VanDusen Botanical Garden

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. Business status: Active.

Current official identity: Shaughnessy Restaurant at VanDusen Botanical Garden. This Vancouver garden wedding venue hosts ceremonies and receptions at the restaurant within the botanical garden, combining a covered outdoor patio with an indoor event space.

For couples considering the existing VanDusen Botanical Garden listing, the confirmed wedding operator is Shaughnessy Restaurant. Its official wedding information describes hosted food and beverage service, wedding-related gatherings and a published guest range of 25 to 150. Last reviewed: 2026-08-10.

Services and specialization

Shaughnessy Restaurant publishes an integrated wedding format for ceremonies and receptions. Its listed services include ceremonies, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner receptions, dancing, plated dinner service, harvest tables and staff.

The restaurant also lists bridal showers, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, small private elopements and tea ceremonies. This can suit couples hoping to host more than one wedding-related occasion with the same venue team.

Its wedding page describes the food as seasonal, innovative and contemporary West Coast-inspired comfort food. Special wedding menus are available, and the culinary team says it can customize menus for unique needs and requirements.

• Ceremony and reception hosting
• Cocktail and hors d’oeuvre service
• Plated dinner service and harvest tables
• Bridal showers, engagement parties and rehearsal dinners
• Customizable wedding menus

Service area and who it may suit

The venue is located at VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, British Columbia, at Oak Street and 37th Avenue. The restaurant says the location is centrally situated in relation to Vancouver International Airport, the University of British Columbia and downtown Vancouver.

It may suit couples seeking a garden-based setting with an on-site restaurant team for a ceremony, meal and reception. The published wedding capacity of 25 to 150 makes it relevant for small and mid-sized celebrations within that range.

The official wedding page presents VanDusen Botanical Garden as the backdrop for ceremonies, photography, receptions and parties. Couples whose plans depend on access to a particular garden area or a specific photography schedule should confirm those arrangements directly.

• Vancouver location at VanDusen Botanical Garden
• Published wedding capacity: 25 to 150 guests
• Covered open-air patio and indoor room
• Ceremony, reception and dining in one setting

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A confirmed feature is the combination of garden views and hosted hospitality. The outdoor covered open-air patio overlooks VanDusen Botanical Garden, while the indoor room is described as having slate and wood flooring, floor-to-ceiling drapery, skylights, white gravel walls and potted plants. The official page says the room can hold up to 150 seated guests.

The site also lists tables, chairs, cocktail tables, bars, a dance floor, tablecloths, linens, ambient music, a podium, microphone and speaker, easels, flower stands, ceremony chairs, enhancement tables and the outdoor patio. It references a large archive of complimentary and rental décor, plus VanDusen x Shaughnessy photo packages.

A complete wedding package and the inclusions for an individual booking are not published. Ceremony timing, garden access, photography arrangements, weather contingency, décor selections and menu details should be confirmed for the chosen date.

• Covered patio overlooking the garden
• Indoor seated capacity of up to 150 is published
• Event furnishings and audio items are listed
• Free parking and wheelchair access are listed

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. The official wedding page refers to minimum spends, ceremony fees and venue fees in connection with a seasonal promotion, but it does not publish standard amounts, package rates or a full food-and-beverage minimum schedule.

Regular restaurant menus show individual dining prices, but these are not wedding package prices and should not be used to estimate an event total. Request a written, date-specific proposal covering the applicable minimum spend, ceremony fee, venue fee, food and beverage format, rentals, staffing, taxes and service charges.

• No standard wedding package price is published
• Restaurant menu prices are not wedding pricing
• Request a date-specific written proposal

Contact and booking

For wedding enquiries, use the booking request on the official Weddings page or contact Shaughnessy Restaurant by phone. The restaurant states that submitting the request is not a reservation; the team will follow up to confirm the request and discuss a tailored wedding package.

The official contact information lists 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC and 604-261-0011. The wedding page says the restaurant is actively booking 2026 and 2027 weddings, while availability for any particular date must be confirmed directly.

• Phone: 604-261-0011
• Official website: shaughnessyrestaurant.com
• Wedding request form: official Weddings page

What couples should confirm

Confirm the event date, guest count and whether the selected layout works for the ceremony, reception, dinner and dancing. Although the venue publishes a 25-to-150 wedding capacity, the final fit can depend on the room plan and event format.

Ask for the full proposal and contract terms, including the minimum spend, ceremony and venue fees, payment schedule, taxes, service charges, staffing, menu selections, dietary accommodations and bar service.

Also confirm garden and photography access, patio backup arrangements, sound requirements, set-up and teardown windows, vendor rules and the precise inclusions for décor and event furniture. These details are not fully itemized in the published wedding information.

• Exact date availability and timeline
• Final capacity and floor plan
• All fees, taxes and service charges
• Menu, bar and dietary requirements
• Garden/photo access and weather contingency
• Vendor, décor, sound and setup requirements

Continue planning

• Canada Wedding Directory
• Wedding planning guide

Frequently asked questions

Can Shaughnessy Restaurant host both a wedding ceremony and reception?

Yes. The official Weddings page says it hosts both wedding receptions and ceremonies, and lists ceremony, cocktails, dinner reception and dancing among its services.

How many wedding guests can Shaughnessy Restaurant accommodate?

The official Weddings page publishes a guest capacity of 25 to 150. Confirm the final capacity for your selected layout and date.

Is there an outdoor wedding space?

Yes. The official site describes a covered open-air patio overlooking VanDusen Botanical Garden for ceremonies, photography, receptions and parties.

Does Shaughnessy Restaurant publish wedding prices?

No. Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. Contact the restaurant for a date-specific proposal covering minimum spends, ceremony and venue fees, food and beverage and other applicable costs.

Are parking and wheelchair access available?

The official Weddings page lists free parking and wheelchair access. Confirm any event-specific accessibility requirements directly with the venue.

Sources checked

• Shaughnessy Restaurant | Weddings
• Shaughnessy Restaurant | Contact
• Shaughnessy Restaurant | About Us

Address: 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604-261-0011

Website: https://shaughnessyrestaurant.com/