Host a Private Event at Sauvage

Wildly intimate. Unforgettably refined.

Looking for a private dining venue in Canmore that’s as unforgettable as your celebration? At Sauvage, we offer bespoke private events in an intimate, nature-inspired setting. Whether you're planning a wedding dinner, elopement, birthday, team retreat, or cocktail reception, we craft seasonal, foraged menus paired with curated wines and personalized service — all set against the wild backdrop of the Canadian Rockies.

🪑 Capacity

Our historic dining space offers:

• Seated events: Up to 22 guests

• Standing cocktail receptions: Up to 47 guests (indoor only)

💰 Food & Beverage Minimums

There is no rental fee for private use of the space, provided minimum food and beverage spending is met. Prices exclude tax and 20% gratuity. If minimums are not met, the remaining balance will be added to your bill as an offset fee.

The Attic (seats up to 16 – 8 per side)

Summer Season (May 1–Oct 20)

• Fridays/Saturdays:

  • Half Attic (5–8PM or 7:30PM–close): $1,250

  • Half Attic for entire evening: $2,500

  • Full Attic for half evening: $2,500

  • Full Attic for entire evening: $5,000

The Main Floor (seats up to 22)

• Fridays/Saturdays:

  • Half night: $3,430

  • Full evening: $6,860

Discounts

• Midweek (Tues–Thurs): 10% off

• Offseason: 20% off

• Midweek + Offseason: 25% off

Additional Fees

• Reception events requiring furniture removal: $250

• Statutory holidays: $1,000 surcharge

• Patio bookings (weather permitting, May–September): Ask about availability

📆 Key Dates

• Final guest count & floor plan: Due 5 days before event

• Proof of insurance (commercial events): Due 1 month before – $2M liability coverage required

✨ What Sauvage Provides

We offer the following at no additional charge:

• Professional service staff

• Tables, chairs, glassware, and flatware

• Standard décor and candlelight

• Printed personalized menus at each place setting

• Table numbers

🎶 Additional Services

We’re happy to recommend trusted musicians, florists, photographers, cake artists, and other vendors to help bring your vision to life.

🍷 Beverages & Wine

• All drinks are charged per consumption

• Wines selected from our curated list, charged per bottle

• Bar offerings may be customized to suit your preferences

• Outside alcohol is not permitted unless corkage fees are arranged

🍽️ Menu Planning

• Menu items are selected 2–3 weeks in advance from our seasonal tasting menu

• A menu tasting can be arranged after your deposit is received

📽️ Presentations & Slideshows

• AV presentations are welcome

• Please note: full visual sightlines are limited for groups over 10 due to the layout of our heritage home

🎂 Cake & Plating Fees

Outside desserts are limited to celebration cakes or cupcakes only.

• Self-serve cake station with chef garnish: $125 flat fee

• Chef-cut & plated cake or cupcakes: $7 per guest

📸 Planning the Flow of the Evening

Your Event Specialist can help you coordinate:

• Photo timing (before or after ceremony)

• Ceremony logistics and travel

• Cocktail reception flow

• Receiving line

• Guest seating and pacing

• Toasts, speeches, and formal introductions

• Timing between courses for personalized speeches or entertainment

💳 Payment Details

• A signed confirmation form and deposit secures your booking

• Deposit amounts are based on your selected minimum spend

• Final balance due by credit card or cash at the event

• Payments accepted via credit card, bank draft, or e-transfer

❌ Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations must be submitted in writing

• All deposits are non-refundable

• Sauvage reserves the right to cancel with full deposit return in rare cases

Let’s Create Something Wildly Beautiful

For availability, custom quotes, or questions about your private dining event, please contact:
Rebekah Brown, Events Manager
📧 manager@sauvagerestaurant.ca
📞 403-609-0583