Mattawa River Resort

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

Mattawa River Resort is a Mattawa wedding venue with a riverside resort setting, cottages and the Cardinal Lodge. Its official site confirms that it hosts weddings and events and presents the property as a place for celebrations across spring, fall and winter.

The resort is located at 6251 Hwy 17 in Mattawa, Ontario. Couples considering it can enquire about a wedding that brings together ceremony planning, a celebratory meal and a lodge-based gathering, while using the property’s accommodations and outdoor setting as part of the wider guest experience.

Services and specialization

Mattawa River Resort publicly offers weddings and events. Its wedding page says the team works with couples on details including where vows are exchanged, the celebratory meal and dining-room layout. That supports a venue-led planning conversation rather than a simple room rental.

The event setting named by the resort is the Cardinal Lodge and Terrace, described as a rustic lodge overlooking the Mattawa River with a mountainous backdrop. The onsite Cardinal Restaurant lists events, weddings and meal plans among its services. The restaurant page also says menus are subject to change without notice, so menu selections should be confirmed directly for the chosen date.

The official site additionally presents cottages, a campground and recreational amenities. These are relevant to a multi-day resort gathering, but the site does not state that any particular cottage, activity or amenity is automatically included with a wedding booking.

• Wedding and event enquiries
• Ceremony-location, meal and dining-layout discussions
• Cardinal Lodge and Terrace event setting
• Onsite restaurant, event dining and meal-plan enquiries
• Cottages and resort stays, subject to separate confirmation

Service area and who it may suit

The venue is in Mattawa, Ontario, on the Mattawa River. It is most relevant to couples seeking a local or destination-style Northern Ontario gathering rather than a city hotel or ballroom format.

The resort’s wedding page specifically describes multi-day gatherings of friends and family. Its cottages and waterfront activities may be useful considerations for couples who want guests to spend more than the ceremony and reception together. This is a fit question, not a promise of availability, exclusivity or an included accommodation block.

The official material refers to spring, fall and winter weddings, and describes boating, swimming and hiking in warmer weather plus river skating, snowshoeing and nearby skiing in winter. Couples should confirm which activities, spaces and weather alternatives are available for their particular season.

• Couples planning in or travelling to Mattawa
• Groups considering a multi-day gathering
• Couples interested in a waterfront and lodge setting
• Events that may involve guest stays in cottages

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the venue’s combined resort setting: the official site identifies the Mattawa River, a large sandy beach, dock, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards and hiking trails, alongside the lodge event space. Another documented feature is the onsite Cardinal Restaurant, which accepts reservations and advertises meal plans.

The business identifies itself as owned and operated by the Grigorov family since 2017. Its wedding content also says details such as menus and dining-room layout are considered with each couple. These statements indicate a direct planning route, but they do not establish a fixed package, guest capacity or a guaranteed level of customization.

Practical limitations are mainly gaps in published wedding information. The official pages reviewed do not clearly publish a wedding capacity, full inclusion list, accessibility details for ceremony and event routes, weather-backup plan, vendor policy, bar policy or accommodation allocation rules. Each of these needs written confirmation before a contract or deposit.

• Confirmed: riverside setting, lodge and terrace
• Confirmed: onsite restaurant and meal-plan enquiries
• Confirmed: cottages and outdoor resort amenities
• To confirm: capacity, accessibility, weather plan and booking terms

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. The official wedding and restaurant pages invite enquiries but do not display a current wedding package price, venue fee, food-and-beverage minimum, cottage requirement, tax treatment or deposit schedule.

The homepage displays a 2026 seasonal campground price starting at $2,800. That is not wedding pricing and should not be used to estimate a wedding budget. Ask for an itemized written quote that identifies venue use, food and beverage, staffing, accommodation, rentals, ceremony arrangements, taxes, fees and payment milestones.

• No current wedding price is publicly listed
• Do not use seasonal campsite pricing as a wedding estimate
• Request an itemized written wedding quote

Contact and booking

The official site provides an event inquiry route through its Weddings & Events page. For restaurant reservations, meal plans and special events, the Cardinal Restaurant directs callers to 705-744-5020. The resort footer also lists an office number, 705-715-8886.

Begin by sharing the preferred date, estimated guest count, ceremony and reception needs, whether cottages are being considered and any accessibility requirements. Ask the resort to confirm the appropriate contact, current availability and the scope that can be supplied for that date before relying on the listing.

• Address: 6251 Hwy 17, Mattawa, ON P0H 1V0
• Restaurant and event phone: 705-744-5020
• Office phone listed by the resort: 705-715-8886
• Online inquiry: official Weddings & Events page

What couples should confirm

Confirm the exact spaces available for the ceremony, reception, meal and getting-ready time, as well as the indoor backup plan if an outdoor setting is preferred. Request the approved guest count for the chosen layout rather than relying on a general venue estimate.

If cottages are important, confirm the number and types available, occupancy, nightly minimums, check-in and check-out timing, how guests reserve or pay, and whether any resort-use arrangement is required. Clarify whether the property is exclusive to the event or shared with other guests.

Ask for current food and beverage choices, service style, staffing, dietary-accommodation process, bar rules, outside-cake or outside-vendor rules, decor and setup access, music and end-time policies, parking, insurance, cancellation terms and all taxes and fees. For mobility needs, confirm routes, washrooms, surfaces and access between lodging, lodge, terrace and any proposed ceremony location.

• Date availability and approved guest count
• Indoor weather contingency and ceremony location
• Accommodation allocation, cost and booking rules
• Food, beverage, vendor, décor and timing policies
• Accessibility, parking, insurance, cancellation and total fees

Verification record

Last reviewed: August 11, 2026. The confirmed official domain uses the Mattawa River Resort name, identifies the resort in Mattawa and has dedicated wedding and event content. It also publishes the same address and contact details used above.

This profile relies on direct pages from the confirmed official domain. It does not use third-party directory claims, review scores, unverified capacity figures or historical wedding-price estimates as factual proof.

• Status: Active
• Official domain confirmed: mattawariverresort.com
• Evidence scope: official website only

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mattawa River Resort host weddings?

Yes. Its official Weddings & Events page has a dedicated Weddings section and says the resort works with couples on vows, celebratory meals and dining-room layout.

Is there dining onsite for a wedding or event?

The Cardinal Restaurant is onsite and its official page lists events, weddings and meal plans. Confirm current menus, service style and wedding-specific food and beverage terms directly, as menus may change.

Can wedding guests stay at Mattawa River Resort?

The resort advertises cottages, including cabins that range from two to 16 people. Confirm which cottages are available for the wedding dates, their cost and whether they are part of any event arrangement.

What does a wedding at Mattawa River Resort cost?

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. Request a written, itemized quote from the resort for the proposed date and guest plan.

Sources checked

• Weddings & Events – Mattawa River Resort
• Mattawa River Resort – Mattawa River Resort
• Restaurant – Mattawa River Resort
• Discover the Best Wedding Locations in Ontario – Mattawa River Resort

Address: 6251 Hwy 17, Mattawa, ON P0H 1V0, Canada

Phone: 705-744-5020

Website: https://mattawariverresort.com/