Manoir D'Youville

Manoir D'Youville gives a wedding something Montréal couples rarely find so close to the city.

An island.

Set on Île Saint-Bernard in Châteauguay, the historic property sits between Lac Saint-Louis and the Châteauguay River, surrounded by water, trees, an orchard and the neighbouring wildlife refuge.

Couples can exchange vows inside the heritage chapel, which welcomes up to 200 guests, or choose an outdoor ceremony closer to the water and landscape.

Then the island opens around the celebration.

Photographs can move between the orchard, historic buildings, old dairy, mill and natural scenery before everyone gathers for dinner. The venue's culinary team can shape the reception around a plated meal, buffet or food stations, with bar service and on-site coordination available as part of the experience.

And nobody necessarily has to leave when the last song ends.

Manoir D'Youville has 115 guest rooms, allowing family and friends to stay right on Île Saint-Bernard instead of scattering back toward Montréal after the reception.

That changes the ending.

Morning arrives and the island is still full of familiar faces. Guests can walk the refuge trails, share breakfast or simply spend a little more time together before everyone finally heads home.

For couples who want history, nature and the feeling of escaping somewhere without travelling far, Manoir D'Youville offers a wedding that can become its own little island world for a day.

• Outdoor ceremonies
• A chapel on site
• A historic setting
• Rooms for guests on site
• In-house catering and menus
• Bar service
• Sound system and audio-visual
• Live music welcome
• Accessible