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The Gananoque Inn

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Last reviewed: October 3, 2026 | Kingston |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: October 3, 2026. Business status: Active.

The Gananoque Inn is a Gananoque waterfront wedding venue on the St. Lawrence River, positioned by the operator as a 1000 Islands setting and an alternative to a downtown Kingston venue. Its official wedding information describes outdoor ceremonies on the lawn, indoor reception options, on-site catering, guest rooms and planning assistance.

This profile summarizes what the inn currently documents for couples considering a ceremony, reception or wedding-related stay. The official material supports receptions for 40 to 80 guests, while a separate venue page states that the property specializes in celebrations of up to 80 guests. Package inclusions and wedding prices are not published, so couples will need a current proposal from the sales team before comparing costs or making plans. Last reviewed October 3, 2026.

Services and specialization

The inn's official wedding page presents both seasonal outdoor and indoor possibilities. It describes a summer garden ceremony on the lawn beside the St. Lawrence River and also mentions winter weddings. For receptions, the operator identifies a small private dining room and a larger reception room that opens directly onto the waterfront.

Food is handled through on-site catering. The official information says the chefs can design a menu for the occasion, but it does not publish sample wedding menus, service formats or included courses. The property also promotes a full-time wedding coordinator and says it can assist couples with planning details and referrals for a photographer, florist, musician, DJ, limousine, horse-drawn carriage or ceremony officiant. These are operator-stated forms of assistance; couples should confirm which services are included, arranged as referrals or contracted separately.

The venue also describes options for rehearsal events, ranging from a formal dinner to a casual meal or finger foods in Muskie Jake's Tap & Grill.

Outdoor lawn ceremonies beside the St. Lawrence River
Private dining room and larger waterfront reception room
Custom menu discussions with the venue's chefs
Wedding coordination and assistance locating outside suppliers
Rehearsal dinner or casual gathering options
On-site honeymoon suite and guest accommodation

Ceremony, reception and accommodation details

The official wedding page says the inn can accommodate an intimate party for 40 or a dinner for 80. Its Kingston-alternative page similarly gives a maximum of up to 80 guests. Couples should still ask whether those figures differ by room layout, meal format, dance-floor requirements, season or ceremony location.

The same official page describes 52 guest rooms, which may help couples planning an overnight gathering. A honeymoon suite is identified on the top floor of the Main Inn with a king-sized bed, corner fireplace, seating area, bathroom with a hot tub for two and a balcony overlooking the islands. Room availability, rates and any wedding room block terms are not provided on the wedding page.

The gardens and river are presented as on-site photo settings. Permission, timing and contingency arrangements for photography should be settled with the coordinator, particularly if indoor space may be needed because of weather.

Documented reception range: 40 to 80 guests
Documented overall celebration capacity: up to 80 guests
The operator states that the inn has 52 guest rooms
A honeymoon suite is described in the Main Inn

Service area and who it may suit

The property is in Gananoque and markets itself to couples considering the 1000 Islands or looking beyond Kingston for a waterfront setting. This location may suit couples who want the ceremony, reception, catering and overnight accommodation associated with one property rather than moving between unrelated locations.

Based on the published capacity, it may be relevant to couples planning a smaller celebration of no more than 80 guests. It may also appeal to those comparing an outdoor lawn ceremony with an indoor or winter event. The evidence does not establish transportation services, parking capacity, accessibility throughout the property or travel times for guests, so those practical considerations require direct confirmation.

Couples considering Gananoque and the 1000 Islands
Couples seeking a waterfront alternative near Kingston
Celebrations within the published maximum of 80 guests
Events where on-site rooms and catering are priorities

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include a ceremony area at the river's edge, gardens for photographs, reception rooms, on-site catering, wedding coordination, guest rooms and a honeymoon suite. The venue page also describes the inn as historic and says it was built in 1896, with exposed brick and original woodwork.

