Olds College
Event Types Welcomed
Adult Social Events
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Family Reunions
Leisure Travel
Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
Wedding Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Youth Retreat/Camps
About
Olds College is the ideal location for your next Conference, Convention, Meeting or Social Event in Alberta, Canada.
Whether your group is large or small, we invite you to come and enjoy a unique rural experience in the agricultural heartland of Alberta. Conveniently located only 45 minutes north of the Calgary International Airport, and 90 minutes south of the Edmonton International Airport, Olds is easily accessible, just 5 km off of Highway 2. Once your group is on our Alberta campus, there is no need to drive as all of our meeting spaces, accommodations, and activities are within short walking distance. Campus shuttles* are also available to transport guests around campus if there are weather or mobility concerns.
By coming to Olds you will receive exceptional value, as the College is equipped with state of the art technology, facilities, wireless connectivity and any other amenities that you may require. We want to help make your Alberta event a truly memorable experience!
Meeting & Event Spaces
Max Capacity: 1000 Guests
Largest Classroom Style: 400
Largest Theatre Style: 500
Largest Auditorium Seating: 134
Largest Arena Seating: 400
Largest Seated Reception: 350
Largest Standing Reception: 500
Academic Year Largest Group: yes
Alumni Centre
FEATURES
• 4000 sq ft banquet facility
• Accomodates up to 500 guests & a variety of seating styles
• Ceiling mounted projectors and screens (4 total) are available to rent
which ensures easy viewing by all guests in attendance
• Technologically equipped with appropriate Audio/Visual components,
surround sound and WiFi
INCLUDES
• Sound System with wireless microphone
• Stage, built-in bar, tables & chairs
RENTAL BLOCKS
• 8 hours: $850
• 4 hours: $600
ADDITIONAL RENTALS
• Additional Microphones: $25/each
• Built in Projectors and Screens (4): $200 for all
Please add 5% GST to all above Rates. Rates subject to change without notice. Music fees are required for all public events where copyrighted music will be played. If
a valid SoCan and/or ReSound membership number is not provided music fees will be charged as applicable.
• 4000 sq ft banquet facility
• Accomodates up to 500 guests & a variety of seating styles
• Ceiling mounted projectors and screens (4 total) are available to rent
which ensures easy viewing by all guests in attendance
• Technologically equipped with appropriate Audio/Visual components,
surround sound and WiFi
INCLUDES
• Sound System with wireless microphone
• Stage, built-in bar, tables & chairs
RENTAL BLOCKS
• 8 hours: $850
• 4 hours: $600
ADDITIONAL RENTALS
• Additional Microphones: $25/each
• Built in Projectors and Screens (4): $200 for all
Please add 5% GST to all above Rates. Rates subject to change without notice. Music fees are required for all public events where copyrighted music will be played. If
a valid SoCan and/or ReSound membership number is not provided music fees will be charged as applicable.
- 4000 Sq. Ft.
- 350 Banquet Style
- 400 Classroom Style
- 500 Theatre Style
- Floorplan Layout
Botanical Gardens
FEATURES
• The Central Gardens are home to more than 20 specialty gardens and
collections including the Rose Garden, Perennial Border, Monocot Bed
and much more
• Plant collections and specialty gardens cover 5 acres with an average
of 12,000 annuals planted each season
RENTAL BLOCKS
• 4 hours: $150
BOTANIC GARDENS ADDITIONAL RENTALS
• 20’ x 20’ White Tent: $500/first tent, $300/additional tent
• Tables and Chairs: $3/each
• Portable Sound System: $50/each
• Additional Microphones: $25/each
Please add 5% GST to all above Rates. Rates subject to change without notice.
• The Central Gardens are home to more than 20 specialty gardens and
collections including the Rose Garden, Perennial Border, Monocot Bed
and much more
• Plant collections and specialty gardens cover 5 acres with an average
of 12,000 annuals planted each season
RENTAL BLOCKS
• 4 hours: $150
BOTANIC GARDENS ADDITIONAL RENTALS
• 20’ x 20’ White Tent: $500/first tent, $300/additional tent
• Tables and Chairs: $3/each
• Portable Sound System: $50/each
• Additional Microphones: $25/each
Please add 5% GST to all above Rates. Rates subject to change without notice.
- 13196 Sq. Ft.
