From meetings and receptions to performances, conferences and celebrations, LUSU offers distinctive campus venues, food and beverage service, and a team that understands what it takes to host an event at Lakehead.
Our spaces are available to Lakehead departments, faculty and staff, community organizations, businesses and members of the public.
LUSU’s student-owned venues have brought people together for generations. Choose the setting that best fits your event, or contact us if you are not sure where to begin.
The Outpost Campus Pub
At more than 10,000 square feet, the Outpost is one of Canada’s largest campus pubs and a flexible restaurant and event venue. It features a full stage, event-ready sound/lighting, and a massive 16-by-9-foot LED screen.
Its stage, licensed service and adaptable layout make it suitable for:
- Performances and live entertainment
- Conferences and presentations
- Receptions and celebrations
- Fundraisers and community events
- Dances, pub nights and social events
- Large meetings and campus programs
The Study Coffeehouse
The Study offers a warm, familiar setting for smaller gatherings. Its coffeehouse atmosphere works well for events that benefit from a more relaxed and personal space.
Consider The Study for:
- Meetings and workshops
- Readings and discussions
- Receptions and networking
- Small performances and open mics
- Creative and community events
- Department and staff gatherings
A real campus connection
Our venues are located at the centre of Lakehead’s Thunder Bay campus and operated by the students’ union that serves the campus community.
Flexible spaces
From an informal coffeehouse gathering to a major licensed event, our venues can support a wide variety of formats and audiences.
Food, beverage and event support
Depending on your event, LUSU may be able to assist with catering, licensed bar service, room setup, staging, technology and other event needs.
A team that understands campus
We regularly work with students, Lakehead departments, community organizations and public clients. We can help identify venue requirements and the campus processes that may apply.
Support student-owned spaces
Booking with LUSU helps sustain student-owned spaces and keeps them active as places for campus and community life.