Why book your group event at the Courtyard?  With over 500 events held here every year and Events Coordinators on staff to look after every detail, we have the experience to make your event perfect from start to finish!  Here’s what some of our satisfied clients have to say…

"Your outstanding facilities were a great venue for this event.  Everyone I've spoken to was very pleased with the service and with the food.  I would not hesitate to recommend the Courtyard to anyone else organizing such an event."
- Marc Charron, NAV CANADA, May 2011

"Thank you for the arrangements you made for our dinner last Thursday night.  Everyone who attended told me they enjoyed the evening and it was a nice touch that one of your servers was able to converse with our Mexican guests in their language.  I will be happy to recommend your establishment for future events like this."
- AD McQuarrie, National Defence, May 2011

General Information

Some of the services for groups we offer at no charge include:

• Group menus printed & personalized for your event
• Sommelier selected wines to match your menu selections
• Specialty Signature Cocktails for groups can be created to enhance your theme or colours
• Placement of your placecards, décor & floral arrangements
• Table arrangements to suit your special needs

Booking Policies:

Our booking policies are included at the end of every Group Menu Package.

Parking:

There are two pay parking lots directly adjacent to the Courtyard which can be accessed from either George or York St. Metered street parking is available throughout the Byward Market area. Bus Parking is available directly outside our courtyard on George St.   We are within walking distance of many downtown hotels, including the Westin and Chateau Laurier, as well as the Ottawa Convention Centre,  Parliament Buildings, National Art Gallery and many attractions.

Service Staff:

• Professional, trained and uniformed staff
• Bilingual service available 
• Smart Serve certified

Room Arrangements:

• Floor plans with seating arrangements can be provided for all functions
• Coat Racks are situated at the entrance of each room 
• Washrooms are located on the main level only, near the front entrance.

In-House Equipment and Rentals:

No charge / subject to availability:

• 1 podium with light
• 1 table top podium
• 1 decorative rod-iron easel

Rental Fee / subject to availability:

• LCD Projector – $60.00
• 72 x 72 inch screen - $20.00
• Flip Chart with Paper &Pens - $15.00 (3 available)

Out-sourced Rentals:

We would be pleased to arrange the rental of almost any desired equipment for your event subject to it's availability. Some popular items include: AV equipment, dance floors, coloured linens, silver candelabras.

Entertainment Bookings:

We would be happy to supply you with recommendations for entertainment bookings. Some of our most popular events are:

• Wine Tastings and Food and Wine Matching dinners
• Haunted Walking Tours with the Haunted Walk of Ottawa

We can also help you with -

• DJ bookings / recommendations
• Musicians and other entertainment
• Jazz or classical duos, trios and quartets
• Stand-up comedians
• Magicians
• Wedding officiants