Bonnie View Inn

Some weddings last an evening. At Bonnie View Inn, a wedding can last the whole weekend.

Set on the shores of Kashagawigamog Lake in the Haliburton Highlands, this four-season resort becomes yours exclusively for the weekend, giving couples a lakeside destination wedding without the long-distance travel.

Guests arrive, unpack once and settle into an easy rhythm by the water. There is no rushing between venues and no transportation to organize, just time together from the first evening to the last morning.

Ceremonies can take place on the front lawn or the sandy beach, with the lounge in The Lodge transforming into an indoor ceremony space if the weather turns.

The Lodge is the heart of the property. Guests are welcomed in the lobby, the bar and lounge becomes a lively setting for dancing or a social hour, and the main dining room hosts the reception for up to 110 guests.

Weather permitting, the Dockside is a natural place for a welcome barbecue or a post-ceremony gathering, and the grounds offer plenty of backdrops for photographs as the sun sets over the lake.

The inn takes care of wedding food and beverage, and every package includes venue coordination along with an on-site chef and catering. Depending on the package, weekend dining can extend to a welcome barbecue and breakfast on the mornings that follow.

Accommodation comes in a variety of sizes and configurations, and guests can enjoy the beach, a volleyball court, lawn games, non-motorized boats and a lakeside fire pit between celebrations.

For couples who picture a relaxed lakeside weekend with everyone staying close, Bonnie View Inn offers a Haliburton celebration where the wedding is only one part of the memories.