Weddings
A venue like no other for a day like no other.
Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and it deserves a truly unique location that will make it unforgettable. That’s where the Canadian Canoe Museum comes in. Our brand-new, beautiful event space on the waterfront is unlike any other venue you’ve seen before.
Imagine being paddled in for your dockside ceremony, enjoying cocktail hour in our spacious atrium, or watching the sunset from our second-floor terrace. The many spaces of the Museum allow for creativity when designing your special day!
We work with a select group of caterers that provide excellent, top-quality meals in our event space that seats 170 for dinner. Our event staff are dedicated to making your wedding a seamless event, so you can relax and enjoy every moment.
That’s not all: Your guests will also receive entry into the Exhibition Hall to view the world’s largest collection of canoes and kayaks. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that they’ll be talking about for years to come!
We offer four wedding packages to choose from, so you can find the perfect fit for your special day. Whether you want a simple ceremony and cocktail hour, a full day of celebration, or exclusive use of the Museum, we’ve got you covered. Plus, with additional services like a guided Voyageur Canoe Tour and a campfire pit, you can add even more memorable touches to your wedding day.
We are excited to work with you to execute your vision…but first, congratulations!
Wedding Packages
We have four wedding packages for you to choose from.
A public declaration of love in front of your family and friends…and canoes.
- Ceremony and Cocktail only
- Choose an outdoor or indoor ceremony
- 12pm – 3pm
- Set up starts one hour before the rental time. (12pm – 3pm)
- Clean up is to be completed by 4pm
Eat, drink and be merry.
Arrive at the Museum with your family and friends for Cocktail Hour, followed by a dinner reception and a dance.
- Reception: Cocktail hour, Dinner and Dance
- Room Capacity: 160 seated guests for dinner, plus 10 person head table
- Cocktail hour is enjoyed in the Atrium.
- Dinner and Dance in the Event Room
- 5pm – 12am
- Set Up starts one hour before the rental time. (4pm – 5pm)
- Clean up is to be completed by 1am
A beautifully full day at the Canoe Museum! Have your ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and dance on site, which showcases different areas of the Museum for each part of the day.
- Traditional Wedding Day Package
- Ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dance
- Room capacity: 160 seated guests for dinner, plus 10 person head table
- Rented areas will need to be discussed with CCM staff, as not all areas of the museum will be exclusive use at all times.
- 1pm – 12am
- Set Up starts one hour before the rental time. (12pm – 1pm)
- Set up and delivery of catering, linens etc. to be coordinated with CCM
- Clean up to be completed by 1am
Enjoy exclusive use of the Museum for the entire day. Have your ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and dance on site, which showcases different areas of the Museum for each part of the day.
- Exclusive use of the Museum
- Ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dance
- Room Capacity: 160 sated guests for dinner, plus 10 person head table
- 10am – 12am
- Set Up starts one hour before the rental time. (9am – 10am)
- Set up and delivery of catering to be coordinated with CCM
- Clean up to be completed by 1am
Voyageur Canoe Tour
Your guests can enjoy a 60 minute guided tour of Little Lake. Perfect for cocktail hour, or for those guests who arrive early. Seats 20 paddlers per trip. Includes: guide, paddles, and PFDs.
Campfire Pit
Lit and stoked campfire for a great cottage-in-the-city vibe. Includes all firewood. From 8pm – 11pm.
Inclusions
- Private use of the Event room and the Prep Kitchen on the day of your wedding
- Use of the Library as a Bridal Suite
- Exclusive use of the Museum and campus after 5pm
- Guests’ admission to the Exhibit Hall.
- Basic AV package: Includes projector, screen, microphone, speakers
- Use of the Museum’s Wi-Fi
- Photo opportunities in the Galleries
- Paddling-in options for outdoor ceremonies (e.g. bridal party arrival, couple departure)
- 170 Event room chairs
- 20 resin 60” round tables
- 6 resin 60” rectangle tables (option for head table)
- Bar station (structure only)
- CCM Event Coordinator and CCM event staff
- Event Security
Exclusions
- Linens. All rented linens must be removed by 1am.
- Dishware, glassware. All rented dinnerware etc, must be removed from the premises by 1am.
- Warming chafing dishes.
- DJ
- DJ equipment
- Bartenders
- Alcohol
Learn More!
Contact us today to learn more about our wedding packages and start planning your dream wedding.
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