Top 10 Wedding Venues Kingston
Narrowing down your wedding venue in Kingston, Ontario can feel overwhelming—there are many strong options, each with different capacities, layouts, and levels of service. This guide is designed to give you a clear, high-level overview of some of the top Kingston wedding venues so you can quickly identify which spaces align with your vision, guest count, and budget.
Over the past seven years, Bowtied With Love has worked closely with the teams behind each of these venues, giving us practical insight into how they operate on a wedding day—not just how they look in photos. Many of our couples have a personal connection to Kingston, particularly Queen’s University alumni who return to the Limestone City to celebrate where their relationship began. At the same time, we know that sorting through venue options—especially from out of town—can be time-consuming and difficult to navigate without local knowledge.
This curated list is intended to simplify that process. Below, you’ll find our top 10 Kingston wedding venues, presented with key details to help guide your decision-making, along with a bonus selection of standout locations ideal for elopements or intimate wedding stays in the Kingston area.
Isabel Bader Center for the Performing Arts
390 King Street West
A simply awe-inspiring blend of glass and metal with the natural landscape of the Lake Ontario water’s edge. The outdoor patio features a ceremony space that gives you a one-of-a-kind view overlooking Lake Ontario. From there your guests will head into the lobby with stunning views and a large staircase which is perfect for your grand entrance. This reception space can accommodate 100-200 guests seated for dinner and ample room for a dance floor and your favourite live entertainment. There is even a dedicated booth for the DJ of your choice.
4 Fort Henry Drive
Perched atop the east face of the iconic Fort Henry Hill is the Great Hall at Fort Henry, This museum-turned-event space is located in one of the premiere locations in Eastern Ontario and offers the best views overlooking the St Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, and city of Kingston. The high ceilings and gorgeous views through floor to ceiling glass down the expansive lawn to the treed water’s edge will delight your guests and provide the most beautiful backdrop. The reception space seats 140 banquet style and can accommodate up to 190 cocktail style. Just this year, the venue started offering several options for catering so you have more choices to suit your tastes.
The Great hall offers 3 outdoor ceremony locations: East Park, South Hill, and The Patio.
As a special bonus, couples have access to the historic Fort Henry for photos! Booking the Great Hall will put you in the ideal location for sunset photos. The venue offers free parking and it is within minutes of downtown Kingston’s accommodations and amenities.
285 King Street East
Steps from historic Market Square, in the heart of downtown Kingston is the newly rebranded and 2024 renovated luxury hotel that is ready to invite you and your guests to its open concept main dining and lounge on the main level. There are 8 different event spaces to accommodate up to 300 guests with a dance floor and with more than 170 guest rooms, your friends and family don’t have to go far to gather. In addition they also offer plenty of stunning spaces to accommodate your rehearsal dinner. Parking could not be more convenient– right underneath the hotel!
The Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Center
421 Union Street
Set in the heart of Queen's historic University campus, the Donald Gordon Centre combines the amenities of a full-service conference and event centre with the elegance and charm of a boutique hotel. Conveniently located steps from Kingston's scenic waterfront and downtown attractions, they offer a welcoming setting for your wedding.
The large principal rooms in the 19th century main house are perfect for intimate weddings, complete with tall ceilings, grand windows, and fireplaces. But wait, there’s more to this sprawling complex! There are 6 venues on-site Including an unique and private limestone Coach House that is a great spot to gather for cocktails before and after your ceremony. You can even get married in the private courtyard that seats up to 70 of your family and friends.
Tett Center for Creativity and Learning
370 King St W
The Malting Tower is one of the most unique spaces we have had the pleasure of working in. History meets modern amenities in this gathering space overlooking Lake Ontario (yes, right on the water!) with a soaring ceiling, the room is bathed in natural light.
Welcome up to 120 guests in theatre style for the ceremony and 150 guests for a standing reception or 100 seated at round tables. Pictures do not do this space enough merit, it is a must-see so you can truly appreciate the space, high windows, did we mention the light? Oh… and the large gas fireplace!
