Best Muskoka Wedding Venues

Your guide to the best wedding venues in Muskoka

Muskoka, Ontario is a wedding hotspot, famous for its stunning scenery, relaxed pace and waterfront venues. Whether you’re dreaming of a luxurious resort or a cozy lakeside retreat, it’s a perfect spot to create unforgettable memories. Check out my handpicked list of the best Muskoka wedding venues that are sure to make your big day amazing!

I’ll keep this list fresh and updated so be sure to bookmark it and check back often.

I've shot weddings at just about every venue in Muskoka over the last decade, so I’ve picked up some insights about what each place has to offer. In this post, I’ll share my firsthand experience on why I think these are the top wedding spots in Muskoka.

Whether you’re after a popular resort or a cozy cottage setting, Muskoka has a little bit of everything for your I Dos.

Muskoka’s Top Wedding Venues:

• Sherwood Inn

• Northbrook Farm

• Trillium Resort

• Muskoka Bay Resort

• Severn Lodge

• Northridge Inn

• Windermere House

• Arowhon Pines

• Deerhurst Resort

• Rawley Resort

Sherwood Inn | Port Carling, Ontario

Perfect for: Classic waterfront resort, excellent food, plenty of amenities
Best time to enjoy: Year round

Nestled among century-old pines on the edge of Lake Joseph, Sherwood Inn is a throwback waterfront wedding venue that feels like it could be the backdrop from your favourite Hallmark movie.

Open year-round, it boasts one of the most stunning ceremony views in all of Muskoka. Just imagine your guests watching you say your vows with the sparkling waters of Lake Joseph as your backdrop. Plus, you can book the entire resort exclusively for your wedding, transforming it into a mini-destination getaway for your friends and family.

Christina and her team are absolute pros, so you’ll be in fantastic hands at Sherwood.

See more from Sherwood Inn.

Pro Tip: For the ultimate prep experience, book the Sherwood Boathouse for you and your girls on the morning of the wedding. It’s a gorgeous, private space right on the lake, perfect for hair, makeup and slipping into your dress. And selfishly speaking, it’s an ideal spot for some unforgettable photos.

Bianca and Sam’s review of their elopement with me at Sherwood Inn.

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Trillium Resort & Spa | Port Sydney, Ontario

Perfect for: Lodges inspired by Rocky Mountain lodges, great food, oodles of amenities
Best time to enjoy: Year round

Another one of my favourite Muskoka cottage wedding venues is located between Bracebridge and Huntsville.  Trillium Resort is home to 6 kms of hiking trails, waterfall, natural rock wall, wood-fired Finnish sauna, outdoor pool & hot tub, tennis court, fitness centre, mountain bikes, canoes, kayaks, peddle boats, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and skating.

Trillium has 17 cottages & chalets for a total of 23 bedrooms.  Your wedding party has exclusive use of the resort for the duration of the wedding. You get the destination wedding experience having everyone on site that whole weekend.  I shoot here often and am always blown away with their grounds, food and team. 

Read more with my complete guide to planning a wedding at Trillium Resort & Spa.

Pro Tip: Trillium is an intimate location with friends and family staying right there with you all weekend. Plan activities to get people socializing Friday night when everyone arrives  ie. bonfire, cannonball competition in the pool, boat races and for winter weddings enjoy some skating, showshoeing, cross-country skiing etc.

Northbrook Farm | Orillia, Ontario

Perfect for: A fairytale setting of immaculate gardens, pond and towering trees
Best time to enjoy: Spring to Fall

Okay it’s not exactly in Muskoka, but it’s close enough and it’s amazing - so I’m adding it to this list! Built in 1852 and nestled in Severn Township, just outside Orillia, this charming century home is surrounded by beautiful perennial gardens, majestic trees and serene water features.

Beyond the manicured gardens, you’ll find a stunning backdrop of country fields and woodlands. There are several ceremony options available and Northbrook is an ideal spot for your reception for those picture-perfect moments. Reach out to Laurie - she’s the sweetest and can help make your day magical.

Learn more with my complete guide to Northbrook Farm weddings.

