the best summer camps in ontario for a wedding
a wedding weekend enjoying the outdoors at camp tamakwa in algonquin park.
^^^ the view approaching camp tamakwa by boat the evening before the wedding day. ^^^
^^^ scenes from a wedding at camp timberlane near haliburton, ontario. ^^^
^^^ gathering around with friends & enjoying the campfire at a summer camp wedding. ^^^
^^^ delmonte in the pines is just south of gravenhurst & has beautiful outdoor spots to hold wedding ceremonies & enjoy cocktails. ^^^
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^^^ a wedding ceremony on the dock at port cunnington. ^^^
we LOVE summer camps & think they are a brilliant place to have a wedding! usually everyone who is up for it can stay right there on site. you can enjoy a fun relaxed weekend with your guests instead of the rushed half-day of most weddings. there are tons of activities, like canoeing, hiking, swimming, or simply finding a sunny spot by the lake with a book -- truly there's something for everyone. the last wedding we photographed at a summer camp, there was a morning yoga class out on the beach & a paddle out into the lake. that's a pretty perfect way to start a wedding day if you ask us.it's a great getaway from the city for all your guests to enjoy, and so many of these spots are easy to get to from toronto & its neighbouring cities. many summer camps don't advertise their facility rentals, but are more than happy to welcome back former campers to get married on their grounds. for many others, their doors are open to anyone who'd like to reserve the site for the weekend. just keep in mind, all of these spots are functioning summer camps & will only be available outside of the months of july & august. here's our list of great summer camps we've found across ontario that we think would be wonderful spots for a wedding. if you're outdoorsy & a bit untraditional like us, we'd highly recommend thinking about a summer camp weekend wedding.
SOUTHERN ONTARIO SUMMER CAMP VENUES:
our list of top summer camps for your wedding in ontario :
camp tamakwa in algonquin provincial park / see our photos here
camp timberlane near haliburton / see our photos here
tapawingo ywca camp near parry sound
camp kawartha in the kawarthas northeast of peterborough
camp walden near bancroft
camp white pine near haliburton
camp muskoka near bracebridge
camp tamarack near bracebridg
ecamp arowhon in algonquin provincial park
camp kintail on lake huron near goderich
camp ahmek / camp wapomeo in algonquin provincial park
camp tawingo near huntsville
SOUTHERN ONTARIO LODGES FOR OVERNIGHT WEDDING WEEKENDS:
& just in case you're looking for something similar to a summer camp but maybe a bit less rustic, here's our list of wedding venues similar to summer camps with on-site accommodation for everyone to stay. many of these settings provide a variety of accommodation types for your guests ranging from private two-person cottages, bigger family-style units, or hotel suite style rooms on site.
our list :
the lodge at pine cove on the french river near sudbury (sleeps up to 58 in private log cottages, with room for up to 120 for wedding day celebrations) / see our wedding photos here
port cunnington lodge in muskoka (sleeps 100+ guests in private cottages) / see our wedding photos here
delmonte in the pines near gravenhurst in muskoka (sleeps 100+ guests in a mix of private cottages/hotel-style rooms ) / see our wedding photos here
the portage inn near huntsville & algonquin provincial park / see our wedding photos here laurentian lodge near elliott lake
clevelands house in muskoka
servern lodge in muskoka
windermere house in muskoka
lumina resort in muskoka
bartlett lodge in algonquin provincial park
trillium resort in muskoka
sherwood inn in muskoka
westwind inn north of peterborough
fernleigh lodge north-east of peterborough
bark lake leadership center near haliburton
we hope to continue adding to this list as we discover more camps and outdoor wedding spaces around southern ontario -- please let us know if you think we've missed any of your favourite spots! need to stay closer to the city? take a look at our list of wedding spaces in toronto & nearby.
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cheers & happy planning! x
tamara + bram married at camp / a camp timberlane summer camp wedding
it's a magical place, but its wooden cabin frames, gravel paths & towering trees are nothing without the common sounds of laughter & footfall to fill them. this is the story of the weekend when, before camp opened its doors to its usual flood of summer campers, the pathways were filled instead with big kids, many of whom were returning to camp for the first time in years. i'll never forget arriving at camp the night before, meeting people for the first time & seeing the wonderment in their eyes over returning to this place they loved as kids. returning for the wedding of tamara & bram.they met at camp when they were teenagers. he led canoe trips with three other guys, all of whom were there at the wedding. one of the first pictures they have together is sitting on the grass in the sun at camp timberlane. when they first emailed, having seen photos of ours from previous camp weddings, we felt a connection with them & much of our time with them since has been filled with an ease, laughter, and warmth. the weekend was a perfect reflection of that energy they bring.a few hours north of the city, there were campfires every night, a lot of dancing, sleeping in cabins, and a beautiful mixing of excitement with a calm & peacefulness.also, keep your eyes peeled for the wildlife... !watch the stop motion video of the wedding weekend below, and images to follow. b & t, mazel tov. we loved being there. x
june 2014 wedding at camp timberlane, muskoka, ontario
extra thanks to bryn of an artistic affair for being lovely
song : silver moon by roo panes / see more recent wedding days here / friends & family, see more photos here