Alan Emmott Centre Facility Details

Basic Information

Our upper floor offers 3,000 square feet and seating for 150 guests.

The Parks Patrol locks up the hall at 11:00 pm at the latest as it is a residential area, which means the event/meeting needs to end around 10:30 pm at the latest.

It is essential to book the time according to your building access time, not your event time.

Rates

For social events, the rate is $127.09/hour, with a 6-hour minimum rental on weekends. For meetings, the rate is $91.59/hour, with a 5-hour minimum renal all week. Tax is excluded.

The rental fee covers:

• Use of the hall
• All furniture listed in the attachment
• Room setup and take-down

A non-profit rate is available on weekdays (Monday – Friday) only. Please contact us for details. 

All rates and fees are listed in the Booking Requested Form.
 

Liability Insurance

The rental permit is not completed without liability insurance.

The City of Burnaby is collaborating with the insurer AON/IRC to offer liability insurance.

To obtain insurance, please visit this website, create an account, and purchase the insurance directly. The entire process should take no longer than 10 minutes.  

If you choose an alternative provider, please ensure that your Certificate of Insurance (COI) includes all nine key elements listed in the attached USER GROUP INSURANCE, along with the "Host liquor liability" endorsement if you are serving alcohol.

Furniture and Equipment

Our furniture and equipment details are in the attached Floor Plan;

We do not offer linens, decorations, dishes, or catering supplies; no stage is available.

Serving Alcohol

If you plan on serving alcohol, please ensure the correct liability insurance is applied to your permit.

A Special Event Permit must be obtained on line. The individual serving alcohol - who cannot be the organizer or a guest - must hold a valid Serving It Right Certificate. 

Catering

You can bring in your own food. However, per the Fraser Health Department, our kitchen is not licensed for cooking on-site. Cooking, baking, or BBQing in the building or outside is strictly prohibited.

The City of Burnaby also offers catering services. For date availabilities, pricing and menus, please contact catering@burnaby.ca or 604-205-3026.

AV Equipment

We have an 82” Samsung Smart TV ($25 for rent), a wired microphone, and a stand-alone Bose speaker system at no extra charge. The custodian will give you the remote to the TV if it is rented.

Handicap Lift

There is a limited-application lift with 34” X 48” cab dimensions. Due to the building's heritage, a bigger lift was not installed.

Parking

There are 12 parking spots in our lot, including 2 handicapped ones. There is also free street parking on Southoaks Cres and Beresford Street, which has a sidewalk to the building.

Payment

Once we receive your signed permit, the $250 deposit and full payment will be due immediately to secure the date. Payment may be made with a VISA, MasterCard, or American Express over the phone or with a Debit Card in person.

For date availability and additional information, please contact Cindy Han at [email protected].