As an event venue, Columbia has so much going for it: versatile and attractive meeting spaces, a beautiful campus, comfortable accommodations, delicious in-house catering services, and a central location.
Our best feature is our team of friendly, professional, and highly competent staff. Our Conferences & Catering team will make sure that your event runs smoothly, and that all your needs are met.
Columbia is an excellent venue for a variety of events, including business meetings, summer conferences, overnight retreats, and family reunions. Our campus is home to 6 buildings spread over 6.5 acres of beautiful green space and has plenty of parking for your guests. For large events, overflow parking is typically arranged at a neighbouring church.
Setting
Located in the heart of Abbotsford, 10 minutes from the Abbotsford Airport, and less than 10 minutes from historic Downtown Abbotsford with lots of local shops.
Clearwood Room
One of our most popular meeting rooms, the Clearwood Room has large windows and a bright airy feel. It is a versatile room that can be configured for meals, meetings, or lecture-style events.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Capacity: 72 guests.
- Amenities: Built-in LCD projector & sound system, exterior access.
The Metzger Boardroom
This beautifully-appointed meeting space seats up to 10 and is ideal for a team meeting.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Capacity: 10 guests (seated).
- Amenities: Large TV screen for slide presentations, white board.
Classrooms
Columbia has several meeting rooms around campus suitable for meetings up to 75 people. Many come equipped with A/V capabilities including LCD projector and built in sound system. Lounges are also available for guests looking for a more relaxed atmosphere.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Capacity: Suitable for 25-60 people.
- Amenities: Built-in LCD projector & sound system.
Chapel/Auditorium
With seating for up to 230 people and a raised stage, the Chapel is ideal for church services, weddings, and other larger events. Full audio and visual equipment is available upon request (additional charges may apply).
GOOD TO KNOW
- Capacity: 230 seated.
- Amenities: Full AV equipment available (additional charges may apply). Raised stage, grand piano, drums.
Dining Hall
The Dining Hall is an ideal venue for banquets and other larger events. Overflow seating is available with the adjoining Clearwood Room.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Capacity: 230 guests, around tables of six.
- Amenities: Built-in Sound System.
Columbia Place Gymnasium/Banquet Hall
Columbia Place is home to Bearcat Athletics and includes regulation size volleyball and basketball courts with bleacher seating for up to 1000. The large gymnasium can also be converted into a banquet hall with tabled seating up to 500. Additionally, Columbia Place houses the fully equipped Fitness Center.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Capacity: Banquet: 500 guests (table seating). Gymnasium: 1000 in bleachers.
- Amenities: Round tables, chairs, and blue floor covering included. Portable stage & podium available upon request.
Schedule a Tour
2940 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 2Z8
Tours are available during office hours, 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Please get in touch so we can arrange a time for you to take a look around.
Rental Inquiry Process
If you are interested in hosting your event at Columbia, please refer to the following steps.
Review rental packages
We ask for 15 days advance notice of your stay. We will make every effort to accommodate your requests, but with short notice cannot make any guarantees.
Submit online inquiry form
Note: this does not confirm your booking.
Booking confirmation
We will be in touch with you within 3-5 business days to confirm your requested days and times.
Once confirmed, we will reach out for the required documents and next steps
Contract and deposit (large group) or form and credit card information (small group)