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The University Women’s Club of Vancouver at Hycroft

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Last reviewed: August 8, 2026 | Vancouver | Wedding Banquet Halls |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 8, 2026. Business status: Active.

For couples evaluating a Hycroft wedding venue in Vancouver, the official University Women’s Club of Vancouver website confirms that Hycroft is a designated heritage mansion in Old Shaughnessy available for wedding ceremonies, receptions and other special events. The venue combines formal indoor rooms with a terrace, gardens, a ballroom and preparation spaces within a four-storey historic property.

Hycroft is not simply a banquet room under the club’s name. The official facilities page describes a collection of spaces that can be rented by room, floor or area, while the wedding page outlines a Whole House option. Capacities and access differ between spaces, so couples should treat the figures below as planning references and obtain written confirmation for their intended layout. Last reviewed: August 8, 2026.

Services and specialization

Hycroft specializes in hosting wedding ceremonies and receptions in a heritage-mansion setting. Its wedding page specifically presents the Drawing Room and Green Solarium for an intimate evening ceremony and confirms that ceremonies and receptions can take place at the property. The broader event facilities include the Main Level, Ballroom Level and several Upper Level rooms.

A Whole House wedding rental includes indoor space plus access to the Terrace, Rose Garden and Juliet Balcony. The official page also lists ceremony or reception chair setup, a staff member to receive the wedding planner and event deliveries, and a one-hour complimentary rehearsal for the immediate wedding party, arranged with the Events Manager.

Separate non-commercial wedding, engagement and personal photo sessions are also offered. These photoshoot bookings have their own schedule, access terms, group-size guidance and pricing; they should not be assumed to be included with a wedding rental.

Event spaces and documented capacities

The Drawing Room has French doors leading to the Terrace and an official capacity of 50 for seated dining or 80 for wedding ceremonies, lectures and concerts. The Dining Room seats up to 30. The Green Solarium opens toward the Terrace and gardens, but its page does not publish a specific wedding capacity.

For outdoor plans, the Terrace can seat 100 for dinner in warm weather, and the formal garden has seating capacity for 100. The Edwardian Ballroom is listed for 100 seated dining guests and includes a sprung hardwood dance floor, stained-glass windows and fireplaces. The Farris Room and adjoining solarium form a preparation suite with a private bathroom and space for up to 20.

These numbers apply to individual rooms or configurations, not necessarily to every wedding format. Couples should ask the Events Manager to approve a floor plan covering the ceremony, cocktails, dinner, dancing, weather contingency and guest movement between levels.

Service area and who it may suit

Hycroft is a fixed-location venue at 1489 McRae Avenue in Vancouver’s Old Shaughnessy neighbourhood. The official site does not claim a travelling service area. It may suit couples looking for a Vancouver heritage mansion with both indoor and outdoor event areas, an intimate ceremony setting, or a reception planned for one of the documented spaces accommodating up to 100 people.

Couples considering a ceremony and reception at one address may find the Whole House format relevant. Those planning a larger guest list, a late-night celebration or step-free access throughout the building should discuss feasibility before treating the venue as shortlisted.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include several distinct indoor rooms, a ballroom, terrace, formal garden, Rose Garden and Juliet Balcony. The venue also has two grand pianos noted on the facilities page, preparation rooms on the Upper Level and a complimentary rehearsal hour with a Whole House wedding rental.

Practical restrictions are equally important. Because Hycroft is in a residential neighbourhood, every rental must conclude by 11:00 p.m. The wedding page calls this non-negotiable. Parking is limited and restrictions vary by day and time. Accessibility is limited to the main level because of the heritage building’s design. Events with entertainment or music also require SOCAN and Re:Sound fees. Couples should confirm which spaces guests with mobility needs can reach and how the event schedule will meet the closing time.

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published in the official HTML page content reviewed. The wedding page links to a downloadable Wedding Information Package, but couples should request the current package and an itemized written quote for their date. Confirm the rental period, required food-and-beverage spending, taxes, staffing, setup, security, insurance, music-licensing fees and any overtime or damage deposit rather than relying on older directory prices.

The separate official photoshoot page lists a two-hour minimum of $750 plus tax and additional time at $275 per hour plus tax. Those rates apply to non-commercial wedding, engagement or personal sessions, usually involving no more than 12 people. They are photoshoot rates, not wedding ceremony or reception prices.

Contact and booking

Wedding and rental enquiries should go to the Events Manager at eventinquiries@uwcvancouver.ca or 604-731-4662. The official contact page lists the main office separately at 604-731-4661 and office@uwcvancouver.ca.

When enquiring, provide the preferred date, estimated guest count, ceremony and reception plans, desired rooms, accessibility requirements and whether music, outdoor dining or photography is planned. Ask whether a tour is available and request the current wedding information package before comparing the venue with alternatives.

What couples should confirm

Before signing, obtain a room-by-room plan and written confirmation of the maximum guest count for the selected setup. Ask what happens to a garden or terrace ceremony in poor weather and whether the indoor backup changes capacity, furniture placement or rental cost.

Couples should also confirm catering and bar arrangements, included furniture and tableware, vendor access times, rehearsal scheduling, parking instructions, accessibility routes and washrooms, décor restrictions, cleanup responsibilities, insurance requirements and the precise deadline for guests, vendors and equipment to leave. If dancing or other entertainment is planned, request the applicable SOCAN and Re:Sound charges. Finally, verify the deposit, cancellation, rescheduling and payment terms in the current contract.

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Frequently asked questions

Can Hycroft host both a wedding ceremony and reception?

Yes. The official wedding page describes Hycroft as a setting for ceremonies and receptions, and its Whole House rental includes indoor space plus access to the Terrace, Rose Garden and Juliet Balcony. Couples should have the Events Manager approve the intended room sequence and weather backup.

How many wedding guests can Hycroft accommodate?

Capacity depends on the space and layout. Published examples include 80 for a wedding ceremony in the Drawing Room, 100 seated in the garden, 100 for dinner on the Terrace in warm weather and 100 seated for dining in the Ballroom. Confirm the final whole-event capacity for the proposed floor plan.

What time must a Hycroft wedding finish?

All rentals must conclude by 11:00 p.m. because the venue is in a residential neighbourhood. The official wedding page states that this deadline is non-negotiable.

Is Hycroft fully wheelchair accessible?

No. The official facilities page says wheelchair access is limited to the main level because Hycroft is a heritage building. Couples should confirm accessible entrances, washrooms, guest routes and which planned activities would occur on other levels.

Does Hycroft publish wedding prices online?

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published in the official HTML page content reviewed; the wedding page directs visitors to a downloadable information package. Ask the Events Manager for the current package and a date-specific itemized quote. Published photoshoot prices are separate from wedding rental pricing.