- Floorplan Layout
Wetlands
FEATURES
• Spread over 20 acres, and encompassing a series of 19 ponds, the
entire pathway system covers 1.3 kilometers
• Features areas such as: Pheasants Forever Central Parkland,
Research, Polishing and Natural Ponds, a Gazebo on top of Celebration
Hill, Fescue Meadow, Crabapple Allée, BMO Bank of Montreal
Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Commons, Arboretum, Heritage Barn and
Entrance, and Woodland Walk
RENTAL BLOCKS
• 4 hours: $150
WETLANDS ADDITIONAL RENTALS
• 20’ x 20’ White Tent: $500/first tent, $300/additional tent
• Tables and Chairs: $3/each
• Portable Sound System: $50/each
• Additional Microphones: $25/each
Please add 5% GST to all above Rates. Rates subject to change without notice.
• Spread over 20 acres, and encompassing a series of 19 ponds, the
entire pathway system covers 1.3 kilometers
• Features areas such as: Pheasants Forever Central Parkland,
Research, Polishing and Natural Ponds, a Gazebo on top of Celebration
Hill, Fescue Meadow, Crabapple Allée, BMO Bank of Montreal
Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Commons, Arboretum, Heritage Barn and
Entrance, and Woodland Walk
RENTAL BLOCKS
• 4 hours: $150
WETLANDS ADDITIONAL RENTALS
• 20’ x 20’ White Tent: $500/first tent, $300/additional tent
• Tables and Chairs: $3/each
• Portable Sound System: $50/each
• Additional Microphones: $25/each
Please add 5% GST to all above Rates. Rates subject to change without notice.
- 45593 Sq. Ft.
- Floorplan Layout
Land Sciences Atrium
FEATURES
• Unique location to host receptions
• Adjacent to a tropical garden
• Seating capacity up to 50 guests
• Short walking distance to tour the Botanical Gardens and Wetlands
• Ideal to have indoor photos, or use as a backup plan in case of
inclement weather
RENTAL BLOCKS
• 8 hours: $300
• Unique location to host receptions
• Adjacent to a tropical garden
• Seating capacity up to 50 guests
• Short walking distance to tour the Botanical Gardens and Wetlands
• Ideal to have indoor photos, or use as a backup plan in case of
inclement weather
RENTAL BLOCKS
• 8 hours: $300
Classrooms and Boardrooms
RENTAL BLOCKS
• Classroom: $50/Hour or $150/Day
• Boardroom: $50/Hour or $150/Day
• Lecture Theatre: $50/Hour or $150/Day
• Large Labs/Bays: $50/Hour or $300/Day
• Computer Rooms: $75/Hour or $350/Day
• Classroom: $50/Hour or $150/Day
• Boardroom: $50/Hour or $150/Day
• Lecture Theatre: $50/Hour or $150/Day
• Large Labs/Bays: $50/Hour or $300/Day
• Computer Rooms: $75/Hour or $350/Day
Ag Mech Bays
RENTAL BLOCKS
• Large Labs/Bays $50/Hour or $300/Day
• Large Labs/Bays $50/Hour or $300/Day
Community Learning Campus
FEATURES
• 4000 sq ft banquet facility
• Accomodates 350 guests & a variety of seating styles
• Ceiling mounted projectors and screens (4 total) are available to rent
which ensures easy viewing by all guests in attendance
• Technologically equipped with appropriate Audio/Visual components,
surround sound and WiFi
ADDITIONAL FACILITY RENTAL RATES: APPLY TO ALL VENUES UPON REQUEST
• Set up & Take Down if applicable
• Portable Sound System: $50/each
• Additional Microphones: $25/each
• Projector and Screen: $150/each
• Screen Only: $20/each
• Laptop: $150/each
• Flip Charts and Paper: $15/each
• Tech activation: $50/room
• Tech on-site: $50/hour
• Video conference sessions (available upon request): Contact for pricing
• Gym Floor Covering and Tape: $275/gymnasium
• Campus Security traffic control: $25/hour
• ReSound Music fee (dance only): $55.52/day
• SOCAN Music fee (dance only): $132.39/day
Please add 5% GST to all above Rates. Rates subject to change without notice. Music fees are required for all public events where copyrighted music will be played. If a valid SoCan and/or ReSound membership number is not provided the above music fees will be charged as applicable.
