Whether you envision an elegant formal affair or a laid-back celebration, our facilities can comfortably accommodate groups from 15 to 500 guests and beyond. With ample parking, a central location and convenient LRT access, our venue is ideal for your special day.
Embark on a photographer’s dream as you step into our captivating campus, which boasts an abundance of picturesque spots that offer delightful photo opportunities, including our renowned iconic Heritage Hall and parking garage.
With a diverse array of venues, rest assured that your vision for the perfect atmosphere will be flawlessly realized, leaving your guests in awe of the entire celebration.
Venues
Lounge 22
Located in Begin Tower, Lounge 22 offers floor-to-ceiling windows with a noteworthy view of the mountains and Calgary’s beautiful city centre.
From stand-up reception to family-style dining to banquet seating — celebrate your big day in Lounge 22 with up to 40 guests. Take advantage of our hotel rooms and penthouse suite - making the 22nd floor exclusive to you and your guests.
This room offers an eighty-inch TV with a built-in sound system to set the ambience, chairs and five-foot tables for you and your guests — with a layout of your choice.
Capacity
Ceremony: 50 guests
Banquet-style: 40 guests
Stand-up reception: 40 guests
Macdonald Hall
With its beautiful high ceilings and elegant balcony, Macdonald Hall is our most romantic space on campus. Its 1920s architecture will create an experience for both you and your guests that is nowhere short of unique.
This room offers a ten-foot screen with rear projection, black Chiavari chairs and five-foot round tables for your guests. Five-foot rectangular tables are available for your buffet or registration table and eight-foot rectangular tables for your head table. Should you wish for something different, we can outsource to accommodate your needs best.
In addition, we provide you with a media centre, which includes a computer, laptop connection, podium with microphone, and built-in audio cables to play ambient music.
Capacity
Ceremony: 200 guests
Banquet-style: 152 guests
Stand-up reception: 177 guests
Irene Lewis Atrium
This open space accommodates large-scale ceremonies and receptions while allowing everyone to take the moment. The exposed façade of Heritage Hall will enhance your picture-perfect memories as you say your vows. The three-story-high glass ceilings create an ambience that will wow your guests as the natural light dims into the night.
Let us know your vision, and we will contact our vendors for all the little extras. We welcome you to use our wedding essentials inventory, including sled chairs, five-foot round tables, eight-foot rectangular tables, podium and built-in audio system for your ambient music and speeches.
Capacity
Ceremony: 800 guests
Banquet-style: 500 guests
Stand-up reception: 1,000 guests
Curated Catering powered by Hotel Arts
We have catering located right here on campus for your convenience. Curated Catering includes all your food and beverage essentials within their wedding menu prices, which includes your tableware, as well as napkins and tablecloths. Available colours are black and/or white.
We understand that a lot goes on behind the scenes — we will set out your favours, centrepieces and name cards. Please note that it is our pleasure to create an à la carte menu for you should you wish to personalize it.
Price per dozen | Minimum order: 3 dozen per item
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Cold Selections |
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| Vegetarian Maki Roll (GF/DF/V) Avocado, Red Pepper, Cucumber, Sweet Soy & Spicy Mayo | $28 |
| Mini Alberta Beef Tostada (GF/DF) Pico de Gallo, Cilantro, Tortilla | $28 |
| Smoked Salmon Devilled Egg (GF) Beet Stain | $27 |
| Red wine Poached Pear Smoked Blue Cheese, Rosemary Honey | $24 |
| Basil Infused Watermelon (GF/V) Feta, Aged Balsamic | $24 |
| Roast Beef Crostini Horseradish Spread, Baguette Crostini | $26 |
| Smoked Salmon Mousse (GF) Pickled Onion, Crispy Confit Potato | $24 |
| BC Salmon Poke Cones (*Contains nuts) Pineapple Salsa, Gochujang Aioli | $28 |
| Duck and Pork Pate Fig Jam, Lavash | $26 |
| Bruleed Pineapple (GF/V) Caramel, Smoked Salt | $22 |
| Poached Shrimp Salad Rolls Miso Poached Shrimp, Thai Basil, Rice Noodles, Lettuce, Peanut Dipping Sauce | $30 |
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Hot Selections |
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| Togarashi Prawn Tempura (DF) Sriracha Aioli | $28 |
| Bharat Roast Cauliflower Kebab (GF/V) Spiced Yogurt, Pomegranate BBQ Sauce | $26 |
| Warm Smoked Chipotle Queso Tater Tot Skewer (V) | $27 |
| Crispy Pork and Kimchi Dumplings Sesame Soy Glaze, Green Onion | $26 |
| Grilled Lamb Merquez Kebab Harissa (GF) Spiced Yogurt | $29 |
| Gochujang Chicken Skewers (GF/DF) Black and White Sesame Seeds | $29 |
| Handmade Sweet Potato Black Bean Empanadas (GF/DF/V) Smoked Paprika Aioli | $26 |
| Mini Wild Mushroom Quiche (V) Truffle Aioil | $24 |
| Sylvan Star Gouda Stuffed Meatballs (GF) Smoked grape tomato compote skewer | $27 |
| Spinach and Feta Spanakopita (V) Tzatziki sauce | $24 |
| Pulled Pork Arancini Carolina BBQ sauce | $27 |
Includes a choice of soup or salad (or both for an additional $8), an entree and a dessert. Served with freshly baked bread rolls and freshly brewed fair trade coffee or Tazo teas.
