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St-James Theatre

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Last reviewed: September 23, 2026 | Montreal |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: September 23, 2026. Business status: Active.

St-James Theatre is a Montreal wedding venue at 265 rue Saint-Jacques in Old Montreal. The official website describes the former Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce building as a multi-purpose event venue that hosts weddings and other private events. Its rental information covers access to the venue, technical systems, coordination and separately calculated turnkey food and beverage packages.

This profile was last reviewed on September 23, 2026, using the St-James Theatre's official rental, contact and about pages. Couples should treat the published rates as a starting point: the website states that rental rates and turnkey packages are subject to change without notice, so current pricing, dates and contract terms should be confirmed directly with the venue.

Services and specialization

St-James Theatre presents itself as an exclusive turnkey event venue in Old Montreal. Its official rental page lists weddings alongside corporate events, product launches, cocktails, private events, graduation balls, holiday parties, galas, fundraisers, film productions and photoshoots.

For weddings, the published rental description includes exclusive access to the entire venue: the Imperial Ballroom, the White Star Vault Room and the Princess Grace Mezzanine. The rental information also lists internal lighting, sound and projection systems, staging and curtains, a venue coordinator and a technical coordinator. The website separately promotes wedding packages and turnkey packages for food and beverage needs.

Wedding venue rental in Old Montreal
Imperial Ballroom, White Star Vault Room and Princess Grace Mezzanine
Internal lighting, sound and projection systems
Staging and curtains
Venue and technical coordination identified in the rental description
Wedding and food-and-beverage package information on the official rental page

Service area and who it may suit

The venue is located at 265 rue Saint-Jacques in Montréal's Old Montreal district. This makes it relevant to couples specifically looking for a wedding venue in Old Montreal or a central Montreal setting. The official pages do not publish a guest capacity, floor plan, parking information or accessibility details, so those practical questions should be addressed during an inquiry.

Based on the documented spaces and included technical infrastructure, St-James Theatre may be worth considering for couples who want a historic building, several named event areas and venue-led coordination. That is a fit consideration rather than a guarantee about the layout or suitability of a particular wedding; couples should request a site visit and discuss their event requirements with the venue team.

Located in Old Montreal at 265 rue Saint-Jacques
Potentially relevant to couples seeking a historic setting
A site visit can help couples assess the rooms and event flow
Guest capacity and accessibility details were not published in the supplied evidence

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the scope of the stated venue rental: the official page names three spaces and identifies lighting, sound, projection, staging, curtains and two coordination roles as part of the rental description. The about page also documents the building's history as a former CIBC headquarters constructed between 1907 and 1909.

The main limitation in the available evidence is not a negative claim about the venue, but the amount of information that remains to be confirmed. The supplied official pages do not state capacity, event hours, accessibility arrangements, parking, decor rules, alcohol policies, cancellation terms or a complete list of package inclusions. Couples should ask for the current contract and package documents before making a decision.

Published rental information identifies multiple spaces and technical infrastructure
The building's heritage history is documented on the official about page
Capacity, parking, accessibility and event-hour information require confirmation
Package inclusions and contract conditions should be reviewed directly with the venue

Pricing

The official website does publish wedding rental rates. For weddings, the listed low-season rate from January to April is $18,500 plus taxes, while the listed high-season rate from May to December is $24,500 plus taxes. The page states that rental rates include exclusive access to the entire venue and the listed technical and coordination features.

Turnkey packages for food and beverage are calculated separately from the applicable rental rates. The site says that the St-James Theatre offers a variety of turnkey packages and that these packages, like the rental rates, are subject to change without notice. The published wedding rates therefore should not be treated as the complete wedding budget.

Couples should request a current written quote that separates venue rental, food and beverage packages, taxes and any other applicable charges. The official page does not provide a complete wedding package price or a total event estimate.

Low season, January to April: $18,500 plus taxes
High season, May to December: $24,500 plus taxes
Turnkey food and beverage packages are separate from rental rates
Published rates are subject to change without notice
The complete wedding budget is not published

Contact and booking

The official contact page invites couples to submit an event inquiry, schedule a site visit, verify availabilities, request a quote or book an appointment with a team member. The listed address is 265 rue St-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1M6, and the official site displays the telephone number (514) 268-7069.

The supplied contact page identifies info@theatrestjames.ca for inquiries. Couples should use the official contact process to confirm whether their preferred date is available and to request the current wedding rental and turnkey package documents. Availability is not published in the supplied evidence.

Telephone: (514) 268-7069
Email shown on the official contact page: info@theatrestjames.ca
Address: 265 rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1M6
The official inquiry process supports site visits, availability checks and quote requests

What couples should confirm

Before booking, couples should ask the venue team to explain exactly what is included in the rental rate and what is covered by the separate turnkey packages. The website identifies several included venue and technical features, but it does not provide a full contract or detailed package menus in the supplied evidence.

A written inquiry should also cover the event schedule, access and set-up times, ceremony and reception layouts, guest capacity, accessibility, parking or transportation options, catering and bar arrangements, staffing, decor and vendor policies, insurance, taxes, deposits, payment milestones, cancellation terms and the process for handling technical requirements. These are practical confirmation points, not claims that any particular policy applies.

Finally, couples should confirm the current seasonal rate, date availability and whether any requested spaces or services change the quoted amount. The official website expressly notes that rates and turnkey packages can change without notice.

Request the current rental contract and wedding package documents
Confirm capacity, layouts, access times and event hours
Clarify catering, bar, staffing and outside-vendor policies
Ask about accessibility, parking, insurance, deposits and cancellation terms
Obtain a written quote with taxes and separate package charges identified

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St-James Theatre located?

St-James Theatre is located at 265 rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1M6, in Old Montreal.

What are the published wedding rental rates?

The official rental page lists $18,500 plus taxes for weddings from January to April and $24,500 plus taxes for weddings from May to December. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Are food and beverage packages included in the wedding rental rate?

The official page states that turnkey food and beverage packages are calculated separately from the applicable rental rates. Couples should request the current package details and quote.

How can couples inquire about a St-James Theatre wedding?

The official contact page supports event inquiries, site-visit scheduling, availability checks, quote requests and appointments with a team member. The listed telephone number is (514) 268-7069.