Gilmore Park United is a tastefully decorated and furnished, state-of-the-art building in a highly accessible location. We rent the building for such things as:

• concerts, rehearsals and recitals (Richmond Orchestra & Chorus, Westcoast Choral Society, Theatre presentations)
• meetings
  • up to 10, in our cozy Fireside Room or Library
  • up to 25 in our comfortable Learning Lounge
  • up to 150, at tables in our Activity Room
  • up to 300 in our theatre-style sanctuary


• dance and martial arts classes
• piano or other music lessons
• children's programs (Japanese school, Kids Technology Workshop, Blue Whale Preschool)
• wedding receptions, birthday parties, family celebrations and funeral receptions, banquets

Some of our notable features are:

• 100 underground parking spots
• Climate controlled
• Fully wheelchair accessible
• Concert acoustics
• Grand Piano and pipe organ
• Comfortable theatre-style seating
  • cushioned pews
  • sloped floor for optimal viewing
  • raised chancel with fully movable or removable furniture


• State-of-the-art technology in the 300-seat sanctuary
  • sound system with podium mics, 4 lapel mics, 1 wireless hand-held and 6 singing quality mics
  • infrared hearing assistance units
  • computer and projection system with motorized big screen


• Portable Peavey 2000 Escort Sound System (Activity Room and all upstairs rooms)
  Specifications:
  • 2-way speaker systems with 10 in. woofer and piezo horn
  • 5-channel 150 Watt stereo mixer amplifier
  • 4 XLR mic inputs with 15-volt phantom power
  • 2 stereo line inputs
  • 60 mm faders
  • High-quality digital reverb
  • 150 Watts of output power (75 Watts per channel) with DDT
  • 5-band graphic equalizer with FLS (Feedback Locator System)
  • 2 folding speaker stands


• Drop-down projection screen (Activity Room)
• Portable A/V system with 22-inch TV, VCR, DVD
• Full gourmet catering service (for small meetings to large banquets and weddings)
• Outdoor courtyard with barbeques and picnic table
• Industrial-quality kitchen
• Ample washrooms on two levels including children's-sized toilets and sinks
• Tables, chairs, podiums, whiteboards
• Banquet dishes & White Linen
• Liquor licensing available (beer and wine)
• Fabulous musicians available for most events
• Hosts/hostesses and A/V technicians
• Special rates for non-profit societies and events that care for the earth and its peoples