Alberta Abbey

I have been attending musical events at Alberta Abbey in their main hall. It is exciting to see the building opened up to community use. My friends who have rented it report the staff are great to work with and gracious, I have met some in the space and agree!
The building was built in the 1920’s. It looks newer and is in good repair.
The main hall is in minimal deco style. It’s very neutral in appearance with no religious icons. It has comfortable cushy movie theater seats, 20 – 30 year vintage style, not pews. There are full width steps connecting the hardwood floor stage and the audience area.
The main hall is all hard surfaces, save a carpeted floor. That results in an acoustically live hall which makes most styles of music sound good. Very little sound amplification is needed. The seats are not acoustically neutral, occupied or not, so the hall is going to change acoustically when it is packed. There is an on-​stage upright piano and, in the back loge, a ¾ grand. There is a balcony with seating. The former altar-​stage area is very large and deep, like half a symphony large.
Over the two years I have attended events I have seen continual renovation and restoration.
Exploring the building, I saw rooms of various sizes which could contribute to an event. That includes a large ballroom, with a good size stage.
They have non-​profit and for profit rates. They would be perfect for a wedding with reception of a certain size, the main hall holds ~370 seated. With the variety of spaces, smaller would work as well.
They have a calendar of public events they host, music, storytelling, puppets, theater, lectures. It can be privately rented for regular church services.
The Alberta Abbey is a fine ex-​church. It serves congregations and new creative congregations. In the here and the hereafter.