Hilton Lac-Leamy

At Hilton Lac-Leamy, a wedding begins with lake views, chandeliered ballrooms and lush gardens made for photographs.

The hotel stands on the shores of Leamy Lake in Gatineau, and its 349 rooms and suites overlook Leamy Lake and Des Carrières Lake. It connects to a casino, a performance hall, a conference facility and a spa, and downtown Ottawa is about seven kilometres away across the river.

The wedding spaces look out over the lake, with terraces and gardens for portraits and fresh air between the ceremony and dinner. Inside, the hotel is known for its striking blown-glass sculptures.

With more than 50,000 square feet of event space and 15 rooms, there is a setting for every size of celebration. The Ballroom can seat up to 1,100 guests for dinner, the Mozart room up to 622 and the Grand Salon up to 377, while smaller salons suit rehearsal dinners and intimate receptions of a few dozen guests.

Every wedding package includes a complimentary wedding-night stay for the couple, and guests receive special room rates, so the whole party can stay on site.

Guests have plenty to enjoy over the weekend: the Arôme seafood and grill with its award-winning wine list, a buffet at Banco Bistro, small plates and entertainment at Bar 7, a cigar lounge, a seasonal pool bar, indoor and outdoor pools open year round, and the spa.

For couples who picture a grand ballroom celebration with a lake outside the windows and Ottawa just across the river, Hilton Lac-Leamy offers a wedding that feels polished, generous and easy for every guest.