L'Ambroisie and L'Espace Canal are located in the courtyard of Chateau St-Ambroisie, a historical heritage building situated on the edge of the Lachine Canal in the St-Henri district of Montreal. Only a few minutes from downtown, the restaurant welcomes a business clientele and groups of friends, in a casual atmosphere. Stuart Abrams, chef and owner, invites you to discover his establishment, renowned for its terraces and elegant reception rooms.
Our Happy Hour are every Tuesday to Friday from 4pm to 7pm. In the summer, watch for our Thursday's Live music! on the terrace.
Happy Hour on Thursdays with live performances on the terrace all summer long. DJs upon request for groups and private events. For more information, please contact us.
Private rooms for 60 to 250 people banquet formula or up to 500 people cocktail formula. We also have a private conference room with about 30 seats in the restaurant. Audiovisual packages available.
Multifunctional rooms, ideal for corporate and private events. For more information, please contact us.
We have 2 large terraces with 200 seats, the first communicates with the restaurant and the second is on the waterfront, annexed to the Espace Canal for private events. Ask about our "4 season terrace packages" for your private events.
Reviews describe L'Ambroisie and L'Espace Canal as exceptional venues where the food is superb and beautifully presented, the atmosphere suits the occasion, and the service is professional, attentive and flexible from planning through the event. The spaces offer charm and versatility, from elegant interiors to a canal-side terrace that is dog-friendly, with smooth coordination and menu options that can accommodate cultural ceremonies and last-minute requests. The overall impression is a consistently high-quality experience, with standout dishes, thoughtful hospitality and a team that goes above and beyond to make celebrations memorable.
I can not recommend this venue enough for a wedding!! We were married July 2025 & we had Alexandra as our coordinator. She is AMAZING! She is incredibly efficient at her job & making you feel as ease on your big day.
Venue - beautiful & perfect for a hot summer wedding. Spacious outdoor patio & beautiful & air conditioned space indoors. If you can, get married outside at the gazebo. It makes for such a special ceremony.
Bar - the bartenders here always so incredibly nice. We had been guests at this venue before, & each & every time the staff is on-it & personable. The drinks were also so tasty. Opt for the premium bar if you can, it does not disappoint.
Food - we opted for a BBQ to allow for more mingle time, best decision we ever made. Also, the food was even better than the tasting (which was delicious). The owner manned the BBQ in his cowboy hat & brought his homemade horseradish sauce for the steaks.
Decorations/Lights - you NEED the lights, they absolutely added to the ambiance & made any indoor pictures way cuter. They are ~$800, but if there is a wedding/event the day before or day after, you can ask to share the cost (saving you almost half the cost).
DJ/Music - Our only'meh' experience was with the company who is hired to do the music. My husband put together a long & comprehensive email & several playlists for the DJ to riff off of (pre dinner, post dinner, opening up the dance floor, last hour of the party etc.), but the coordinator for the AV team never sent the DJ our email so we had to send it night of after listening to several super cheesy songs. We are very picky when it comes to music, so we had to insist to sticking to the playlist vibes. Once that was taken care of, we proceeded to dance the night away.
TLDR: best venue, best staff, & one of the most affordable places in Montreal to hold a wedding.
We did our Xmas party on Nov 28 & it was amazing. The service was exceptional. the staff was more then amazing, everything was to the perfection. we are fore sure booking next year.
Nov 30, 2025
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Je suis allée à un party de Noël du travail le samedi 07/12 & c'était vraiment agréable. Au menu, il y avait deux plats : du saumon ou du boeuf. La salle était chic & parfaite pour l'événement, & l'ambiance était très plaisante. Le service durant le repas était efficace & tout le personnel était souriant & accueillant. Le barman était professionnel & préparait des cocktails délicieux, même pour quelqu'un qui ne consomme pas d'alcool :). En somme, une expérience très positive !
Had enough space for a large party. My only issue was the lack of space to manage registration & coat check during the event I attended ( may have been more the event's problem than the location though)
Our wedding day at L'Ambroisie & L'Espace Canal was nothing short of magical. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, but what really sets it apart is the incredible team that comes with it. The food was amazing-every dish was delicious & they are so accommodating with dietary restrictions. The bar service was top-notch, with a great selection of drinks & friendly bartenders who kept the party going. The day-of coordinator (Alexandra) was a lifesaver, handling every detail with such grace & efficiency that we were able to relax & enjoy our day to the fullest. From start to finish, L'Ambroisie & L'Espace Canal exceeded our expectations, & we couldn't be happier!
Aug 18, 2024
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Had a wedding party there last week. May 11. Constance, the wedding coordinator was absolutely amazing. She went the extra, extra mile to make sure the evening was a success. It was. Thank you Constance. Excellent food & great service by the staff. You made it a memorable event.
Was just here for a wedding. The food was delicious & the service excellent. I am gluten intolerant & the staff was wonderful in making sure that my meal was gluten-free. The room itself is beautiful & they have a large terrace just a few feet away from the terrace. I would definitely recommend this wonderful venue to anyone getting married or organising a party.
Sep 18, 2017
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I was able to visit this restaurant twice. Once for a summer wedding & the second for a Christmas party. Although the location is great & you can't beat the beautiful garden. I wouldn't recommend it for large functions. It doesn't seem like they are equipped to handle big events. Food arrived late, & some was cold. Portion sizes were really uneven. Staff were noticeable stressed & arguing a lot. This place has lots of promise, but would skip it if you are having an event.
