Rental Information

The Aleza Field Education Centre (FEC) is designed to facilitate field events and courses in nature study or natural resource and environmental management, and to host meetings, retreats, training, school field trips, and related community events in a quiet and rustic setting. The FEC is a day and evening-use environmental learning centre, comfortable and sheltered classroom, gathering place, and organizational hub for educational and community events and meetings.

Rental Rates (Updated 2025)

Renter Category

Hourly Rental
(3 hours or less)

Half Day Rental
(3 to 5 hours)

Full Day Rental
(5 to 10 hours)

Education and Community Rentals

UNBC and affiliated groups
Educational Institutions
Community Groups
Registered Not-for-profit societies

$ 40 / hour

$ 150

$ 215

Business, Government, or
Private Rentals

$ 60 / hour

$ 215

$ 325

Notes:
      Goods and Services Tax (GST) is applicable to all of the above rates, as well as any additional services that are requested.
      Partial hours will be rounded up to the next full hour.
      For other rental arrangements, multi-day rentals, or overnight use, please contact the Aleza Lake Research Forest Society.

Additional Services (extra fees apply)

Food and Drink

Services range from simply providing bottled water, ensuring you have the equipment you need to make a good meal (for example, simple stove or BBQ), or coordination of catering services.

Power and Presentation

The FEC is an off-grid facility however some groups may require electricity for their activities. A small, quiet generator can be brought to the site.

Activities

Educational talks inside the FEC or interpretive walks along our maintained trails can all be arranged.

Lost Keys Fees

Depending on your rental period and day of the week, keys may be provided. Unreturned/lost keys will result in a fee of $100, which will go towards re-keying the facility.