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The White Poplar

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Last reviewed: August 2, 2026 | East Selkirk | Farm Weddings |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 2, 2026. Business status: Active.

The White Poplar is a three-season wedding and event property on 70 acres of treed Manitoba land in the RM of St. Clements. Couples researching The White Poplar wedding venue in East Selkirk will find a site designed for both ceremonies and receptions, with outdoor ceremony settings, a covered pavilion and a greenhouse used for rain ceremonies. The venue says it is approximately 10 minutes from Selkirk and 20 minutes from the Winnipeg perimeter.

This profile was last reviewed on August 2, 2026. The business identity is confirmed through its current official domain, which names The White Poplar, describes its wedding services and publishes matching East Selkirk contact information. Details below are limited to information documented by that official website; availability and contract terms still need to be confirmed directly.

Services and specialization

The White Poplar specializes in seasonal wedding and event rentals with private use of its property. Its published rental inclusions identify a 3,456-square-foot covered pavilion with automated clear curtains, outdoor ceremony seating and an arbour, a covered ceremony option for poor weather, two bridal preparation suites, climate-controlled washrooms and a catering preparation room.

The venue’s 2026 pricing page lists a capacity of 200 guests. Rental inclusions also cover guest tables and chairs, cocktail tables, chandelier lighting, assorted décor, a propane firepit with seating, parking, janitorial service and insect control. Ten hours of professional DJ service are included in the published venue rental. Couples should confirm the current DJ scope, schedule and equipment before relying on that inclusion.

The official FAQ says rain ceremonies take place in the greenhouse without an additional venue charge. A rain decision must be made at least one hour before the ceremony so seating can be arranged.

Outdoor ceremony areas and a greenhouse rain location
Covered reception pavilion with clear curtains
Two preparation suites and climate-controlled washrooms
Catering preparation space rather than a full on-site cooking facility
Published maximum capacity of 200 guests

Catering, bar and event arrangements

Couples may select a caterer, but the current pricing pages state that caterers must be licensed and approved by The White Poplar. The vendor-information page describes a preparation kitchen with residential ovens, refrigeration, a freezer, counter space and an exterior power connection for catering trailers. It also says cooking is not permitted on site, so couples should ensure their caterer understands the difference between preparation, reheating and cooking at the venue.

For alcohol service, the official FAQ says the couple supplies the alcohol and obtains a Social Occasion Permit through Manitoba’s Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority. The venue provides bartenders. Events serving alcohol are also subject to a per-person corkage fee, but the amount is not published on the current pricing pages.

The venue provides tables and chairs and handles their setup, including ceremony-chair setup and removal. Linens, place settings and other tabletop items remain the couple’s responsibility unless separately agreed.

Licensed, venue-approved outside caterers are permitted
No cooking is permitted on site
Couples obtain the alcohol permit and supply purchased alcohol
The venue supplies bartenders; a separately quoted corkage fee applies

Service area and who it may suit

The property is at Road 81N and Highway 59 in East Selkirk, within the RM of St. Clements. The venue positions itself for couples from Selkirk, Winnipeg and nearby Manitoba communities who want a prairie or wooded setting outside the city while remaining within driving distance of Winnipeg.

It may suit weddings that combine an outdoor ceremony with a covered reception and couples who value control over their licensed catering selection. The 200-guest stated capacity allows for mid-sized and larger celebrations, while the official floor-plan library shows that the venue has hosted a range of layouts and guest counts.

Because The White Poplar describes itself as a three-season venue, couples seeking a conventional year-round indoor ballroom should clarify operating dates and weather contingencies before booking.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include private property use, a covered pavilion, a greenhouse rain plan, preparation suites, accessible facilities, parking and a stated 200-guest capacity. Pet-friendly use is also identified on the official site. These are confirmed facilities or policies, not endorsements of service quality.

Several practical details require closer review. The rental-inventory page lists 170 folding wooden ceremony chairs even though the venue’s overall capacity is 200 guests. Couples planning a ceremony for more than 170 people should ask whether additional chairs are now available, must be rented, or require a different arrangement.

