Top 40 Event Venues in Kitchener Waterloo

Finding the perfect event venue in Kitchener-Waterloo is the first step to hosting an unforgettable event. The Waterloo region (let’s include Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Guelph) has many different types of event venues, from barns and golf courses to hotels and conference centres. Each Kitchener Waterloo venue has its own strengths and weaknesses, but luckily there’s a wide variety of options, so you’re sure to find a perfect event venue for your gathering.

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Hotels

Langdon Hall  Visit Website 

Minutes from Kitchener, Langdon Hall is a 5-diamond award-winning restaurant that is considered one of the finest event venues in all of Canada. Originally built in 1902 as a summer house, the grand country estate now features a garden that supplies the on-site restaurant, 60 hotel rooms, a spa, and four unique meeting spaces. The Firshade Room & Hall is the largest space at Langdon Hall with a dining capacity for up to 72 people. The smallest and perhaps most-unique space is the Spire, a small circular room overlooking the gardens that can accommodate 10 people. Considering the on-site restaurant and hotel rooms, Langdon Hall is the ideal venue for weddings, company retreats, multi-day meetings, and conferences.

Crowne Plaza Hotel   Visit website

One of only two hotels in downtown Kitchener, the Crowne Plaza boasts an impressive 17,000 square feet of meeting space. There are seven rooms in total, although the three largest rooms are all located on the second floor of the hotel – a great layout for conventions. The most spacious room, The Grand Ballroom, can seat up to 450 people for dinner. The ballroom feels open and spacious thanks to the 15′ high ceilings which feature modern oval-shaped rings of light, instead of traditional chandeliers. The other two rooms located on the ‘convention floor’ of the hotel can be divided into several sections if desired; perfect for events where multiple activities are happening at once. In addition to these large rooms, the hotel also offers several smaller spaces that are ideal for meetings of 10-20 people. Guests staying overnight will find comfort in the hotel’s newly-renovated suites, and will enjoy the on-site seafood restaurant.

Inn of Waterloo Hotel  Visit Website

Offering more than 20,000 square feet of event space, 79 guest rooms, an indoor saltwater pool and a restaurant, the Inn of Waterloo is one of the most versatile event venues in Waterloo Ontario. The venue has two main event spaces (8000 sq ft and 6000 sq ft) along with several smaller break-out rooms. The lobby adds an extra 3000 square feet that can be used for the cocktail reception or food service. The on-site kitchen and restaurant can provide catering for your event with several meal options available.

Courtyard by Marriott St. Jacobs   Visit Website

The Courtyard by Marriott St. Jacobs hotel offers three meeting rooms with the largest being able to accommodate 20 people with chairs arranged theatre-style. The smallest space is the Belvedere conference room with space for 8 people sitting around the large conference room table. The on-site restaurant, The Bistro, offers breakfast, drinks, and dinner. Parking is free and there is an electric car charging station available at the hotel. The St. Jacob’s Farmers Market is a 2-minute drive or an 8-minute walk from the hotel.

DoubleTree by Hilton Kitchener   Visit Website

The DoubleTree by Hilton Kitchener Fairway Road Hotel has a total of 8 large and small event spaces available for rent. The Waterloo Ballroom is the largest room available with room for 400 people when the tables and chairs are arranged banquet style; the second largest room can fit 400 people. The larger rooms can be divided with movable walls, making the spaces flexible depending on the needs of your event rental. With easy access to Highway 401, several conference rooms, and 76 hotel rooms, the DoubleTree Hotel in Kitchener is ideally located to host out-of-town guests for conferences, weddings, corporate meetings, and holiday parties.

Delta Hotel by Marriott Waterloo   Visit Website

The Waterloo Delta Hotel has six event spaces for rent – three large and three small conference rooms. The largest room, the Silver Lake Ballroom, has a capacity of 300 when chairs are arranged theatre-style and a capacity of 200 for banquets. The second largest room can accommodate 100 people when set-up banquet-style. Their mid-size room can hold 50 people. Finally, there are three small conference rooms with a capacity of 10 people. The on-site restaurant, meeting spaces, and hotel facilities make the Delta a great spot to host a business meeting or private event in Waterloo.