Soups/salads
Artisan Greens (GF)
Confit grape tomato, pickled radish, blue cheese, toasted sunflower seeds, smoked garlic and red pepper dressing
Caesar Salad
Torn romaine hearts, pancetta, garlic croutons, spicy parmesan caesar dressing
Beet Trio Salad (GF/V)
Goat cheese, arugula, shaved fennel, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Roasted Heirloom Carrots Salad (GF/DF/V)
Chopped egg, crushed pistachio, spinach, sage dressing
Lemongrass Coconut Carrot Soup (GF/V)
Curried yogurt
Butternut Squash and Pear Soup
Nutmeg cream
Roast Tomato Bisque (GF/V)
Whipped feta
7 Bean and Tomato Soup (GF/DF/VG)
Entrees
Lemongrass Crusted Salmon $49
Creamy rice pilaf, sauteed gai lan, citrus soy emulsion
Grilled Striploin $51
Honey-roasted Brussels sprouts, potato croquettes, wild mushroom jus
Za'atar Spiced Chicken Breast $47
Sweet peppers, herb polenta, Olive jus
Earl Grey Poached Pear, Seared Halloumi $43
Crispy potatoes, broccolini, lemon pesto
Desserts
Pina Colada Mousse Cake
Chocolate Cake
Red wine poached pear and chantilly
Caramelized Banana Cheesecake
Earl Grey Crème Brulee
Vanilla shortbread cookie
Children's menu
Fresh Assorted Veggies (GF/V)
Ranch dip
Cheese Mac and Cheese (V)
or
Crispy Chicken Finger and Fries
Plum sauce and ketchup
Chef's Choice Kids Dessert
Minimum of 20 guests. Served with freshly baked bread rolls and freshly brewed fair trade coffee or Tazo teas. All items listed are included.