• 4000 sq ft banquet facility
• Accomodates 350 guests & a variety of seating styles
• Ceiling mounted projectors and screens (4 total) are available to rent
which ensures easy viewing by all guests in attendance
• Technologically equipped with appropriate Audio/Visual components,
surround sound and WiFi
ADDITIONAL FACILITY RENTAL RATES: APPLY TO ALL VENUES UPON REQUEST
• Set up & Take Down if applicable
• Portable Sound System: $50/each
• Additional Microphones: $25/each
• Projector and Screen: $150/each
• Screen Only: $20/each
• Laptop: $150/each
• Flip Charts and Paper: $15/each
• Tech activation: $50/room
• Tech on-site: $50/hour
• Video conference sessions (available upon request): Contact for pricing
• Gym Floor Covering and Tape: $275/gymnasium
• Campus Security traffic control: $25/hour
• ReSound Music fee (dance only): $55.52/day
• SOCAN Music fee (dance only): $132.39/day
Please add 5% GST to all above Rates. Rates subject to change without notice. Music fees are required for all public events where copyrighted music will be played. If a valid SoCan and/or ReSound membership number is not provided the above music fees will be charged as applicable.
Ralph Klein Centre
RENTAL BLOCKS
• Gymnasium (each):
Mon-Thur $50/Hour or $300/Day, Fri-Sun $400/Day
• Multi-Purpose Rooms 1 or 2:
Mon-Thur $50/Hour or $250/Day, Fri-Sun $300/Day
• Olds High School Common Area:
Mon-Thur $50/Hour or $250/Day, Fri-Sun $300/Day
• CLC Class Room:
Mon-Thur $50/Hour $250/Day, Fri-Sun $300/Day
• CLC Board Room:
Mon-Thur $50/Hour $250/Day, Fri-Sun $300/Day
• Gymnasium (each):
Mon-Thur $50/Hour or $300/Day, Fri-Sun $400/Day
• Multi-Purpose Rooms 1 or 2:
Mon-Thur $50/Hour or $250/Day, Fri-Sun $300/Day
• Olds High School Common Area:
Mon-Thur $50/Hour or $250/Day, Fri-Sun $300/Day
• CLC Class Room:
Mon-Thur $50/Hour $250/Day, Fri-Sun $300/Day
• CLC Board Room:
Mon-Thur $50/Hour $250/Day, Fri-Sun $300/Day
Fine Arts and Multi Media Centre
RENTAL BLOCKS
• Theatre 4 Hour Block: $400 (on site tech mandatory)
• Theatre 8 Hour Block: $750 (on site tech mandatory)
• Band or Cosmo Room (includes foyer):
Mon-Thur $50/Hour or $150/Day, Fri-Sun $200/Day
NOTE: Lighting and Sound Tech $250 (Mandatory for Fine Arts & Multi Media
Centre)
• Theatre 4 Hour Block: $400 (on site tech mandatory)
• Theatre 8 Hour Block: $750 (on site tech mandatory)
• Band or Cosmo Room (includes foyer):
Mon-Thur $50/Hour or $150/Day, Fri-Sun $200/Day
NOTE: Lighting and Sound Tech $250 (Mandatory for Fine Arts & Multi Media
Centre)
Outdoor Sport/ Activity Rentals
RENTAL BLOCKS
• High Performance Centre: $50/Hour
• Normie Kwong Football Field: $25/Hour or $150/Day
• Soccer/Rugby Pitch: $15/Hour or $100/Day
• Baseball Diamond: $15/Hour or $100/Day
• Tennis Courts/Outdoor Basketball Courts: $25/Hour or $150/Day
• High Performance Centre: $50/Hour
• Normie Kwong Football Field: $25/Hour or $150/Day
• Soccer/Rugby Pitch: $15/Hour or $100/Day
• Baseball Diamond: $15/Hour or $100/Day
• Tennis Courts/Outdoor Basketball Courts: $25/Hour or $150/Day
Food & Beverage Options
Catering Options
Accommodations
Overnight Room Attributes
Pomeroy Inn and Suites at Olds College
Featured Amenities
Venue Location + Transportation
Address
4500-50 St,
Olds, Alberta T4H 1R6
Transportation
Taxi
Nearby Airport
Red Deer Airport - 35 minutes
Nearby International Airport
Calgary Intl - 50 minutes
Parking
Parking on Site: Yes
Nearby Cities
Red Deer – Olds: 64 km
Calgary – Olds: 95 km
Edmonton – Olds: 212 km
Things to Know
Catering
Must Use In-House Catering: Yes
Venue Policies
Alcohol Consumption: Yes
Cannabis Industry-Friendly: Yes
ADA Accessible: Yes
Technology
Guest Wi-Fi: Free
Onsite Tech Support: Yes
Wi-Fi In Meeting Space: Yes
Equipment Available On-Site:
- Projector Screen
