7 Small Wedding Venues in Canmore for Jaw-Dropping I Do’s

The best small wedding venues don’t feel small. Instead, they give you, your family and your closest friends an intimate experience where you can celebrate one of the most important days of your life. The best small wedding venues in Canmore have the added benefit of gorgeous views of stunning mountain vistas and some amazing food and drink, too.

If you’re considering small wedding venues in Canmore, the Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre is here to help. 

Key Takeaways

• Canmore offers breathtaking backdrops from alpine lakes to sweeping Rocky Mountain views
• Variety of ceremony spots, including outdoor gems like Quarry Lake, Riverside Park, or the Canmore Nordic Centre.
• The Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre and TABLE Food + Drink provide tailored spaces and catering for small, elegant celebrations.
• With walkable venues, family-friendly hotels, and plenty of activities, Canmore makes wedding weekends easy to plan and enjoy.

Why Host Your Wedding in Canmore?

With the gorgeous Canadian Rockies surrounding Canmore in every direction, the Bow Valley town is one of the most beautiful places you’ll find to celebrate your nuptials. Wherever your guests are coming from, Canmore is easy to travel to and has great family-friendly hotels, a bustling downtown and countless outdoor activities while you visit. 

The Best Small Wedding Venues in Canmore

If you’re looking for little wedding venues that highlight the majesty of the Rocky Mountains during your ceremony, Canmore can’t be beat. Here are a few of the best intimate wedding ceremony venues:

1. Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre

While the Wildrose Ballroom at the Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre is a large space that is better suited for bigger weddings, it can also be divided into four smaller spaces that are perfect for small weddings.

When you book one of those four rooms as your small wedding venue, you get:

• A stage and podium
• A head table with white or black skirting
• Round tables that seat up to eight guests
• Black or white napkins, tablecloths and skirting
• Tables for gifts, cake, guestbook and DJ tables
• Options for plated dinners and buffet-style

The Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre also offers a fantastic catering service with options for plated dinners, buffet dinners, all the enhancements you could need, and great late-night snack options, too. Wedding guests at the hotel also receive exclusive room rates, and our rooms are pet-friendly, so nobody needs to leave their family’s dog at home.

2. TABLE Food + Drink

TABLE Food + Drink is one of Canmore’s best restaurants. Right next to the main dining space is TABLE Private, which is perfect for small parties of up to 30 people and is a gorgeous, intimate small wedding ceremony venue.

The elegantly adorned private room and meals you can order off the restaurant’s main menu make this one of the best small wedding venues in Canmore, and it has the added convenience of being located right inside the Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre, so guests won’t have far to go to get back to their rooms when the party is through.

The intimate wedding package at TABLE Food + Drink includes:

• A one-night stay in the bridal suite
• A prosecco toast
• A three-course plated dinner
• Tables, chairs and place settings
• A cake table or guestbook table

3. The Canmore Nordic Centre

The Canmore Nordic Centre might be famous for being one of the best cross-country skiing venues in the world, but it’s also a premier destination for outdoor weddings. There are three separate outdoor wedding spaces you can book, and each will provide a stunning mountain ambience with its own unique charms.

• Tree Island: This is the most secluded site at the Canmore Nordic Centre, offering peace and quiet for your ceremony. There is no power, but it is surrounded by trees and offers unrivalled intimacy.
• Cross-Country Stadium: Situated adjacent to the day lodge, this venue offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and is easily accessible.
• Bow Valley Vista: You can’t beat the views of  Mount Lady MacDonald from the Bow Valley Vista. While it’s a little bit of a walk to get to this space, the stunning panoramic views simply cannot be beat.

4. Rundleview Parkette

While this gorgeous park is run by the city, you’ll still have all the privacy you’re hoping for during your nuptials. Surrounded by trees that still allow a breathtaking view of the mountains, the Rundleview Parkette is just a short drive from Downtown Canmore and less than 10 minutes from the Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre.

5. Riverside Park

One of the most popular small wedding venues in Canmore is Riverside Park, which can only accommodate 50 guests and is within walking distance of downtown. Nestled on the shore of the Bow River, all the amenities you’ll need for your ceremony are nearby, and the views of the surrounding mountain vistas are incredible.

Even more than many of the other small wedding venues on this list, it’s important to book Riverside Park early because it gets booked quickly.

6. Quarry Lake

Quarry Lake isn’t just one of the best small wedding venues in Canmore; it’s a destination for locals and visitors who want easy access to the mountains and stunning views of the alpine lake throughout the whole year.

As far as micro wedding venues go, though, it’s hard to beat. The view of the Three Sisters is unrivalled, and setting up chairs for a low-key ceremony with your family and closest friends will offer an intimate setting you’ll remember forever.

7. Stewart Creek Golf Course

One of the best golf courses in Western Canada, Stewart Creek offers ceremony-only packages from Monday to Friday throughout the year, with options for both outdoor ceremonies year-round and indoor ceremonies during the low season. 

With breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, Stewart Creek offers an easily accessible, intimate venue to celebrate your big day.

The Small Wedding Venue That Has It All

The Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre has everything you need in a small wedding venue. Request our wedding venue today or call (800)716-6199.