The main practical limitation is the amount of information that remains available only by enquiry. The website does not show a current wedding package document, itemized inclusions, sample menus, ceremony and reception fees, minimum spending requirements or room-block terms. It also does not explain the weather backup attached to an outdoor ceremony. A request submitted through the general accommodation availability tool is described as a reservation request rather than a confirmation, so wedding availability should be verified directly with sales.

Confirmed feature: outdoor waterfront ceremony setting
Confirmed feature: reception and catering at the same property
Confirmed feature: wedding coordination assistance
Limitation: detailed wedding package terms are not displayed
Limitation: accessibility, parking and weather backup details are not stated

Pricing

Current wedding prices are not published. The official wedding page asks couples to email sales@gananoqueinn.com for the current wedding package, but the supplied pages do not provide a package rate, per-person catering price, venue fee, deposit amount, minimum spend or list of included services.

The general hotel policies display some accommodation-related fees, but those figures should not be treated as wedding pricing. The website expressly notes that its group and wedding cancellation policy differs from the general accommodation policy. Couples should obtain a dated written proposal identifying all wedding charges, taxes, gratuities, deposits, payment deadlines and cancellation terms.

Request the current wedding package from the sales team
Ask whether ceremony, reception and coordination fees are separate
Confirm catering minimums and what is included per guest
Obtain the wedding-specific deposit and cancellation schedule in writing

Contact and booking

The official contact page lists The Gananoque Inn at 550 Stone Street South, Gananoque, Ontario, K7G 2A8. The main telephone number is (613) 382-2165, and the toll-free number is 1-888-565-3101. The wedding page directs package enquiries to sales@gananoqueinn.com; the contact page also lists that address for the group sales and marketing team.

Couples should identify their proposed date, estimated guest count, ceremony preference, reception format and accommodation needs when requesting information. The website does not establish availability for any particular date, and an accommodation availability request is not itself a confirmed reservation.

Main phone: (613) 382-2165
Toll-free phone: 1-888-565-3101
Wedding and group sales email: sales@gananoqueinn.com
General email: info@gananoqueinn.com

What couples should confirm

Before booking, ask the sales representative to identify the exact spaces reserved for the ceremony, cocktail period, dinner and dancing. Confirm the seated capacity for the proposed layout and whether the published maximum of 80 changes when space is needed for entertainment, accessibility routes or a dance floor.

For an outdoor event, request the rain, wind and extreme-weather plan, including the decision deadline and capacity of the backup room. Couples should also verify menu choices, dietary accommodation, alcohol service, cake service, vendor access, setup and teardown times, décor restrictions, sound limits and the coordinator's responsibilities.

If guests will stay overnight, confirm current room rates, the number and type of rooms available, block deadlines and the wedding-specific cancellation policy. Parking, property accessibility, check-in logistics and transportation arrangements should also be reviewed according to the needs of the guest list.

Exact room assignment and capacity for the intended layout
Outdoor ceremony backup and weather decision process
Package inclusions, taxes, gratuities and payment schedule
Catering, bar and dietary-accommodation terms
Vendor rules, décor limits and setup access
Room-block, accessibility, parking and cancellation details

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Frequently asked questions

How many wedding guests can The Gananoque Inn accommodate?

The official wedding page describes receptions for an intimate party of 40 or a dinner for 80, while another official venue page states that celebrations can accommodate up to 80 guests. Couples should confirm the working capacity for their chosen room layout and event format.

Does The Gananoque Inn offer waterfront wedding ceremonies?

Yes. The official pages describe a lawn ceremony space directly beside the St. Lawrence River. Couples should ask which dates and seasons it is offered, whether it is accessible for all guests and what indoor backup is provided for unsuitable weather.

Are wedding package prices available online?

No. Current wedding prices are not published. The venue directs couples to email its sales team for the current wedding package. A written quote should clarify venue fees, catering, taxes, gratuities, deposits, inclusions and wedding-specific cancellation terms.

Can wedding guests stay at the property?

The venue's official information says the property has 52 guest rooms and describes a honeymoon suite in the Main Inn. Availability, room-block conditions and rates must be confirmed directly for the wedding dates.