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Temple’s Sugar Bush

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Last reviewed: August 11, 2026 | Lanark | Farm Weddings |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 11, 2026. Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 11, 2026. Temple's Sugar Bush is a Lanark County wedding venue operating through Temple's Weddings & Events at 1700 Fergusons Falls Rd., Lanark, ON K0G 1K0. Its confirmed wedding website presents the property as an Ottawa Valley venue with a maple forest, gardens and a timber-frame reception hall.

The venue may appeal to couples who want a country setting outside Ottawa without giving up a structured, on-site wedding offering. Its official materials describe exclusive access to the property for the day, wedding coordination, décor use and food-and-beverage service supplied by Temple's. Published seasonal rates and guest minimums provide a useful starting point for budget discussions.

This profile distinguishes published details from matters to confirm directly. Rates, minimums, package contents and policies are subject to change, so couples should obtain a current written proposal and contract before placing a retainer.

Services and specialization

Temple's Weddings & Events is the wedding-facing operation for Temple's Sugar Bush. The official site describes a country wedding venue on a 70-acre maple sugar bush, with a timber-frame reception hall and settings for celebrations indoors or outdoors throughout the year.

The published package information states that couples receive exclusive access to the property for the day. It also includes an on-site coordination team to assist during planning, at the rehearsal and on the wedding day. The venue says its décor collection may be used without an additional charge, and its team can place décor and set the reception hall according to the couple's plans.

Food and beverage are supplied by Temple's. The site describes an in-house menu with appetizers, a three-course dinner and a late-night snack, plus a full-service licensed bar. It says outside caterers are not permitted, although couples may bring a wedding cake or cupcakes from an outside vendor.

Exclusive access to the property for the wedding day
On-site coordination through planning, rehearsal and wedding day
Included use of the venue's décor collection
In-house food service and a licensed bar

Service area and who it may suit

Temple's is in Lanark, Ontario, about 45 minutes from downtown Ottawa according to its official venue page. The guest-information page gives driving directions from Ottawa via Highway 7 and Fergusons Falls Road, placing the venue within the broader Ottawa Valley wedding market.

It may suit couples seeking a rural celebration with a maple-forest, garden or timber-frame-hall setting. The venue's own language combines rustic character with an elegant reception space, so it is most relevant to couples who value the property setting as part of their wedding experience.

Guests travelling from farther away should plan their own accommodation and transportation. The venue provides accommodation suggestions and says it can recommend shuttle services, but it does not state that lodging or a shuttle is included in a wedding package.

Lanark, Ontario location in the Ottawa Valley
Officially stated as about 45 minutes from downtown Ottawa
Suitable for country, garden, forest or timber-frame venue searches
Accommodation and transportation arrangements should be confirmed separately

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

The most distinctive confirmed feature is the choice of ceremony and reception surroundings. The official site identifies a maple forest, perennial gardens and a timber-frame reception hall. It also lists a bridal loft and a groom's cabin for wedding-party preparation.

The published capacity is up to 200 guests for a ceremony, sit-down dinner and reception, or for a cocktail-style reception. Accessibility is also documented: the venue says it has ramps into the reception hall, an accessible main-floor washroom and a laneway that can bring vehicles closer to ceremony sites.

A practical limitation is that the venue controls food and beverage service. No outside caterer or outside liquor is allowed under the published policy. Couples planning a highly customized menu, self-supplied alcohol or a complex décor installation should discuss their requirements before booking.

Maple-forest, garden and timber-frame-hall settings
Published capacity of up to 200 guests
Accessible reception-hall entry and main-floor washroom
No outside catering or liquor under the published policy

Pricing

Temple's publishes seasonal per-person wedding rates and adult minimums. For May through October 2026, rates shown are $177 per person on Thursday with a 50-adult minimum, $182 on Friday with an 80-adult minimum, $187 on Saturday with a 100-adult minimum, and $182 on Sunday with a 50-adult minimum. Holiday-weekend Sundays and statutory holidays are listed at $187 per person with a 100-adult minimum.

