Two castles, galleries, historic houses and stone halls. Heritage rules mean more restrictions — candles, confetti, décor and hours — so read the fine print we’ve pulled out for each one.
Affordable, close, tables included. The ceremony space isn’t ideal.
Only chairs are included — bring everything else in.
Rentals run in three-hour blocks only.
Price via friends. The smaller library room (about 40 guests) runs around $12,000.
Cheap waterfront-area gallery space that is rented for receptions but not marketed as a wedding venue. Expect extra costs for tables, chairs, sound, clean-up and music licensing.
Weddings and receptions held among the permanent exhibits in the gallery inside the conference centre building; staff member on site, you supply clean-up crew. Live music allowed but you bring the equipment.
A 1911 church plus the Marion Craig courtyard; the museum stays open to the public during your rental. No food or bar service, so bring a caterer and a Special Event Permit for alcohol.
Victorian mansion next to the harbour with an outdoor amphitheatre-style ceremony space and a ballroom. Confirm pricing directly with the inn.
Four packages (ceremony-only, reception-only, or both) on a historic sawmill site, with tables, chairs and a PA for the ceremony included. Ask early about pricing, catering and alcohol rules.
1928 log hall billed as the largest free-span log building in Canada, with a 22-ft ceiling, and it has hosted numerous weddings. Rates rise each September.
Historic provincial site with an interfaith chapel, gardens and a large lawn for a tented dinner and dancing. Catering is set-up only (no cooking or dishwashing), and no food or drink is allowed in the chapel.
Early-1900s former church hall in downtown Nanaimo with a 900 sq ft main hall and stage, pitched as a boutique wedding space. Only basic prep space downstairs and 24 folding chairs are included; the free Hullo ferry shuttle stops behind the building.
Small gallery room that hosts wedding receptions. Tables and chairs are supplied, but not tablecloths, cutlery, glasses or tableware, and you clean up yourself; exhibition area access is not included.
Restored 1914 mansion with gardens and a terrace, suited to small weddings. Confirm pricing, curfew and catering policy with the hotel.
Tiny garden weddings next door to Government House; grounds are rented hourly and quoted individually. Up to 20 people only.
Edwardian private club with a harbour-view ballroom. Events must be booked by a member or be member-sponsored, and the catering manager can help with sponsorship; pricing is by quote.
Big red-brick church with a 400-seat sanctuary for ceremonies and a 400-seat fellowship hall and kitchen downstairs. Room rates are on request.
Six acres on the Cowichan River with two event halls in Quw'utsun-inspired architecture. Confirm capacity and pricing with the centre.
Heritage school building in downtown Parksville with three galleries, a concert gallery with grand piano and access to a full kitchen. Rooms are rented for weddings; ask the venue for rates and capacity.
