Wesburn Community Centre

Book Wesburn for your special occasion

We have a 214 sq. m (2,300 sq. ft.) hall available. With it's timber ceiling and arched beams, it sets the stage for your special occasion or community event.

Main hall:
  • 214 sq. m (2,300 sq. ft.) hall.
  • It can accommodate up to 100 people.
  • Tables and chairs, and use of the kitchen included in rental.
  • Hourly rate with 4 hour minimum for social events, or 2 hour minimum for meetings.
  • Requires a refundable security deposit.
  • Liability insurance required (additional fee).
  • Additional permits are required for playing music and serving alcohol.

Cancellation policy

  • For a full refund, please provide notice at least 30 days before the rental.
  • If 14-29 days notice is received, you will receive a 50% refund.
  • No refund if less than 14 days notice is received.

Alcohol

  • To serve alcohol at your event, apply for a Special Event Permit through BC Liquor and Cannabis Licensing (BCLC). Please present the Special Event Permit to the booking clerk two weeks before your event.
  • Post the original permit in the main hall kitchen on the day of the event.

Food

  • Food may be served potluck style or you may hire a licensed caterer.
  • Cooking isn't permitted on site–the oven is available for warming food only.
  • Please bring coolers for your food items.
  • Please bring your own decorating supplies–tablecloths, dishes and cutlery.
  • Please remove all food and supplies following your event–overnight storage is not permitted.

Setup and clean up

Who will set up the tables and chairs?

A blank floor plan is provided with your rental contract. Fill in the number of tables and chairs required and submit 2 weeks before your event.

The custodian will complete the set up and arrangement of the tables and chairs.

Tables and chairs

  • Standard rectangular tables: 35
    • Table dimensions: 183 cm long x 76 cm wide x 76 cm high (72 in. x 30 in. x 30 in.)
  • Standard sized chairs: 100

Event clean up

  • The table surfaces are to be wiped clean. Paper towels are provided in the kitchen.
  • Please place all garbage in garbage bins provided.
  • Our custodian will clean the floors and put away the tables and chairs.

Fire exits and safety

  • City of Burnaby bylaws state smoking is not permitted on the premises.
  • Emergency exits must remain easily accessible at all times.
  • Don't block the exits with tables, chairs, equipment or extension cords.

Liability insurance

Commercial general liability insurance is required to rent any City facility- please check with the facility for specific requirements. You may purchase insurance through an independent broker of your choice, or receive a quote through AON Insurance

Disclaimer: The City of Burnaby offers access to the AON Insurance portal for the convenience of our user groups only, and does not recommend, endorse, approve and/or favour any one insurance provider over another.    

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