▲This marvellous gallery with breathtaking domed ceilings and marble staircases is a former court house. You can say your vows in a place that hosts other beautiful, timeless things.

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▲For the hip couple that doesn’t believe that marriage means becoming less cool, this Toronto rooftop restaurant is the perfect venue. It can host up to 400.

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▲If you love animals as much as your partner, this is the place to tie the knot. It has four different venues that include gardens with exotic birds and verandas looking out on to zebras and giraffes, making for an unforgettable event for people of all ages.

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▲When it comes to contemporary weddings, the options are truly endless. You can get married in the air, underwater, in the warmth, in the cold, surrounded by animals, and much, much more. Check out this gallery for some fresh takes on wedding venues and find one that suits you.

▲Located in Squamish Valley, British Columbia, a gondola takes you and your wedding party up into the mountains to a rustic lodge with a fantastic view and a capacity of 250.

▲Toronto’s most iconic art gallery features incredible architecture on the outside and an impressive space on the inside.

▲The modern glass-panelled venue is perfect for a marriage of bookworms, and for stunning wedding photos.

▲Located in Toronto and boasting a capacity of 550, this majestic castle is perfect for people who love stained glass, marble accents, and lush greenery, as well as those who are especially bad at editing down guest lists.

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▲Nothing is as unique as getting married on one of the four corners of the Earth, as deemed by the Flat Earth Society. The inn, located on a small island off the coast of Newfoundland, is the perfect space for intimate weddings, with breathtaking views and impeccable architecture.

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▲Located in Victoria, British Columbia, these historical grounds are the perfect location for a wedding out of your favourite fairytale.

▲If you're feeling really Canadian, get hitched in this winter wonderland in Quebec that features 44 rooms and uniquely designed suites, an ice chapel, ice sculptures, an ice chandelier, and even an ice flutes for your Neige ice cider.

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▲Though it may not look like it from the outside, this renovated Vancouver train station has an enormous amount of space featuring exposed timber and brick, full-length glass windows, and gorgeous vaulted ceilings.

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▲If planes aren't really your thing, there are also boats! Canada's oldest and largest maritime museum in Halifax, Nova Scotia, offers high ceilings and beautiful views of the harbour, along with years and years of history.

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▲Located on 50 acres in Caledon, Ontario, this rural location offers a serene and rustic setting with exposed beams and small-town charm.

▲Peaceful pavilions, cherry trees, and covered pathways and pools make this Vancouver garden a very refreshing alternative to a stuffy church. It can host up to 500 people.

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▲For a smaller wedding of 20 to 50 people, the first aviation museum in Canada offers a very unique space. Nothing says, "You sweep me off my feet" like a hangar full of airplanes.

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▲If the idea of being married close to beer excites you, know you're not alone. The upstairs gallery at this Toronto venue can host 200 people and the large windows and high ceilings make it a great space to have a band play nice and loud.

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▲If you want to have a magical wedding, check out the butterfly conservatory in Cambridge, Ontario, where free-flying butterflies, tropical foliage, and waterfalls make it feel like you're in an exotic location far from Canada.

▲A peaceful refuge in the middle of Toronto, this historic venue will transport you back in time.

▲If being in a venue with ships isn't enough, get married on one! This Halifax schooner will ensure beautiful views, and the indoor banquet room and on-deck bar will take care of up to 150 guests.

▲There's nothing that will set a wedding apart more than a natural phenomenon that lights up the sky after you whisper sweet nuptials to one another. It's located in Yellowknife, allows a maximum of 26 guests, and, for bragging rights, Kate Middleton and Prince William honeymooned here in 2011.

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▲Tucked away in Kitchener, Ontario, this spacious yet private venue features lush gardens, intimate courtyards, quaint ponds, and everything else you need to have a proper day of celebration.

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▲Located in the heart of Vancouver, this picturesque venue has enough space for 800 people and it looks truly unreal at night.

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▲This inn is located in Canada’s surfing capital of Tofino on Vancouver Island. It has access to the beach and the forest, and features cozy interior spaces. The Pointe Restaurant guarantees dinner with a view.

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▲Located in Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg, this low-key garden is perfect for people who want both art and nature, and who don't want to blow all their savings on one day.

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▲This Victorian-style library in Quebec city is perfect for the elegant, intelligent couple that wants a close, intimate setting to share their love.

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▲Waterfall weddings aren't done nearly enough, and at this venue you don't have to sacrifice your carefully planned outfit.

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▲If you're intrigued by these unique venues but still want to get married in a church, do it in the most beautiful church in the country: Montreal's Notre-Dame Basilica. To get married here, the couple must take a counseling course.

▲Alberta's Lake Louise is reason enough to go here, even without a wedding party. You can choose between the ballroom, the terrace, or the lakeside location, and all of them make a convincing case to get married on three separate occasions.

▲On the fourth floor of this Ottawa museum is a wide open space with glass windows and amazing displays of nature that will have your guests talking for years to come.

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▲This Georgian manor in Toronto is filled with everything you need for a perfect wedding: grace, opulence, romance, charm, and cascading fountains.

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The most unique wedding venues in Canada

The traditional old church is far from the only choice

02/03/18 por StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE Wedding venues

When it comes to contemporary weddings, the options are truly endless. You can get married in the air, underwater, in the warmth, in the cold, surrounded by animals, and much, much more. Check out this gallery for some fresh takes on wedding venues and find one that suits you.