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Eight Great Canadian Wedding Destinations for the Perfect Day

Wedding Destinations in Beacon Hill Park, Victoria

Canada is a vast country, rich with scenic beauty. Atlantic to Pacific and north to south across the great spaces spread out between the coasts, the varied terrain and rugged landscapes of the country provide ample opportunity for everyone to find the perfect site for wedding day celebrations.

Range of Wedding Destinations Options

When it is time to choose your one-of-a-kind Canadian wedding destination, whether for the ceremony and reception or just for a special getaway for you two when the formal event is over, consider some of the options available across the width and breadth of the country.

  • Nova Scotia – The historic Fogo Island Inn has an intimate capacity of 70 people, with 29 guest rooms, all featuring stunning North Atlantic views. Another intriguing option on the Atlantic edge of the country is the quaint and historic town of Lunenburg, with inns and restaurants rich with beauty, perfect for creating nuptial memories to last a lifetime.
  • Newfoundland – The province’s capital city, St. John’s, is the oldest city in North America and has natural charm to match its history. The Waterford Manor is an intimate inn constructed in 1901 with seven guest rooms. The Leaside Manor, located minutes from town, is a romantic destination with capacity for 60 guests.
  • Quebec – At the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, guests savor the rich details of the renovated estate dating to the 19th century. The grand ballroom impresses with chandeliers of substance, a dazzling stairway entryway and culinary delights. Or for an unforgettable adventure, try the Ice Hotel, located about a half hour drive north. Open January through April, the edifice sculpted of ice hosts weddings and provides services including photography, catering and more.
  • British ColombiaBrock House in Vancouver is conveniently located in the city for ease of access to family and guests. The garden and beach have the feel of a secluded getaway, and the indoor reception hall is ample for a good-sized group with a varied menu available for the banquet.
  • Victoria, B.C. – At Beacon Hill Park, the wedding party can enjoy the gorgeous greenery for gathering outdoors and close-by restaurants for eating indoors. Permits are required at the park. Advance planning is mandatory.
  • Alberta – Banff is home to spectacular mountain views and gorgeous resort accommodations for wedding parties and guests. The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel shares its design with the Scottish castle that inspired it from a previous century, with spacious terraces to take in stunning views while exchanging vows.
  • Northwest Territories – For a remote wedding with the aurora borealis lighting the night, consider the Blachford Lake Lodge, Yellowknife. This unforgettable wedding destination will require that your guest list stay under 26 people to fit into the cozy north woods lodging and resort accommodations. Activities like canoeing and hiking will fill out the days surrounding the big event.
  • Ontario – For wedding parties with substantial guest lists, the Casa Loma is the ideal location. The fabulous great hall with 60-foot oak beam ceilings accommodates 550 people in grand style for the wedding party of a lifetime. In Kitchener, Ontario, the Hacienda Sarria features gorgeous gardens and a courtyard, a lovely pond and ample space for a ceremony and party. With rooms designed for different purposes throughout the location, guests take in the beauty of the entire estate.

Something for Everybody

With its diverse beauty, historic architecture and welcoming people, Canada has an ideal wedding destination for every taste. Wherever your dreams and visions of the perfect wedding may take you, somewhere in Canada is sure to have the scenic backdrop as well as the facilities and all the extras that you will require to make the day the most that it can be. Plan ahead, as the best locations and venues fill up fast.