Wedding Destination Cape Breton

If you are planning your wedding in the near future and are looking for a beautiful setting that would be perfect for your special day, check out these locations along the Cape Breton Heritage Coast. First ask what are you looking for in a setting for this wondrous occasion. Something different from the norm to set your day apart from all other couples? Some place that will offer your guests something to do in the days leading up to and after the ceremony? Well we have some of the best wedding destinations that are sure to meet your needs.
For a totally unique wedding setting, you might like to consider the Fortress of Louisbourg where your family and friends can witness you exchange those special vows in the beautiful historic chapel. Or an outdoor ceremony might be more of what your have in mind, well the Fortress can also meet the bill as the bride and groom exchange their vows in front of the Grand Gate. What a place to start the first day of your life together. Have your guests dine on 18th century fare in thi perfect setting for a fairy tale wedding. Yours guests, if staying in the area for a few days would have the opportunity to take a tour of the Fortress, visit one of the oldest lighthouses on Cape Breton, do some hiking or kayaking, or take in one of Louisbourg's most popular events the Beggars Banquet, or entertainment at the Louisbourg Playhouse.

Another perfect setting on the Cape Breton Heritage Coast to be considered is the Bras d'Or Lakes Inn. Exchange your vows on the wharf overlooking the Bras d'Or Lakes. Guests will experience a fabulous reception with the most delicious courses prepared by chefs that are some of the best in all Nova Scotia. The Inn is the perfect location to have your guests party the night away in the Sessions Lounge on the lower level. The Inn also offers room discounts for your guests. While your guests are in the area they can enjoy a visit to the local tourist attractions such as the Nicholas Denys Museum, the Wallace MacAskill House Museum or the Wild Life Museum or our National Historic Site the St. Peter's Canal. There are hiking trails to explore, the Point Michaud Beach to visit where you can swim, surf or beach comb or do some birding. The St. Peter's area also offers some boating opportunities for your guests.

If you are planning to exchange your vows with your special someone while visiting the beautiful Acadien Island of Isle Madame, you should definitely check out the beautiful L'Auberge Acadienne Inn. This would be a spectacular location to host your reception and offer your guests accommodation either in the charming Inn or motel. The island also offers the beautiful Our Ladies of Assumption Cathedral as a possibility for the setting of your ceremony. While on Isle Madame your guests can enjoy some excellent hiking on the Cape Auguet Eco Trail, enjoy the beautiful Pondville Beach for swimming, beach combing or birding. There are also opportunities for diving.

The Dundee Resort and Golf Club is always a very popular destination for weddings. This beautiful resort on the beautiful Bras d'Or Lakes offers a ideal setting for your special day. Couples can decide whether to exchange their vows on the deck with a beautiful view of the Bras d'Or Lakes or in a more formal setting in the Resort. The efficient staff will do their best to accommodate your every need, from your rehearsal dinner, to wedding reception,to your dance. The Dundee Resort and Golf Club offer lots of activities for your guests to enjoy such as golfing, swimming in the indoor or outdoor pool, and a recreation program that can offer activities for the whole family. The resort also offers nightly entertainment in the MacRae's dinning room during the week and at Chanters Pub on Friday and Saturday evenings for the visitors enjoyment.

These are a few of our wedding destinations, I hope you will find the perfect spot for your special day.