Romantic wedding venues in Ontario

Elegant hotels

Experience an elegant wedding at one of Ontario’s finest hotels offering a seamless wedding experience with convenient accommodation for out-of-town guests. 

Elora Mill Hotel & Spa

 The Elora Mill Hotel is the perfect place for a romantic wedding in the charming town of Elora. The Foundry Chapel is a popular spot for wedding ceremonies and features arch hand-forged iron doors, detailed wall and ceiling moldings, a beautiful fireplace and timber beams. Your guests will want to stay overnight at the historic hotel to experience more of Elora’s beautiful architecture, nature and small-town attractions.

Location: 77 Mill Street West, Elora

The Gardens at Pillar and Post

Celebrate your love in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake at the Pillar and Post, where you can choose indoor or outdoor spaces for your wedding. Toast your big day in a lovely rustic barn with large windows or in a classic ballroom with a private deck and gazebo for stargazing. Your guests will feel truly pampered with the comfortable accommodations and spa at Pillar and Post, just a short walk from the historic Old Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Location: 526 Regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake

The Grand Hotel

Built in 1872, The Grand Hotel is located approximately half an hour from downtown Ottawa. The hotel offers stress-free wedding packages and specializes in small weddings. Prepare for a fairytale wedding in the beautiful bridal suite with your bridal party, where you will feel like royalty. Make a stunning statement descending the classic grand staircase, which also provides a dramatic backdrop for a wedding photoshoot. Guests can enjoy overnight stay in luxurious suites.

Location: 7 Bridge Street, Carleton Place

Farms, forests, vineyards and barns

Enjoy the rustic charm and timeless photo ops at farms, vineyards and barn wedding venues with modern amenities.

Whispering Springs

Combine your wedding with luxury glamping just 90 minutes east of Toronto. Whispering Springs offers a unique destination wedding in a beautiful natural setting where you can walk down the aisle in a whimsical forest chapel surrounded by your loved ones. After the ceremony, continue the celebration with a catered dinner in the lodge-inspired pavilion. Stay overnight comfortably in a log-framed luxury tent.

Location: 141 Mercer Lane, Grafton

Two Sisters Vineyards

Award-winning vineyard, Two Sisters has romantic indoor and outdoor spaces for an intimate wedding, including a pond, a pergola surrounded by vines and fruit trees and a veranda with magnificent views of the vineyards. A highlight of the venue is the stunning barrel room, where you can enjoy a meal paired with award-winning wine to celebrate the wedding occasion.

Location: 240 John Street East, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Hessenland Inn and Schatz Winery

Located between Grand Bend and Bayfield on Highway 21, Hessenland boasts nature, beautiful gardens, ponds and lush vineyards. Couples will appreciate the romantic sunsets over Lake Huron and special spots to take lasting wedding photos. Guests can explore the Village of St. Joseph or the special experiences offered at Hessenland Inn.

Location: 72981 Bluewater Highway, Zurich

The Timber Barn

Exchange your vows by the Conestogo River, in St. Jacobs with an intimate and romantic outdoor setting. Then move indoors for cocktails, dinner and dancing. This venue provides endless options for a magical winter wedding and other seasonal celebrations. You can also get ready for your big day at the nearby Hotel 52 in St. Jacobs.

Location: 8 Spring Street, St. Jacobs

Century Barn Weddings

Built by hand in 1881, Century Barn has been part of a family-owned farm in Cavan Monaghan for seven generations. Its rustic charm and modern touches make it a stunning reception space, with the ceremony garden offering a beautiful spot to exchange vows. The venue is pet-friendly and even offers a Sunday elopement package for couples looking for an intimate, low-stress celebration.

Location: 400 Stewart Line, Cavan

Rockport Barn

Create your own wedding story in the heart of the Thousand Islands. Rockport Barn offers exclusive use of a restored 100-year old barn in a natural setting for an entire weekend. Add your personal touches to the outdoor and indoor space for a weekend wedding celebration. Take photos surrounded by nature, including the gardens, waterfalls and pond on the property. Accommodation is available onsite and next door. Discounted stays for large groups are offered at nearby hotels.