Kitchener Inn & Suites   Visit Website

The Kitchener Inn and Suites is located just off Highway 401 between Kitchener and Cambridge (10 minutes from The Waterloo Region Airport) and within walking distance of several nearby restaurants and stores. The 82-room hotel offers 3 meeting spaces for rent with the largest being able to accommodate up to 100 people. The mid-size room is suitable for 25 people while the smallest meeting space available at the hotel can fit 15 people.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Jacobs   Visit Website

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Jacobs has three meeting rooms with a total of 1200 square feet of event space for rent. The largest room can accommodate 100 people. You’ll find teleconferencing and video conferencing equipment in all of the meeting rooms at the Holiday Inn Express. There are 103 hotel rooms including 40 suites. Within walking distance, you’ll find several restaurants as well as the St Jacobs Farmer’s Market.

Holiday Inn Hotel Kitchener   Visit website

Located just minutes from Highway 401, the Kitchener Holiday Inn is one of the largest hotels/conference centres in Kitchener-Waterloo. Inside you’ll find 13,000 square feet of event space that can be divided into 13 separate conference rooms – most located on the ground floor.  The largest conference room, The Waterloo Ballroom, can seat up to 500 people, depending on the layout. There are also much smaller rooms, suitable for meetings of 10-20 people. One of the great things about this venue is the level of detail on their website – the exact measurements of each and every meeting room is listed. The hotel offers catering services, but there’s also an on-site private dining room, featuring a beautiful stone fireplace and a full bar. Plus, compared to other nearly hotels, there’s a relatively large number of hotel rooms: 184 in total.

The Walper Hotel   Visit website

Since its construction in 1893, the Walper Hotel has been a downtown Kitchener landmark. While some parts of the hotel represent the original turn-of-the-century style, most of the hotel has been transformed into a modern retreat. The hotel contains six meeting rooms of various sizes, all located on the same floor – perfect for events like conferences and conventions. All meeting rooms combined, the hotel has 6000 square feet of event space available for rent. The largest space, the Crystal Ballroom can seat up to 220 people for dinner. In addition to offering catering for private events, the main floor of the building is home to several shops and restaurants, all accessible from the sidewalk outside. For guests who require overnight accommodations, the hotel offers discount rates for groups of event attendees. The rooms are adorned with locally-sourced products – right down to the handcrafted soap. Sure, hotel rooms at the Walper are more expensive than other nearby hotels, but it’s clear that quality is the top priority here.

Homewood Suites by Hilton St. Jacobs  Visit Website

Steps away from St. Jacob’s Market (a popular indoor/outdoor farmers market) is the Homewood Suites by Hilton. It’s the hotel where every room is a suite, featuring a well-equipped kitchen, dining areas, separate living room, and bedroom. The only thing that’s seemingly not included is WiFi, which costs $10. The meeting space can accommodate approximately 80 people with banquet-style seating for dinner.

Conference Centres

Bingemans Conference Centre  Visit website

Embassy Room at Bingemans

One of the largest event venues in Kitchener, Bingemans offers a wide variety of rooms that cater to many types of occasions.  The largest room, Marshal Hall offers a massive 20,000-square-foot floor plan, with expansive 13-foot ceilings. Perfect for hosting large-scale trade shows, exhibitions, product launches, and corporate events.  Another room, The Ballroom, has welcomed the Prime Minister of Canada with it’s 15,000 square foot layout, boasting 14-foot ceilings which incorporate luxurious chandeliers. The Embassy Room, located in a separate building, has also proven to be a great place to host dinners for 200-400 guests.

St George Hall  Visit website

St George Hall – Waterloo

Elegance and flexibility are the two key factors why so many event planners love St George Hall in Waterloo. Chandeliers hang from the high ceilings of the Grand Hall, a large ballroom that can host 750+ people for dinner, with room for a stage and a dance floor. It’s perfect for parties where there’s after-dinner entertainment! Plus, there’s a large foyer that’s ideal for hosting a cocktail reception. When needed, the Grand Hall can be divided into three individual halls – ideal for conferences and events with multiple activities. There are also some smaller meeting rooms available in the building for meetings of 20-60 people.

