Britannia Yacht Club

Truly in our opinion the best wedding venue in Ottawa. It was over a year from the time we did a tour with Kim to our September 2023 wedding. It is fairly cost effective for a wedding package that includes venue rental, bar packages, day of coordination, etc. And you get a year membership to the club. The venue is unrivalled in terms of the water, the views and sunset. The beautiful deck was perfect for our cocktail hour. Guests are still raving about the venue and location on the water. You can also really personalize the space with your own decor. Kim was so responsive with all our questions the whole year through. Thank you to Kim and team for making our day perfect.

Was not there, but my sister Kim Welcher is a member, and I was visiting her home, which is a block away. All my visits to the club were memorable.

Arguably the best venue in Ottawa to get married. From start to finish, Kim as well as all the staff at BYC were awesome. On the big day, Derek did a lot of running around for us and made sure everything was going according to plan. The food they served was unreal! We got a lot of great comments about it. We also had supper there a week prior and it was delicious.
This was the first and only venue we checked out and I’m glad we went with our gut.
Wish we could rate 6/5! Thank you Kim, Derek and all the great staff at BYC!!!

I recently held my wedding ceremony and reception at BYC and I cannot recommend them enough! Both management and staff were incredibly prompt and professional, leading up to and during the wedding day itself. The food served was phenomenal, and everyone in attendance raved about the views. It was the perfect venue and I cannot wait to visit them again just for dinner!

Britannia Yacht Club is one of the oldest yacht clubs in Canada, dating back to 1887. The aquatic / nautical club is located within Britannia village, which was a popular resort/ amusement attraction for Ottawa's elite and military personnel during the summer months. (Today you can see cottage style homes still standing in the area).

The yacht club is built on an extension of land near the Deschenes rapids on the Ottawa River. Along side of the Deschenes rapids the Ottawa Electric Railway Co. built the Britannia Pier (Jetty) as part of a hydro power facility in 1900. This also provided a protective barrier and harbour for those who wished to enjoy the waterways and the yacht club. However, fatalities still occur by those who accidentally venture into the rapids. So be wary if you go out into the waters.

The Britannia Yacht club has a long history of social events with its grounds catering to enthusiasts in sailing, tennis courts, dining, wedding parties, theatre and on going support of the armed forces.
When inside the main building you can see the club's history in their photographs, books and treasured items. The club also provides port/ storage facilities, regatta events and even sailing lessons.

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We went to Ottawa to visit some friends and they took us to the Yacht Club for dinner. It was a really nice experience to be there. When we arrived we took a beer outside watching the sunset, that was absolutely amazing, by the way. After that we got inside and try some of their nachos as an appetizer. They were so tasty. Then we order two of their daily special plates. Everything was just good. There was a guy working on the floor that night, Alex... he is so nice and he make you feel special and gives a super nice treatment to everybody.

A nice place to hang out every weekend. We are family members there and spend almost 6 days a week during summer. Their restaurant makes good food. Dining, launching, and using their facilities are limited to members. But, it makes it a safe, peaceful place. Their kids summer programs are awesome, too.