The catering room is not a commercial cooking kitchen, and approved caterers must work within the venue’s preparation rules. Music must be reduced below 90 decibels after 11 p.m., and DJs and their equipment must leave by 1 a.m. The date calendar is read-only and may show a date as available while another booking is being completed.

Confirmed strength: a greenhouse provides a documented rain-ceremony option
Confirmed strength: the rental includes major furniture and reception infrastructure
Practical limitation: on-site cooking is prohibited
Practical limitation: ceremony-chair inventory may be lower than total venue capacity
Practical limitation: online calendar status is not final confirmation

Pricing

Current pricing is explicitly published. For 2026, The White Poplar lists venue rental at $6,900 plus GST on Friday, $7,500 plus GST on Saturday and $5,700 plus GST on Sunday. The Sunday page notes that an eight-hour rate is available, while holiday-weekend Sundays use the Saturday rate and holiday Mondays use the Sunday rate. Monday-through-Thursday pricing is available by inquiry.

A $500 non-refundable deposit is listed for 2026 bookings. Alcohol events incur an additional per-person corkage fee. Early bridal-suite access, décor cleanup and storage, and a soft-ice-cream machine are offered à la carte, but their prices are not published.

For couples planning ahead, the official 2027 page lists Friday at $7,250, Saturday at $7,900 and Sunday at $6,000, all plus GST, with a $1,000 non-refundable deposit. The website labels its rates as subject to change, so couples should obtain a dated proposal identifying taxes, deposits, damage deposits, corkage and optional services.

Contact and booking

The White Poplar publishes hello@thewhitepoplar.ca and (204) 471-0531 for inquiries. Its contact form is intended for requesting more details, asking for a date or arranging a tour. Tours are by appointment only.

The online calendar is useful for preliminary planning but is not a booking confirmation. The venue warns that a date may appear open while another booking is being finalized. Couples should contact the venue, receive written confirmation and review the rental agreement before treating a date as secured.

Official website: https://www.thewhitepoplar.ca/
Email: hello@thewhitepoplar.ca
Phone: (204) 471-0531
Tours: by appointment through the contact form

What couples should confirm

Before signing, ask for the complete package and contract for the intended year and day of the week. Confirm the maximum seated capacity for the proposed floor plan, available ceremony chairs, accessibility route, greenhouse setup and the exact procedure and deadline for making a weather call.

Couples should also confirm the approved-caterer process, food-preparation restrictions, bartending hours, corkage calculation, liquor-permit responsibilities and whether special-event liability insurance is mandatory under the current contract. Ask what the included DJ service covers and whether outside entertainment is permitted.

Finally, verify access and departure times, rehearsal options, decoration rules, cleanup responsibilities, pet conditions, accommodation or transportation arrangements, deposit schedule and cancellation terms. Availability should be confirmed directly because the public calendar may not reflect a booking that is still in progress.

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Frequently asked questions

How many guests can The White Poplar accommodate?

The official 2026, 2027 and 2028 pricing pages state a 200-guest capacity. Its rental-inventory page lists 170 folding ceremony chairs, so couples expecting more than 170 ceremony guests should confirm the seating arrangement.

What happens if it rains at The White Poplar?

The official FAQ identifies the greenhouse as the rain-ceremony location and says there is no additional charge to use it. The rain decision must be made at least one hour before the ceremony so chairs can be set up.

Can couples choose their own caterer?

Yes, subject to the venue’s rules. Current pricing information says caterers must be licensed and approved by The White Poplar. The preparation room is available, but the vendor-information page says cooking is not permitted on site.

Can couples bring their own alcohol?

The venue says couples must obtain a Social Occasion Permit and supply the alcohol and purchase receipts. The White Poplar provides bartenders and charges a per-person corkage fee whose current amount must be requested.

Does The White Poplar publish wedding prices?

Yes. Published 2026 venue rates are $6,900 plus GST for Friday, $7,500 plus GST for Saturday and $5,700 plus GST for Sunday. Rates differ for later years, weekday prices require an inquiry, and all posted pricing is subject to change.