“I’ve performed at St George Hall so many times over the past few years. It’s always a great experience and our clients are always impressed. In the winter, they decorate the foyer with giant Christmas trees – it always looks incredible!”   – Kitchener Magician Sam Pearce

Theatres & Arenas

Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex   Visit website

Known by locals as “The Aud”, this massive venue has hosted many of the world’s top entertainers. The arena is also home to the Kitchener Rangers, the city’s hockey team. The facility contains three different large arenas, along with some smaller meeting rooms. The three arenas are designed to function as ice rinks, although the ice and boards can be removed for concerts, trade shows, and other special events.  The Dom Cardillo Arena, their largest space, can hold up to 7,700 people, depending on how the seating is configured – this makes The Aud the largest indoor concert space in Kitchener.

Maxwell’s Concerts & Events   Visit website

This large warehouse-style venue can host up to 700 guests throughout the facility. Unlike traditional ‘carpet and chandeliers’ conference rooms, this venue has large windows, exposed steel beams, and large garage doors that can be used to divide the room. Although, if you don’t want this ‘industrial’ look for your event, the room can be decorated and transformed into a lavish ballroom. The layout is perfect for concerts – there are two bars and two stages, along with a large open area for guests to dance. The largest stage is 32′ wide, 16′ deep, and 32′ high – the second stage is about half as big. Black curtains frame the main stage, which features a very impressive sound and lighting system. There’s a lot at Maxwell’s that you simply can’t expect to find at any other venues in Waterloo.

Centre in the Square  Visit website

Known for hosting large touring theatre shows, The Centre in the Square is able to accommodate more than 2000 guests. When not presenting theatrical stage shows, the centre often hosts gatherings such as weddings, on their 88-foot wide stage.  The first-class acoustics and outstanding décor is guaranteed to amaze your guests. The centre also offers a more intimate studio room which can accommodate 120 people (banquet seating) or 240 (theatre-style.)

KW Little Theatre  Visit Website

The KW Little Theatre is exactly what it sounds like… a little theatre in KW. It’s a 60-seat black box theatre with in-house lighting, audio, and a video projector. The performance area is 30 feet wide by about 15 feet deep, plus a small storage room stage left with direct access to the stage. Inside the entrance is a small lobby with a snack bar you can use to sell your own concessions and merchandise. The lobby and washrooms are fully accessible. As of January 2023, the daily rental rate is $130.

Apollo Cinema   Visit Website

If you’re a local, there’s a chance you may have watched a movie at the Appolo Cinema in Kitchener, but did you know you can rent the 308-seat movie theatre for private events?! Featuring a 43′ silver screen, it’s the ideal spot to host a film festival, birthday party, livestream presentation, virtual event, or video game competition. They can help with choosing the perfect movie, organizing the catering, and providing all the staff needed to host your event at the movie theatre. Plus, with the snack bar in the lobby, there will always be a go-to spot when your guests are looking for a snack or drink during your event.

Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex   Visit Website   3D Tour

As far as we know, this is the only Kitchener venue where you can swim, skate or enjoy a concert – all under one roof. This Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex has a little bit of everything and offers one of the few Olympic-sized swimming pools available for rent in Kitchener-Waterloo. There are several smaller rooms that accommodate 50-150 people, but the real draw is their Sun Life Financial Arena which seats 4,400 people. Stadium seating and concession booths surround the rink, which measures 30 metres by 60 metres (100 feet by 200 feet). When not used for skating, the arena’s ice surface can be completely covered, allowing trade shows, concerts, and other special events to be hosted in the space. Behind the scenes, you’ll discover eight large dressing rooms with showers, a first-aid room, and a press box.  For large shows, there’s a 600 amp electrical service, and staging that can span up to 8½ metres by 12 metres (28 feet by 40 feet).

Museums & Libraries

Waterloo Region Museum  View website

The Waterloo Region Museum is one of the most historically significant venues in the city. The museum’s grand foyer is a lavish space surrounded by towering walls of Ontario limestone, and timber from a 19th-century barn. The foyer can accommodate more than 250 people (theatre style) or up to 150 people, seated for dinner.  The property contains many other meeting spaces, including the historic Freeport Church, featuring an antique pump organ, operating church bell, and historic oil lamps – a beautiful setting for a wedding.

