Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Locations in Canmore

Canmore offers spectacular mountain scenery for couples looking to have an outdoor wedding ceremony. Two ideal locations include:

  • Quarry Lake Park offers outstanding mountain views in a natural setting.  Accessibility to the ceremony site is by a sloped gravel pathway.  Parking area is approximately 300 metres from site and pit toilets are nearby.
  • Riverside Park is located on the East bank of the Bow River.  This park is more manicured and offers beautiful views of the river and of the majestic Three Sisters.  This site is close to downtown and has easy accessibility.  There is limited parking an no on-site washrooms.

Other general information regarding Riverside Park & Quarry Lake Park:

  •  Riverside Park can accommodate a wedding of up to 50 people.
  • Quarry Lake Park can accommodate a wedding of up to 170 people.
  • The parks are not closed to the general public.
  • Weddings can be booked up to one year in advance.
  • For both parks, gates will not be unlocked for wedding ceremonies. Arrangements for guests with mobility issues and onsite set-up and take-down need to be made accordingly.
  • In case of cancellation due to rain or snow, the Town of Canmore will refund your rental fee upon request.

Other sites along Canmore’s extensive pathway system are suitable for smaller weddings. To view a map of the area highlighting available parks, Open lightbox

Permit:
Due to the high demand for venues, a permit and fee system is in place for functions.  This ensures that no other wedding or special event is booked in the park for the duration of the rental period (three hours including set up and take down).  In some cases, two wedding ceremonies may occur on the same day but never at the same time.

Permit Fee:

  • $65/day plus GST residents
  • $97/day plus GST non-residents

To make a booking via email or by phone, please include the following information:

  • First and last names of Bride and Groom
  • Cell phone, home phone and mailing address
  • Preferred date(s) and location
  • Estimated start and end time (include set-up and take down time)
  • Estimated number of people attending

For more information or to make a booking, please email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or phone 403.678.0808 ext. 335.

Click here for a printable PDF - Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Information sheet 

Wedding Reception information - please click here

Chair Rentals: The Town of Canmore does not endorse any specific company however, chairs can be rented from R-Joy Rentals in Canmore 403-678-5722 or from Good Time Party Rentals in Calgary 403-291-0686.