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Mackie Lake House

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Last reviewed: August 9, 2026 | Coldstream | Park Weddings |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 9, 2026. Business status: Active.

Mackie Lake House is a historic lakeside property in Coldstream, British Columbia. Built in 1910, the house retains period furnishings and distinctive architecture, while its surrounding grounds overlook Kalamalka Lake. The non-profit Mackie Lake House Foundation operates the property for public programs, special events, private rentals and weddings.

For couples searching for a Coldstream BC wedding venue, the most clearly documented features are the heritage house, lakeside estate and gardens. The official wedding page presents the property as a place to exchange vows and celebrate with guests, but it does not publish enough operational detail to assess capacity, packages or weather contingencies without contacting the venue. This profile was last reviewed on August 9, 2026.

Venue setting and heritage context

The property combines a historic home with a garden and lakeside setting. According to the Foundation, the house was built in 1910. The official wedding page describes a historic estate on the shores of Kalamalka Lake, with lake views and lush gardens forming part of the wedding setting.

Mackie Lake House is not operated solely as a commercial wedding facility. The Foundation also uses it for guided tours, traditional teas, concerts, cultural programming and other public events. Couples should therefore ask how wedding rentals are scheduled around the property’s public and Foundation activities.

Historic home built in 1910
Located on the shores of Kalamalka Lake
Gardens and estate grounds are presented as part of the wedding setting
Operated by the non-profit Mackie Lake House Foundation

Services and specialization

The official site confirms that Mackie Lake House hosts weddings and private events. Its wedding information focuses on use of the heritage estate, gardens and lake views rather than publishing a detailed menu of coordination, catering, rental or décor services.

The available first-party pages do not confirm whether bookings may include a ceremony only, a reception, both parts of the day, setup assistance or specific equipment. They also do not establish whether couples must use approved suppliers or may bring their own vendors. Those arrangements should be obtained in writing before the venue is compared with more inclusive packages elsewhere.

Wedding venue rental is confirmed
Private-event use of the house and grounds is confirmed
Package inclusions and wedding-management services are not specified on the reviewed pages
Catering, bar and outside-vendor policies require confirmation

Service area and who it may suit

Mackie Lake House is a fixed-site venue in Coldstream and is presented by its own website as a North Okanagan wedding venue. It may merit consideration from couples whose venue priorities include a historic property, gardens and a Kalamalka Lake setting.

The published material does not define a service radius or describe destination-wedding support. Couples planning from outside the North Okanagan should ask about local supplier coordination, accommodation options, transportation and the amount of on-site planning support available. No on-site guest accommodation is confirmed in the official wedding information reviewed.

Located in Coldstream, British Columbia
Positioned by the venue for North Okanagan weddings
Potential fit for couples prioritizing heritage architecture, gardens and lake scenery
Destination support and guest accommodation are not documented

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

The strongest documented feature is the combination of three elements in one property: a 1910 historic house, estate gardens and a Kalamalka Lake shoreline setting. The official visitor information also says parking is available on the property.

Accessibility needs require advance discussion. The venue states that wheelchair accessibility inside the house is limited to the main floor, although the grounds are generally accessible. It also says pets cannot be accommodated because of local wildlife. The reviewed wedding pages do not publish guest capacity, a floor plan, rain-plan space, parking capacity or event-hour restrictions.

Confirmed feature: heritage house and period setting
Confirmed feature: lakeside grounds and gardens
Confirmed feature: some parking is available on the property
Practical limitation: wheelchair accessibility inside the house is limited to the main floor
Practical limitation: pets are not accommodated
Details to verify: capacity, parking allocation, weather backup and event hours

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official wedding page directs couples to its wedding brochure and to contact the venue, but the current readable pages reviewed do not state rental rates, minimum spending, deposits, taxes or mandatory charges.

Request a dated quotation for the intended wedding date and guest count. It should distinguish the base venue fee from staffing, setup and teardown time, parking arrangements, washrooms, kitchen access, equipment, insurance, cleaning and overtime if any apply. Couples should also ask about the payment schedule, cancellation terms and whether fees change by season or day of the week.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

No current wedding rental price is stated on the reviewed official pages
No current package inclusions are stated
No deposit, cancellation or overtime terms are stated
A written, date-specific quotation is needed for comparison

Contact and booking

The official site asks couples interested in booking a wedding to contact Mackie Lake House. Its contact page provides mackiehouseevents@gmail.com for wedding enquiries, while the published telephone number is 250-545-1019. The property is at 7804 Kidston Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 1S2.

An initial enquiry should include the proposed date, approximate guest count, whether the event involves a ceremony, reception or both, and any accessibility requirements. Ask whether a site visit is required and request the current wedding brochure, rental agreement and available-date information. No live wedding availability calendar is provided in the official evidence reviewed.

Wedding email: mackiehouseevents@gmail.com
Phone: 250-545-1019
Official website: https://www.mackiehouse.ca/
Ask for the current brochure, contract and written quotation

What couples should confirm

Before placing a deposit, confirm exactly which areas of the house and grounds the rental includes and whether any spaces remain open to the public or other programs. Establish the maximum permitted guest count for each planned part of the event and the available alternative if weather prevents use of the grounds.

The contract should also identify vendor rules, catering and alcohol requirements, parking arrangements, accessibility routes and washrooms, sound limits, decorating restrictions, cleanup responsibility and the end time. Because this is a heritage property, couples should specifically ask which installations, attachments, candles or décor methods are permitted. Confirm every material promise in the signed agreement rather than relying on older brochures or third-party listings.

Maximum ceremony and reception capacity
Indoor or covered weather-contingency space
Exclusive-use boundaries and public-program scheduling
Catering, alcohol and vendor rules
Parking capacity and guest transportation
Accessible routes, entrances and washrooms
Décor restrictions appropriate to a heritage property
Insurance, deposit, cancellation and overtime terms

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mackie Lake House currently host weddings?

Yes. The official website has a dedicated wedding page and identifies the house and grounds as a venue for weddings and private events.

Where is Mackie Lake House located?

It is at 7804 Kidston Road, Coldstream, BC V1B 1S2, on the shores of Kalamalka Lake.

How much does a wedding at Mackie Lake House cost?

Current pricing is not explicitly published. Couples should request a current, date-specific quotation and ask what the venue fee includes.

What is the wedding capacity at Mackie Lake House?

The current official pages reviewed do not state a wedding capacity. Confirm separate limits for the ceremony, reception and any indoor or covered backup space.

Is Mackie Lake House wheelchair accessible?

The venue’s visitor information says wheelchair accessibility inside the house is limited to the main floor, while the grounds are generally accessible. Couples should confirm the exact event route, entrances, surfaces and accessible washroom arrangements.