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.
With each service we will provide,
- tableware settings - including plates, cutlery and glassware
- napkins and tablecloths - available in white and/or black
- a bar set up - including a bartender, glassware and appropriate mix (one bar is provided per 100 people).
All food and beverages, with the exception of a cake, must be provided through curated catering; however, we are happy to work with you to create an à la carte menu and bring in additional spirits and wine should you wish to personalize your reception.
A cake-cutting fee of $5 per person will be changed if applicable.
Food menu
Browse our selection of delicious bites, perfect for your reception, a plated or buffet-style dinner and after-meal delights, including a light night snack menu.
Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Please work with your event coordinator ahead of your event.
Our light bites are priced per dozen. A minimum order of 3 dozen per item is required.
| Cold selections | Cost |
|---|---|
| Vegetarian maki roll with avocado, red pepper, cucumber, sweet soy & spicy mayo GF | DF | V |
$28 |
| Mini Alberta beef tostada in a tortilla topped with pico de gallo and cilantro GF | DF |
$28 |
| Smoked salmon devilled egg with beet stain GF |
$27 |
| Red wine poached pear with smoked blue cheese and rosemary honey | $24 |
| Basil-infused watermelon with feta drizzles in aged balsamic GF | V |
$24 |
| Roast beef crostini with a horseradish spread, baguette crostini | $26 |
| Smoked salmon mousse with pickled onion, crispy confit potato GF |
$24 |
| BC salmon poke cones with pineapple salsa and Gochujang aioli* | $28 |
| Duck and pork pate with fig jam and lavash | $26 |
| Bruleed pineapple with caramel and smoked salt GF | V |
$22 |
| Poached shrimp salad rolls with miso poached shrimp, thai basil, rice noodles, lettuce and a peanut dipping sauce* | $30 |
*Contains nuts
| Hot selections | Cost |
|---|---|
| Togarashi prawn tempura with sriracha aioli DF |
$28 |
| Bharat roast cauliflower kebab with spiced yogurt and pomegranate BBQ sauce GF | V |
$26 |
| Warm smoked chipotle queso tater tot skewer V |
$27 |
| Crispy pork and kimchi dumplings with a sesame soy glaze, topped with green onion | $26 |
| Grilled lamb merquez kebab harissa with spiced yogurt GF |
$29 |
| Gochujang chicken skewers with black and white sesame seeds GF | DF |
$29 |
| Handmade sweet potato black bean empanadas with smoked paprika aioli GF | DF | V |
$26 |
| Mini wild mushroom quiche with a truffle aioli V |
$24 |
| Sylvan Star gouda stuffed meatballs with a smoked grape tomato compote skewer GF |
$27 |
| Spinach and feta spanakopita with tzatziki sauce V |
$24 |
| Pulled pork arancini with a Carolina BBQ sauce | $27 |
All plated dinners must be a minimum of three courses and are served with freshly baked bread rolls.
Each plated dinner includes an appetizer soup or salad and a dessert. For an additional $8 per person, you may serve both soup and salad as an appetizer.
Freshly brewed fair trade coffee or Tazo teas will be provided with dinner.
| Entrees | Cost per person |
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| Select one of the following. | |
| Lemongrass Crusted Salmon Creamy rice pilaf, sauteed gai lan, citrus soy emulsion |
$49 |
| Grilled Striploin Honey-roasted brussel sprouts, potato croquettes, wild mushroom jus |
$51 |
| Za'atar Spiced Chicken Breast Sweet peppers, herb polenta, olive jus |
$47 |
| Earl Grey Poached Pear and Seared Halloumi Crispy potatoes, broccolini, lemon pesto |
$43 |
| Soups and salads |
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| Select one of the following. |
| Artisan greens Confit grape tomato, pickled radish, blue cheese, toasted sunflower seeds, smoked garlic and red pepper dressing. GF |
| Caesar Salad Torn romaine hearts, pancetta, garlic croutons, spicy parmesan Caesar dressing. |
| Beet Trio Salad Goat cheese, arugula, shaved fennel, preserved lemon vinaigrette. GF | V |
| Roasted Heirloom Carrots Salad Chopped egg, crushed pistachio, spinach, sage dressing. GF | DF | V |
| Lemongrass Coconut Carrot Soup Curried yogurt GF | V |
| Butternut Squash and Pear Soup Nutmeg cream |
| Roast Tomato Bisque Whipped feta GF | V |
| Seven Bean and Tomato Soup GF | DF | VG |
| Desserts |
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| Select one of the following. |
| 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 |
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| Available for children 3 - 10 years old. |
| Course one Fresh assorted veggies with ranch dip GF | V |
| Course two Cheese mac and cheese | V or Crispy chicken fingers and fries served with plum sauce and ketchup |
| Course three Chef's choice kids dessert |
Buffet dinners can be selected for parties with a minimum of 20 guests.
