Onoway Heritage Centre and Alliance Activity Centre

The Onoway Heritage Centre is a 37,486 sq. ft. multi-use facility available to the community and surrounding area to enable community growth and enrichment and to enhance the quality of life of the people who live and work in the area.

Rooms are available on a lease, hourly rental basis and a daily rate to groups, organizations, clubs, families, instructors and businesses to provide opportunities for learning, self-improvement, group interaction and much more.

 

The Heritage Centre has 5 classrooms, a conference room, a gym (Alliance Activity Centre), an open area, and a commercial kitchen are available for rental.

Please contact us to learn more about our long term rental rates at 780-967-1015 or email us at admin@onowaymuseum.ca

General Booking Information

Room Rental Contract

Facility Floor Plan

The Alliance Activity Centre (gym) is the largest room in the facility.

Area: 3,528 sq. ft. + stage (701 sq. ft.)

Capacity*: Standing Space – 954, Dining, Beverage and Cafeteria spaces – 318, Space with Non-Fixed Seats 509, Space with Non-fixed seats and tables – 402

Potential uses: receptions, birthday parties, large events

Equipment included in rental fee: 6 ft. rectangular tables, chairs. Renters may also have access to sporting equipment, a large projector screen, sound system, coat racks and a lectern upon request.

Room Rental Contract required. See contract for rates.

Set-up and take-down of tables, chairs and stage equipment is the responsibility of the renter.

*The capacity may be lower or higher dependent upon the amount of space needed for tables, chairs, stage, dance floor, etc.

The Open Area is the second largest room in the facility.

Area: 2,587 sq. ft.

Capacity: 175* with set tables and chairs or 200* with row seating

Potential uses: meetings, group functions, market style functions, events requiring an open concept. An entrance to room #3 gives access to a closed area or an area where food may be served.

Equipment/furnishings: large counter area, 6 ft. rectangular tables, chairs; 2 sinks in adjacent hallway. Renters may have access to a large projector screen, sound system, coat racks, and a lectern upon request.

 
Room Rental Contract required. See contract for rates.
 

Set-up and take-down of the room is the responsibility of the renter.

Room #3 is the largest classroom in the facility.

Area: 1,022 sq. ft.

Capacity: approximately 50*

Potential uses: smaller birthday parties, fitness classes, classes, meetings.

This room has 2 access doors, one with easy access to the Open Area. The room is located with easy access to the main entrance of the building.

Equipment/furnishings: built-in projector screen, blackboards, whiteboard, large counter, double sink, 6 ft. rectangular tables, chairs. Renters may also have access to a microwave oven, commercial coffee maker, sound system, coat racks and a lectern upon request.

Room Rental Contract required. See contract for rates.

Set-up and take-down of the room is the responsibility of the renter.

*The capacity may be lower or higher dependent upon the amount of space needed for tables, chairs, etc.

Room #2 – Commercial Kitchen

Area: 742 sq. ft.

Potential uses: cooking classes, small meetings, caterer's room. This room has some natural light and is located with easy access to room #1, room #3 and the main entrance.

Equipment/furnishings: 6 burner gas stove and oven, commercial size fridge, triple sink, freezer, warming trays, miscellaneous cooking accessories. Whiteboard and pegboards.

Caterer is required to supply dishes, cutlery, glasses, pots and pans, cooking accessories.

Room Rental Contract required. See contract for rates.

** Kitchen Rental Contract also required
     - please request from bookings office. **

Daily Rates are available for the kitchen/room combinations or kitchen/AAC or Open Area combinations by request.

Room #1

Area: 765 sq. ft.

Capacity: approximately 35*

Potential uses: meetings, classes, fitness classes. This room has some natural light and is located with easy access to the main entrance.

Equipment/furnishings: built-in projector screen, whiteboard. Renters may have access to a sound system, rectangular tables, chairs, coat rack and a lectern upon request.

Room Rental Contract required. See contract for rates.

Set-up and take-down of the room is the responsibility of the renter.

*The capacity may be lower or higher dependent upon the amount of space needed for tables, chairs, etc.

Room #4/5/6

Area: 760 sq. ft.

Capacity: approximately 35*

Potential uses: meetings, fitness classes, courses. This room has some natural light and are located with easy access to the Open Area.

Equipment/furnishings: built-in projector screens, whiteboard. Renters may have access to a large projector screen, sound system, rectangular tables, chairs, coat racks and a lectern upon request.

Room Rental Contract required. See contract for rates.

*The capacity may be lower or higher dependent upon the amount of space needed for tables, chairs, etc.

General Booking Information

• Rooms can be rented from 7:00 am – 10:00 pm based on availability, with some exceptions.
• No time is charged for set-up, but set-up and take-down times must be included in the booking.
• The facility will be opened 15 minutes prior to booked time.
• The person signing the contract must be 18 years of age or older.
• Potential renters are encouraged to view the room/s they wish to book. Such visits should be booked in advance to ensure that the space is not in use.
• Liquor license required if alcohol will be served. Please contact AGLC for more information about new requirements.
• Barbecue may be set up outdoors on the grass area outside AAC.
• The Onoway Heritage Centre is wheelchair accessible with 1 accessible washroom. The Onoway Museum/AAC section of the building has 2 accessible washrooms.
• Wi-Fi is available at this facility.
• An additional fee will be charged for any damage or breakage or excessive janitorial cleanup.
• Nails, tacks, pins or tape must not be used on the facility walls. Blue painters tape may be used if necessary.
• The number of attendees using the facility shall be emailed to admin@onowaymuseum.ca immediately following the function for Guild records.
  

• All accidents and injuries must be reported to the Guild immediately after the rental.

• All payments should be made to Onoway and District Historical Guild.

• Contact 780-967-1015 or email admin@onowaymuseum.ca for further details or to book.