Where Weddings Marry with Culture in BC

WHISTLER

The marriage of two coastal communities that have existed harmoniously in the Whistler area for many generations is celebrated in this exceptional facility. A showcase of art and culture, the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) provides outstanding venue spaces, including a longhouse for up to 80 people for traditional ceremonies. Two large reception halls offer views of the location’s majestic alpine surroundings, and the SLCC’s patio provides room to laugh, mingle, and rejoice while Blackcomb Mountain peers down from above.

CHASE

If a wedding by the water is what you seek, Quaaout Lodge should be on your list to check out. The lodge is located about an hour’s drive from Kamloops and sits along Little Shuswap Lake. Your lakefront wedding can be large or small, featuring dramatic scenery within the East Kootenay mountain range, and the opportunity to indulge in golf and spa outings for you and your guests. The lodge is in the territory of the Secwepemc Nation and is owned by the Little Shuswap Indian Band, which has established a reputation for providing quality hospitality experiences for visitors to this exquisite part of British Columbia.

VANCOUVER

Located in downtown Vancouver, this public gallery is named after acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid and is available for event rental during non-gallery hours. This is an ideal urban space for your intimate wedding ceremony, cocktail party, or reception–with several spaces available, including an outdoor pavilion for small outdoor ceremonies. Gallery staff make it easy and are ready to help you with onsite catering services and planning. Host your matrimonial merriment amid spectacular sculptures, jewelry and a totem pole by James Hart of Haida Gwaii–guides and exclusive gift shop access are available to guests of your event.

TOFINO

Owned by Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, this wedding venue offers exclusive coastal views, gorgeous accommodations, and tailored event services all year long. Choose an intimate beach wedding with surf and sand to witness your vows, or call on staff to help you select one of the many event spaces available onsite. A storm watcher’s paradise in the fall and winter months and a surfer’s paradise at all other times, Tin Wis has endless possibilities for a wedding in any season. Gourmet catering is available, and there is plenty of room for extended families, out-of-town guests, and animal attendants. Raise a glass to the happy couple from the west coast of Vancouver Island as you enjoy the sunset over the Pacific Ocean.

CRANBROOK

Want a fairytale wedding in spring or summer? St. Eugene, set amid the Rocky Mountains and Purcell Mountains, is a fine choice for a magical beginning. The 300-acre resort stands on the shores of the St. Mary River and features a championship golf course. Couples with plans for a large wedding will be particularly drawn to St. Eugene, which has 125 guestrooms and suites, an on-site casino to keep guests entertained, and a spa for pre-wedding facials and treatments. Hiking trails and a heated outdoor pool are other attractions that will appeal. Owned by the Ktunaxa Nation, St. Eugene is an incredible success story that draws travellers from Alerta, British Columbia and beyond.

FRASER VALLEY

Fraser River Lodge is where your wedding dreams come to life, surrounded by the beauty of the great outdoors and the comfort of refined elegance. Set on expansive riverfront acres, the Lodge provides breathtaking panoramic views of the Cascade Mountain Range. Imagine exchanging vows with the majestic Mt. Cheam and the mighty Fraser River as your backdrop while bison roam gracefully in the surrounding fields.

The Lodge offers four seasonal indoor and outdoor ceremony locations, each designed to take full advantage of the picturesque setting. The spacious reception hall, with its hardwood floors, light-coloured walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows, accommodates up to 200 guests.