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1. The Inn and Spa at Heartwood, Drumheller, Alberta.
This inn is a favourite because of its spa on the property. You and your Mister, plus friends and family, can spend the day before the wedding getting pampered. There’s even a hydrosonic massage bed to soothe those prenuptial jitters. The Heartwood can help do everything from cater the meal to supply you with a marriage commissioner. The scenic English garden is a popular choice for ceremonies and in inclement weather the ceremony can take place in the fireplace lounge. Tell your guests to reserve a spot in one of the eight beautifully decorated rooms and after the wedding you and your groom can stay in the honeymoon cottage. This is the perfect place to have an intimate wedding for up to 20 people.
For more information, go to innsatheartwood.com.

2. Hillsdale House Inn, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia.
Whether you want your wedding to be big or small, indoors or out, the Hillsdale House Inn will work with you to custom-design your wishes. Outdoor ceremonies take place on the Croquet Lawn, and you can choose to have an open-air event or take advantage of a marquee tent. Imagine saying, “I do” under the natural arbour created by the draping branches of apple trees. If you choose to hold your celebration indoors, the Victorian Inn (built in 1859) provides an intimate and romantic atmosphere for your ceremony. The Private Dining Room features antique furnishings, a hand-carved fireplace, large windows that look out onto the gardens and French doors that open onto a large, covered patio. You can choose to have a sit-down dinner for 30 or a cocktail reception for 80, where your guests are free to mingle throughout the main floor.
For more information, go to hillsdalehouseinn.ca.

3. Auberge des Gallant, Ste-Marthe, Quebec.
Located on Mont-Rigaud, in the heart of a maple and cedar forest, this inn is a perfect location for a secluded wedding. The inn’s flower gardens are the perfect backdrop for your W-day pictures, ceremony and cocktail hour. The on-site reception hall can accommodate 70 to 125 people and will serve you and your guests a menu of your choice. Their wedding package also includes decor—flower arrangements for the tables, white chair covers and background music. Plus when it’s time to hit the dance floor you’re given four hours with in-house DJ Michael Leduc. Auberge des Gallant also specializes in green weddings. Flowers come from their five acres of gardens; they serve fresh fish from their trout pond and have a long relationship with local farmers.
For more information, go to gallant.qc.ca.

4. Kingsbrae Arms Relais & Chateaux, St. Andrews, New Brunswick.
The Kingsbrae Arms specializes in small weddings that span over a couple of days. They can accommodate 22 adults and serve up to 30 guests at a sit-down dinner. The best part about having a small party span over a couple of days is the activities you and your guests can partake in. You can sightsee in the Bay of Fundy area, whale-watch or play a round of golf. Consider having the ceremony in the scenic garden or main parlour. When it comes to your perfect menu, Chef Marc Latulippe can work with you to include all your favourites. Flower arrangements can be made and there is always someone who can officiate your ceremony. This historic inn will give your wedding the intimate and romantic feel you’re looking for.
For more information, go to kingsbrae.com.

5. Bayshore Inn, Waterton Park, Alberta.
The Waterton Lakes area is in the heart of some of Canada’s most spectacular scenery, which will be the backdrop for your outdoor ceremony. In case of bad weather or a preferred indoor wedding, the Waterton Glacier room can accommodate 75-250 people. Take advantage of the neighbouring Glacier National Park and book a cruise with your guests down the lake. You can also create an activities itinerary for your guests and include golf, mountain biking and hiking.
For more information, go to bayshoreinn.com.

6. Delta Sherwood Inn, Muskoka, Ontario.
If you’re looking for cottage charm then consider the Delta Sherwood Inn on beautiful Lake Joseph in Muskoka. Surrounded by century-old pines, the inn is a perfect backdrop for a romantic outdoor wedding. Plan your perfect menu with their executive chef Juan Pablo Alfaro whose specialty is new Latin and French cuisine. There are tons of activities for your guests to participate in year-round from golf and boat cruises in the summer to ice-skating and tobogganing in the winter. Do all of your pre-wedding prep on-site in their full-service spa. The inn also offers an on-site wedding planner, so you can be sure your wedding is exactly the way you want it.
For more information, go to deltahotels.com.

7. Old Stone Inn, Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Hold your wedding in one of the stunning rooms at the Old Stone Inn. The Millery Room has all the right elements for an intimate wedding ambience: cathedral-style ceilings, great chandeliers and stone walls. The inn is home to a spectacular wine cellar in which you can exchange “I dos.” The inn’s event planner can customize every part of your wedding from menus to decor. Rehearsal dinners are also accommodated, so all your W-day needs are taken care of in one place. Take advantage of all the inn has to offer by staying for your honeymoon. Book the suite with a fireplace and jacuzzi for you and your mister.
For more information, go to oldstoneinn.on.ca.

8. Devonshire Inn, Wellington, Ontario.
Spend your entire wedding weekend with your guests at the Devonshire Inn. Get married on the lakeshore or in a tent on the inn’s beautiful property. The interior of the inn also provides a beautiful backdrop for any ceremony. With it’s own banquet hall that seats 50 people, the inn caters their own food and will provide the exact menu you want for your reception. They have well-established relationships with vendors in town so your planning will be a breeze. With charming rooms and nearby activities like horseback riding and kayaking, you and your guests will be delighted.
For more information, go to devonshire-inn.com.

9. Kindred Spirits Country Inn, Cavendish, Prince Edward Island.
Hold your wedding amongst centuries-old pine and maple trees. The Kindred Spirits Inn is situated on six acres of lush green scenery and is adjacent to the Anne of Green Gables house. The inn can host weddings of up to 20 people and ceremonies usually take place in the garden or on the deck. Offer your guests a weekend of playing golf, biking and hiking. Hold your wedding in the spring when P.E.I. is in bloom with breathtaking colours and cool breezes.
For more information, go to kindredspirits.ca.

10. Lakeside Illahee Inn, Vernon, British Columbia.
Lakeside Illahee Inn is an outdoorsy couple’s dream. Invite your guests to stay the weekend and partake in your favourite activities like swimming, boating, mountain biking and hiking. Nearby you can go horseback riding, golfing, tour a winery or orchard and take a cruise on the Okanagan. The inn also has a spa so you can unwind from a day of activities and get picture-perfect for your big day. Get married with Lake Kalamalka as your backdrop. The lake is known as “the lake of many colours” because it looks like a different colour at different times and angles. Hold your reception on the patio and watch the sun set over the lake. You can also hold your reception in the Grand Room that has high cathedral ceilings, a fireplace and picture windows that overlook the lake.
For more information, go to illahee.com.