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Events at FinePrint

Events Inside the Historic Calgary Herald Building.

Built from 1883–1887 as the home of Calgary's oldest newspaper, the Herald Building has hosted the city's stories for over a century. Today, FinePrint and the Herald Room continue that tradition — with intention, character, history, and a sense of occasion.

Whether you're celebrating a milestone, closing a deal, hosting a corporate event, leading a cooking class, or planning a wedding rehearsal, our team handles the details so you don't have to. Capacities up to 300 guests. Custom menus, full beverage programs, and dedicated event coordinators included on every booking.

The 1893 Calgary Herald Building, exterior view
The Calgary Herald Building, Stephen Avenue — built 1883–1887, home to Calgary's oldest running newspaper.
  • "Calgary's Best Downtown Restaurant"
  • "Calgary's Best French Restaurant"
  • "Calgary's Best Special Occasion Restaurant"
Best Restaurant 2024

Runner-up · Avenue Magazine Calgary's Best Restaurant Awards

OpenTable Diners' Choice OpenTable Diners' Choice · 2023 · 2024 · 2025
  • Location

    Stephen Avenue, downtown YYC

    One block north of the Calgary Tower.

  • Group Sizes

    Up to 300 guests

    Five bookable rooms across three floors.

  • Cuisine

    Southern France meets prairie soul

    Executed by our award-winning kitchen.

  • Proposal

    Within 24 hours

    Custom menu, beverage, and pacing recommendations included.

Capacity Matrix

Seven bookable spaces.

Venue Seated Standing Best for
Herald Room (2nd floor) 60 110 Receptions, corporate presentations, parties, dancing, larger meetings
FinePrint (main level) 87 150 Seated dinners, receptions
Hemingway Private Dining 12 Executive dinners, birthdays, confidential gatherings
FinePrint Main Bar 12 20 MasterClasses, small gatherings
FinePrint Front Lounge 18 30 Receptions, parties, small gatherings
Heavily Redacted (lower level) 40 45 Private parties, celebrations, post-dinner cocktails *(subject to ownership approval)*
Entire Herald Building (3 floors) 187 305 Full buyouts

For the planners

The Events Package.

Full pricing, sample menus, room specs, and capacity details — everything you need to present a venue proposal internally or start planning immediately.

Download Events Package

Let us design your event

You're not expected to be an event expert.

We lead the planning — you approve the plan.

Our Director of Events & Experiences designs the ideal guest experience — format, flow, menu, beverages, and pacing — so you can confidently approve a recommendation instead of building it from scratch. It removes guesswork, reduces internal second-guessing, and ensures the outcome reflects your brand.

If another venue is better suited, we'll tell you — and help point you to the right place.

Plan with our team

Tell us about your event.

Capacity, occasion, date, and a sentence on what you're imagining. We'll come back within 24 hours with a tailored proposal.

We aim to reply with a custom proposal within 24 hours.