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Weddings

Wedding Rentals

YOUR WEDDING AT BLUE LAKE

Bring your two families together to make memories that will last a lifetime.

Blue Lake Camp is the ideal location for a do-it-yourself Kootenay destination wedding! Our outdoor facility is located just 45 minutes South of Fairmont Hot Springs, BC, and 70 minutes North of Cranbrook, BC. Wedding packages are a full weekend get-away and include use of the entire facility for 2 nights allowing you time to fully enjoy your big day. Time spent canoeing around Blue Lake, hiking our trail system, and laughing around the camp fire allows family and friends the chance to create memories together. 

ceremony

Ceremony locations include waterfront or forest backdrops. Wedding packages include the use of a wooden wedding arch and benches. These items are available for you to set up as you wish in the location of your choice.

reception

Our dining hall provides indoor reception space. The bright and airy dining hall seats up to 130 people and features a commercial kitchen and covered deck. Wedding packages include use of tables with white linens, and assortment of chairs (with ivory satin chair covers) and benches (no covers), dinnerware (dinner plate, side plate, fork, knife, spoon, water glasses, coffee cup, wine glass), and a digital projector with screen. These items are available for you to set up as you wish.

meals

At Blue Lake, you have the option of preparing your own meals, bringing in the caterer of your choice, or hiring our chef to provide catering. We offer a variety of buffet style catering options to suit your tastes and budget. Most special diets can be accommodated.

accommodation

Wedding packages include accommodation in sleeping cabins and Blue Lake Lodge. Limited parking for RVs and tents are available (no hookups). Between Blue Lake Lodge and the sleeping cabins, we can accommodate up to 130 people. Accommodation includes access to the wash house with separate boys & girls facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, mirrors, change areas, electric lights, granite counter tops, tiled floors with in-floor heating. 

recreation

With Blue Lake and over 100 km of trails at your front door, there is endless opportunity to hike, mountain bike, cross country ski, snowshoe, toboggan, ice skate, swim, canoe and fish. Blue Lake Camp facilities include a swimming area with docks, boat house, fire pit and campfire circle, large outdoor gathering area, and trail systems. Canoes and life jackets are available for use. In the winter, guests have access to an ice rink and track set cross country ski trails (weather permitting). Guided and interpretive programming or tours can be provided for an additional fee. 

additional info

  • Blue Lake Camp is user maintained.

  • Organization, ceremony set up, reception set up, first aid, daily cleaning, dishes, and final clean up prior to departure are the responsibility of the group.

  • The bride and groom must provide proof of Party Alcohol Liability Insurance (approx $120), purchase and serve their own liquor, and provide proof of a Special Occasion Liquor License ($25).

Cost

Friday, 2pm check in - Sunday, 1pm check out: $4,500 plus tax. A 25% deposit is due at the time of booking. Full payment is due one month prior to arrival.

DATES

Blue Lake Camp is open year-round! Weddings are not available during our summer camp season. 

BOOK

Wedding Booking Information Package: click here

To book a site tour or more information, please contact our office at 250-426-3676 or info@ColumbiaOutdoorSchool.com