Hycroft would love to be part of your special, corporate, or social event.

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We are pleased to be able to offer In-House catering.

Hycroft is a designated heritage mansion in the heart of Old Shaughnessy and has been home to The University Women's Club of Vancouver for almost 50 years.  It is a desirable rental venue for receptions, meetings, conferences, and special events such as weddings. Hycroft is a four-storey mansion that may be rented as a whole house or by rooms or areas. Our rates to the public are very competitive; discounts are available to non-profit, educational, and government organisations, while members enjoy especially favourable discounts.  Groups to 250 may be accommodated depending on needs. Regretfully, due to the nature of our heritage building, wheelchair access is limited to the main floor.

The Main Floor boasts a spacious formal front hall at the foot of the grand staircase leading to the Upper Floor.  The front hall opens to the Terrace which runs along the whole north side of the building, and by doorway arches to the formal Drawing Room and to the Library.  Other rooms are a garden view Green Solarium and a spacious formal Dining Room with adjoining Solarium.  The Steinway Grand piano is placed so that events may be enhanced by live music.

The Lower Floor / Ballroom Level is entered by the broad staircase down from the main entrance, and is adjoined by the McRae Lounge and beautifully appointed Bar.  The Heintzman grand piano is placed so that events may be enhanced by live music.

The Upper Floor has several rooms that may be rented for meetings or small events.  The Farris Room and its adjoining Mirror Room and Solarium, the Boardroom,  the Lett Room, and General's Bathroom may suit your needs.

We would be pleased for you to have your meeting or event here at Hycroft.  Below we have floor plans and capacity information.  Please review the rental rates shown in the Rental Rates Chart, note that your rental may qualify for a discounted rate, and contact our Sales & Event Manager.

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LOWER FLOOR

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Hycroft Ballroom ~ Our elegant Edwardian Ballroom with sprung hardwood floor for dancing, backlit stained glass windows and fireplaces at each end, transforms into an exquisite dining - dancing room for weddings and large parties.  Its capacity is 150 for seated dinner, and 200 for audience seating.

McRae Lounge ~ The comfortable McRae Lounge, with its carved beams, marble floor and adjacent spectacular heritage Bar once served as the room where gentlemen retired for cigars and brandy during lavish parties and dances in the adjacent Ballroom.  It is now a welcoming sitting area or meeting room.  At 31' x 22' its capacity is 30.

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MAIN FLOOR

Drawing Room ~ Spacious and airy, with ornamental ceilings, magnificent carved marble fireplace and Steinway grand piano, the Drawing Room opens onto the Terrace, which boasts vintage tiles, views of the mountains and English Bay, and staircase to the romantic Juliet Balcony.  With dimensions of 40' x 21' it has a capacity for 70 seated guests and is suitable for lectures, concerts, and wedding ceremonies.

The Main Hall and Grand Staircase ~ This gracious reception area, welcomes your guests on their visit to Hycroft. In the Main Hall, you might notice the marble table which was once Col. McRae's massage table, or sit in the Grandfather Chair, one of the few pieces of furniture which was in the original home. 

Green Solarium ~ The beauty ofthe Italian tile, and views of the lush Gardens are surpassed only by the intricate Tiffany Glass in the ceiling panels and doors at each end of this enchanting solarium which opens onto the Terrace and gardens.  Dimensions of 14' x 24' make this room ideal for afternoon teas, event bars, private dinners, and small meetings.

Dining Room~ The stately wood paneled Dining Room and delightful Breakfast Room (adjoining Bluebird Solarium) hosted many lavish dinners for early Vancouver Society. It is no less impressive now, and is perfect for intimate family gatherings or corporate dinners, catered by Hycroft Catering or one of the Hycroft Select Caterers.  At 24' x 21' it seats up to 35.

Terrace ~ Overlooking the lights of the city the expansive covered terrace can seat 80 for dinner on a warm summer evening.  With dimensions: 130' x 20' including covered area 35' x 25' you will find it a spacious enhancement for a Main Floor rental.

Garden ~ The ornamental private gardens provide a romantic hideaway for your wedding ceremony or outdoor celebration. The lush seasonal blooms, flowering shrubs, and manicured lawns are the perfect backdrop for wedding photos and other photography.  Within the level formal garden adjacent to the Terrace there is seating capacity of 150.

UPPER FLOOR

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Farris Room ~ Named for founding member and first President of the University Women's Club, Evlyn Farris, Mrs. McRae's bedroom and en suite bathroom, provide a quiet space for the Bride where she can prepare for the wedding, or peek out at her guests from the attached solarium; or it can be configured for meetings or corporate workshops of up to 20.  Dimensions of the Farris Room are 24' x 17'.  The adjoining Mirror Room and Solarium make an ideal suite complete with private bathroom for use during the rental.  North facing windows make it a well lit room that accommodates up to 20.

Board Room ~ Once a delightful bedroom for the McRae daughters, this elegant room with its architectural details, wood frescos and fireplace serves as a unique boardroom.  It is located across the hall from the Farris room making it an ideal break-out room for meetings. At 17' x 20' this room can accommodate 12 comfortably. The adjoining kitchenette makes it possible to have your meeting catered by Hycroft Catering or one of our Select caterers.

General's Bathroom ~ This unusually complete bathroom, now 100 years old, boasts a spectacular shower even by today's standards. The outer chamber makes an ideal small meeting room that can accommodate 4 - 6.  It is used for the groom, and his attendants, to get ready (or to calm down) before a wedding ceremony. Sorry, Gentlemen, the shower has been turned off due to the questionable habit of throwing in the groom before the wedding.

Lett Room ~ named for Evelyn Lett, a longtime member after she was awarded the Order of Canada, with attached solarium, was once the General's bedroom. You might notice it was at the farthest end of the house from his wife's. All the rooms down the north side of the house were connected by doors from one end to the other, so the family had privacy from the extensive staff carrying out the duties of the day. This room is large enough for a formal meeting, and the comfortable couches and arm chairs make it a favourite for more casual events.  With its adjoining Solarium it can accommodate ... comfortably for meetings and workshops.  Renters will have access to the adjacent General's bathroom facilities.

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