32 Country Club Drive
An historic venue boasting a full wall of windows that provides stunning views of the award-winning golf course. The space also features a fireplace, while the charming gardens serve as a perfect backdrop for wedding photography, adding a distinctive flair to your celebration.
The Club presents various options for your event, including the Main Dining Room, which offers a patio with views of the golf course, the Café, and a Boardroom that can double as a bridal suite. The rental comes with access to the venue both the day before and after your wedding. The dining room can host up to 120 guests for seated events and accommodates up to 180 guests in a more relaxed atmosphere. Non-members are warmly welcomed.
Quality Inn & Conference Centre Kingston Central
33 Benson Street
Do you have family in Toronto and friends in Montreal? Looking for an ideal spot in between for everyone to meet for your wedding that has on-site accommodations? Look no further than The Quality Inn & Conference Centre. Conveniently located near the 401 and close to all the amenities, this venue will delight.
The dance studio-inspired Cartier Ballroom features multiple floor-to-ceiling mirrors and can accommodate 100 to 250 guests for a seated wedding, with a maximum capacity of 400 for a cocktail reception. The adjoining foyer serves as an ideal space for greeting guests, checking coats, and taking a break from the ballroom festivities. The bride and groom are treated to a complimentary two-room suite for their wedding night. Additionally, the award-winning culinary team provides locally-inspired dishes that are sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests.
248 Ontario Street
Kingston is situated where the Cataraqui River and Lake Ontario meet to flow into the St. Lawrence River. The natural aquatic beauty of the area can be enjoyed on one of Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises fleet of ships. Fun fact: the first wedding Matthew ever attended was aboard the Island Queen while he was a ship steward in the 90s!
Getting married on board a ship is an experience unlike anything on land and the beauty of the scenery– breathtaking. Each offers something unique:
* The Island Queen holds up to 100 guests for a seated dinner and up to 225 for a cocktail reception on three different levels. The Queen is your best option to have a top deck open air ceremony out on the water
* The Island Star has a large indoor glass covered dining area and a small deck that allows guests to get some fresh air. The glass covered space seats up to 160 for a seated dinner or for 180 cocktails
* The Island Belle which is the coziest of the boats has a closed in main floor and an open top tier. It is perfect for a micro-wedding or a cocktail party of up to 125 guest.
In addition to the boats they also have a dockside patio called The Helm. This is a great spot to get the party started or keep the party going after your cruise.
2 Cataraqui Street
The River Mill restaurant is located in the historic Woolen Mill along the shore of the beautiful Cataraqui River and steps away from the Cataraqui Trail. They offer renowned cuisine featuring refined, locally-sourced meals. The outdoor raised patio is the perfect spot for a welcome reception, cocktails or dancing into the night. The main dining room seats up to 85 guests, while the Rideau room is perfect for smaller gatherings of up to 30 guests. The building and surrounding waterfront offer a picturesque setting for any event.
Loyalist Golf and Country Club
1 Loyalist Boulevard, Bath
Loyalist Golf and Country Club has a large wrap around covered outdoor porch that overlooks a pond with a small island that is linked by a bridge. The arbour on the island offers a unique location for your wedding ceremony. If you're lucky you may have wild life land in the pond during your your "I dos". Outdoor ceremonies include white chairs.
The club house offers a fully covered main entrance making it easy to get dropped off or unpack without getting wet. Inside there is an intimate Fireside Room with an adjoining Ballroom that can host up to 180 guests. In the lower level there is a get ready suite that offer 8am access making it easy to book those early hair and make up appointments. Guest parking at the club is complimentary.
ELOPEMENTS AND MICRO-WEDDINGS
Hosting a big wedding is not for everyone. Here are a few of our favourite wedding venues in Kington for an elopement or a micro-wedding.
With so many wedding venues in Kingston to choose from it can be tough to decide. If you’re having trouble narrowing down which one of these incredible venues to host your wedding at, reach out to the team at Bowtied With Love, they would be thrilled to assist in finding, planning and officiating your dream wedding.
A huge thank you to the top 10 venues for providing us with the information to put this blog together. It takes a team and we appreciate you all!