14 Best Wedding Venues In The Canadian Rockies
Every year hundreds of couples come from across Canada, The United States and around the world to be wed in our beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Choosing to have your wedding in the mountains is a great first step in the wedding planning process. The pristine, natural scenery provides a stunning backdrop for all of your photos and video and will make for an extra memorable day for you and your guests.
There are venues for all types of budgets and styles including lodges, hotels, golf courses and even a castle! There truly is a special venue for every couple! For nature lovers, Canmore, Kananaskis, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park and Yoho National Park all provide a number of unique venues to consider for your wedding day.
We know choosing a wedding venue in the Rockies can be overwhelming so we have compiled a list of our 14 favourite wedding venues in the Canadian Rockies to help inspire you with your wedding planning.
All of the images below are from our client's weddings and feature florals designed by our team at Flowers by Janie. We love traveling to the Rockies to bring our client's floral visions to life!
CANMORE
The Malcolm Hotel
The Malcolm Hotel has stunning wrap around views and spectacular vistas of the Three Sisters peaks from their Edinburgh Castle Room, Edinburgh Patio and the Rooftop pool.
Overall, this hotel exudes warmth, comfort and modern luxury from the moment you step in. It's a perfect venue for hosting your out of town guests and is centrally located in the heart of Canmore. The Edinburgh Patio is a beautiful outside space for a ceremony and the Edinburgh Castle ballroom has floor to ceiling windows for a bright reception or ceremony space. With the beautiful surrounding nature and wildlife this venue is a spectacular choice and hosts weddings year-round. The space can easily be transformed into an intimate evening with the addition of florals and décor.
Check out this real wedding at the Malcolm Hotel and our styled shoot to see more details of the venue's interior!
Features:
- Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Ceremony locations
- Indoor Wedding Reception areas
- Capacity ranges from 120-260 depending on room and layout
- Plated & Buffet Dinner Service
- Onsite Hotel Accommodations
- Mountain Views
Follow this link for more information about booking your special day at the Malcolm Hotel!
Silvertip Resort
Silvertip Resort boasts stunning views of the mountains and has a well manicured 18 hole golf course that can entertain you and your guests as part of the wedding festivities.
Their outdoor gazebo is a coveted ceremony space from spring through fall and Silvertip Resort permits ceremony only bookings at the gazebo. Their Three Sisters Patio is perfect for winter weddings. They have a large ballroom and two smaller conference rooms for more intimate weddings.
It's is easy to see why this is one of the top venues in the Canadian Rockies.
Check out our featured wedding at Silvertip Resort!
Features:
- Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Ceremony locations
- Indoor Wedding Reception areas
- Capacity of 36-180 seated depending on room choice
- Plated & Buffet Dinner Service
- Golf cart shuttles for guests to the ceremony
- Mountain Views
Follow this link for more information about booking your special day at Silvertip Resort!
KANANASKIS COUNTRY
Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge
Kananaskis is a beautiful place to have your wedding year round. With its proximity to Calgary (only an hour drive) and gorgeous winding roads it is a great option if you want a mountain wedding without the long drive.
The Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge is situated in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and has all of the amenities on site to take care of you and your guests for the weekend. With multiple outdoor ceremony locations and reception rooms you are bound to find a space that is perfect for your wedding day!
We love the intimacy and flexibility that this venue provides plus it is pet friendly and has lots of hiking trails for you and your adventurous guests. As an added bonus, the integrated Kananaskis Nordic Spa is a wonderful place for you or your guests to be pampered while you prepare for your big day!
Check out our styled wedding photoshoot and magazine feature of this venue here.
Features:
- Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Ceremony locations
- Indoor Wedding Reception areas
- Capacity of 40-170 seated depending on room and layout
- Plated & Buffet Dinner Service
- Onsite Hotel Accommodations
- Nordic Spa
- Mountain Views
Follow this link for more information about booking your special day at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge!
BANFF NATIONAL PARK
The Fairmont Banff Springs
Known as the Castle in the Rockies, the Fairmont Banff Springs is one of the most popular and luxurious venues in Banff and for good reason. This beautiful chateau has stunning sights and a magnificent old world, romantic interior. You'll feel like you stepped into a fairytale at this magical venue. With seven venue spaces to suit any size wedding and a beautiful outdoor terrace, there are endless options to choose from at the Banff Springs Hotel.
