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Last reviewed: July 31, 2026 | Calgary | Farm Weddings |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: July 31, 2026. Business status: Active.

The Ranch House Okotoks wedding venue is a heritage event building set among polo fields in the Alberta Foothills, just south of Calgary. Its official website confirms that it is accepting wedding bookings for 2026 and 2027. Couples can consider the Ranch House itself, an attached year-round tent or the combined facility, depending on their preferred layout and guest count.

This profile was last reviewed on July 31, 2026. The dedicated Ranch House website, rather than the older Calgary Polo Club web address in the legacy listing, is the current first-party source for wedding packages, pricing and booking information. The official address is also different from the legacy street-format address, so couples should use 24041 306 Ave W, Okotoks, AB T1S 1A2 when contacting the venue or requesting directions.

Services and specialization

The Ranch House specializes in weddings and other private events. Its published wedding choices include a Signature Wedding Package, a five-hour micro-wedding ceremony and reception, and a two-hour micro-wedding ceremony. The venue also lists vow renewals, corporate events, fundraisers, family reunions, seminars and retreats, but couples should request the wedding-specific documents when comparing inclusions.

The five-hour micro package includes ceremony chairs, reception tables and chairs with white or black tablecloths, an open bar with a bartender, ceremony audio and in-house catering by Highwood Catering. The ceremony-only option includes a choice of patio, tent or indoor venue, plus chairs, a podium, signing table and audio equipment. Drinks and appetizers can be pre-ordered for that package.

Signature wedding rental for larger celebrations
Micro ceremony and reception for up to 50 guests
Ceremony-only package for up to 50 guests
In-house catering partnership and licensed bar service
Cash, ticket and host bar formats

Venue spaces and documented amenities

The official booking page assigns an occupancy of 130 to the 2,640-square-foot Ranch House and 120 to the 1,600-square-foot tent. It lists the combined 4,240-square-foot facility at an occupancy of 250 and says the full venue can seat up to 250 guests when both spaces are used. Couples should confirm the seated capacity for their exact floor plan, dance area, catering stations and accessibility needs.

Documented features include a 40-by-40-foot attached tent used year-round, a wood fireplace, vintage bar, two dance floors, tables and chairs, multiple table arrangements, seasonal outdoor flowers, parking and wheelchair accessibility. Presentation equipment includes an in-house PA system, screen, projector, podium and microphone.

Heritage building beside an attached tent
Indoor, tent and patio ceremony possibilities
Mountain views and surrounding polo fields
Modern washrooms and accessible entry
On-site audio and presentation equipment

Service area and who it may suit

The venue is in Okotoks and describes itself as just south of Calgary in the Alberta Foothills. It may suit couples comparing Calgary-region venues but preferring a setting outside the city centre. The documented indoor building, attached tent and patio provide several location options, although couples should ask how weather affects each planned part of the day.

The range from a two-hour ceremony to a combined facility with stated occupancy for 250 also makes the venue relevant to both micro-wedding and larger-reception searches. It may be particularly practical for couples who want ceremony and reception functions at one address and are comfortable using the venue’s required bar service.

Couples based in Calgary, Okotoks or the surrounding Foothills
Micro weddings with no more than 50 guests
Larger events needing both the building and tent
Couples seeking a heritage rather than a conventional ballroom setting

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Confirmed features include three capacity configurations, an attached year-round tent, published wedding rates, accessible facilities, parking, two dance floors and on-site sound equipment. The official site also documents a heritage dating to about 1920: the building was originally an army officers’ mess in Calgary and was moved to its present location in 1999.

The main practical restriction is alcohol service. The Ranch House states that it is AGLC licensed, requires certified Ranch House bartenders and does not permit outside alcohol. Day-before access is not automatic, and rehearsals depend on facility availability unless advance access is separately booked. A requested date is not guaranteed until the booking fee is paid; the site describes booking fees as non-refundable and says dates are held for only three days.

