Nestled on the Oakville–Mississauga border, Harding Waterfront Estate is one of the few wedding venues in the Toronto area with a permanent tent on site. Overlooking Lake Ontario, this historic estate offers a rare combination of waterfront views, lush gardens, and elegant indoor and outdoor event spaces. Couples can exchange vows on the manicured lawns, capture stunning photos in the lush gardens and host a reception under the estate’s luxurious glass pavilion tent, complete with vaulted ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and climate-controlled comfort. With its scenic versatility and historic charm, Harding Waterfront Estate provides a truly memorable setting for weddings, bridal showers and other special events.

If you’re considering venues with character, scenic lakeside views, and a unique blend of historic charm and marquee‑style event space, Harding Waterfront Estate is definitely worth exploring.

Below are a handful of our Harding Waterfront Estate weddings. Click through each gallery for a full wedding recap, some of their wedding floorplans, and a list of the amazing vendors who made these celebrations unforgettable.

FAQs About Harding Waterfront Estate Weddings

Q: How many guests can Harding Waterfront Estate accommodate?
A: The glass pavilion tent can host up to 240 seated guests for dinner and 500 guests for a cocktail-style reception. The Bell‑Gairdner House accommodates smaller, intimate gatherings of up to 60 guests indoors.

Q: Are there getting-ready spaces on site?
A: Yes! The mansion is available for getting ready needs, as Harding Waterfront Estate has options for earlier arrivals. Generally, brides get ready upstairs in a gorgeous blue room overlooking the waterfront, and grooms get ready in the library on the main floor.

Q: Can we have both the ceremony and reception on site?
A: Yes! Couples can host their ceremony on the waterfront lawn, take photos around the gardens and lake, and then move seamlessly to the tented pavilion for the reception. If the weather isn’t favourable, couples may add a tent to the waterfront lawn for an additional cost through Harding Waterfront Estate’s preferred tent vendor.

Q: How big is the Harding Waterfront Estate Tent?
A: It is a stunning 50 ft × 70 ft structure (about 3,500 sq ft) with vaulted ceilings draped in sheer fabric and adorned with crystal chandeliers.

Q: Can I have a band at our Harding Waterfront Estate wedding reception?
A: Yes, we have had many couples choose to have a live band perform, though it should be noted that it borders a residential area, and the venue may choose to have an earlier end-time for bands than the typical noise bylaw allows.

Q: Can we bring in our own caterer for our Harding Waterfront Estate wedding reception?
A: Harding Waterfront Estate has in-house catering and bar services and does not allow for outside caterers.