International Peace Garden

There are few places where a wedding can take place in a garden dedicated to peace and friendship between two nations.

The International Peace Garden sits on the Canada and United States border, south of Boissevain, Manitoba, in the heart of the Turtle Mountains. Its 2,400 acres hold forests, manicured gardens and lakes, giving couples a remarkable range of settings for photographs and quiet moments.

The garden welcomes weddings of all sizes and is available year round, with several indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception sites to choose from.

Couples can exchange vows in the Peace Chapel, a quiet and contemplative building that serves as a monument to the fragility of peace and suits more intimate ceremonies.

For an outdoor ceremony, the Formal Gardens offer terraces, fountains, sculptures and secluded seating areas surrounded by flowers, where guests can relax and mingle after the vows.

The team works closely with each couple to shape the day. Packages can be tailored and include chairs, tables and setup, all-inclusive options are available, and outside vendors are welcome. Weddings of all denominations are embraced.

Practical details have been considered too, with free Wi-Fi across the property, ample parking and accessible facilities. The garden also offers lodging, camping, cabins and dormitories, so guests can linger nearby.

For couples who picture vows among flowers and forest in a place devoted to friendship between nations, the International Peace Garden offers a wedding with meaning woven into the landscape.