Documented strength: multiple indoor and covered-space configurations
Documented strength: published capacities and 2026 rental rates
Restriction: in-house bar and bartenders are mandatory
Item to confirm: weather contingency and patio availability
Item to confirm: exact setup, teardown and rehearsal access

Pricing

The official site publishes 2026 Signature Wedding Package rates. Peak season for this package is May through September: one weekend day, including Friday, Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, is $5,400; one Monday-through-Thursday date is $3,300. October through April rates are $4,000 for a weekend day and $2,500 for a weekday. Four hours of day-before setup and rehearsal time costs $650 when added to another rental and is subject to availability.

The five-hour micro-wedding ceremony-and-reception package for up to 50 guests is listed at $1,950 for 2026 and $2,150 for 2027. Its peak-season availability is Monday through Thursday from May through October, excluding holidays; from November through April it is offered Monday through Sunday, excluding holidays. Up to two additional hours may be added at $200 per hour.

The two-hour ceremony-only package for up to 50 guests is $1,000 in both 2026 and 2027 and is restricted to Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays. Published drink prices range from $7 to $13 and are subject to change. Catering menu prices are not posted; the official page says pricing varies with the selected menu. Couples should request a written, date-specific estimate because the package page marks prices as subject to change and uses different seasonal definitions for Signature and micro-wedding bookings.

2026 Signature rental: $2,500 to $5,400, depending on season and day
2026 micro ceremony and reception: $1,950
2026 or 2027 ceremony-only package: $1,000
Optional extra micro-package time: $200 per hour
Catering total and weekend Core Event rates require an enquiry

Contact and booking

Wedding enquiries can be made through the official website or by calling 403-919-6827. The site also publishes info@theranchhouse.ca. Couples should identify the package, proposed date, estimated attendance and preferred ceremony location when making contact so the venue can confirm both price and availability.

The booking page says venue access is guaranteed from 9 a.m. on the event date and all patrons must leave by 1 a.m. Day-before access may become available two weeks before an event, but it is not guaranteed unless booked in advance. Those timing provisions should be confirmed in the current contract before paying a booking fee.

Website: theranchhouse.ca
Telephone: 403-919-6827
Email: info@theranchhouse.ca
Address: 24041 306 Ave W, Okotoks, AB T1S 1A2

What couples should confirm

Ask for the current Signature or micro-wedding package document and a complete estimate covering the venue, catering, bar labour, beverages, tableware, linens, extra setup and applicable taxes or fees. Confirm which spaces are exclusive to the wedding and how the Ranch House and tent capacities change once the dance floor, buffet, bar and accessibility routes are included.

Couples should also verify the available ceremony locations, backup plan for poor weather, rehearsal timing, decorating rules, vendor access and end-of-night responsibilities. The official page identifies Highwood Catering as the in-house catering partner and requires the Ranch House bar, so confirm menu choices, dietary accommodation, beverage service format and the number of bartenders in writing. Availability for any specific date has not been independently confirmed.

Exact date, package rate and payment schedule
Refund, cancellation and date-change terms
Final seated floor plan and guest capacity
Catering minimums, menu pricing and dietary options
Bar format, bartender count and beverage charges
Setup, cleanup, rehearsal and day-before access
Weather backup and accessibility arrangements

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ranch House currently booking weddings?

Yes. Its official website says it is booking weddings for 2026 and 2027. Availability for a particular date must be confirmed directly with the venue.

How many wedding guests can The Ranch House accommodate?

The official booking page lists occupancy of 130 for the Ranch House, 120 for the attached tent and 250 for the combined facility. Confirm the permitted seated count for the final floor plan.

Does The Ranch House offer micro-wedding packages?

Yes. It publishes a five-hour ceremony-and-reception package and a two-hour ceremony-only package, each for up to 50 guests. Availability depends on the season and day of the week.

Can couples bring their own alcohol?

No. The venue states that outside alcohol is prohibited. Events must use its in-house bar and certified Ranch House bartenders, with cash, ticket and host bar options available.

What are The Ranch House wedding prices for 2026?

Published 2026 Signature rates range from $2,500 for an off-season weekday to $5,400 for a peak-season weekend day. The 2026 micro ceremony-and-reception package is $1,950, while the ceremony-only package is $1,000. Prices are subject to change, and catering totals vary by menu.