Do you envision a wedding day that is grand, luxurious, and high class? Well, located in the heart of downtown Hamilton, LIUNA Station offers an unforgettable evening featuring a first-class experience and fine food. Once an operational train station, LIUNA offers the elegance and timeless feel of the years gone by.


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A Test of Time


LIUNA station was built in 1930 by the Canadian National Railway as a passenger train terminal. The station was quite popular until the 1960s, when the opening of Hwy 401 reduced the number of train riders across southwest Ontario. In 1967 GO Transit took over CN's Toronto-Hamilton commuter service and eventually, Via Rail pulled out of the CN station and it was closed on February 26, 1993 [1].


The station sat abandoned for several years, until Hollywood arrived in Hamilton. In 1996 the producers of the movie "The Long Kiss Goodbye" offered CN $1 Million to renovate the station so that part of the movie could be shot there. The publicity from this attracted the Labourer's International Union of North America (LIUNA), who bought the station and spent $3 Million for adaptive renovations. The station was finally reopen in 2000 as LIUNA Station, a hall for weddings and other events [1].

Available Spaces


The Grand Central

Capacity: 650 guests

Once the waiting area for many eager travelers, the Grand Central Ballroom has been restored to create a historically exquisite banquet hall. Being the largest space available in LIUNA, this ballroom can accommodate up to 650 guests for a wedding reception. The hall includes lots of room for a spacious a dance floor, various table arrangements, martini bars, buffets, and more!


The King George

Capacity: 270 guests

King George is the newest ballroom at LIUNA. Built where the former rails once stood, The King George ballroom showcases amazing features including its own private entrance and two exquisite bars with granite countertops in its lobby. The King George ballroom also boasts VIP powder rooms and suites with luxurious chairs and mirrors available for the Bride, Groom, or Bridal Party to get ready. With this room, you also have access to a fully licensed patio that includes a beautiful cast bronze fountain.


The Continental Express

Capacity: 150 guests

The Continental Express Ballroom is the former restaurant of the original CN Railway station, restored into a classic ballroom. This room is ideal for couples looking for a relatively smaller or more intimate wedding celebration.


The Grand Lobby

Capacity: Unspecified

The Grand Lobby is the ideal spot for cocktail receptions or wedding ceremonies. Complete with the original marble columns and Terrazzo flooring from 1929 and an exquisite gold and copper ceiling, the space is sure to leave a lasting impression on you and your guests. This space also features a bar was that was once an operating newsstand and a coat check that was formerly a ticket stand.


For more information on all the spaces mentioned and to view the available floor plans visit:

https://liunaevents.com/liuna-station/ballrooms/floorplans/

The Grand Central Hall

Food Service & Catering


LIUNA Station proudly promotes its first-class menu of fresh, local, and authentic meals. The Chefs at LIUNA are acclaimed for their signature dishes, exquisite in taste and presentation.


There are four wedding menus available for selection. There is also a large menu from which to choose for the midnight snack buffet and an additional range of options for bar service. To view the menu and what’s included in more detail you can visit the link here.

Pricing & Packages


Plates start at $79.75 + HST per person and range up to $112.95 + HST per person.


If you are also looking to have your ceremony on-site, there is an additional cost of $1299.50 including HST or $1819.30 including HST for the ceremony only.


Please note that these prices are subject to change and it’s best to contact the venue directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information. To do so you can visit: https://liunaevents.com/liuna-station/

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