The Northridge Inn & Resort

Some weddings are an afternoon. Others become a whole weekend at the lake. The Northridge Inn & Resort is made for the second kind, a lakeside celebration where friends and family stay, play and gather long after the vows.

The resort sits on the southernmost tip of Lake Bernard in the Almaguin Highlands, a few hours from Toronto. With more than 1,300 feet of sandy beach and waterfront, it has been recognized by TripAdvisor as one of the top 25 boutique hotels in Canada.

The Northridge describes itself as a truly remarkable spot to say "I do", with breathtaking views, decor, food and endless candles. Its wedding offerings suit groups of approximately 50 to 180 guests, and the resort is booked exclusively for the occasion.

Celebrations can take shape in the Renard Room and on the Lakeside Terrace, both open for private functions and events, with the terrace looking out over the water.

In the Renard Room, Executive Chef Bronwyn Solomon creates the menus, and the resort plants flowers, greens, herbs and vegetables each spring to garnish its dishes and house cocktails. In-house wedding planners help bring the details together.

Accommodation is a big part of the experience. Lakeside cedar chalets offer vaulted ceilings, full kitchens and lakeview patios, and guests can also choose glamping tents, a renovated 1971 vintage Airstream, lakeview rooms or a bridal suite.

The weekend can be full of small moments: bonfires, fireworks, paddle boarding, bocce, horseshoes, or yoga on the pier the morning after with mimosas in hand.

For couples who imagine their wedding as the ultimate cottage getaway, with sand, lake views and everyone together for the whole weekend, The Northridge Inn & Resort offers a celebration that feels personal, relaxed and wonderfully northern.