The Knox Wedding & Event Venue

Last reviewed: August 3, 2026. Availability unconfirmed. Review pending.

The Knox wedding venue in Merrickville is a converted 1861 Presbyterian church with indoor and outdoor event areas. The official site documents a 1,200-square-foot hall, Gothic windows, a seasonal garden, a wedding suite and a maximum of 80 guests plus vendors.

This profile is review pending because the official contact page says 2026 is the venue’s final year hosting weddings and events and that it is now closed for bookings. That notice prevents Canada Wedding Guide from presenting The Knox as an available option for new enquiries. Identity and venue details were last reviewed on August 3, 2026.

Services and specialization

The Knox has hosted wedding ceremonies, receptions and other events in a restored historic building. Its published wedding options include a multi-day wedding package and a ceremony-only rental. The venue follows an à-la-carte model: couples select a venue package, choose optional in-house rentals or services and assemble their own vendor team.

The official policies permit outside caterers and other vendors. A venue coordinator is included to oversee venue operations, but the venue distinguishes that role from wedding planning or day-of wedding coordination.

• Indoor and outdoor ceremony space
• Reception and ceremony-only formats
• Optional in-house linen rentals

Space, capacity and inclusions

The main hall measures 1,200 square feet and has 20-foot ceilings, white walls and black Gothic windows. The site also documents more than 3,300 square feet outdoors, with garden string lighting available seasonally. Heating, air conditioning, four guest bathrooms, a wedding suite or lounge and a catering prep kitchen are listed.

Maximum capacity is 80 guests plus vendors. The venue recommends no more than 60 seated guests when retaining a dance floor; an 80-person seated reception requires tables to be removed before dancing.

• Indoor chairs and outdoor ceremony benches for 80
• Tables, indoor bar, easels, podium and shelving
• Bose speakers and a wired microphone

Service area and who it may suit

The venue is in central Merrickville, which the official site places approximately 45 minutes from Ottawa. It may have suited couples planning an intimate celebration with both ceremony and reception at one property, particularly those arranging their own caterer and other suppliers. Shops, restaurants, cafés and accommodation are described as being within walking distance.

The booking closure means these suitability points are relevant mainly to existing 2026 contract holders or couples researching the venue’s documented format, not to couples seeking a new date.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include exclusive use under the wedding package, indoor and outdoor areas, included furniture and audio equipment, a prep kitchen, and permission to choose outside vendors. Practical limitations are equally important: the kitchen is for heating and preparation rather than full cooking, and cutlery, glassware and tableware are not supplied.

Portable ramps are available for the entrance and an interior step, but the venue states that its guest bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible. Parking is on nearby village streets rather than a documented private lot. Reception and amplified-music end times also vary by day and location.

• No venue liquor licence
• Special Occasion Permit and qualified bartenders required for alcohol
• A separate wedding coordinator is required for 2026 weddings

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published for any new booking, because the venue says it is closed for bookings. Its package page still displays 2025–2026 starting figures of $1,750 plus HST for the wedding package and $850 plus HST for a ceremony-only rental. These displayed amounts should not be interpreted as currently available offers.

The policies also list a $500 security deposit and insurance requirements for weddings serving alcohol. White table linens are displayed at $12 plus HST each. Existing clients should rely on their signed contracts for applicable amounts, payment schedules and cancellation terms.

Contact and booking

The confirmed official website is theknox.ca, and its contact page lists info@theknox.ca. No official telephone number is published on the reviewed pages, so the legacy number has not been retained. Viewings are described as appointment-only, but the same page says the venue is no longer taking bookings.

The official address is 618 St. Lawrence St., Merrickville, Ontario. The contact page does not publish a postal code, so none has been added from third-party or legacy material.

What couples should confirm

Existing 2026 clients should confirm their contracted rental period, final guest layout, ceremony weather plan, reception end time and permitted hours for indoor or outdoor music. They should also verify which furniture will be used, when vendors can enter and who is responsible for setup and cleanup.

For alcohol service, confirm the Special Occasion Permit, required liability insurance, Smart Serve documentation and bartending arrangements. Couples should also establish who will act as the required wedding coordinator, since the included venue coordinator does not perform the same role.

• Accessibility arrangements for specific guests
• Street-parking and nearby accommodation plans
• Catering, tableware and waste-removal responsibilities
• Decoration and candle restrictions

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Knox accepting new wedding bookings?

No. As reviewed on August 3, 2026, the official contact page says that 2026 is its final year hosting weddings and events and that bookings are closed.

How many guests can The Knox accommodate?

The official maximum is 80 guests plus vendors. The venue suggests up to 60 seated guests with a dance floor or 80 seated guests if tables are removed before dancing.

Can couples use outside caterers and vendors?

Yes. The official policies allow couples to choose outside caterers and other vendors. The kitchen is a prep kitchen and cannot be used for full cooking or cleaning.

Is The Knox wheelchair accessible?

Portable ramps can be provided for the main entrance and an interior step, and the rooms are on one floor. The venue states that its guest bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible.

Can alcohol be served at The Knox?

Yes, subject to the venue’s requirements. The renter must obtain a Special Occasion Permit, arrange Smart Serve-certified bartenders and satisfy the stated insurance and documentation rules.

Sources checked

• The Knox Wedding & Event Venue