Wedding Venues by the Water in Toronto, Ontario
Reception Facilities near the Lake in Mississauga, Scarborough, GTA
Jul 8, 2009
Destination weddings have become a popular choice for many couples. In fact, wedding industry market research company, The Wedding Report notes that destination weddings are one of the most popular trends for 2009. The drawback to destination weddings is many guests will not be able to afford the cost of travel to the wedding and will end up bowing out of attending the big day.
By selecting a wedding venue on Lake Ontario that provides a vacation ambiance, brides and grooms in Toronto and the GTA can ensure guests will attend their wedding. A wedding by the lake does not have to be a casual affair. The following venues offer diverse options that can suggest a day of sophistication or relaxed comfort.
Wedding Venues in Toronto
- The Liberty Grand, Exhibition Grounds, 25 British Columbia Road, 416-542-3789, has a sweeping ballroom that overlooks Lake Ontario and can accommodate from 150-3000 people.
- The Radisson Hotel Admiral Toronto, 249 Queen's Quay West, 416-203-3333, is centrally located at Toronto Harbourfront. The ballroom can seat up to 250 people for sit-down dinners(180-190 with dance floor). The outdoor pool patio overlooks Toronto Harbour and may be used for more casual wedding receptions.
- Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore Boulevard West, 416-533-3553, has a history as a dance hall and big band venue that hosted jazz greats Duke Ellington and Count Basie. In more recent years, the venue was favoured with an impromptu concert by the Stones. The ballroom capacity is 300 for sit-down dinners and up to 800 for reception only.
Wedding Venues in Mississauga, Burlington
Just 30 minutes west of Toronto, Mississauga and Burlington hug the western part of Lake Ontario and have several wedding venues near the water:
- Waterside Inn, 15 Stavebank Road, Mississauga, 905-891-7770, boasts a spectacular view of Port Credit Harbour and accommodates up to 275 guests for a sit-down dinner (250 guests with dance floor). The Inn caters to only one wedding per day.
- Paletta Lakefront Park and Mansion, 4250 Lakeshore Road, Burlington (between Walkers and Appleby Line), 905-632-7809, is a restored heritage mansion sitting on 14 acres of lakefront property. Geared towards more intimate weddings, the Mansion can accommodate up to 85 guests for a sit-down dinner.
Wedding Venues in Scarborough, Pickering
For those who want to avoid the traffic of downtown Toronto, Scarborough and Pickering in the eastern section of the GTA have several wedding venues by the lake:
- Bluffers Restaurant, 7 Brimley Road South, Scarborough, 416-264-2337, is situated on over 400 acres of beautiful parkland at the base of Scarborough Bluffs. The ballroom, which seats a maximum of 180-200 people, overlooks the Bluffer's Marina and Lake Ontario.
- The Lake House, 600 Liverpool Road, Pickering, 905-422-0300, is a New England style wedding venue that offers private wedding ceremonies by the beach, as well as sunset cruises for the wedding party.
Couples who choose a wedding venue near the water will find there are many options in Toronto and the GTA to tailor their wedding according to wedding size preferences and degree of formality. Whether holding a wedding reception overlooking Toronto Harbour, or against the Scarborough Bluffs, the panoramic views of Lake Ontario will provide the bride and groom and their guests with stunning settings and a memorable and affordable wedding that all can attend.
For information on Muskoka wedding venues, read here.
For information on Niagara-on-the-Lake, read here.
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