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Christmas on the River(boat)
Christmas on the River(boat)
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Full Private Takeover
The entire boat is yours—for those large parties that need the room! We love making your event absolutely perfect. Below is what a typical night looks like but we're happy to work with you and our planners to make sure we nail it!
Continue reading for all the details, and then get in touch and join us for a tour!
Timing ⏳
Christmas parties typically join us from 6:00 PM until midnight. We make last call at 11:00 PM and music down at 11:30 PM. We're also happy to talk about your options for varied timelines and make your event perfect.
Seating 🪑
Our dining room comfortably fits 150 people but we can accommodate up to 180 guests for dinner with a family style arrangement!
We do have a minimum of 100 people for private Christmas parties.
Music 🎵
We've got a full sound system inside and out and we're happy to let you run the tunes! We can also provide our own house music. You're welcome to provide your own DJ or other entertainment. We're also happy to connect you with ours!
💃 We are happy to make room for a dance floor, and this usually works well if you have less than 150 guests.
🎤 You also have access to our onboard AV equipment, house podium, microphone, projector, and speakers.
🪩 Thinking of something even fancier?! We've got the Dueling Pianos hookup and we can bring them in to help your company party the night away! Get in touch!
Drinks 🥂
We have a fully stocked bar inside our dining room! You have the option to pay for your guests as the host, provide an open bar, drink tickets, or have your guests pay for their own drinks. Cash and all cards are accepted.
Coffee, tea, and water are always included with your party!
Food 🍰
We'll make you our delicious Christmas dinner buffet! If you have dietary restrictions or menu requests we're happy to chat about them.
Here's our menu from last year. We're still finalizing this year's menu!
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Oven roasted turkey gluten free
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Oven roasted ham (with carving station) and pineapple slices on the side gluten free
- Mashed potatoes with chives on the side gluten free
- Seasonal mixed vegetables vegan | gluten free
- Traditional stuffing vegan
- Gravy gluten free
- Cranberry sauce vegan | gluten free
- Multiple salad options vegan | gluten free
- Sticky toffee pudding and whipped cream
Staff 💁🏻♀️
All our kitchen, banquet, and bar staff will be onboard and waiting for you. We'll take care of all the decorations, table settings, and the dishes. You can just show up, unwind, and enjoy your end of year party!
Costs 🎩
Private Christmas parties are only $120 per guest, plus fees and gratuity. If you'd like to customize your event we're happy to chat about your options.
We're also happy to offer discounts for weekday or daytime parties. Please get in touch and ask us what we can provide!
Multi-Office Christmas Parties
The more the merrier—join other groups celebrating the holidays! This is the perfect way for smaller companies or teams to have an amazing Christmas party without the need for a full takeover. Trust us, it's a ton of fun!
Timing ⏳
We'll host everyone from 6:00 pm until midnight. We make last call at 11:00 pm and music down at 11:30 pm!
Seating 🪑
We host about 150 people for shared parties. We have a minimum booking requirement of 10 people.
Music 🎵
We've got a full sound system inside and out and we'll provide the music!
💃 There will be a dance floor!
🎤 There is NO access to our onboard AV equipment, house podium, microphone, projector, and speakers. As a shared event you won't be able to make public speeches across other groups.
Drinks 🥂
We have a fully stocked bar inside our dining room! You have the option to pay for your guests as the host, provide an open bar, drink tickets, or have your guests pay for their own drinks. Cash and all cards are accepted.
Coffee, tea, and water are always included with your party!
Food 🍰
We'll make you our delicious Christmas dinner buffet! If you have dietary restrictions we're happy to chat about them. Shared parties have a fixed menu and we do not offer changes or requests.
Here's our menu from last year. We're still finalizing this year's menu!
-
Oven roasted turkey gluten free
-
Oven roasted ham (with carving station) and pineapple slices on the side gluten free
- Mashed potatoes with chives on the side gluten free
- Seasonal mixed vegetables vegan | gluten free
- Traditional stuffing vegan
- Gravy gluten free
- Cranberry sauce vegan | gluten free
- Multiple salad options vegan | gluten free
- Sticky toffee pudding and whipped cream
Staff 💁🏻♀️
All our kitchen, banquet, and bar staff will be onboard and waiting for you. We'll take care of all the decorations, table settings, and the dishes. You can just show up, unwind, and enjoy your end of year party!
Costs 🎩
Shared Christmas parties are only $100 per guest, plus fees and gratuity.
We're also happy to offer discounts for weekday or daytime parties. Please get in touch and ask us what we can provide!
Experience Christmas aboard the Edmonton Queen Riverboat! Your guests arrive at Rafters' Landing, make a short jaunt through the majestic river valley and will be amazed when they suddenly come upon the largest ship in the province, nestled and cozy at our dock.
We have a capacity of up to 180 seated guests in our dining room, and with our onboard bars, kitchen, and warm furnaces aglow, there's no other venue quite like us to host your corporate or family holiday celebrations.
You and your guests will enjoy the charming and beautiful view of the frozen river valley in downtown Edmonton. You won’t want to miss it! Read on for more details.
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9734 98 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T6C 4P6