Location: 28 Old River Road, Mallorytown

Jabulani Winery

Book a wedding at the only winery in Ottawa that hosts barn weddings. The all-inclusive package covers event planning, a DJ, lighting and audio, and other details. Guests can enjoy cozy bonfires to toast s’mores or lively lawn games for a playful vibe. This picturesque venue has beautiful vineyards, elegant ponds and many other natural settings perfect for wedding photos. Stay overnight at the winery’s spacious log home nestled by Jock River.

Location: 8005 Jock Trail, Richmond

Temple's Sugar Bush

Make a toast to sweet matrimony on a picturesque maple farm in Ottawa Valley. Declare your love surrounded by a stunning maple forest and beautiful gardens while family and friends look on. Enjoy the menu prepared by executive Red Seal chefs in the stunning timber-framed barn. Guests will appreciate exclusive access to the venue, conversations around an outdoor fire pit and thoughtful amenities such as umbrellas, blankets and toiletries.

Location: 1700 Ferguson Falls Road, Lanark

Fermanagh Farms

Located near Bradford, Fermanagh Farms is a popular destination for romantic barn weddings. Built in 1893, it has been refitted with modern amenities, such as indoor heating for cozy and romantic winter weddings and high-quality sound system for lively receptions. Guests appreciate the spacious venue on the private country farm. The barn at Fermanagh Farms is bookable year-round and also offers the perfect rustic background for engagement photos.

Located: 4023 3rd Line, Tottenham

Waterfront resorts and outdoor settings

Select a wedding destination with waterfront views incorporating the timeless beauty and natural essence of Ontario’s beautiful lakes.

Killarney Mountain Lodge

Enjoy an unforgettable wedding in Killarney surrounded by stunning lake views and natural outdoor wilderness scenery. You and your guests can arrange to stay in cottages with tranquil views of the Killarney Channel and Georgian Bay. Guests can book post-wedding activities such as hiking, canoeing and fishing.

Location: 3 Commissioner Street, Killarney

Wilderness Tours

Experience a riverside wedding at Canada’s premier whitewater adventure resort. Choose from two beautiful waterfront venues for your ceremony, whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a large celebration. Enjoy a range of accommodation options, including waterfront camping by the Ottawa River. Guests can also take advantage of an extended vacation with activities such as whitewater rafting, cycling, hiking and lazy river tubing, stand-up paddleboarding and so much more.

Location: 1260 Grants Settlement Road, Foresters Falls

Eganridge Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Sturgeon Lake makes a beautiful lakeside backdrop for a sunset ceremony at Eganridge Resort. Choose from various reception halls, according to the size of your wedding guest list and budget. Before or after the wedding, guests can book a round of golf or relax at the spa.

Location: 26 Country Club Drive, Fenelon Falls

Elmhirst's Resort

Exchange your vows at an outdoor wedding ceremony on the boardwalk overlooking Rice Lake. Many wedding packages are available, including those for smaller groups and an effortless experience. Your guests can also arrange to stay longer at the resort and book pampering services such as spa treatments, massages and facials.

Location: 1045 Settlers Line, Keene

Museums and cultural spaces

Make a grand statement about your love of culture and each other. These unique and one-of-a-kind spaces offer a creative backdrop for your wedding day. 

Uxbridge Historical Centre

Exchange your vows and pose for photographs under the romantic gazebo at the Uxbridge Historical Centre. This site also boasts a charming church for an indoor ceremony and a cozy heritage schoolhouse for a small wedding reception.

Location: 7239 Concession 6, Uxbridge

The Globe & Mail Centre

You’ll feel on top of the world as you admire panoramic city views of Toronto from the extensive terrace of the Globe & Mail Centre. The versatile interior space can seamlessly accommodate an elegant sit-down dinner and reception for a large wedding, or an intimate atmosphere for a micro wedding of up to 100 guests. Highlights of the contemporary venue include floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase beautiful views, state-of-the-art acoustics and comfortable lounge area for guests to relax.

