Celebration of Life

Gatherings take place in the Spark Room or the Thrive Room in downtown Canmore, or in both opened together as one connected space with a private hallway, so a service can flow straight into tea and visiting without anyone moving buildings.

Chairs in soft rows, round tables for a meal, or an open room for coming and going: describe the gathering you have in mind and we’ll arrange it quietly before the first guest arrives, with a table kept aside for photos and keepsakes.

Included with the space, so there is less for you to organize.

• Complete privacy, the room is yours for the whole booking
• 110 inch projector screen and sound system for a photo slideshow and music, tested with you beforehand
• A memory table for photographs and keepsakes
• Tables, chairs and lounge seating arranged to suit the gathering
• The Bunny Den kids’ corner, so families with little ones can settle in

Gentle additions, only if they help.

• Audio guestbook: a vintage-style phone where guests leave a spoken memory in their own voice, and the family receives every recording afterwards
• Fresh flowers arranged for the front table and memory table
• Slideshow help: send us the photos and we’ll have it playing when doors open
• Tea and coffee station kept topped up through the afternoon

Whatever feels right for your family: dishes from home, a caterer of your choosing, or simply coffee, tea and squares. If you’d like to raise a glass, Alberta requires a simple special event licence for private events, we’ll walk you through it, and you’re welcome to bring your own with no corkage fee.

Can we hold the service and the reception in the same place?
Yes. Many families do a short gathering of words and music, then move straight into tea, food and visiting, all in one room, with no convoy across town.

How much time do we get?
The space is yours for the block you book, including setup beforehand and unhurried visiting after. Afternoon and full day options are both common.

Can we play a slideshow and music?
Yes. A 110 inch projector screen and sound system are ready to go, and we’ll help you test everything before guests arrive so nothing is left to chance.

What are the food options?
Whatever feels right: dishes from home, a caterer of your choosing, or simply coffee, tea and squares. We’ll share catering options if that helps.

What is the audio guestbook?
A vintage-style phone where guests record a spoken memory or message in their own voice. The family receives every recording afterwards. For a celebration of life, it tends to become the most treasured thing in the room.

How many people can attend?
It depends on the shape of the gathering. An open house, where guests come and go through the afternoon, can welcome up to 100 people. A seated meal together works for around 60. And for a small family circle of 10, we’ll arrange the room so it feels close and warm, never empty. Share your expected number and we’ll take it from there.

Can we raise a glass?
Yes. Alberta requires a simple special event licence for private events, and we’ll walk you through it. You’re welcome to bring your own, with no corkage fee.

We only have a week or two. Is that enough notice?
Celebrations of life often come together quickly, and we understand that. Send the inquiry form or call, tell us your timing, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Where are you located?
Downtown Canmore, at 105, 717 – 9th Street, easy for guests coming from Banff, the Bow Valley or Calgary.