Our favourite spaces are the outdoor terrace for ceremonies, indoor receptions in Mount Stephen Hall, The Cascade Ballroom, The Ivor Petrak Room and The Angus Room. Check out our featured wedding at the Fairmont Banff Springs here!
Features:
- Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Ceremony locations
- Indoor Wedding Reception areas
- Capacity of 10-220 seated depending on room and layout
- Plated & Buffet Dinner Service
- Onsite Hotel Accommodations
- Mountain Views
Follow this link for more information about booking your special day at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel!
Mount Stephen Hall
Cascade Ballroom
Angus Room
Sky Bistro
With breathtaking views of Sulphur Mountain and the surrounding Canadian Rockies, we think Sky Bistro is one of the best places to host your wedding celebrations. This unique mountain top venue has a cozy interior for a stunning reception and exceptional views for your ceremony. Enjoy a relaxing gondola ride over the beautiful alpine forest while you soar to once in a lifetime views on your special day. For more inspiration check out our styled shoot at Sky Bistro!
Features:
- Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Ceremony options
- Indoor Wedding Reception
- Capacity of 60 seated for Peak Patio ceremony depending on layout
- Capacity of 80-100 seated reception depending on layout
- Plated & Buffet Dinner Service
- Mountain Views
Follow this link for more information about booking your special day at Sky Bistro!
The Rimrock Resort Hotel
Nestled in the side of Sulphur Mountain the Rimrock Resort Hotel is a stunning place for your elegant and modern alpine wedding. With five different reception spaces and an outdoor courtyard for ceremonies, the Rimrock Resort Hotel is an excellent choice for a wedding of any size. This hotel offers intimate views, wonderful rooms and a rich history for a perfect wedding day. Just steps away from the natural Banff Upper Hot Springs and the Banff Gondola this venue allows for a perfect getaway in the mountains.
For more inspiration see our featured wedding at the Rimrock Resort!
Features:
- Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Ceremony locations
- Indoor Wedding Reception areas
- Capacity of 50-400 seated depending on room and layout
- Plated & Buffet Dinner Service
- Onsite Hotel Accommodation
- Mountain Views
Follow this link for more information about booking your special day at the Rimrock Resort Hotel!
Park Distillery
Park Distillery is a perfect venue for a rustic, mountain reception. Located in downtown Banff, this distillery is a unique place to hold your cocktail reception and wedding reception. With locally crafted spirits, Park Distillery offers a relaxed yet energetic atmosphere, wood-fire cooking, and picturesque views of downtown Banff and the surrounding landscape. We love adding florals to their mantel and giving the big horn sheep his own special garland!
Check out our featured wedding at Park Distillery for more wedding day inspiration!
- Cocktail Reception space
- Indoor Wedding Reception
- Capacity of 174 seated and 250 guests standing
- Plated & Buffet Dinner Service
Follow this link for more information about booking your special day at Park Distillery!
Mount Norquay Ski Resort
A ceremony and reception at Mount Norquay is a perfect yet unexpected place for a mountain escape. Available from July to October for wedding bookings, this cozy lodge nestled in the Canadian Rockies is perfect for ski lovers and those looking for a more laid back, rustic style on their big day. Enjoy cocktails on the Cascade Lodge Patio overlooking the resort after a stunning ceremony on the Lone Pine Lawn. We love this venue as there are so many ways to fill it with flowers and transform it into a magical space.
Check out our featured wedding to see more wedding images at Mount Norquay!
Features:
- Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Ceremony
- Indoor Wedding Reception areas
- Capacity of 120-220 seated depending on room
- Plated & Buffet Dinner Service
- Mountain Views
Follow this link for more information about booking your special day at Mount Norquay!
The Fenlands
The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre offers secluded meadows and beautiful views of Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain. Offering the biggest venue space in Banff, The Fenlands is perfect for any fun loving bunch and offers lovely spaces to make your wedding special. The beautiful and spacious concourse is ideal for mountain lovers and is located in the Town of Banff making it easily accessible for all of your out of town guests.
