Wedding Rentals

  • Wedding ceremonies are booked in our Rose Garden from June 1st through the second weekend of September.  Saturday wedding ceremonies are booked for 3 hours duration at pre-set times – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. We do not book any other area for ceremonies and no wedding receptions are permitted anywhere else in the gardens.
  • We do not provide professional photographers, musicians, an officiant, a sound system or an event or wedding planner with our rentals.
  • The maximum capacity in the Rose Garden is 100 people.
  • To confirm a booking you must review and sign SABP’s Rental Agreement, plus a deposit of 50% of the total rental amount and $250 refundable damage deposit.

Wedding Rental Fees

2024 / 2025

(3 hour rental)

$800 / $850         Rose Garden

$950 / $1,000      Rose Garden and JBC

  • Above prices do not include rental of chairs for your guests in the Rose Garden (bringing your own chairs or outside chair rentals are not permitted).
  • Chair Rental is $3.25 per chair (volunteers will set up; chair covers are not included).
  • The time allotted for your rental allows time for your guests to arrive and be seated, your ceremony and photos in the Rose Garden and adjacent areas.
  • There is one hour allowed between rentals for volunteers to set up and remove chairs.
  • The Park is not closed to visitors during any rental.  Signage identifying your event will be placed at each entrance into the Rose Garden and we find visitors to be respectful during ceremonies.
  • Prices are subject to change without warning. This will not affect current confirmed bookings.
  • To view frequently asked questions about weddings, please see our Wedding Rentals FAQ

For more information or to book your event, please contact the Rental Coordinator at stalbertbotanicpark@gmail.com

(Please note: Our office is not open on a full time basis from September though April. Response times may be delayed during those months. Our rental services and all set up for events are also managed by volunteers. We thank you for your patience.)

Photography in the Park

Casual Photography

Visitors to the Park may take photos while visiting provided that they respect our garden beds and features, our volunteers working in the Park, and information about photography as posted below. We encourage all visitors and photographers to consider making a donation to our Park to ensure the garden is here for future visitors and photographers. 

Professional or Group Photography

Photography for groups is on a first come, first served basis. The Park is usually large enough for all visitors to find space for photography; however, summer weekends at the Park often include large wedding bookings in the Rose garden, and many other groups use the park for their photos. It is advisable to check in with the Office to see the wedding booking schedule to avoid conflicts, if possible. 

Parking at the Park is limited, and can become full on weekends – We kindly ask that all visitors be patient and courteous, especially during busy times. If you’re arriving as part of a group or attending with multiple households, please be mindful of other guests and consider alternative options to reduce the number of vehicles in our lot, including:

  • biking to the Park
  • carpooling
  • dropping off groups and then parking further west down Sturgeon Rd. at the baseball diamonds, or around the corner at Kingswood Park.

 

General rules for all Photographers

  • Please do not climb or stand on or in the Rose Garden Fountain, the Rock Wall or the Water Fall feature.  Rocks are slippery and these features were not constructed to support the weight of individuals.  We have signs posted to stay off of these features and we ask that you respect them.  You will be asked to leave the Park if you are found standing or climbing on any of these features.
  • Please do not stand or run through the flower beds. We are a volunteer-run garden with an extensive variety of plant specimens that we wish to protect. Please do not set up camera equipment or other items in our flower beds.
  • Wedding guests are charged a fee to book the Rose Garden and to take photos. Please respect wedding ceremonies and photography sessions, and find other areas of the Park to photograph during these times.
  • Consider a donation to ensure the future of the Park. Our Park is a volunteer operated garden funded by sales in our Gift Shop, rentals and donations.  If you have enjoyed your visit or a photography session, a donation can be made in our Gift Shop, online or in the donation box at the entrance to our patio.
 

Rental of the John Beedle Centre

The John Beedle Centre (JBC) has a Multi-Purpose Room that is perfect for meetings, presentations or small parties. All caterers are welcomed! Our space is available to rent between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Chairs and up to 12 rectangular tables (2.5′ x 6′) are included with your rental of the Multi-Purpose Room.  The capacity of the space is 50 people seated with tables and 60 people seated without tables or standing, no exceptions. 

Cost Breakdown

Weekday Rate  (Monday-Thursday) $35/hour (minimum 3 hours)
Weekend/Holiday (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) $65/hour (minimum 4 hours)
Weekday Daily Rate (8 hours) (Mon-Thurs) $225 and $35 for each additional hour
Weekend/Holiday Daily Rate (8 hours) $450 and $65 for each additional hour
   

Please Note:  If you require extra time for set up or decorating, please book an additional hour or hours as necessary.

Prices are subject to change without warning. This will not affect current bookings.

Review and signing of SABP’s Rental Agreement, plus a deposit of 50% of the total rental amount and $250 refundable damage deposit required are required to confirm a booking.

Guided tours can be booked for groups; please contact us for cost and guide availability.

Book your tour around what you would like to see blooming at the Park:

  • Crabapple Lane – gorgeous pink and white blossoms completely cover each tree: mid-May
  • Lilac Lane – about 60 lilacs bloom in the West Park; we have the largest collection of lilacs in one location in western Canada: late May to mid-June
  • Rose Garden – hybrid tea roses are planted in early spring giving a colourful backdrop to our beautiful new fountain. As the hardy roses begin to bloom, the Rose Garden only becomes more stunning as the summer progresses: late May – late August
  • Cottage Garden – at any time during the season visitors can see something blooming among our assortment of perennials. Whether it is a small, shy bleeding heart or a big, bold, blue delphinium, this ever-changing garden is a must-see: mid-May – September
  • Peony Bed- large flowers engulf each plant, hinting at the first signs of summer: late June – early JulyShade Garden – an interesting compilation of hardy plants that do not need full exposure to the sun: mid-May – early September
  • Asiatic Lily Beds- four beds dedicated just to Asiatic lilies put on quite a show when they are in full bloom: mid-July – mid-August
  • Daylily Beds – splashes of colour on these hardy perennials continue throughout the summer: mid June – late August
  • Hydrangea Bed – started in 2012 as an experiment to test various kinds of hydrangeas exposed to nearly full sun: late July – mid August
  • Dahlia Bed – this breath-taking annual display of a variety of different cultivars will put anyone in a feel-good, summertime mood. Our volunteers plant, care and store the dahlia bulbs every year!: late July – first frost

While you are here don’t forget to check out our new Welcome Garden by the patio, Front Entrance Gardens, Flowering Shrub Bed, Xeriscape Garden, and many more.  A Guided Walking Tour brochure is available in the Gift Shop for those wishing to stroll through the Park at their leisure.

         For more information or to book your event, please contact the Rental Coordinator at stalbertbotanicpark@gmail.com

(Please note: Our office is not open on a full time basis from September though April; our response time during those months may be delayed. We thank you for your patience.)