Christmas and holiday party venue in Winnipeg
A private heritage loft for staff parties, team dinners and holiday gatherings of up to 50. Bring your caterer, string the lights and celebrate the year.
- Up to 50 guests
- From $275 per hour
- 3,700 sq ft heritage loft
- Exchange District 70 Albert St
The holiday party your team will remember
Give your team a whole loft of its own this season. Twinkle lights glow against original brick, a long dinner table runs between the columns, and the party speaker is ready for the playlist.
Weeknight evenings in December are a smart choice: same rate as weekends and more open dates. January is lovely too, once the season settles and everyone is ready to celebrate.
Built for team celebrations
- Room for the whole team
- Up to 50 guests for a seated dinner, a standing reception or a mix of both.
- Any caterer, any menu
- Book the caterer or restaurant your team loves. The kitchenette and prep room handle staging.
- Room for awards and games
- Open floor space for speeches, gift exchanges, trivia and a photo backdrop.
- Downtown and easy to reach
- At Albert and McDermot, near Portage and Main, with public lots within half a block.
- Clear pricing for budgets
- Five evening hours for $700, any day. Easy to approve, easy to expense.
- Fully private
- Your team has the whole second floor. One event at a time.
A five hour holiday party
Five hours for $700 covers setup, dinner, awards and a little dancing.
- 4:30 pm Caterer and décor setup
- 5:30 pm Team arrives for drinks
- 6:30 pm Dinner
- 7:30 pm Awards, gift exchange and games
- 9:15 pm Dancing and last call
- 9:30 pm Wrap
Book only the hours you need, one to twelve. Events wrap by 10pm; cleanup can run later. See every rate.
$700 for 5 hours
$140 per hour, private use of the full loft
Hours booked
Popular for
- Staff Christmas parties
- Team holiday dinners
- Client appreciation evenings
- Friendsgiving
- New Year's Eve gatherings
- January after-holiday parties
- Family Christmas dinners
Questions and answers
How many people can attend a holiday party here?
Up to 50 guests, seated or standing.
When should we book a December date?
As early as you can. Friday and Saturday nights from late November to mid December go first. Weeknights and January dates often have more space at the same rate.
Can we decorate for the holidays?
Yes. String lights, garlands, a tree and table décor all look beautiful against the brick. Flameless candles are welcome; open flames need written permission.
Can we bring our own caterer?
Yes, any caterer you like, with no required vendor list. The 500 square foot prep room has a kitchenette with a sink, microwave, mini fridge, water cooler and two coffee machines for staging and service.
Can we serve alcohol?
Yes. Private events that serve alcohol in Manitoba usually need a Social Occasion Liquor Permit from the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba. Your caterer or bartender can help you apply.
Can we play music?
Yes. Two Bluetooth speakers are included: a JBL speaker and an XL rolling party speaker with LED light rings. Planning a DJ, live band or dancing? Tell us when you book and we will confirm the details for your event.
Can you provide a receipt for our company?
Yes. Every booking comes with an invoice and receipt for your records.
How long can we book?
Anywhere from one to twelve hours, in one hour blocks. Events wrap by 10pm, and cleanup can run later. If your event runs over, overtime is $250 per half hour.
How do vendors load in?
Through the rear alley. A 6 x 7 foot service elevator rises from the loading dock straight into the suite, so caterers, florists and rental companies can bring in equipment easily. Vendors load in during your booked hours.
Where do guests park?
Several public lots sit within half a block of 70 Albert Street. Street parking is free for two hours on Saturdays and free all day Sunday. The venue is two blocks from City Hall and a short walk from Portage and Main, with transit nearby.
Is the venue accessible?
The Harlow Exchange is on the second floor of an 1880 heritage building. Guests enter at the corner of Albert Street and McDermot Avenue and climb about 25 stairs. A 6 x 7 foot service elevator runs from the rear alley loading dock, which sits about 3.5 feet above the alley, so it is set up for vendor load-in. If a guest has mobility needs, call us at (204) 400-5700 before booking and we will plan it together.
Staff holiday party venue in the Exchange District
The Harlow Exchange is a private Christmas and holiday party venue in downtown Winnipeg for teams and families of up to 50. The heritage loft welcomes outside caterers and is rented by the hour from $275.
Companies book it for staff Christmas parties, team dinners, client appreciation events and January after-holiday parties, any day of the week at one rate.
Hold your holiday date
December evenings are filling now. Check open dates and lock yours in.
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Prefer to talk it through? Call (204) 400-5700.