Features:
- Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Ceremony locations
- Indoor Wedding Reception areas
- Capacity ranges from 40-700 seated depending on room and layout
- Buffet Dinner Service available
- Mountain Views
Follow this link for more information about booking your special day at the Fenlands!
Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Perched at the edge of the Tunnel Mountain Reservoir, Buffalo Mountain Lodge hosts epic vistas of the surrounding mountain ranges with its spectacular scenery and fresh mountain air. As part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Resort (CRMR) properties their cuisine is mountain inspired, locally sourced and incredibly delicious. This venue offers three rooms for functions and each one is perfectly filled with natural lighting and amazing views of Cascade Mountain. The rustic interior is cozy and brings a warmth to your wedding even on the coldest days!
Couples often book Tunnel Mountain Reservoir located across the street from the lodge for outdoor wedding ceremonies.
Features:
- Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Ceremony locations
- Indoor Wedding Reception areas
- Capacity ranges from 48-99 seated depending on room
- Plated Dinner Service available
- Onsite Hotel Accommodations
- Mountain Views
Follow this link for more information about booking your special day at Buffalo Mountain Lodge!
Tunnel Mountain Reservoir
Tunnel Mountain Reservoir is one of our favourite places in Banff National Park for an outdoor ceremony, though it can be a little windy. With lavish views of the valley below this ceremony space is one of a kind. With the mountains as your backdrop the options for décor are endless! Wind, snow, or shine this site offers beautiful views for those looking for a mountain escape. You will need to contact the Town of Banff to book this ceremony space.
For more inspiration check out our two featured weddings at Tunnel Mountain Reservoir here and here!
Features:
- Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Space
- Capacity of 150 seated
- Mountain Views
Follow this link for more information about booking your special day at the Tunnel Mountain Reservoir!
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, with its turquoise waters, stunning glaciers, and breath taking mountains is easily one of the best venues in the Canadian Rockies. The lavish chateau hosts endless options for your party no matter the size. Offering two outdoor ceremony locations, the Lakeview Terrace and Victoria Terrace, and indoor reception spaces, the chateau brings romance, luxury and exceptional service to another level. Surrounded by picturesque hikes and a stunning lake for canoeing you and your guests will find everything you need to enjoy yourselves at this amazing venue.
Check out our blog post that features 4 weddings that took place during different seasons at the Chateau!
Features:
- Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Ceremony locations
- Indoor Wedding Reception areas
- Capacity of 20-500 seated depending on room and layout
- Plated & Buffet Dinner Service
- Onsite Hotel Accommodation
- Mountain Views
Follow this link for more information about booking your special day at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise!
YOHO NATIONAL PARK
Emerald Lake Lodge
Emerald Lake Lodge is designed to meet the needs of small weddings or larger ones of up to 150 people. Grace and intimacy characterizes this venue, and their four reception spaces are perfect for hosting intimate weddings with your loved ones. We love that you can rent your own island to host your wedding and party, giving you privacy and a day you'll remember. Emerald Lake Lodge is perfect for elopements and private getaways. Check out our featured wedding at the Emerald Lake Lodge!
Features:
- Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Ceremony locations
- Indoor Wedding Reception areas
- Capacity of 20-150 seated depending on room
- Plated & Buffet Dinner Service
- Onsite Hotel Accommodation
Follow this link for more information about booking your special day at Emerald Lake Lodge and Conference Center!
JASPER NATIONAL PARK
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
The stunning blue lakes and glaciers make Jasper an idyllic place for a wedding. With an outdoor ceremony overlooking Lac Beauvert or a beautiful reception in their stunning lodge it's easy to see why this is one of the top places to get married in the Canadian Rockies. Offering six indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces along with four indoor and one outdoor reception space there are endless options at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Stunning vistas, pristine lakes and the magnificent Rocky Mountains provide the perfect backdrop for your wedding. Check out our featured wedding at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge!
Features:
- Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Ceremony locations
- Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Reception areas
- Capacity of seated up to 350 seated depending on room
- Plated & Buffet Dinner Service
- Onsite Hotel Accommodation
Follow this link for more information about booking your special day at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge!
We hope you have fun finding the perfect wedding venue for you!
When you are ready to book your wedding florist we hope you get in touch with us so we can bring your Rocky Mountain wedding experience to the next level!
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