Option 1: $50 per guest
Cold Selections
Artisan greens (GF/V)
Pickled carrot, shaved beets, cucumbers, goat cheddar cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, roast shallot chive dressing
Caesar salad Torn Romaine hearts, pancetta, garlic croutons, spicy parmesan caesar dressing
Canadian and imported cheese board A blend of aged, mild, soft, and fig, confiture, Chinook Honey
Charcuterie board Assortment of local and imported cured salamis, sausages, house-smoked meats, mustards, smoked tomato relish and pickled vegetables
Hot Selections
Seared chicken breast (GF/DF)
Preserved lemon gremolata, grape tomato compote
Maple roast salmon (GF) Pickled fennel slaw, crème fraiche
Garlic baked gnocchi (V) Basil pesto
Trio colour roasted potato (GF/DF/V) Fresh herbs
Roast seasonal vegetables (GF/DF/V)
Desserts
Blueberry lavender panna cotta
Pistachio and vanilla sponge verrine
Chocolate mouse with raspberry compote
Espresso and almond mousse cake
Option 2: $60 per guest
Cold Selections
Spinach and arugula (GF/V)
Tri-colour carrot, pickled radish, cherry tomato, halloumi croutons, candied walnuts, spicy honey dressing
Caesar salad Torn Romaine hearts, pancetta, garlic croutons, parmesan caesar dressing
Canadian and imported cheese board A blend of aged, mild, soft, and fig, confiture, Chinook Honey
Charcuterie board Assortment of local and imported cured salamis, sausages, house-smoked meats, mustards, smoked tomato relish and pickled vegetables
Hot Selections
Seared chicken breast (GF/DF)
Preserved lemon gremolata, grape tomato compote
Smoked and braised beef short rib (GF) Red wine reduction
Garlic baked gnocchi (V) Basil pesto
Chive and parmesan whipped potato (V)
Roast seasonal vegetables (GF/DF/V)
Desserts
Blueberry lavender panna cotta
Pistachio and vanilla sponge verrine
Chocolate mouse with raspberry compote
Espresso and almond mousse cake
Additions
Striploin $16 per person
Herb-crusted striploin of carved Alberta beef Natural jus, mustards, horseradish and pickles
Turkey $12 per person
In-house smoked turkey breast Herb gravy, sweet and sour cranberries
Prime rib $19 per person
Prime rib of Alberta beef Horseradish cream, rosemary jus
House-made Flatbreads
$18 per person | Minimum order: 30 guests | One flatbread serves approximately four people
Arugula pistachio pesto Shitake mushroom, caramelized onion, goat cheese
Capicola Ham Smoked tomato relish, kalamata olives, Sylvan star gouda
Spicy braised beef Tomato salsa, avocado puree, queso fresco
Pulled pork Garlic cream, pickled golden beet, smoked blue cheese
Market Station
$22 per person | Crostinis, sea salt bread sticks, assorted sliced baguettes and crackers
Fine imported and local cheeses, configure and dried fruit
Hotel Arts charcuterie board Assorted local and imported dried and cured meats, pates and sausages, a selection of house-made pickled vegetables, grainy and fine brassica mustard
Grilled vegetable platter Shitake mushrooms, artichokes, golden beets, asparagus and peppers
Curry Bowl
$14 per person | Minimum order: 30 guests | Individual take-out boxes
Basmati rice
Butter chicken
Beef rogan josh
Chickpea masala
Build your own poutine
$12 per person | Minimum order: 30 guests | Individual take-out boxes
Home-style fries
Montreal cheese curds
Gravy
Assorted toppings
Choice of any two: Pulled pork, butter chicken or braised beef
Let's Taco 'bout it
$15 per person | Minimum order: 25 guests | Three pieces per person
Spiced chicken breast, spicy beef, corn and black bean
Hard taco shells and flour tortillas
Condiments include sour cream, guacamole, roasted vegetable salsa, Monterey Jack cheese, fresh tomatoes, red onions
| Host | Cash | |
| Premium Bar – Highballs 1oz Gin | Bombay Sapphire Vodka | Skyy Rye whiskey | Forty Creek Rum | Bacardi Superior, Bacardi Black and Bacardi Spiced Scotch | Ballantine's |
$7.50 | $8.00 |
| Craft Beer 88 Monster Truck Pilsner, Village Blonde Ale, Fahr Copper Lager, Troubled Monk Bucktooth, Trolley 5 First Crush IPA, Lest Best IPA, Alley Kat Razzykat Raspberry Sour |
$7.50 | $8.00 |
| Cider and Cooler Big Rock Creek Cider, Troubled Monk tea, Hard ice tea |
$7.50 | $8.00 |
| Specialty non-alcoholic beer Fahr Alkoholfrei, non-alcoholic pilsner Patake IPA, non-alcoholic IPA |
$6.00 | $6.50 |
| Pop/juice | $3.00 | $3.50 |
| Cocktails (also available to be served "on tap") Garden Party | Botanist gin, St. Germain, lemon juice, lavender syrup, soda Aquaholic | Bacardi Spiced, Bacardi Coconut, Blue Curacao, pineapple and lime juice, soda Margarita | El Tequileno Reposado, Cointreau, lime juice, agave The King | Maker's Mark, lemon juice, black tea syrup, soda |
$12.50 | $13.00 |
Beverages available upon request
Non-alcoholic punch | $75 for 25 guests
Liquor/champagne punch | $175 for 25 guests
| Bottle | Host | Cash | |
| House Wine – White Santa Carolina Sauvignon Blanc, Colchagua Valley, Chile Domaine de Pellehaut Harmonie Blanc – Gascony, France |
$45 | $10 | $10.50 |
| House Wine – Red Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon, Rapel Valley, Chile Lopez De Haro Tempranillo, Rioja DOCa, Spain |
$45 | $10 | $10.50 |
| Deluxe Wine – White L'Ora Pinot Grigio, Trentino alto Adige, Italy Mr Pink Rose, Columbia Valley, SA |
$50 | $12 | $12.50 |
| Deluxe Wine – Red Tilia Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Gerard Bertrand, Cobieres, Languedoc-Roussillon, France Ferme du Mont Cote de Rhone Villages le Ponnant, France |
$50 $50 $65 |
$12 $12 $16 |
$12.50 $12.50 $16.50 |
| Deluxe Wine – Sparkling Benvolio Brut, Prosecco, Italy Segura Viudas Brut, Catalonia, Spain |
$55 | $10 | $10.50 |
Services and packages
Services and packages include an on-site and day-of coordinator, setup and tear down of tables, chairs and catering essentials and post-cleaning of the event.
