The Highwood Centre

Welcome to The Highwood Centre: Your Wedding Destination in Historic High River

Nestled in the heart of downtown High River, The Highwood Centre offers a beautiful blend of history and modern comfort for your wedding day. Since the 1940s, this venue has been a community cornerstone, and by choosing it for your celebration, you’re also supporting a registered charity that gives back to the local area.

With over 22,000 square feet of flexible event space, The Highwood Centre can host weddings of all sizes—from cozy gatherings of 20 guests to grand receptions with up to 1,000 attendees. Their experienced team is dedicated to helping you craft a wedding that reflects your unique vision.

Event Spaces Tailored to Your Celebration

• Medicine Tree Hall: The crown jewel for weddings, featuring soaring 19-foot ceilings and elegant hardwood floors. It includes a spacious 1,150 sq. ft. stage perfect for live entertainment, plus AV equipment like a projector, screen, and microphones. For larger events, you can expand this space by connecting to the adjacent Heritage & Veterans Rooms, accommodating up to 400 guests comfortably.
• Heritage/Veteran’s Room: A stylish banquet room that seats up to 240 guests—ideal for mid-to-large receptions.
• Windmill/Sandstone Room: Perfect for mid-sized weddings, this room holds up to 180 guests and offers a warm, inviting atmosphere.
• Rotary Room: Designed for intimate celebrations, this space features large windows that fill the room with natural light, a built-in bar, and AV capabilities, comfortably seating up to 96 guests.

Amenities and Services Designed for Your Peace of Mind

The Highwood Centre is fully licensed and offers complete bar and beverage services to keep your guests refreshed. Their large commercial kitchen is available for approved third-party caterers, equipped with ovens, coolers, and plenty of prep space to ensure your menu is executed flawlessly.

• Full bar services with professional staff
• Private bridal suite for getting ready
• In-house rentals including tables, chairs, linens, and decor
• Advanced lighting and sound systems to set the perfect mood
• Spacious dance floor for your first dance and beyond
• Ample on-site parking for you and your guests
• Comprehensive set-up and clean-up services

To make planning even easier, The Highwood Centre offers all-inclusive packages that cover essential rentals, catering coordination, and day-before venue access—helping you focus on what matters most: celebrating your love.