Riverside Lodge is a private 6,000 sq ft log lodge on 5 acres of quiet farmland beside the Stamp River, ten minutes from Port Alberni, British Columbia. Only an hour and half from Tofino and Ucluelet. We host small, relaxed weddings and family celebrations of up to 50 guests. It suits couples who want an intimate, serene, private setting with their closest people.
We're at 6150 Ferguson Road, Port Alberni, BC, in the Alberni Valley on central Vancouver Island.
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The maximum is 50 guests in total, including the wedding party and anyone staying overnight. Up to 25 guests can stay at the lodge, depending on room layout. Vendors and caterers [are / are not] counted toward the 50.
Yes indeed, an outdoor ceremony is very suitable for the grounds, weather permitting. The reception is held indoors in the great room. If an outdoor winter wedding with a tent is in your vision, local rentals are available.
No. Camping, RVs, trailers and tent sites are not permitted. Guests who aren't staying at the lodge can book accommodation in Port Alberni, [X] minutes away.
Yes, at a respectful volume. Acoustic music or a background playlist works well. DJs, loud amplified music and late-night parties are not a fit for the lodge.
Yes. Riverside Lodge sits in quiet farmland with rural neighbours close by. Quiet hours begin at [10:00 PM], and outdoor activity should wind down before then. This keeps the setting peaceful for your guests and respects the community around us.
120 Days or less, no amounts are refundable or transferable.
Small weddings, elopements with family, vow renewals, anniversaries and family reunions that value the rustic rural ambiance, and privacy. If you're planning a large reception, a festival-style event or an all-night party, we're not the right venue, and we'd rather tell you now.
Starting with an email to [email protected] is the best way to connect. Our managing host will return with a phone call and help you with your planning and vision. Viewings are only available with advance notice since other guests are enjoying its private use.
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Escape the traditional boardroom and inspire your team at Vancouver Island's premier wilderness corporate retreat venue. The lodge is perfectly equipped for executive planning sessions, corporate workshops, and team-building getaways. Balance productive meetings in our expansive great room with world-class outdoor bonding experiences just steps from your door. Your team can enjoy guided salmon fishing excursions right from our shoreline, hike through nearby Stamp Falls Provincial Park, or take a scenic day trip to Sproat Lake and the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.
Email for rates which vary based on group size: Starting with an email to [email protected] is the best way to connect.
Are you Ready to turn your dream wedding, milestone family reunion, or corporate retreat into reality? Because we offer exclusive, multi-day rentals of our entire 6,000-square-foot log estate, dates for peak wedding and fishing seasons fill up quickly. Contact our event team today to check date availability, request our current venue pricing packages, or schedule a private tour of our 5-acre riverside farmland property.
Starting with an email to [email protected] is the best way to connect.