THEMUSEUM   Visit website

Located in the heart of downtown Kitchener – THEMUSEUM offers your guests exclusive access to world-class exhibitions. This unique venue is unlike anywhere else in the city of Kitchener. Host to a wide variety of corporate and private events, THEMUSEUM is the perfect choice for staff appreciation nights, holiday parties, annual general meetings, weddings, and corporate receptions.

Kitchener Public Library  Visit Website

One of the most affordable and often overlooked venues in Kitchener is the KPL, the Kitchener Public Library. At the Grand River Stanley Park Library, you can rent a small boardroom for just $30 per hour.
There are four locations in Kitchener, the Central Library at 85 Queen Street North, Country Hills Library at 1500 Block Line Road, Forest Heights Library at 251 Fischer-Hallman Road, and Grand River Stanley Park Library at 175 Indian Road.

The Central Kitchener Public Library has the most space, amenities, and event-hosting options by far. The largest space is the Reading Lounge, a grand 4,100 sq.ft room with floor-to-ceiling windows that can seat up to 200 guests for dinner. The library also features a 200-seat theatre equipped with a stage, projector, and sound system.

Restaurants

Golf’s Steak House & Seafood   Visit website

Most everyone in Kitchener-Waterloo has visited Golf’s Steak House to dine in their restaurant – it’s been a local favourite since opening in 1975. There’s an incredible view of the Grand River from the dining room upstairs!  In addition to operating the restaurant, Golf’s Steak House hosts many private events in its two large banquet rooms. The Ballroom is able to seat up to 220 people, with room for dancing. The smaller room, the Royal Room, seats 120, with dancing. Both rooms have their own private bar, entrance, washrooms, and coat room. Of course, with the on-site steakhouse and seafood restaurant, serving delicious food at your event is their speciality!

Charcoal Steak House  Visit website

Offering three private dining rooms (the largest room can accommodate 80 guests for dinner) the Charcol Steakhouse has been a popular restaurant and event venue for more than 50 years. Whether you’re planning a two-person business meeting or a night out for a wedding party of 80. the Charcoal Steakhouse can provide a unique experience for your corporate or private event.

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Concordia Club   Visit website

Best known for hosting the world’s second-largest annual Oktoberfest celebration, the Concordia Club is also gaining a reputation for hosting weddings and corporate events. The main hall, upstairs, features exposed wood beams and beautiful vaulted ceilings. More than 400 guests can enjoy dinner in the room, with lots of space for dancing afterwards. Downstairs, you’ll find the German-style restaurant (open six days a week), along with two rooms for hosting private parties. Each of these two private rooms can host up to 50 people for dinner. There’s also a large grass-covered area where outdoor events can be hosted for thousands.

Ski & Golf Clubs

Chicopee Tube Park / Pine Valley Chalet   Visit Website

Beautiful, rustic, and fun. The Pine Valley Chalet is an incredible 9,500 sq. ft. log chalet in Kitchener, best known as the home of Chicopee Tube Park. During the winter months, it’s a go-to spot for guaranteed family fun. The Tube Park is typically open to the public, but can also be reserved for private and corporate events. Available from May to Mid December, the Chalet itself can also be reserved for private affairs, accommodating up to 125 guests under the exposed beams that form picturesque vaulted ceilings. It’s a great spot to host a wedding in the Kitchener area, and also an ideal event venue for clubs, associations, business meetings, and corporate retreats. 

Merry Hill Golf Club  Visit Website

Just outside of the city (a 15-minute drive from downtown Kitchener) in Breslau is Merry Hill Golf Club. It’s the perfect venue if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Best known for its large 27-hole executive-length golf course, the Breslau Golf Club is also a great spot for hosting gatherings of up to 80 people. The on-site restaurant, and partnership with local catering companies, provide a wide selection of food and beverage choices for your event. They also offer special holiday party packages that include holiday decor and centrepieces.

