A national museum at The Forks that rents a main hall, a garden, terraces and a dining space at the top of its tower. WOW Catering is the exclusive caterer.
About the venue
On EventPlans.ca it is listed in Winnipeg, at 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0L5.
Event spaces
The venue lists these spaces. Capacities are the venue’s own figures and change with the layout you choose.
- Bonnie and John Buhler Hall: 750 reception / 500 theatre / 350 dinner
- Garden of Contemplation: 200 ceremony / 150 reception / 80 dinner
- Classrooms A/B/C: 150 dinner / 180 theatre combined
- Carolyn Sifton Foundation Terrace: 100 reception / 50 dinner
- Israel Asper Tower of Hope: 12 dinner
Capacity
Buhler Hall: 750 reception / 500 theatre / 350 dinner. Confirm the capacity of the specific room in the layout you want, whether seated dinner, standing reception, theatre or classroom.
Catering
Catering is provided by the venue.
Questions to ask on your site visit
- Is there a minimum food and beverage spend for the date, and does it include the service charge and GST and RST?
- Which rooms are held for you, and is a second room available as a weather or overflow backup?
- Is in-house audio-visual required, or can you bring your own production company?
- Where do vendors load in, and at what times?
- What are the parking options and accessible entrances for guests?
Use the venue capacity calculator to check layouts and the budget calculator with Winnipeg selected to estimate costs.
Official website: humanrights.ca
Food, bar & hours
- Catering policy
- In-house catering only
About this listing
EventPlans.ca lists venues independently so planners can compare them in one place. This listing is not an advertisement: the venue did not pay for it, has not reviewed it, and is not affiliated with EventPlans.ca. Capacities, rooms and policies are taken from the venue's own published information and can change, so confirm every detail with the venue before you book.
Sources: humanrights.ca/visit/facility-rentals · checked November 2026
