Last updated: October 18, 2026
Quick answer: my top picks
The best outdoor wedding venues near Ottawa and Gatineau, by what you’re looking for:
- Best getaway with on-site lodging: Le Peaches & Cream in Low, Quebec, about 45 minutes north, with a villa that sleeps 21.
- Best rustic barn close to the city: Adelina Barn in Gatineau (about 20 minutes) or Stonefields Estate in Beckwith (about 30 minutes).
- Best view: Le Belvedere in Wakefield, on a clifftop over the Gatineau Hills.
- Best camp-style weekend: the Wilderness Tours River Barn, Rideau Hill Camp or Anupaya Cabin Co.
- Best for micro-weddings and elopements: Prunella in the Pontiac, for 25 guests or fewer.
All 20 venues are compared in the table below, then covered one by one.
All 20 venues at a glance
Drive times are approximate, from downtown Ottawa. Guest numbers are the maximum each venue lists; confirm details directly.
Venue | Location | Drive from Ottawa | Guests | Stay on site | Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Le Peaches & Cream | Low, QC | 45 min | Up to 130 | Villa, sleeps 21 | Refined country getaway |
Adelina Barn | Gatineau, QC | 20 min | Up to 90 | Not listed | Rustic pine barn |
Le Belvedere | Wakefield, QC | 30 min | Up to 200 | Guest house | Clifftop views |
La Grange de la Gatineau | Cantley, QC | 20 min | Ask venue | B&B next door | 1819 log barn by the river |
Le Riverbend | Kazabazua, QC | Under 1 hr | 10 to 120 | Yes | Riverside |
Pine Lodge | Bristol, QC | 45 to 50 min | Up to 200 | B&B rooms, camping | Barn and beach |
Camp Fortune | Chelsea, QC | Gatineau Park | About 150 | Not listed | Ski hill in the forest |
Prunella | Pontiac, QC | About 1 hr | Up to 25 | 7 A-frame cabins | Forest micro-weddings |
Stonefields Estate | Beckwith, ON | 30 min | Up to 220 | Not listed | Heritage farm |
Bean Town Ranch | Plantagenet, ON | 40 min | 150 seated, 225 standing | Private cottage | Log hall, lakeside terrace |
Strathmere | North Gower, ON | Just outside Ottawa | Up to 225 | About 30 rooms | Historic estate, 3 venues |
Evermore | Almonte, ON | 30 min | Ask venue | Not listed | Restored 1870s barn |
Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm | Edwards, ON | Close to the city | Up to 300 | Not listed | Working maple farm |
Temple’s Sugar Bush | Lanark County, ON | West, off Hwy 7 | 80 to 200 | Not listed | Timber-frame hall in a maple forest |
Jabulani (The Richmond Estate) | Richmond, ON | 25 to 35 min | 75 to 140 | Log home | Vineyard barn |
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum | Cumberland, ON | 30 min | Up to 150 | No | 1920s village |
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum | Ottawa, ON | 10 min | Up to 150 | No | Urban farm and gardens |
Wilderness Tours River Barn | Foresters Falls, ON | 90 min | Up to 120 | Resort rooms, camping | Riverside barn, rafting |
Rideau Hill Camp | Kars, ON | South of Ottawa | Ask venue | Cabins | Summer camp |
Anupaya Cabin Co. | Deep River, ON | Ottawa Valley | Ask venue | 12 cabins | Beach camp weekend |
Outdoor wedding venues near Ottawa and Gatineau
When I moved to Canada from the UK in 2014, I was surprised how many couples near Ottawa still got married in big downtown ballrooms. They were surrounded by lakes, rivers, forests and the Gatineau Hills, and they were spending the day under chandeliers and purple uplights.
The ballrooms can look impressive. But my photography has always suited weddings with a more relaxed feel, where the Canadian landscape is part of the day. If Evelyne and I renewed our vows (still thinking about it!), we’d want our favourite people at a place on a lake or with a view of the countryside.
This guide is my updated list of outdoor and rustic venues within roughly 90 minutes of Ottawa and Gatineau. Some I’ve photographed; others I’d love to. I’ve split them into three groups:
- Quebec side: the Gatineau Hills and the wider Outaouais
- Ontario side: farms, barns and estates around Ottawa
- Camp-style weekends: cabins, campfires and venues where nobody drives home
Venues change hands, prices and policies, so always confirm details directly with each one.
Quebec side: the Gatineau Hills and Outaouais
Le Peaches & Cream, Low
I photographed Julia and Jess’s wedding at Le Peaches & Cream in September 2026, my first time at the venue, and it’s gone straight onto this list.
It sits in Low, about 45 minutes north of Ottawa and Gatineau, on roughly 700 acres of fields, forest and hills along the Gatineau River. Two sisters, Olivia and Sophie, created it, and you can feel that care in the details.
