Art Gallery of Ontario, Photography: Inna Yasinska
Art Gallery of Ontario, Photography: Inna Yasinska
Finding the right wedding venue takes time, but it’s also where the vision truly begins. Canada is home to an impressive mix of historic landmarks, design-forward spaces, and nature-rich settings, all suited to celebrations both intimate and expansive. Ahead, we've rounded up 17 chic venues that balance beauty, atmosphere, and a strong sense of place.
Wander, Photography: Catherine Goce
Lune 1860, Photography: Marissa Joan Ho
Lune 1860
Minutes from Ontario’s Lake Huron, Lune 1860 is a storybook estate with a celestial twist—an 1860 Italianate home set across 88 acres of lush, wandering gardens. Destined for intimate celebrations and wildly imaginative souls, the property offers eight distinct spaces inspired by the phases of the moon, each carrying its own mood and atmosphere. Step beyond the walls and you’ll find a historic stone fountain running from spring through late fall, lending the grounds a soft, unhurried romance.
Lune 1860, Photography: Your Day By Lucas
Lune 1860, Photography: Gaetz Photography
CedarCreek Estate Winery
If a winery wedding is calling your name, CedarCreek feels like the fantasy made real. Outside downtown Kelowna, it's perched on a sun-kissed hillside with panoramic views of lush vineyards, Okanagan Lake shimmering below, and gardens that seem designed for golden-hour vows. The estate flexes beautifully for any celebration, whether you’re planning an ultra-intimate 30-person moment or a full-scale gathering of 100. Say your “I do’s” beneath the Garden pergola, celebrate with a seated dinner under the fully covered Pavilion, or embrace a modern mood with a reception inside Home Block’s sleek interior.
CedarCreek Estate Winery
CedarCreek Estate Winery, Photography: Jordana Dickson
Graydon Hall Manor
Graydon Hall Manor is a stately Georgian estate reimagined in 2000 as a boutique event space for couples with a taste for refinement. Exclusively available for special occasions, the historic Toronto venue sets the scene with its grand stone terrace overlooking cascading fountains, manicured formal gardens, and a sunlit dining room featuring bay windows and crackling fireplaces. Romance, charm, and sophistication come standard—making Graydon Hall Manor a true icon for unforgettable weddings.
Graydon Hall Manor, Photography: Kaela Leone
Graydon Hall Manor, Photography: Kaela Leone
Langdon Hall Hotel & Spa
A storied 1898 estate in Ontario, Langdon Hall fuses historic charm with country-luxe living, offering dozens of guest suites, a full-service spa, and refined spaces for romantic celebrations. Couples can choose between two dreamy venues: the Firshade Room, the largest event space with room for up to 120 guests at a seated dinner, or Colonel Langdon’s Room, an intimate setting perfect for gatherings of up to 20. Wrapped in some of the most picturesque countryside views you’ll find, Langdon Hall feels like a world of its own.
Langdon Hall Hotel & Spa, Photography: Liza Litvinovich
Langdon Hall Hotel & Spa, Photography: The Grey Gallery
Art Gallery of Ontario
Art Gallery of Ontario, one of North America’s most celebrated art institutions and an architectural icon in the heart of Toronto, is ideal for couples drawn to spaces with character and culture. Say your vows beneath the sweeping Frank Gehry–designed staircase in historic Walker Court, or host your ceremony in Baillie Court, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic city views and curated artworks set the tone. For a backdrop that truly stuns, Galleria Italia brings soaring architecture and a dramatic, light-filled setting that transforms beautifully for receptions.
Art Gallery of Ontario, Photography: Catherine Goce
Art Gallery of Ontario, Photography: Catherine Goce
Château des Charmes
Château des Charmes is a picturesque winery nestled in the rolling landscape of Niagara-on-the-Lake, where rows of vines and timeless architecture set the scene for effortlessly dreamy celebrations. Beloved for its warm ambiance and scenic appeal, the estate offers a seamless setting for ceremonies, receptions, and everything in between. From vineyard courtyards to elegant tasting rooms, each space is designed to elevate the experience.
Château des Charmes, Photography: Alyssa Marie
Château des Charmes, Photography: 515 Photo Co.
Elora Mill
Elora Mill is a refined event venue tucked into the village of Elora, one of Ontario’s most scenic and storied destinations. Set along the banks of the Grand River, the hotel offers a mix of intimate charm and upscale grandeur for every kind of celebration. Couples can exchange vows at the outdoor chapel perched on the river’s edge, then celebrate at The Irvine—a refined space featuring a grand white marble fireplace and expansive windows. For larger gatherings, The Grand Room and Rooftop Terrace comfortably host between 110 and 200 guests, pairing spacious design with a view worth toasting to.
Elora Mill, Photography: Inna Yasinska
Elora Mill, Photography: Inna Yasinska
Fogo Island Inn
At the edge of North Fogo Island’s rugged coastline, Fogo Island Inn rises quietly above the Atlantic, surrounded by nothing but sea, sky, and stillness. Inside are 29 individually designed rooms with floor-to-ceiling ocean views, where total tranquility meets thoughtful, full-board hospitality. Fogo Island Inn pairs modern, locally driven cuisine with intimate, light-filled spaces that create a powerful setting for celebration.
