{"id":6392,"date":"2022-05-30T15:07:02","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T19:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ottawarowingclub.com\/?page_id=6392"},"modified":"2026-01-22T17:05:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T22:05:33","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ottawarowingclub.com\/boathouse-rentals\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Weddings &#038; Events FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Subpage Hero Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/ottawarowingclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/l-matthew-fournier-dY1sZaryOk4-unsplash.jpeg&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Andy Binda Boathouse&#8221; subhead=&#8221; Ottawa Wedding Venue&#8221; background_overlay_color=&#8221;rgba(26,26,26,0.41)&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Subpage Hero Content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Dancing Script|500|||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;75px&#8221; subhead_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; subhead_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; subhead_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/ottawarowingclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Outdoor-venues-Ottawa-wedding-e1652791806197.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;100px||100px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;114px||114px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;52px||52px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;55px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;42px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_menu menu_id=&#8221;123&#8243; menu_style=&#8221;centered&#8221; active_link_color=&#8221;#023182&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; menu_font=&#8221;Poppins|700|||||||&#8221; menu_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; menu_letter_spacing=&#8221;2px&#8221; menu_line_height=&#8221;2.5em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_menu][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1A1A1A&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;1134798f-2e29-4ec5-8d9a-89c3793d9187&#8243; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1A1A1A&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#023182&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How many people can the Boathouse accommodate?&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>One hundred people can sit down for a meal, and 125 people can be accommodated standing at a cocktail event.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;When is the Boathouse available for events?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>From early May until mid-October. The Boathouse is not heated, and cannot be utilized during the colder months.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can we choose our own caterer?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes. At the Boathouse you have the flexibility to choose your favourite caterer. If you want suggestions or guidance, Boathouse staff will be happy to recommend suppliers that meet your needs and budget.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can we stock our own bar?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. You will need to get a Special Occasion Permit from the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agco.ca\/alcohol\/guides\/special-occasion-permit-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AGCO<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and purchase all your alcohol on the SOP. The advantages include choosing exactly what you serve without worrying about corkage fees, and you can return any unopened bottles. A copy of your SOP must be provided to Boathouse staff a minimum of five business days in advance of the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Is there parking available?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes. There are 25 parking spots available for you and your guests. If your guests prefer not to drive, the private, but downtown location of the Boathouse is a short walk or cab ride from a selection of downtown hotels.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What equipment is available?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indoor furniture:<\/strong><br \/>\n12, 5-foot diameter round tables,<\/p>\n<p>2, 6&#215;2&#8217;7&#8243;-foot rectangular tables<\/p>\n<p>2, 7&#8217;4&#8243;x3&#8217;10&#8221; foot rectangular &#8220;Bar&#8221; cabinets.<\/p>\n<p>Linens, dishes, cutlery, chairs, glassware, additional tables, etc will have to be rented by a third party.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Is the facility wheelchair accessible? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately not. Though it meets all safety regulations, the only entrance for the hall is by the front stairs<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do we require special event insurance?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those renting the Boathouse must have insurance. Insurance is only available through the Instant Risk Coverage portal, as required from the City of Ottawa. Purchasing details are provided upon booking. It typically costs $100.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;When can we access the venue for set-up and clean-up?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set-up dates and times must be settled between you and the Boathouse staff. Generally, you are required to have cleared all personal goods and rental equipment from the Boathouse, as well as the key returned before 9:00am the day following the event. Extra setup and teardown time will be charged at $150 per hour<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clean-up and late fee deposit of $500 is required. This will be returned to you after the event if the Boathouse is left in the same condition as it was received and as per specifications in the rental agreement. The clean-up and late fee deposit must be received with the signed rental agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How do I book my event?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, confirm availability of your event date and time with Boathouse staff. You can do so by emailing <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"mailto:rowing@ottawarowingclub.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rowing@ottawarowingclub.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your event details, or by contacting us on our <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ottawarowingclub.com\/boathouse-rentals-register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">booking page<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Boathouse staff will provide you with a rental agreement by email. A signed rental agreement must be returned by email to Boathouse staff, along with 50% of the known rental expense. This deposit may be paid by etransfer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These simple steps secure your Boathouse booking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boathouse staff will invoice you for the balance of your rental a week prior to your event. Payment is due upon receipt. All deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How much does it cost to rent the Andy Binda Boathouse?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/ottawarowingclub.com\/boathouse-rentals\/#pricing\">main Boathouse page<\/a> for Pricing Details. Pricing may vary, as additional items may apply. 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