River View Salon

The River View Salon is a charming private space with a wall of windows, offering panoramic views of the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill. It can be divided in half for smaller events.

Capacity

River View Salon A and B (full space)

• Theatre: 120 guests
• Round Tables: 100 guests
• Stand-up Reception: 140 guests
• Classroom: N/A
• U-Shape: N/A
• Boardroom: N/A

River View Salon A or B (one side only)

• Theatre: 60 guests
• Round Tables: 50 guests
• Stand-up Reception: 70 guests
• Classroom: 30 guests
• U-Shape: 24 guests
• Boardroom: 33 guests

Rental Fee

River View Salon A and B (full space):

• Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.: $1,500 plus tax.
• Monday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.: $2,000 plus tax.
• Saturdays and Sundays: $2,000 plus tax.

River View Salon A or B (one side only):

• Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.: $800 plus tax.

Note: For daytime events, if catering is not required, a flat fee of $200 per room, per day, will be added to all rental fees for linens and/or water service. Catering from outside sources is not permitted in the Museum’s rental facilities.

Inclusions

• Banquet tables and chairs and logistical set-up
• Private access to the rented space
• Services of a Production Coordinator
• Front-projection screen (client must bring their own projector and laptop)
• Easels (maximum of 4; $15 for each extra easel)
• Basic Wi-Fi internet service
• Standard cleaning before and after the event
• Liability insurance for special events

Extras

• Catering services (Click here for Distinction by Sodexo menus)
• Technical equipment and labour (sound, light and audiovisual)
• Additional staff (security, logistical, cleaning, etc.)
• Admission to the Museum and guided tours as well as opening of exhibitions
• Flipcharts ($30 each, per day)
• Parking (Prepaid parking vouchers available at $13 per voucher for daytime events. Minimum of 10 vouchers. Non-refundable.)
• Copyright for use of music during special events

Floor Plans

River View Salon (PDF file, 44 Kb)
River View Salon – Dimensions (PDF file, 48 Kb)

Photos