Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club

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

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club is a Saint John waterfront wedding venue with a clubhouse available for weddings and other private functions. The club says rentals are available to members and non-members, with discounts for eligible members.

Located in Brothers Cove at the intersection of the Kennebecasis and Saint John rivers, RKYC offers a waterfront clubhouse setting rather than a conventional hotel ballroom. Couples can contact the club directly to check a date, review the rental agreement and confirm the details that apply to their event.

Venue overview

Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club, often called RKYC, was founded in 1894 and received a royal warrant in 1898. Its official site identifies the club as being in Brothers Cove in Saint John, New Brunswick, at the meeting of the Kennebecasis and Saint John rivers.

The club’s rental page specifically identifies the clubhouse as a place for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and office functions. The rental space is inside the clubhouse and on the surrounding decks; club docks, wharves, floats, boatyard and other premises are not part of the rental space under the published agreement.

Services and specialization

The documented wedding-related service is clubhouse rental. RKYC publishes a booking route, a rental agreement and a rate schedule for functions, indicating that couples can enquire directly about a wedding date.

The rental page lists a large deck for warmer months, extra tables and chairs, a large-screen TV, a PA system and a sound system that accepts Bluetooth or standard cell-phone audio connections. These are venue features, not a promise that every item will be available for every event, so confirm the required setup before signing an agreement.

• Clubhouse rental for weddings and private functions.
• Indoor clubhouse space with access to surrounding decks.
• Published AV features, extra tables and chairs, and bar service on request.

Service area and who it may suit

RKYC is at 1042 Millidge Ave in Saint John, NB. Its riverfront setting may suit couples seeking a Saint John reception or celebration space with waterfront views and an on-site deck during warmer weather.

The official site says rentals are available to everyone, so the published material supports enquiries from both members and non-members. Member discounts are listed, but couples should not assume membership is required or worthwhile for their booking without asking the club about current terms.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Confirmed features include a waterfront setting in Brothers Cove, a heritage clubhouse built in 1901, a large deck in warmer months and published capacity guidance of 180 people licensed occupancy or about 80 people for a sit-down dinner. The difference between those figures matters when comparing a reception format with a larger cocktail-style event.

A practical limitation is that the booking agreement describes rental use as non-exclusive: club members may be in the clubhouse during a patron’s event. The official material also does not publish a detailed wedding floor plan, accessibility information, ceremony plan, parking allocation or weather contingency. Those items should be confirmed for the planned guest list and format.

• Documented capacity: licensed for 180 people; approximately 80 for a sit-down dinner.
• Documented consideration: rental use is non-exclusive under the published agreement.
• Confirm accessibility, layout, parking, ceremony use and weather backup directly with RKYC.

Pricing

Current wedding-rental pricing is explicitly published on RKYC’s clubhouse rental page. Friday or Saturday evenings or weddings are listed at $700, with times to be negotiated. The same page lists $350 for weekdays until 5:00 p.m. and Monday-to-Thursday evenings, and $500 for Saturday or Sunday daytime and Sunday evening rentals.

HST is added to published rates. The club says smaller or shorter events can be discussed directly. A 50% deposit plus HST is required to hold a booking for non-members or large groups; the agreement says the remaining balance is due one week before the event. Associate and Outport Members are listed as receiving a 25% discount and Senior Members a 50% discount, subject to the agreement’s member-booking requirements.

• Published wedding rate: $700, plus HST; times to be negotiated.
• Published non-member/large-group booking deposit: 50%, plus HST.
• A $30 rental reduction is listed when the club’s preferred caterer is used, after confirmation.

Contact and booking

Start by checking the online calendar or calling RKYC at 506-632-0186. The club instructs prospective renters to complete its clubhouse rental agreement; the office then confirms the booking and invoices the deposit.

RKYC lists office@rkyc.ca as its email contact. The agreement provides a defined event-use period and says changes in the intended use require written approval from club management, so obtain a written confirmation that reflects the date, hours and event plan you need.

• Website: https://rkyc.ca/rkyc-clubhouse-rentals/
• Email: office@rkyc.ca
• Phone: 506-632-0186

What couples should confirm

The official rental material provides more operational detail than many venue pages, but it is still important to confirm the current version of all terms before paying a deposit. In particular, check the exact space, timing and services against your reception design.

RKYC’s agreement allows patrons to use River’s Edge Catering, choose another caterer or self-cater. It also says liquor consumed on club premises must be provided by the club, and its booking form notes that the facility is cashless if the bar is opened. Ask the office to confirm the rules and current charges that apply to your chosen arrangement.

• Whether the proposed guest count and seating format fit the licensed and sit-down capacities.
• Available date, setup and teardown hours, deck access and any ceremony use.
• Catering choice, bar staffing, host-bar process and current food-and-beverage requirements.
• Included furniture, AV equipment, décor restrictions, cleanup duties and supplier access.
• Current deposit, cancellation, member-discount and HST terms in the agreement.

Continue planning

• Canada Wedding Directory
• wedding planning guide
• Canada Wedding Guide blog

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club host weddings?

Yes. RKYC’s official site says its clubhouse rentals are available for weddings and are open to members and non-members.

What is the wedding capacity at RKYC?

The clubhouse rental page lists licensing for 180 people and an approximate sit-down dinner capacity of 80 people. Confirm the suitable number for your layout directly with the club.

What does an RKYC wedding rental cost?

RKYC lists Friday or Saturday evenings or weddings at $700, plus HST, with times to be negotiated. Confirm the current rate and all applicable charges with the club.

Can couples choose their own caterer at RKYC?

The published rental agreement says patrons may use River’s Edge Catering, find their own caterer or cater their own event. Confirm the current requirements before booking.

Is bar service available for a wedding at RKYC?

Yes. The rental page says bar services are available upon request and that a bartender is included if desired. The agreement says alcohol consumed on the premises must be provided by the club.

Sources checked

• Rentals – RKYC
• Rental Agreement – RKYC
• RKYC – Established 1894, Royal Warrant 1898 Anchorage and Clubhouse at Millidgeville

Address: 1042 Millidge Ave, Saint John, NB E2K 2P6

Phone: 506-632-0186

Website: https://rkyc.ca/