Empress of Canada

What is Empress of Canada? Docked prominently at 260 Queens Quay W in Harbourfront-CityPlace, the Empress of Canada isn't a restaurant in the traditional sense, but a grand vessel that transforms Toronto Harbour into its dining room. Since 1989, this versatile boat cruise venue has offered a unique, floating setting for large-scale events, combining customizable dining, entertainment, and the city's iconic skyline as its backdrop. With expansive indoor and outdoor decks, the atmosphere shifts from serene elegance by day to dazzling cityscape by night, accommodating up to 489 guests in flexible, modular layouts.

Empress of Canada Menu & What to Order The Empress of Canada excels in custom catering, offering varied menus tailored for diverse groups, from student dinners to upscale corporate galas. For a substantial yet refined experience, consider the 'Elevated Plated Dining Experience', which features starters like 'black tiger shrimp with avocado purée' or 'roasted wild mushrooms in puff pastry'. Mains include elegant choices such as 'chicken supreme', 'herb and lemon finished salmon filet', and a 'pan-seared Ontario striploin'. Dessert highlights, like 'Kahlua crème caramel' and 'Lindt chocolate cake', provide a sophisticated finish. While the 'Plated Dinner Experience' offers more classic fare like 'grilled chicken breast' with lemon or mushroom sauce and 'banana cream pie', the elevated menu truly showcases the culinary team's capability for refined event dining.

Know Before You Go Booking the Empress of Canada requires foresight: a non-refundable $3,000 deposit secures your date, with the balance due 30 days prior. This venue caters exclusively to larger groups, typically 101 guests or more, with a minimum of 75-100 depending on the chosen package. Charters run for 4 hours on weekdays and 5 hours on weekends, with both daytime and evening departures available from 260 Queens Quay W.