16 Outdoor Places to Elope in Manitoba
Here is a list of 16 top locations for intimate ceremonies and elopements in Manitoba. Most of these locations are public spaces and are free to use.
Pinawa Dam Provincial Heritage Park
This beautiful Heritage Park has no shortage of locations for eloping. Choose from the amphitheatre, the majestic concrete ruins or the Pinawa Suspension Bridge. Each has a unique setting and is sure to be a wow factor for your photos.
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Lester Beach
One of the calmest beaches we’ve photographed over and over A sunset ceremony along the water is one of our favourite kinds of elopements.
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Hecla Island
A beach, a resort, a golf course, walking trails, what more do you need? An elopement with a few close friends can easily be planned on Hecla Island. Stay at the Hecla resort for the perfect weekend getaway.
Buffalo Point
If you’re thinking about a destination wedding but not sure how far you’d like to travel, Buffalo Point is just two hours south of Winnipeg. Look out onto the lake for a beachfront “I do” ceremony, then run along the sandy beach for photos and visit the marina for sunset.
Riding Mountain
There are so many places around Riding Mountain National Park to host an intimate ceremony. Choose an intimate ceremony space at one of their venues such as Danceland, Elkhorn Resort and the Lakehouse or set up somewhere in nature along the many trails, parks and grasslands.
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Stony Mountain Quarry
If you can’t make it to Red Rock Canyon or Joshua Tree for your dream desert elopement, Stony Mountain Quarry is your next best option in Manitoba. These rocky formations and the evening summer light gives you all the desert feels.
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Whitemouth Falls
If you love the sound of rushing water and an open park concept this is the perfect place for your elopement.
Spirit Sands
Spirit Sands are known as Manitoba’s desert in Spruce Woods National Park. An intimate ceremony can be set up in the sand dunes or hike the trail to the Devil’s Punch Bowl to a blue-green oasis. There’s nothing like this location and it’s perfect for an elopement. It’ll give you a dessert look without needing to leave our province.
Rainbow Falls
Located in the Whiteshell is the Rainbow Falls trail. Walk along the falls and say “I do” while dipping your feet into the rushing water.
McGillivray Falls
Hide away in the tall trees and trickling water in this Falcon Beach trail. Climb up to the top of the falls and set up your ceremony space to look out on the grassy marsh land.
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Hunt Lake Trail
A challenging but beautiful Trail along the east shore of West Hawk Lake. Beautiful Ceremony spaces in the hidden trees or along the lake. Another nearby trail even offers a scenic lookout of West Hawk lake and would be the perfect elopement spot as the sun goes down.
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Grand Beach Provincial Park
What’s better than being on a beach for your big day? Waves in the background and wind in your hair. Manitoba has many beaches for a perfect elopement.
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Gimli Beach
With many eclectic shops, restaurants and a boardwalk looking out onto Gimli Lake, this town is one of a kind for your elopement ceremony and celebration.
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Matlock
Scenic rocks scatter the shoreline which would be perfect for a ceremony on the water. Located just an hour outside of Winnipeg this quick getaway is a great elopement spot.
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Birds Hill Park
If you’ve ever dreamed of an enchanted forest elopement, go with Birds Hill Park. There are so many trails, campsites and tall trees for the perfect fairy tale vibes.
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St. Vital Park
Get married in the lucious flower garden at St. Vital Park. A ceremony space right in the city with easy access and no shortage of photo opportunities.