Jade Water Pavilion at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
About this space
Jade Water Pavilion is an Outdoor Space in the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden; its defining quality is a sheltered timber pavilion that frames views across a reflective koi pond.
Design: The pavilion displays traditional Chinese construction: a curved tiled roof, carved timber lattice screens and low wooden balustrades. Surrounding rock formations, shrubs and trees create layered sightlines and dappled natural light.
Features: The semi-private pavilion provides a covered, open-sided footprint, a PA system and permission to play your own music. The space receives abundant natural light and is listed as wheelchair accessible; the surface is stable hardstanding suitable for temporary seating or standing use.
Ideal for: Small groups seeking an intimate, relaxed waterside setting for seated or standing gatherings and photography-focused use.
What guests say: The pavilion is peaceful and well maintained. The architecture provides strong, photogenic framing while the garden's overall footprint feels compact and intimate.
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Participants in indoor rental events of 50 or more participants and some in-person programming will be required to show proof of vaccination.
Because the safety and well-being of our staff and visitors is and always has been our priority, we will keep monitoring all Public Health Orders updates and will act accordingly.
The safety of our guests and staff is our utmost concern, and as such, the Garden is working diligently to comply with evolving public health regulations, and ask for your patience as we continue to improve and adapt our venue rental offerings.
Should your event be impacted by emerging public health regulations our Events team will work with you to ensure that you are informed of these changes and that all Federal, Provincial, and Municipal regulations are followed.
We understand that nobody can predict the future, and in the event that your rental must be postponed as a result of new public health guidelines, we are happy to offer complimentary date rescheduling. Please note, this offer is only applicable to those events that are required to be postponed, or reduced in size, as a result of direct public health guidelines forcing closure, or those restricting movement or the gathering of groups.
Special Events Liability insurance is required for all events. A copy of the policy must be given to the Event Manager 30 days prior to the event.
Alcoholic beverages are permitted with a Special Occasion License and Liquor Liability Insurance. Due to the natural stone floors and rockery, please note that red wine, red or orange beverages are not allowed in the Garden. A Special Occasion License may be obtained from any BC Liquor Store. A copy of the liquor license must be given to the Event Manager 30 days prior.
The Garden is a non-smoking facility. A smoking area outside the Garden is available upon request.
There are a limited number of rectangular tables available for a nominal fee, as well as red linens available for rent.
Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.
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