Crowne Plaza Toronto-North York

At Crowne Plaza Toronto-North York, a wedding is surrounded by green: the hotel sits on 15 acres of landscaped parkland, with a licensed outdoor lawn for ceremonies and receptions.

The hotel stands on York Mills Road in North York, in the city's northeast, and was known until recently as Pan Pacific Toronto. Its event rooms are filled with natural light and many look out over the park.

The Prince Ballroom is the centrepiece, a pillarless room of more than 7,400 square feet with 18-foot ceilings and a large windowed foyer. It can hold up to 700 guests, and it divides into a north and south room so a ceremony can flow straight into dinner. Smaller rooms such as the Crown, for up to 200, suit more intimate receptions.

Catering is handled on site, with menus tailored to each event, and a dedicated events team helps couples plan the day.

Guests can stay together through a wedding room block, with suites and rooms available, plus a pool and fitness centre in the hotel.

York Mills Station is close by, giving guests an easy ride downtown, and the hotel is near Highway 401 and the Don Valley Parkway.

For couples who picture vows on a garden lawn and a grand ballroom dinner without leaving the city, Crowne Plaza Toronto-North York offers a wedding with parkland calm and room for everyone they love.