Sooke Harbour House

Sooke Harbour House has the kind of oceanfront setting that makes the horizon feel like part of the wedding décor. On Vancouver Island's rugged west coast, couples can celebrate with the sea stretching beyond the property and choose among garden, pavilion and patio settings for the different moments of the day.

The venue welcomes everything from elopements and intimate gatherings to fuller wedding celebrations. Rooms on the property make it possible to get ready close to the ceremony, accommodate family on site and end the night without leaving the place where the memories were made. Some rooms open directly onto the pavilion, and a penthouse offers another special option for the wedding night.

Food is an important part of the experience, with wedding menus built around the venue's kitchen and wine cellar. A wedding coordinator works with couples on the details, helping connect the practical planning with the atmosphere they want to create.

There is something cinematic about marrying beside the Pacific, but Sooke Harbour House does not need the day to become overly grand to feel romantic. It can be as simple as wind moving through the garden, a table filled with favourite people and that first look across the water after the vows, when the two of you realize the celebration has finally become real.

• Au bord de l’eau, ou avec vue sur l’eau
• Jardins et terrains
• Un cadre historique
• Chambres pour les invités sur place
• Traiteur et menus maison
• Une personne pour coordonner la journée
• Un patio ou une terrasse
• Un foyer ou un feu de camp