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.
L'Ambroisie et L'Espace Canal is widely celebrated as a premier venue for weddings and events, thanks to its stunning architecture, picturesque garden setting, and unique waterside location. Many guests and organizers express deep appreciation for the professional and accommodating staff, who frequently go above and beyond to ensure a smooth, memorable experience. The culinary offerings, ranging from personalized menus to high-quality steaks and diverse dishes, consistently earn praise for their flavor and presentation. While some minor inconsistencies regarding external service providers have been noted, the overwhelming consensus highlights a dedicated team, a beautiful atmosphere, and an unforgettable environment that comes highly recommended for any special occasion.
We truly had the best time of our lives celebrating our wedding here. From beginning to end, everything exceeded our expectations.
A very special thank you to Clea, our wedding coordinator, whose kindness, professionalism, & attention to detail made the entire process smooth & stress-free. She, along with the owner & the entire team, went above & beyond to accommodate our requests & ensure that both we & our guests had an unforgettable experience.
The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, & genuinely cared about making sure everyone was having a wonderful time. The food was absolutely delicious, & our guests are still talking about it days later.
What impressed us most was how much heart & dedication the entire team put into making our celebration memorable. We felt supported, listened to, & truly cared for every step of the way.
If you are looking for a wedding venue in Montreal, we cannot recommend this place highly enough. In our opinion, it is the best place to get married in the city. Thank you for giving us memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives! ❤?💍✨
Party de Noël organisé sur place repas très bon, seul point négatif le système de son de la salle espace canal pour la fin de soirée.
Nous avons également fait le BBQ de la job dans ce lui & la nourriture & les cocktails étaient bons.
Jun 14, 2026
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An easy choice for our wedding venue! We knew it was the spot, after seeing the venue, knowing what they could offer (many accommodation made) & having Alexandra Goguen-Vallee walk us through the process was the icing on the cake. She made everything feel so smooth, seamless, & made us have full confidence in the venue. The food was very tasty, drinks as well. No complaints from our guests! Would highly recommend.
Nous avons célébré notre mariage à ce magnifique endroit la semaine dernière, & l'expérience a été tout simplement magique.
La cérémonie dans les jardins était absolument féerique. Le site est magnifique, parfaitement entretenu & offre un décor exceptionnel pour une journée aussi importante.
L'un des aspects qui nous a le plus impressionnés a été la qualité de la nourriture. Il est rare d'assister à un mariage où le repas est aussi délicieux. Tous les plats étaient excellents, & plusieurs de nos invités nous en parlent encore aujourd'hui.
Nous souhaitons également remercier Jaime & Tony, qui étaient présents le jour de notre mariage. Leur professionnalisme, leur efficacité & leur présence rassurante ont contribué au bon déroulement de la journée & nous ont permis de profiter pleinement de chaque moment. Ils ont joué un rôle important dans le succès de notre mariage.
Les seuls points négatifs concerne le DJ, dont les services sont imposés par le lieu. Malheureusement, il s'est montré plutôt impoli & a joué la mauvaise version de notre chanson de première danse, malgré les informations précises qui lui avaient été transmises à l'avance. C'était décevant pour un moment aussi significatif.
Malgré cela, nous gardons un souvenir extraordinaire de notre mariage. Entre le cadre enchanteur, la qualité exceptionnelle du repas & le soutien de Jaime & Tony, cette journée restera inoubliable. Nous recommandons ce lieu sans hésitation. Merci beaucoup!!!!
We had our wedding just over a week ago for about 85 guests & it was truly a great experience. From nearly the very start we had Clea take over the coordination of our wedding - super friendly, speedy responses to our many questions, great organization all the way, reminders for deadlines, SUPER accommodating to all of our requests. HIGHLY recommend her, we are forever grateful to her for making this as smooth as it possibly could have been.
The food & staff were excellent! No complaints from any of my guests about the food nor the wait staff! The bar man was AMAZING & so so kind!! Every time my husband or I came up to the bar he was very attentive to our needs. Truly made a difference to have a friendly & smiley face behind the bar! To the kitchen staff/waiting staff, everything came out with great timing & was truly excellent! Generous portions, great taste, perfect temperatures, smiling faces - all in all the kitchen/wait staff truly impressed us!
The DJ was also excellent, on the spot thinking for transitions between our first dance & the second father/daughter, mother/son dance (due to a day-of change of plans). Music was great! Everyone was really impressed with the song choices that made us all sing-along & dance the night away! No notes (pun intended)!
Overall the experience was great, the only down side was one staff member who I believe might have been in charge of the staff & ensuring the evening went according to plan. She was very friendly but throughout the evening came to me about'potential' issues that never came to fruition & put a damper on my evening at multiple occasions. The most frustrating one for me was right after cutting my wedding cake, she came to tell me that the TWO cakes that were to be served to my guests (serving 110 total guests) MIGHT not be enough to serve my 85 guests. This was a shock to me as I expected we would be able to offer some to the staff but none-the-less, I told her if need be we can serve the wedding cake, which did not end up happening. By the end of the evening I had TWO full cakes to bring home - my wedding cake & the smaller cake that was to be served to my guests (minimum 20 people) that had not even been opened or cut into. When she told me it was the full cake I offered that she should take some for the staff & she told me'oh no - we already had some' which I proceeded to say'Are you sure? Did you take enough? You can take more' & she replied'oh no - we've had MORE than enough'. After some reflection I really would suggest that this individual should be more conscious about bringing up potential problems to the bride &/or groom because this put an unnecessary damper on an important moment in the evening, & it was all for nothing. I understand being cautious but in these events it is important to think before acting & maybe taking a moment to reflect whether it truly is a problem & should be flagged or wait & see what would happen without having to worry the bride & groom about a problem that is not a problem. Additionally, while we were all having fun on the dance floor, she pulled me over to let me know one of my guests should'drink some water & slow down on the alcohol' I was just trying to enjoy my evening so I went to said guest (my husbands brother) & let him know (he is a father of three & was just enjoying the evening to let loose which he never can) & this caused a big commotion & finished with him & his wife leaving the wedding early. When I asked if he had done anything she told me'no, we just want to avoid getting to the point that something would happen'. I understand this, but once again it put a damper on our evening for a'potential problem' that never ended up being a problem. It is a wedding, people let loose & get drunk - if this is to be avoided maybe they should consider putting a limit on the bar or consumptions per individual but I think that might affect some bookings.
Overall, the evening was great despite the small dampers & highly recommend L'Ambroisie!
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