest airport: YVR

    “YVR”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “•On-site parking and valet services for wedding guests are provided.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Our accessible rooms and suites are thoughtfully designed to ensure your comfort and safety during your stay at Fairmont Waterfront.”
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  • Event spaces: Ballroom and banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Host an intimate gathering in our charming Terrace Herb Garden, a gala wedding in the grand Waterfront Ballroom, or a smaller affair in one of our luxurious function rooms.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “With exquisite spaces, custom menus, beautiful views, and flawless attention to detail, the Fairmont Waterfront family will help make your special day a magical one…from the very first kiss, to the very last dance.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Our 50ft heated rooftop pool is always the right temperature, any time of year.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “Located on Vancouver’s stunning harbour, our guest rooms feature views of downtown, the north shore mountains, Stanley Park, and the ocean.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Rooted in a sustainable travel philosophy, Fairmont Waterfront features a rooftop garden with bee hives where honey, herbs, fruits and vegetables are harvested.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “Located on Vancouver’s stunning harbour, our guest rooms feature views of downtown, the north shore mountains, Stanley Park, and the ocean.”
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