Fogo Island Inn
Fogo Island Inn
Gardiner Museum
With views stretching across Queen’s Park and the Royal Ontario Museum, the Gardiner Museum offers a contemporary setting for weddings, showers, private dinners, and beyond. Its selection of event spaces each carries its own character, allowing you to shape the atmosphere to your vision. One of the standout options is The Terrace, a minimalist room framed by floor-to-ceiling windows that accommodates 140 guests for dinner or up to 250 for a cocktail-style reception, all while keeping the city just within sight.
Gardiner Museum, Planning: The Memory Vine, Photography: Tara McMullen
Gardiner Museum, Photography: Tara McMullen
Château Ste-Agnès
Only 90 minutes from Montreal, you'll find Château Ste-Agnès, a historic vineyard estate crowned by a Neo-Renaissance château. With heart-shaped ponds, terraced vines, romantic gardens, and a Romanesque chapel, the setting is straight out of a period film. Whether you're envisioning a large celebration or something more small-scale, the estate offers a beautiful collection of ceremony, cocktail, and reception spaces to match any mood or guest list.
Château Ste-Agnès, Photography: Studio Les Fleurs
Château Ste-Agnès, Photography: Kerstin Hahn
Harding Waterfront Estate
Nestled between the shoreline of Lake Ontario and the quiet flow of Joshua’s Creek, Harding Waterfront Estate offers a beautiful balance of history, nature, and elegance. The Bell-Gairdner House, lush grounds, and light-filled glass pavilion create a series of inviting backdrops, equally suited to quiet vows by the water or a spirited celebration that carries into the evening. Here is A setting destined for moments worth remembering.
Harding Waterfront Estate, Photography: Indigo Love Studios
Harding Waterfront Estate, Photography: 515 Photo Co.
Paletta Mansion
Tucked along Burlington’s lakefront, Paletta Mansion is a stately hideaway set on 14 acres of beautifully manicured grounds. The three-storey heritage home retains all its original charm—hardwood floors, working fireplaces, and vintage details that feel quietly luxurious. Whether you're planning a plated dinner for 50 to 100 guests or a cocktail-style gathering for up to 150, the space offers intimacy with just the right sense of grandeur.
Paletta Mansion, Photography: Lisa Renault
Paletta Mansion, Photography: Darby Mitchell
Auberge Willow Inn
British country charm meets quiet Quebec elegance at Auberge Willow Inn, a historic venue located in the lush, storybook landscapes of the Montérégie region. Set in the heart of Hudson, it offers an intimate, beautifully styled space with spectacular views, refined interiors, and an elevated culinary experience that feels both thoughtful and indulgent. From polished, tradition-rooted celebrations to laid-back, heartfelt gatherings, the atmosphere adapts effortlessly.
Auberge Willow Inn, Photography: Tyra Séguin
Auberge Willow Inn, Photography: Tyra Séguin
Le Peaches & Cream
Inspired by fields and flowers, Le Peaches & Cream in Quebec strikes a dreamy contrast between laid-back comfort and natural elegance. Wrapped in wild beauty, it offers a one-of-a-kind backdrop for celebrating life’s biggest moments with style and character. With a stunning villa, a sprawling ceremony space, and all the room your vision needs to bloom, Le Peaches & Cream invites celebrations that feel free-spirited, full of feeling, and rooted in nature.
Le Peaches & Cream, Photography: Golden Reverie Collective
Le Peaches & Cream
Parkwood Estate
A destination defined by history and scale, Parkwood Estate pairs grand architecture with meticulously kept gardens. The Oshawa estate offers a range of indoor and outdoor spaces, from fountain-framed ceremonies in the Formal Garden to the calm, secluded beauty of the Sunken Garden. Smaller celebrations unfold effortlessly in the Italian Gardens or within the restored Greenhouse, where the Japanese Garden sets a serene, almost cinematic mood.
Parkwood Estate, Photography: Team Kaptured
Parkwood Estate, Photography: Selahs Photos
Wander
A contemporary lakefront retreat in Prince Edward County, Wander is a modern sanctuary designed for intimate stays and meaningful gatherings. The property features a series of well-appointed cabins with space to lounge, dine, and unwind. Ideal for small weddings, creative retreats, or private celebrations, it offers a relaxed setting where connection comes naturally.
Wander, Photography: Myriam Ménard
Wander, Photography: Myriam Ménard
Painted Rock Estate Winery
Painted Rock Estate Winery sits above Skaha Lake like a well-kept secret, surrounded by vineyards. It’s a modernist dream in the heart of wine country, all clean lines and panoramic views that shift with the light. Painted Rock supports a range of wedding styles, whether that’s a small gathering indoors, an open-air evening under the stars, or a sit-down dinner featuring local Okanagan cuisine for up to 100 people.
Painted Rock Estate Winery
Painted Rock Estate Winery, Photography: Minted Photography
