Escape the elements and let the warmth of the garden oasis whisk you away on a tropical getaway right here in southwestern Ontario. Celebrate your love story with an intimate ceremony – walk down the aisle along the lush garden pathways, amongst the natural, picturesque setting created by the cascading waterfalls and tropical blooms. “Everyone was so impressed with the venue. The ceremony was so special…to have all the greenery, water, butterflies, turtles… everything just made it like heaven for us,” said Emily and Jamie Jeffrey, whose wedding day was “everything they could have hoped for and more”. Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is a truly unique wedding venue conveniently located an hour West of Toronto, between Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, Brantford and area. Since the facility is open to the public from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., you can book this space for your private ceremony before or after hours. A Conservatory ceremony can accommodate up to 100 guests.

Choose from a range of reception packages, including a three or four-course plated dinner, a gourmet buffet, or a marché-style reception for up to 100 guests. A unique brunch buffet is also available for smaller gatherings of up to 70 guests. Menus can be customized to accommodate dietary needs, including gluten-free and vegan. Couples have been known to hold several or all of their wedding events in this one romantic location – from ceremonies and receptions to showers and photo shoots. With the dedicated Wedding & Event Team providing personalized consultation, we’re not surprised that past couples raved about this gorgeous location.  

All private bookings enjoy exclusive use of the facility, including the indoor tropical greenhouse, the two large galleries, the reception area, and the front foyer for guests to mix and mingle about. A private wedding dressing room gives you the space you need for final touches and enjoy a few quiet moments. With consultation and day-of-coordination, the Wedding & Event Team will be there for your wedding day, from start to finish, and alongside you every step leading up. Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory sees the health and safety of all guests as a top priority. They have renewed their comprehensive health and safety commitments and quickly adapted to all public health measures to ensure you and your guests are safe and supported. After COVID-19 forced them to redesign their plans for a destination celebration, Liz and Rob contacted Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory and tied the knot in November 2020, “We can’t say enough, how grateful we were to them for all their help and just how truly amazing they were. Our guests raved about the ceremony, food, and the great lengths they went to make it a safe, enjoyable environment. Making our day truly one of the best days and memorable for all that attended.” After saying “I do”, newlyweds will commemorate their commitments with a ceremonial butterfly release. These special moments are some of the most memorable, where brides and grooms, together with guests, can take a breath in unison and celebrate their vows. The Conservatory is the ideal location for a sentimental and symbolic Unity Ceremony like this. This was Liz’s favourite memory, something she won’t soon forget, “The best memory of our wedding was at the end of our ceremony where we had a box of live butterflies that we released leaving our guests “oohing” and “ahhing”.” Winter Escape at Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory… Looking for a winter escape? A tropical oasis awaits you inside, while a winter wonderland unfolds outside. The cold Ontario winter, with its early evenings, dramatic skies, and snow-covered fields can be beautiful, but it often leaves something to be desired. At Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory you can enjoy the best of both worlds, surrounded by nature. Share a heartwarming moment outdoors against a backdrop of snowy fields, then step inside where the setting sun and twinkling lights transform the lush foliage, tropical flowers, and cascading waterfalls into a dream-like, unforgettable setting.