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OLV Banquet Hall

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Last reviewed: August 14, 2026 | Gloucester | Wedding Banquet Halls |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 14, 2026. Business status: Active.

OLV Banquet Hall is an Ottawa wedding banquet hall for couples planning a reception rather than a full-service wedding package. Its official site identifies the venue as Our Lady of Visitation (OLV) Banquet Hall and lists wedding receptions among the events it hosts. Last reviewed: August 14, 2026.

The hall is at 5338 Bank Street in Gloucester, with the venue describing its setting as Bank Street in Ottawa South. The information below focuses on documented venue details, rental requirements and the points a couple should settle directly with the hall before signing a contract or arranging suppliers.

Services and specialization

OLV Banquet Hall presents itself as a rental facility for wedding receptions, as well as corporate or government functions, community events, celebrations of life and other social gatherings. For wedding planning, that means the confirmed offering is reception space; the official material does not describe an on-site ceremony package, wedding planning service or an inclusive food-and-beverage package.

The hall welcomes external caterers. Its rental policies specify that food must come from a licensed caterer or facility and that the caterer requires prior approval. The venue also states that renters and guests do not work in the kitchen or bar for health-and-safety reasons. Couples bringing in a caterer should therefore confirm approval, kitchen access and the supplier’s responsibilities before committing.

Confirmed wedding context: wedding receptions
External licensed caterers are permitted with prior approval
The hall also hosts non-wedding events, so wedding dates and set-up access should be confirmed in writing

Service area and who it may suit

The official site places the venue on Bank Street in Ottawa South, while the contact page gives a Gloucester mailing locality. It may suit couples seeking a reception hall in the Ottawa–Gloucester area who are comfortable coordinating food and other event suppliers separately rather than relying on a venue-run catering program.

The stated wedding-reception maximum is 150 guests, including the head table, band or DJ and dance floor. That documented limit is more useful than the hall’s separate, higher figure for theatre or mingling layouts, because a reception layout has different space needs. Couples expecting a guest count close to 150 should ask the hall how their proposed floor plan will fit.

Wedding reception maximum: 150 guests, including entertainment and dance-floor space
The hall is approximately 2,200 square feet
The official site describes the location as Ottawa South; the contact address is in Gloucester

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented venue features include barrier-free, no-stairs facilities, air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, a separate bar area, a gas fireplace, controlled lighting, a kitchen reached through a side entrance and complimentary on-site parking. These are practical features to assess during a tour, rather than promises about the experience of any particular wedding.

The main limitation is that this is a policy-led rental venue with conditions that affect event design. The hall does not allow stag-and-doe rentals, bouncy castles, tents or removable stages. Its policies also restrict floor attachments and require exit doors to remain accessible. The hall states that rentals must not conflict with Roman Catholic Church faith-and-morals teachings as interpreted by the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. Couples should confirm that their event and décor plan comply before paying a deposit.

Barrier-free access and no stairs are listed
Complimentary on-site parking is listed
Event, décor and faith-based eligibility rules apply

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official rental-information page links to public rental-fee material, but the linked rate document is marked February 2024 and says that rates may change without notice. It should not be treated as a current quote for a 2026 or later wedding.

The official policies do currently state that a signed contract and a $500 deposit are required to complete a reservation, with the balance and refundable security/damage deposit due one month before the event. Ask for a dated written quote that sets out the rental period, taxes, insurance, staffing, bar arrangements, cleaning, catering-related costs and any damage deposit before comparing this hall with other Ottawa venues.

A $500 booking deposit is stated in the current rental policies
Final balance and security/damage deposit are due one month before the event
Request a dated quote because the linked public rate material is older

Contact and booking

The official contact page lists 613-822-1777 and info@olvbanquethall.com for rental inquiries. It also provides an online banquet-hall rental inquiry form. Start with the hall directly to confirm whether your preferred date is available; this directory does not manage availability or bookings.

The policies state that a full-day rental runs from 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. and that a daytime rental has a four-hour minimum ending by 6:00 p.m. They also describe three complimentary decorating hours on the day before an event, subject to the hall’s schedule. Confirm the exact access times and any additional-hour charges in the contract for your date.

Phone: 613-822-1777
Email: info@olvbanquethall.com
Official inquiry form available on the venue website

What couples should confirm

Confirm the reception guest count against the 150-person wedding layout, including the head table, DJ or band, dance floor, bar service and any buffet or dessert table. Ask for a proposed room layout, the tables and chairs included, and any timing constraints for deliveries, decorating and teardown.

If alcohol will be served, the official policies say the renter must obtain a Special Occasion Permit and that Smart Servers are required. Confirm whether the caterer will supply approved servers or whether the hall will, along with the applicable cost. Also confirm insurance requirements, cancellation terms, the approved caterer process, accessible washroom and entrance details, and whether the event meets all listed rental rules.

Written availability and a current quote
Approved catering and bar-service plan
Insurance, permit, cancellation and damage-deposit terms
Room layout, supplier access and decorating schedule

Editorial verification

The previously listed olvis.ca domain is now a registrar landing page and is not the official source used for this profile. Current identity was established through olvbanquethall.com, whose title and content match the distinctive OLV, Banquet and Hall name tokens and directly describe wedding reception services.

No claims about availability, packages, current rates, catering menus, ceremony services or customer experience are made here because they were not confirmed as current on the official HTML pages reviewed. Contact the venue to verify those details for a specific wedding date.

Official identity confirmed on olvbanquethall.com
Last reviewed: August 14, 2026
Booking availability is not independently guaranteed by this profile

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Frequently asked questions

How many guests can OLV Banquet Hall accommodate for a wedding reception?

The official FAQ states a maximum of 150 guests for wedding receptions, including a head table, band or DJ and dance floor.

Can couples use an outside caterer at OLV Banquet Hall?

Yes. The hall welcomes external caterers, but its rental policies require a licensed caterer or facility and prior approval.

What are the hall’s stated wedding-rental hours?

The rental policies state that full-day rentals run from 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Daytime rentals have a four-hour minimum and must end by 6:00 p.m.; confirm the schedule in the contract.