A historic downtown hotel with eight meeting rooms (about 13,500 sq ft) and more than 9,000 sq ft of outdoor event space over the North Saskatchewan River valley.
About the venue
On EventPlans.ca it is listed in Edmonton, at 10065 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0N6.
Event spaces
The venue lists these spaces. Capacities are the venue’s own figures and change with the layout you choose.
- Empire Ballroom: 3,600 sq ft; 300 theatre / 230 banquet / 350 reception
- Wedgwood Room: 1,500 sq ft; 125 theatre / 110 banquet
- Drawing Room: 1,170 sq ft; 60 theatre / 60 banquet
- Jasper Room: 1,120 sq ft; 60 theatre / 60 banquet
- Outdoor event space: 9,000+ sq ft over the river valley; 1,500 reception
Capacity
Outdoor event space 1,500 reception; Empire Ballroom 350 reception / 230 banquet. 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?
- 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 Edmonton selected to estimate costs.
Official website: www.fairmont.com/macdonald-edmonton
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: exploreedmonton.com/industry/accommodations/fairmont-hotel-macdonald · checked November 2026
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