Location: 351 King Street East, Suite 1600, Toronto

Art Gallery of Ontario

The architecture of Frank Gehry sets the stage for an unforgettable art gallery-themed wedding at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). Celebrate and dine in style in the light-filled Walker Court and admire the gallery’s iconic spiral staircase—a stunning backdrop for beautiful, romantic photos.

Location: 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto

The Great Hall

Victorian-era architecture adds charm to this urban wedding venue in Toronto. The Conversation Room on the second floor provides the setting for an intimate wedding with natural light streaming in. The Main Hall boasts sophisticated grandeur and

accommodates a larger group and features a dinner-dance area adorned with crystal chandeliers and an elevated stage for live band performances with state-of-the-art sound.

Location: 1087 Queen Street West, Toronto

Ingenium Canada

Express your love at one of Ottawa’s three museums highlighting food, aviation and science. The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum offers a charming outdoor setting with a rustic barn, while the expansive grounds of the Canada Aviation and Space Museum provide a unique backdrop. For a more modern atmosphere, host your celebration in the Canada Science and Technology Museum auditorium.

Locations:

Canada Agriculture and Food Museum: 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa

Canada Aviation and Space Museum: 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa

Canada Science and Technology Museum: 1867 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa

Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre

In addition to bridal showers and stag and doe parties, the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre in Sault Ste. Marie makes a unique wedding venue. Exchange your vows among the bush planes in the museum or along St. Marys River for a beautiful outdoor ceremony.

Location: 50 Pim Street, Sault Ste. Marie

Historic homes, estates and gardens

Get married at a venue that combines elegance and nostalgia. Beautiful architecture and well-maintained gardens add a touch of luxury, history and grandeur to wedding photographs and provide unique places for guests to explore.

Roseville Estate

Roseville Estate features expansive grounds that create a memorable fairytale backdrop for your wedding, complete with beautifully manicured gardens. For your wedding ceremony, choose between a stunning forest setting, a charming pavilion or a rustic barn. Roseville Estate also offers elegant poolside cocktail hour, an outdoor fireplace, dinner overlooking a gorgeous garden and more. Packages for smaller, intimate weddings are also available.

Location: 2283 Roseville Road, Cambridge

Clonmel Castle

Take the magical journey to matrimonial bliss at this historic mansion in Norfolk County. Customizable packages are available to help you plan your one-of-a-kind wedding, whether a medieval-style wedding, an intimate, all-inclusive micro-wedding or a three-day wedding to celebrate with your closest friends.

Location: 150 Prospect Street, Port Dover

Arlington Estate

Arlington Estate is a three-hectare luxury venue in Vaughan that captures the essence of a grand wedding. The property features an onsite chapel, a ceremony garden and a private helicopter pad for stylish arrivals and departures. Guests will enjoy the superior sound quality as they dance the night away and ample space to lounge and relax.

Location: 8934 Huntington Road, Vaughan

The Doctor's House

Located in the picturesque town of Kleinburg, the Doctor’s House is a popular venue that offers beautiful indoor and outdoor space for large and small weddings. The property boasts a charming chapel that looks like it belongs in a classic fairytale, creating the perfect venue for a romantic wedding ceremony.

Location: 21 Nashville Road, Kleinburg

Graydon Hall

A hidden gem in Toronto, Graydon Hall offers a world of glamour and timeless sophistication inside and outside the grand Georgian manor. Surrounded by expansive greenery and mature trees, it boasts a dreamy landscape and a 49-metre stone terrace that creates the perfect spot for guests to enjoy an open-air dinner or cocktails.

Location: 185 Graydon Hall Drive, Toronto

Booking your wedding in Ontario promises unforgettable memories and endless experiences for you and your guests.