You may choose one of the following options. Each will be serviced with freshly baked bread rolls and freshly brewed fair trade coffee or Tazo teas. All items listed are included.
Option one
$50 per guest
| Cold selections |
|---|
| Artisan greens Pickled carrot, shaved beets, cucumbers, goat cheddar cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, roast shallot chive dressing GF | V |
| 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 |
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| Seared chicken breast Preserved lemon gremolata, grape tomato compote GF | DF |
| Maple roast salmon Pickled fennel slaw, crème fraiche |
| Garlic baked gnocchi Basil pesto V |
| Trio colour roasted potato Fresh herbs GF | DF | V |
| Roast seasonal vegetables GF | DF | V |
| Desserts |
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| Blueberry lavender panna cotta |
| Pistachio and vanilla sponge verrine |
| Chocolate mouse with raspberry compote |
| Espresso and almond mousse cake |
Option two
$60 per guest
| Cold selections |
|---|
| Spinach and arugula Tri-colour carrot, pickled radish, cherry tomato, halloumi croutons, candied walnuts, spicy honey dressing GF | V |
| 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 Preserved lemon gremolata, grape tomato compote GF | DF |
| Smoked and braised beef short rib (GF) Red wine reduction |
| Garlic baked gnocchi Basil pesto V |
| 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 |
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Espresso and almond mousse cake |
Add ons
Additional stations may be added to the buffet dinner options above at a set cost per person.
| Stations | Cost per person |
|---|---|
| Striploin Herb-crusted striploin of carved Alberta beef with natural jus, mustards, horseradish and pickles. |
$16 |
| Turkey In-house smoked turkey breast with herb gravy, sweet and sour cranberries. |
$12 |
| Prime rib Alberta beef with horseradish cream and rosemary jus. |
$19 |
Add a chef attended station to your reception or buffet style dinner. A minimum of 50 guests are required.
| Reception or buffet enhancements | Cost per person |
|---|---|
| Select one of the following. | |
| Korean Striploin Korean chilli roasted striploin of carved Prime Alberta Beef served with kimchi, sriracha aioli, pickled vegetables and steamed buns. GF |
$15 |
| Smoked BBQ Brisket Sweet peppercorn BBQ crust with Alabama white BBQ sauce and green onions. Served with jalapeno cornbread. |
$15 |
| Pad Thai Station Beef, baby prawns, tamarind sauce and rice noodles. GF Make it vegetarian with vegetables and coconut panang sauce. GF | DF | V |
$15 - 17 |
| Risotto Station Wild mushroom porcini risotto with roasted garlic and parmesan GF | V You may add a protein for an additional charge. |
$12 |
House-made flatbreads
$18 per person | Minimum order: 30 guests
- 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
One flatbread serves approximately four people.
Market station
$22 per person | Minimum order: 30 guests
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 housemade 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
- Basmati rice
- Butter chicken
- Beef rogan josh
- Chickpea masala
Individual takeout boxes will be provided.
Build your own poutine
$12 per person | Minimum order: 30 guests
- Home-style fries
- Montreal cheese curds
- Gravy
- Assorted toppings
- Choice of any two: Pulled pork, butter chicken or braised beef
Individual takeout boxes will be provided.
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 and 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
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| Santa Carolina Sauvignon Blanc, Colchagua Valley, Chile | $45 | $10 | $10.50 |
| Domaine de Pellehaut Harmonie Blanc – Gascony, France | $45 | $10 | $10.50 |
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| Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon, Rapel Valley, Chile | $45 | $10 | $10.50 |
| Lopez De Haro Tempranillo, Rioja DOCa, Spain | $45 | $10 | $10.50 |
| Deluxe white wine | |||
| L'Ora Pinot Grigio, Trentino alto Adige, Italy | $50 | $12 | $12.50 |
| Mr Pink Rose, Columbia Valley, SA | $50 | $12 | $12.50 |
| Deluxe red wine | |||
| Tilia Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina | $50 | $12 | $12.50 |
| Gerard Bertrand, Cobieres, Languedoc-Roussillon, France | $50 | $12 | $12.50 |
| Ferme du Mont Cote de Rhone Villages le Ponnant, France | $65 | $16 | $16.50 |
| Deluxe sparkling wine | |||
| Benvolio Brut, Prosecco, Italy | $55 | $10 | $10.50 |
| 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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About SAIT
Oki, Âba wathtech, Danit'ada, Tawnshi, Hello.
SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.