NCC River House

The NCC River House is a century-old heritage building that is universally accessible year-round. The house is located on the Ottawa River along the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway. A landmark NCC asset in the NCC’s portfolio, designed by architect C.P. Meredith and constructed between 1914 and 1925 for the Ottawa New Edinburgh Club (ONEC), the River House has been an ideal area for canoeing, boating and recreational activities along the Ottawa River for over a century.

In 2010, the boathouse was designated a recognized federal heritage building due to its longstanding links to the history of canoeing in Canada, and from 2019 to 2023, the River House revitalization project brought required repairs and upgrades to this heritage property to make it usable year-round. It now provides new opportunities for public access and shoreline animation.

The River House is an epic venue for weddings and other special events boasting a 3,000 square foot ballroom on the 2nd floor. The River House Ballroom is available to book year round for weddings, banquets, conferences, holiday parties, corporate meetings or other events. The Ballroom can hold up to 250 guests for cocktail/standup events, or up to 150-200 guests for seated events depending on set-up and needs. In addition to the ballroom, portions of the patio are reserved for your exclusive use with the rental providing a relaxing atmosphere for guests to socialize and enjoy the stunning river view.

To request a quote or if you have any questions, please contact us at sales@bytowncatering.com or 613-745-6389, or fill in the request form, and we will respond within two business days.

For smaller events of up to 20 guests, our River House neighbor, Ottawa Riverkeeper, offers their beautiful 3rd-floor Boardroom with stunning views of the Ottawa River. This space is perfect for meetings and similar gatherings. For more details, visit Ottawa Riverkeeper. If you’re interested in catering, we’d be happy to provide a quote.