Ceremonies | $1,500 – $1,800
Make your ceremony backdrop unforgettable with the façade of Heritage Hall — indoors in the Irene Lewis Atrium or outdoors, where the city views will make your ceremony spectacular and memorable.
Lounge 22 Reception | $700
Small, intimate weddings can be breathtaking, too! SAIT’s Lounge 22, located in Begin Tower — offers floor-to-ceiling windows with mountain and city views. Take in the view with up to 40 of your guests.
Macdonald Hall Reception | $2,000
For weddings with an attendance of up to 175 guests, Macdonald Hall is the perfect space. The Heritage Hall café and foyer are included in this service, where your guests can mingle and enjoy a drink or two with our soft seating lounge area.
Heritage Hall Package | $3,000
Host your ceremony in the south end of the Irene Lewis Atrium and your reception in Macdonald Hall. Included in this package are the Heritage Hall café and foyer.
Macdonald Hall Package | $3,250
Love Macdonald Hall? Host both your ceremony and reception in it! When you finish your ceremony, have your usher navigate your guests to the Heritage Hall café and foyer while we transform Macdonald Hall into your reception.
South Atrium Package | $3,500
Host your ceremony in Macdonald Hall and your reception in the Irene Lewis Atrium, making it a smooth transition for you and your guests.
Irene Lewis Atrium Package | $5,000+
Hosting a large wedding? We have a spectacular space for you and your guests. This package includes the Irene Lewis Atrium, Macdonald Hall, Heritage Hall café and foyer. Host both your ceremony and reception.
Accommodations
Located on the 22nd floor of the Begin Tower, our penthouse suite offers you a fantastic city view with its floor-to-ceiling windows — making it a picture-perfect space for getting ready.
The penthouse includes two bedrooms, two kitchens, two living areas, a dining room, and two full bathrooms and can be separated into two private spaces. Receive a discount when booking two or more consecutive nights.
SAIT also offers Residence for your guests, including a corporate studio or suite (bedroom plus den) on our hoteling floor or one of our residential units as a lower-cost alternative.
Photography on campus
SAIT has become a popular site for photography (weddings, photoshoots, and even broadcasting) due to its picturesque architecture and spectacular views. Photographers wishing to photograph on SAIT campus are welcome to do so by following the guidelines below.
The photographer must contact Conference Services to book a time and location on campus. This allows SAIT to schedule accordingly while minimizing interruptions with other sessions. Please note that our office operates within business hours (Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm), and it is recommended that photographers connect three business days before the photoshoot.
The photographer must contact Conference Services to book a time and location on campus. This allows SAIT to schedule accordingly while minimizing interruptions with other sessions. Please note that our office operates within business hours (Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm), and it is recommended that photographers connect three business days before the photoshoot.
The cost of the booking is $250 plus GST and insurance, which is non-refundable. Payments can be made by credit card or by cheque made out to SAIT. If you have any questions or would like to book a time for your photography session, please contact Conference Services at conference.services@sait.ca or by phone at 403.774.4678.
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