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Welcome to River's Edge, the renamed Dominion Telegraph Event Centre, nestled along the Grand River in historic downtown Paris, Ontario. Housed within the Arlington Hotel complex, this waterfront setting combines historic charm with modern event capabilities. With a seated capacity of 150 and standing capacity of 175, River's Edge is ideal for weddings, corporate gatherings, and special occasions. The venue sits across from the Arlington Hotel and sits within a walkable downtown core connected to dining, lodging, and local amenities. Our team can help you secure reliable arrangements for venues, parking, transportation, and nearby hotel options to ensure your event goes smoothly.
Note: The venue was renamed River's Edge after Carmens Group acquired Dominion Telegraph Event Centre and the Arlington Hotel in November 2022. The site is historically significant as the location of Alexander Graham Bell's first long-distance call in 1876, adding a touch of Canadian tech heritage to your event backdrop. For guests driving in, downtown Paris parking consists of street parking and municipal lots—availability can be limited, with the main entrance facing the Arlington Hotel. Transit access is convenient via Highway 403 (Paris Road), with the nearest train service in Brantford. We’ve included trusted affiliate recommendations for nearby hotels and dining to streamline planning and bookings for your guests.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Renamed River's Edge after Carmens Group acquired Dominion Telegraph Event Centre and the Arlington Hotel in November 2022.
- Location: 97 Grand River St N, Paris, Ontario (N3L 2M3), across from the Arlington Hotel.
- Capacity: Seated 150; Standing 175.
- Venue type: waterfront wedding and events venue housed within the Arlington Hotel complex in historic downtown Paris.
- Notable history: site of Alexander Graham Bell's world’s first long-distance telephone call in 1876.
- Parking: downtown Paris parking via street parking and municipal lots; parking can be tricky—main entrance is across from the Arlington Hotel; nearby parking options exist a block away.
- Nearby hotels: The Arlington Hotel (106 Grand River St N) adjacent to River's Edge; other options in Brantford include TownePlace Suites Brantford (30 Fen Ridge Court), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brantford (27 Sinclair Blvd), Best Western Brantford (19 Holiday Dr).
- Transit/access: Downtown Paris location with access via Highway 403 (Paris Road); nearest train station in Brantford.