The vastness and rustic beauty of Ontario and its small wedding venues will blow you away. There are so many options for you to choose from that you might be a bit overwhelmed. Planning a micro-wedding should be something that is fun and not stressful. 

If your wedding plans need more room, space and services check out the full list of ToDoOntario wedding venues here. Otherwise, keep on reading!

But the research you will do for your special day will be well worth it. Since the average Canadian wedding has around 120 people, these small wedding venues will be ideal for you to host your nuptials. 

That’s why we have created this list for you, so you will be able to see the top choices for wedding venues in Ontario, for a small-ish wedding. Read on to see which top Ontario wedding venue piques your interest. 

Romance can be found everywhere in Ontario. Couples have learned to plan the coolest of weddings following a rough couple of years. 

Ontario Has Venues for Both Indoor and Outdoor Weddings

Depending on your preference and the season that your wedding is going to be taking place in, you might opt for an indoor or an outdoor wedding. Either way, Ontario is filled with great options for both kinds of weddings.

Voyageur Quest in Algonquin Park

If you’ve always dreamed about having your wedding in a rustic cabin somewhere in the woods, then Voyageur Quest is for you. There are 4 unique wilderness cabins that you can rent at this venue for a truly intimate wedding. 

Each cabin has a different view, one with a lake view, another overlooking the forest, and also an island retreat. There’s something for everyone here. 

Glen Oro Farm

At Glen Oro you can let your imagination run free. Working closely with a venue facilitator and planning staff, they have created a Wedding Day Experience that will stay with you and your guests for the rest of time. With an emphasis on impeccable service from an elite team Glen Oro strives to not only fulfill all of your dreams on your wedding day, but also elevate the needs of your guests to a position where they feel as if this day was theirs too – everyone here is special. Glen Oro works with award winning international hospitality agencies to curate our events here, so together let them tap into their shared creative energy and make some real magic happen.

There are three different wedding packages to choose from which consist of either the Farm Elopement (up to 12 guests), Micro-Wedding (up to 30 guests), and the Grand Wedding (up to 180 guests). Both the Farm Elopements and the Micro-Weddings are offered as a fully inclusive experience with additional options for further customization.

Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd

Haliburton Forest is 100,000 acres, which has 100 lakes and millions of trees. In short, it’s an outdoor lover’s paradise. It has a research center and an education center.

With a sustainable viewpoint, Haliburton Forest will ensure your special day is both beautiful and eco-friendly. No one wants to imagine that their special day would be an environmental no-no. 

You and your guests can avail yourself of all their activities, like snowmobiling, dog sledding, and more. You can also observe wolves in their natural habitat. It is going to be a unique wedding adventure to beat them all. 

Rounds Ranch

Hold your big day at a rustic, beautiful ranch. Country weddings are becoming more and more popular, and you may dream about the day you say “I do” at the perfect rustic venue. If you are looking for a spot that hosts country weddings in the Barrie, Ontario area, look no further than Rounds Ranch.

Footprints Resorts (Adults Only)

You might have had an experience where a wedding was overrun with children, and babies, all afoot and all making a ruckus. Maybe you decided then that your wedding would be children and babies free. 

If that is the case, Footprints Resort is for you. It’s a private retreat located a few hours from Toronto in the Hastings Highland on the southern tip of Algonquin Park. There’s a private lake which you can sunbathe on or canoe around in. 

This will be that romantic, intimate, and quiet wedding that you’ve been searching for all along.

Sherwood Inn

Sherwood Inn is the perfect location to host friends & family while you say your I do’s and the resort can be yours…exclusively. With no other guests on property, your special day turns into an entire Muskoka resort wedding getaway for everyone. Sherwood Inn is one of the most romantic resorts in Ontario and the ultimate Muskoka wedding venue. A truly unforgettable Muskoka resort wedding may be more affordable than you might imagine as Sherwood Inn offers special resort wedding packages to suit almost every couples budget.

From Pop-Up weddings to one-day elopement packages, Sherwood Inn suits all kinds of couples looking for small or, even really smaller weddings, but want them to be extra-special too.

Deerhurst Resort

You’ve always dreamt of having your wedding in the posh beauty of Muskoka and with Deerhurst Resort, you can finally make that dream come true.

Not only are their accommodations and venue newly refreshed, but they have a wide variety of activities to suit everyone. Treetop trekking anyone? How about a round of golf at two 18-hole courses? You and your guests will never run out of things to do.

They also have an outstanding live stage show every evening, to liven up any gathering. It seems like they have taken care of every possible desire you might have for your intimate wedding. Small wedding venues for the win!!

Adamo Estate Winery

Did your ears perk up at the word ‘winery’? Imagine a wedding at an award-winning boutique winery with over 28,000 vines. Tour the winery, taste the wine and have your wedding in a beautiful setting made to entice.

It’s a wine-lovers dream come true. Not only do they have outdoor spaces overlooking the vines, and indoor spaces luxuriously furnished, but they also have a dinner/event area in the cellar. How cozy and unique would that be!

Sunset Cruises Muskoka

Whether from a public dock, resort dock or your private dock Sunset Cruises Muskoka offers smaller intimate cruises. This historic boat combined with the rugged beauty of Muskoka will ensure a very romantic small wedding.

Blue Mountain Resort

Blue Mountain Resort isn’t only about ski hills, even though everyone seems to think of it that way. They are open all year-round and have a wide variety of activities to suit everyone. 

This is another venue for the outdoor lover. The adventurer in you and your guests will be pleased. In the winter, there’s skiing and plenty of après activities. In the summer, there’s golf, hiking, and more.

Explore the great outdoors, and get even closer to all your guests. In the evening, relax in a hot tub while you look out at the twinkling lights of the mountains, and enjoy some decadent hot cocoa.

There are also more than 50 unique restaurants for you to entice your taste buds with. 

Craigleith Manor Boutique Bed and Breakfast

Nestled between Georgian Bay and the Blue Mountains sits Craigleith Manor. Twice named by TripAdvisor as one of the TOP 25 B&B/Inns in Canada, this award-winning boutique bed and breakfast has long been the perfect location for couples seeking privacy, in luxury surroundings. With only three guest rooms, each with private ensuite, they can provide the personal touches that you would expect in a five-star accommodation. Additional accommodation, beyond our capacity of 6 overnight guests is available locally.

The Waring House

Make your special day one to remember. The Waring House is the perfect venue for both weddings and wedding receptions. You have unique hopes and expectations for your day, and The Waring House will work with you to plan the wedding experience of your dreams.

Cobble Beach Resort

Choosing the right location for your dream wedding can make all the difference! If you’re searching for a picture-perfect backdrop, make sure to choose Cobble Beach Resort – It’s not just a location; it’s a destination! Imagine saying your vows overlooking the pristine Georgian Bay shoreline, celebrating under a clear blue sky, and capturing those beautiful moments with the iconic lighthouse in the background.

Small Wedding Venues to Suit Every Need

As seen above, there are small wedding venues in Ontario to suit every need, desire, and dream that a person planning their wedding could have. 

If you are holding a small or micro wedding, you might have imagined that it would be hard to find a venue that suffices, but there are options enough to suit everyone.  

The only thing left to do is pick one from the list and plan out your special day. Good luck!

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