What you get:
- The Pavilion: the reception hall, for up to 130 guests, with big glass doors that open the room onto the grounds
- The Villa: a European-style house that sleeps up to 21, so the wedding party can get ready and stay on site
- An open-air ceremony field looking out over the hills
- A campfire to finish the night
When you book, the whole property is yours. It’s refined rather than rough-and-ready, but it still feels like a getaway in the countryside.
Adelina Barn, Gatineau
Adelina Barn is a place I could shoot again and again without repeating myself. Michèle and Greg built this setting for their own wedding after failing to find anywhere that fit their vision, using reclaimed wood from the land for benches and other pieces.
It’s family-owned and about 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa. The two-storey barn seats up to 90, with covered lounge areas, bistro lighting and a fire pit for the evening.
La Grange de la Gatineau, Cantley
La Grange de la Gatineau is a log building first built as a pioneer barn in 1819. It overlooks the Gatineau River, surrounded by gardens and forest, about 20 minutes from Gatineau and Ottawa. Ceremonies happen in the garden, and there’s a B&B next door for guests.
Le Riverbend, Kazabazua
Le Riverbend is on the Gatineau River near Lac-Sainte-Marie, under an hour from Ottawa. It has indoor and outdoor reception spaces, a riverside ceremony site and accommodation, for groups of 10 to 120. Guests can even arrive by boat.
Pine Lodge, Bristol
Pine Lodge sits on 300 acres along the Ottawa River, about 45 minutes west of Gatineau and Ottawa. Choose between a barn, a garden terrace and a white sand beach. There are B&B rooms in the 1930s lodge, plus camping sites, and the area is known for rustic weddings.
Camp Fortune, Chelsea
A ski hill in Gatineau Park might not be the obvious choice, but Camp Fortune gives you forest, open slopes and big views, for up to about 150 guests.
Prunella, Pontiac
Prunella is about an hour from Ottawa and built for micro-weddings and elopements of 25 guests or fewer, on 75 acres of forest. Ceremonies happen in a forest pavilion, on a lakeside dock or inside an A-frame cabin, and your group has all seven cabins to itself.
Ontario side: farms, barns and estates
Stonefields Estate, Beckwith
I once asked another wedding photographer where she’d hold her own wedding if she did it again. She’d shot at countless venues, but she answered immediately: Stonefields.
About 30 minutes from Ottawa, it’s a 120-acre heritage farm with a stone farmhouse, a restored turn-of-the-century barn and country gardens. The wedding party gets ready in the farmhouse and pub, then guests celebrate under chandeliers in the Stonefields Loft. On your day, the whole estate is yours. See a Stonefields wedding I photographed.
Bean Town Ranch, Plantagenet
I photographed Mia and Lorenzo’s wedding at Bean Town and can’t wait to go back. It’s set on 100 acres about 40 minutes east of Ottawa, with a natural log hall, a log chapel, an open-air pavilion, a lakeside terrace and a private cottage. If you want a ranch feel without the long drive, this is it.
Dinner is in Anjou Hall, which seats up to 150, and the venue holds up to 225 standing for the evening.
Strathmere, North Gower
Strathmere is a 200-acre historic estate just outside Ottawa with three separate venues: a fieldstone farmhouse from the 1860s, a restored barn and a Garden House. Each has its own grounds and ceremony site, so you never share the day with another couple in view. There are about 30 overnight rooms and a spa on site.
It has trees. I like trees.
Evermore, Almonte
Evermore is in Almonte, about 30 minutes from Ottawa, and centres on a restored 1870s barn and courtyard, surrounded by 45 acres of rolling farmland and forest. The property was the childhood home of James Naismith, who invented basketball. The kitchen cooks farm-to-table on site.
Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm, Ottawa
Stanley’s is a working maple farm minutes from downtown Ottawa. An 1850s fieldstone house sits among towering maples, with a wooden barn, log outbuildings, cedar groves and trails through the maple bush.
Temple’s Sugar Bush, near Perth
Temple’s is a maple farm west of Ottawa, between Carleton Place and Perth, just off Highway 7. Dinner is served in a timber-frame barn, with a fire pit outside and exclusive use of the property.
Jabulani Vineyard & Winery, Ottawa
Jabulani is the only winery in Ottawa that hosts barn weddings. It’s in Richmond, 25 to 35 minutes from downtown, and now operates as The Richmond Estate. Expect vineyards, ponds, lawn games and a bonfire for s’mores, plus an overnight log home on the Jock River.
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, Cumberland
The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum is a recreated 1920s and 30s village about 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa. Outdoor weddings use a replica bandstand, a marquee tent and a picnic shelter, seating up to 150. Outside catering is allowed. The grounds double as a public park, but only one event is booked at a time.
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, Ottawa
Ten minutes from downtown, the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum has several reception buildings for weddings of up to 150 and an outdoor ceremony spot called The Meadow. The neighbouring Ornamental Gardens make a colourful backdrop for summer photos (book a permit in advance).
