6 wedding venues in Toronto you need to see
Located along Lake Ontario in south east Canada, Toronto is a vibrant multicultural city that's a great place to live, visit, and get married. Whether you're a local or out-of-towner planning a destination wedding, you'll be spoilt for choice of beautiful wedding venues, from luxe downtown hotels to historical country piles. Wondering where to start in your venue search? We asked Toronto wedding planner and Fine Art Curation member Kirsten Rezek from Nobl Events to share the top wedding venues in Toronto you need to see.
1. The Hunt Club
This prestigious members-only club was originally established by British Army officers in 1834 as a fox hunting club. The Hunt Club now stands as a golf club overlooking the beautiful lake Ontario and welcomes intimate groups for beautiful weddings on site.
The Omni King Edward Hotel, Toronto
Built in 1921, The Omni King Edward Hotel was built to pay homage to King Edward VII and was once the tallest building in Toronto. With multiple ballrooms that host upwards to 200 guests, you will feel transported to a time of gilded elegance. The Omni King Edward Hotel offers a magical setting for your downtown Toronto wedding, with a choice of spectacular event spaces and delectable cuisine created by renowned executive chef, Daniel Schick.
Miller Lash House, Toronto
Now part of one of the most prestigious universities in Canada, the University of Toronto (founded as King's College in 1827), Miller Lash House was once the home of a successful Canadian businessman. With multiple private rooms inside dedicated to hosting the wedding party as they get ready, a fixed tent structure for receptions, and lush grounds of rolling hills and seasonal blooms, Miller Lash House brings together English manor charm with contemporary conveniences to give couples and upward of 180 guests a gorgeous gardenesque wedding day.
Harding Waterfront Estate, Oakville
Overlooking the picturesque waters of Lake Ontario and bordered by Joshua’s Creek, the Harding Waterfront Estate is a premier wedding venue for your special day. The enchanting estate includes a historic mansion, lavish grounds, and luxurious tented glass pavilion. Designed as a gift between husband and wife, the Harding Waterfront Estate was originally constructed in 1937 and stood as a testament to the love between Kathleen Harding (its namesake) and Charles Power Bell, who died not long after gifting it to her. Now every couple who gets married here is adding to a long history of its foundational love story.
Willowbank Mansion, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Built in the 1830’s, Willowbank Mansion sits on 13-acres of stunning land that are the perfect location for a tented wedding reception. The two-and-a-half-storey mansion, named for the willow trees growing at the southern end of the property, was originally owned by Alexander Hamilton, and designed in an architectural style suited to the elite upper Canadian society of the time. Located in the village of Queenston, a picturesque area of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Willowbank fuses historical elegance with lush picturesque surroundings to create a unique and memorable wedding experience.
Royal Canadian Military Institute, Toronto
Hidden by the facade of a modern building in the heart of downtown Toronto, and surrounded on either side but modern corporate structures, likes this historical gem. The Royal Canadian Military Institute was originally founded in 1890 by Sir William Dillion Otter and houses both documentation and artefacts of the Canadian military throughout its history. A non-profit organization, they have in recent years open the institute to private weddings and events to engage the public and local community.