Grand Valley Golf & Country Club  Visit Website

Grey Silo Golf Course  Visit website

In addition to having an incredible 18-hole golf course, Grey Silo has become one of Kitchener/Waterloo’s most popular event venues. Even though it’s just a fifteen-minute drive from downtown Waterloo, it feels like you’re out in the country. Up to 130 guests can be accommodated in The Timber Room, a beautifully refinished barn with hardwood floors and a very high, vaulted ceiling. When hosting an event here, you really don’t have to worry about decorations; the venue is so nice, you won’t need anything beyond centrepieces. There’s no question it’s a beautiful setting to host an event.   * Smaller, less spectacular rooms, are also available for small meetings of ~20 people.

Rebel Creek Golf Club  Visit Website

Rebel Creek Golf Club is just outside of the city, in Petersburg. In addition to the 18-hole golf course, Rebel Creek also offers a 22,000 sq ft banquet facility capable of accommodating 150 guests for dinner. Their onsite restaurant offers both plated and buffet meal options. The patio that stretches the entire length of the building is an excellent outdoor setting for summer events.

Whistle Bear Golf Club  Visit Website

Whistle Bear Golf Club is in Cambridge, but it still makes the list of Kitchener-Waterloo event venues. This 18-hole golf course offers so much more than just a place to play a round of golf. The 40,000 sq. ft. clubhouse is an excellent event venue when you’re looking for modern amenities but looking to get away from the traffic and chaos of the city. The golf course is a short drive from Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Guelph.

More Event Venues

Steckle Heritage Farm   Visit website

Located on the edge of Kitchener, the Steckle Heritage Farm is one of the most unique venues in Kitchener-Waterloo.  Built in 1833, the City of Kitchener has designated the farm as a heritage property. While offering modern amenities, the estate still has the original farm buildings and maintains the atmosphere of an old farm. Hosting your corporate or private event at this farm in the city, is a surefire way to create unforgettable memories for your guests.

Victoria Park Pavilion   Visit website

Victoria Park, located in downtown Kitchener, is one of the city’s oldest and largest parks. In the middle of the historic park is a beautiful 1920’s-era pavilion, large enough to accommodate 250 guests. Giant windows line the walls of the pavilion, letting in lots of natural light, and giving guests a great view of the park. There’s a built-in stage at one end of the building, perfect for live entertainment! The Pavilion is a very popular venue for weddings, so dates tend to be booked many months in advance – especially Saturdays in the summer and during December.

Hauser Hall   Visit Website

Hauser Hall, a former church hall built in the late 1800s, is located 10 km northwest of Waterloo in the small town of Heidelberg, Ontario. The building is now available to rent for private events and specializes in weddings. There’s space for 100 people to enjoy dinner at banquet tables on the ground floor, while the cathedral ceilings in the upstairs chapel create the ideal space for hosting a wedding ceremony.

Tannery Event Centre   Visit website

The Tannery was built to serve as an industrial factory in the 1850’s. This large building (it’s the size of a city block) has now it’s been modernized and inhabited by high-tech companies and artisans. Inside The Tannery you’ll find The Tannery Event Centre, one of the most recent event venues to open in Kitchener. Although it’s fairly new, the downtown Kitchener-Waterloo venue is being operated by Bingemans – a local hospitality group with more than 50 years of experience. What makes this venue unique are the giant video screens that line the walls – excellent for meetings, presentations, and conferences. This venue is best suited for groups of 100-250 people. Catering is available.

University of Waterloo Federation Hall  Visit Website

Federation Hall, aka Fed Hall, is a wheelchair-accessible event venue on the University of Waterloo campus. The Main Hall can accommodate 450 people with chairs set up theatre-style or 280 people if guests are sitting down for dinner. The balcony that overlooks the main event space is wide enough for dinner tables surrounded by chairs or additional theatre-style seating. Behind a movable wall is the Columbia room, a space that can be opened up so it feels like it’s part of the Main Hall. When renting the entire venue for a corporate event, the Columbia Room is the ideal space to host the reception, while dinner tables and a stage are setup in the Main Hall.

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We do our best to keep this list of Kitchener Waterloo event venues up to date, there are always new event venues opening and event venues that close down over the years. If you notice a listed venue is no longer in operation, or you would like to add a new event venue in Kitchener to the list, please contact us by email.