Camp-style weekend weddings
Some couples don’t want a wedding day so much as a wedding weekend: cabins, a beach, a bonfire and everyone still around for breakfast. These venues are built for that.
Wilderness Tours River Barn, Foresters Falls
About 90 minutes west of Ottawa and better known for whitewater rafting, Wilderness Tours also runs weddings at the River Barn, a former dairy barn a few minutes from the Ottawa River rapids. It seats up to 120, and the old milking room is now a pub. Ceremonies happen on the lawn or at a rapids overlook, and guests can stay at the resort, including waterfront camping, with shuttles between the two.
Rideau Hill Camp is about as far from fussy as it gets. It’s set on wooded land south of Ottawa, with a dining hall, cabins and plenty of space for DIY setups, bonfires and dancing outside.
Anupaya Cabin Co., Deep River
Further up the Ottawa River, Anupaya is a 12-acre retreat with twelve cabins and 1,200 feet of private white sand beach. Weddings run as a two-night weekend, with a beach ceremony, forest paths, paddling and fires by the river. It’s a longer drive, but this is the purest version of a summer camp wedding on the list.
Evermore
Evermore provides an exquisitely maintained farmland of rolling vistas, rustic outbuildings, and professional catering of delicious dishes made fresh and on-site using the farm-to-table philosophy.
Their lovingly restored barn and stunning courtyard provide an idyllic setting for a rustic wedding, while a full-service kitchen and professional chef prepare amazing meals to accommodate all palates.
This historic property, the childhood home of Dr. James Naismith – inventor of basketball, holds a picturesque backdrop of sprawling farmland, comfortable lounging areas and impeccable landscaping sure to make your wedding day one to remember.
But what if it rains?
I hear you! Almost every venue on this list has a Plan B: an indoor hall, a barn, a covered terrace or a marquee. Le Peaches & Cream’s Pavilion opens straight onto the grounds, and Adelina has covered lounge areas. A light shower just means umbrellas, and some of my favourite photos have come from wet weather.
When you tour a venue, ask exactly where the ceremony moves if it rains and how late they make the call.
Planning an outdoor wedding?
Being from the UK, I’m spoilt for historic venues, but nothing back home compares with these Canadian landscapes. When I moved here, I hoped to be photographing weddings with lakes, forests and hills in the background, and that’s happening more and more.
If you’re planning an outdoor wedding near Ottawa or Gatineau, or anywhere else, I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch here.
You can see more of my work on my Ottawa wedding photography page.
Looking closer to Montreal? See my outdoor wedding venues near Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best outdoor wedding venues near Ottawa?
For a relaxed outdoor wedding, my top picks are Le Peaches & Cream in Low, Adelina Barn in Gatineau, Stonefields Estate in Beckwith and Le Belvedere in Wakefield. All four are within about 45 minutes of downtown Ottawa and have both outdoor ceremony sites and a covered reception space.
Which wedding venues near Ottawa and Gatineau have on-site accommodation?
Le Peaches & Cream has a villa that sleeps 21, and Strathmere has about 30 rooms. Pine Lodge, Le Riverbend and Le Belvedere also have rooms on site, and La Grange de la Gatineau has a B&B next door. For a full group stay, look at the cabin venues: Prunella, Anupaya Cabin Co., Rideau Hill Camp and Wilderness Tours.
Where can I have a camp-style or cabin wedding near Ottawa?
Rideau Hill Camp in Kars has a dining hall, cabins and space for bonfires. Wilderness Tours in Foresters Falls, about 90 minutes away, pairs a riverside barn with resort rooms and camping. Anupaya Cabin Co. in Deep River runs two-night wedding weekends with twelve cabins and a private beach.
What are the best rustic wedding venues in the Gatineau Hills?
Adelina Barn, La Grange de la Gatineau and Le Peaches & Cream are my picks on the Quebec side. Le Riverbend in Kazabazua and Pine Lodge in Bristol are good options further out, and Le Belvedere has the best view.
Which venues near Ottawa suit a small wedding or elopement?
Prunella in the Pontiac is built for micro-weddings of 25 guests or fewer. Le Riverbend hosts groups from 10 guests, and Strathmere’s Farmhouse suits intimate weddings of 25 to 65.
What if it rains at an outdoor wedding near Ottawa?
Almost every venue on this list has an indoor hall, barn, covered terrace or marquee as a backup. Ask each venue exactly where the ceremony moves if it rains and how late they make the call.
I’m a Brit living in Quebec with my wife, Evelyne and our three boys! Evelyne and I met in the Alps in 2003 when Evelyne thought she was a cool snowboarder, and I thought I was a superstar DJ. We got married in 2007 in Cornwall, England and moved to Canada in 2014.
I photographed my first wedding in 2006 and have now shot over 500 weddings, mostly in Canada & the UK, but I absolutely love travelling anywhere in the world. I enjoyed it when I started but love my job now more than ever.