Muskoka Bay Resort | Gravenhurst, Ontario

Perfect for: Incredible golf course with picturesque views
Best time to enjoy: Spring to Fall

Carved out of the rock cliffs of Muskoka and overlooking the pristine golf course below - Muskoka Bay Resort is a spectacular backdrop for couples looking for an all-in-one wedding venue.  The clubhouse is beautiful and the photo opportunities at the resort as well as around Gravenhurst are endless. 

Also handy, are the beautiful chalets all around the resort allowing you and your wedding guests to get ready close to the venue itself. From a photography timeline perspective, this is a huge advantage.

More from Muskoka Bay Resort.

Severn Lodge | Port Severn, Ontario

Perfect for: Intimate waterfront cottages with resort amenities
Best time to enjoy: Seasonal June to September

Severn Lodge has been hosting rustic Muskoka weddings for nearly a century. It's located in the heart of Muskoka's Georgian Bay lake district and is nestled along the picturesque shores of Gloucester Pool, part of the historic Trent Severn Waterway.

The resort boasts over 2000 feet of shoreline and is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woodlands. They host weddings during the months of May, June, September and October.  Your guests can choose a one or two night resort getaway package including waterfront accommodations, country fresh breakfast each morning, use of most resort recreation amenities, baggage handling, and parking.

Jessica and Jesse’s summer wedding at Severn Lodge.

Northridge Inn | Sundridge, Ontario

Perfect for: Boutique waterfront hotel with unique island ceremony location
Best time to enjoy: Spring to Fall

Northridge offers a classic resort feeling on the shores of Lake Bernard. It’s charming accommodations and beautiful grounds make it a relaxing location for an intimate wedding. Picture a cozy ceremony followed by dinner overlooking the lake.

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Windermere House | Windermere, Ontario

Perfect for: Throwback summer resort from Victorian era, spectacular Muskoka views
Best time to enjoy: Spring to Fall

The Victorian style Windermere House is a historic resort and hotel located in Windermere, Ontario. It's known as The Lady of the Lake and was built in 1870 originally as a boarding house, and overlooks Lake Rosseau.  The House is a popular place for locals and tourists who visit during the summer months.  

It boasts several cottages, scenic hotel rooms, 18-hole golf course, outdoor pool, tennis court, playground, church, marina, and a beach. 

Read Katie and Max’s Windermere photography review.

Arowhon Pines | Algonquin Park

Perfect for: Outdoorsy vibes in Canada’s famous Algonquin Park
Best time to enjoy: June to October

At Arowhon Pines, you'll find an Muskoka escape with just enough rough edges to be genuinely Canadian yet just enough cozy cottage accommodations to provide the peace, relaxation and comfort you and your wedding guests will love. A small, summer resort nestled inside Algonquin Park, it’s a place where life becomes less complicated.

Shaped naturally by the hills, lakes and streams of the surrounding wilderness, here you'll enjoy simple pleasures- savory, fresh food in a beautifully natural setting and a warm friendly welcome.

Meghan and Justin’s summer wedding at Arowhon Pines.

Deerhurst Resort | Huntsville, Ontario

Perfect for: Massive venue with loads of hotel rooms, amenities, banquet halls, golf course
Best time to enjoy: Year round

This large resort offers everything you need for an unforgettable celebration. Get lost on the sprawling property with oodles of outdoor activities before saying I Do in one of their beautiful ceremony spots. With fantastic amenities and plenty of options for your reception, your guests will have lots to do to entertain themselves. Whether you're dreaming of an elegant indoor affair or a charming outdoor celebration, Deerhurst has got you covered.

See Nicolena and Kyle’s winter wedding at Deerhurst Resort.

Rawley Resort | Port Severn, Ontario

Perfect for: Intimate weddings, relaxing waterfront hotel
Best time to enjoy: Spring to Fall

Weddings at Rawley Resort are picture perfect.  The resort is an easy 1.5 hour drive north of the GTA making it an easy escape from the city for you and your guests. The large property sits along the Trent Severn Waterway in Port Severn and the natural Muskoka landscaping of water, rocks and towering trees make a beautiful backdrop for any wedding. 

See Olivia and Sam’s Rawley Resort wedding.

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