For November and December 2026, published rates range from $177 to $182 per person, depending on the day and minimum. The page also publishes 2027 rates ranging from $179 to $189 per person, again varying by season, day and adult minimum. Once the minimum is met, the page lists children aged 2–12 at $55 and vendors at $100.

The published rates do not include bar packages or gratuities. The venue states that prices can change, so confirm the rate applicable to the requested date, taxes, bar choices, any minimum bar spend, and the complete payment schedule in writing. The site lists a $2,000 retainer to secure a date, followed by 50% of the remaining estimate nine months before the wedding and final payment one month before it.

Published 2026 rates: $177–$187 per person, season and day dependent
Published 2027 rates: $179–$189 per person, season and day dependent
Adult minimums range from 50 to 100 depending on date
Bar packages and gratuities are additional to the published per-person rate

Contact and booking

Temple's lists its address as 1700 Fergusons Falls Rd., Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 and its phone number as 613.253.7000. The official wedding site has a Contact page for prospective couples and presents its wedding packages online.

When reaching out, share a preferred date or range, estimated adult and child count, desired ceremony format and any accessibility or dietary requirements. Ask for a tour before committing, particularly if you are deciding between forest, garden and indoor ceremony options.

Availability is not displayed as a live calendar. A date is not booked or held until the venue confirms its process and the parties complete the applicable written agreement.

Phone: 613.253.7000
Location: Lanark, Ontario
Use the official Contact page to begin a wedding enquiry
Request a current proposal, date status and tour details

What couples should confirm

Confirm which spaces are available for the ceremony, reception, cocktail period and wedding-party preparation on your date. Although the venue publishes several settings, the best arrangement depends on season, guest count and event format.

Ask how the menu and bar package will be priced for your event. The site says the culinary team can address known allergies and dietary restrictions, but couples should document menu selections, special meals, beverage service and any related charges in the final agreement.

Review practical policies in advance, including weather planning, accessible routes, décor restrictions, vendor access, alcohol service, cleanup, payment deadlines and cancellation terms. The official site states that weddings conclude at 1:00 a.m.; transport should be arranged accordingly.

Specific room and ceremony-site plan
Dietary needs and finalized menu selections
Bar package, alcohol policy and total beverage costs
Weather, décor, vendor and accessibility arrangements
Payment, retainer, cancellation and end-time terms

Planning context

Temple's Sugar Bush is also associated with maple production and a seasonal pancake-house operation. The wedding site says the property serves as a wedding venue for much of the year and opens to the public as a pancake house and nature-trail destination from March to April. This does not establish a restriction on wedding dates, but spring couples should ask how public operations affect access, site visits or event timing.

A site visit is the most useful way to assess the maple forest, gardens, timber-frame hall and preparation spaces in the season you are considering. Use the tour to compare the published package with your guest count and preferred style, then ask the venue to confirm every chosen inclusion in writing.

For general planning and broader Canadian venue research, use the Canada Wedding Guide resources linked below. They are planning aids and do not replace direct confirmation from Temple's on availability, current pricing or contract terms.

Ask about spring property operations if considering a March or April date
Tour the property in relation to season and guest count
Confirm the final scope and charges in writing

Continue planning

Frequently asked questions

Where is Temple's Sugar Bush located?

The official wedding site lists 1700 Fergusons Falls Rd., Lanark, ON K0G 1K0. It describes the venue as about 45 minutes from downtown Ottawa.

How many guests can Temple's accommodate?

The official wedding-packages page says Temple's can accommodate up to 200 guests for a ceremony, sit-down dinner and reception, or for a cocktail-style reception.

What wedding spaces does Temple's offer?

The official site identifies a maple-forest ceremony area, perennial gardens, a timber-frame reception hall, a bridal loft and a groom's cabin.

Does Temple's publish wedding pricing?

Yes. Its official page publishes seasonal per-person rates and adult minimums. The listed 2026 range is $177 to $187 per person; bar packages and gratuities are not included, and prices are subject to change.

Can couples bring their own caterer or alcohol?

No. The official site says Temple's supplies all food and beverage services. Wedding cakes or cupcakes from an outside vendor are allowed, but outside liquor is not.