Let’s be honest, many brides start planning their big day well before getting engaged. After all, what else was Pinterest designed for? Who hasn’t filled scrap books, built mood boards, and scoured the web for inspiration on how their dream day could look? In Calgary, we find that once the question has been popped, the first major decision is which season to hold the wedding – because, of course, the time of year truly makes all the difference, especially when picking the location. With an abundance of wedding venues in and around the city, the task of transforming a chosen
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Make Mother’s Day unforgettable for the very important lady in your life this May 12th, 2019. Start the day with a celebratory Brunch overlooking the stunning Lake Bonavista in our rustic dining room. New dishes on our Sunday Brunch Menu include a Sour Cherry & Pecan Granola, Atlantic Lobster Cake & Waffle and Huevos Rancheros just to name a few. If you’re wanting to indulge in a full meal later, we’ll be serving our Dinner Menu all evening long. Adorned with fresh spring flavours including a Pan Seared Arctic Char and Wild Mushroom & Zucchini Escalivada, there are options to
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There’s no secret that February in Calgary can be one of the coldest months of the year. There’s a chance that a chinook or snowfall could adorn your special day, but the thought of either didn’t concern winter-loving couple Lauren and Brett. This stunning couple celebrated their special day on February 15th, 2018 surrounded by a fresh dusting of snow and sub-zero temperatures – a perfect backdrop for their ‘Rustic Romance’ theme, enjoyed by just over 90 guests. How did you first learn about The Lake House Wedding Venue? Brett and I knew we wanted a venue that had
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Ring in the New Year in Style! This New Year’s Eve, we will be closed for a private function, but don’t fret! Our sister property, Cilantro Restaurant located on 17th Avenue SW will be hosting a special ticketed three and five-course event with menus crafted by Chef Lance and his talented culinary team at Cilantro. Complementing the menu, each person will receive a glass of sparkling wine included with dinner. Three-Course Menu | $65/person Beginning at 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. Cilantro’s three-course menu is perfect for those with after-dinner or early-evening plans. Fuel up with a delicious dinner before heading off to celebrations
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The beginning of March 2018 saw Calgary immersed in one of the heaviest snowfalls of the season. Bringing a halt to much of the city, it wouldn’t stop the friends and family of Meghan and Varun from congregating at The Lake House to celebrate their love for one another. 110 guests were invited, and 80 braved the cold to attend their special day on March 2nd, 2018. Snow fall isn’t normally a condition to factor in a typical month of March, but both Meghan and Varun agreed it added a sprinkle of magic to their cozy wedding day.
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The beauty of Calgarian winters, are the gorgeous sun-kissed days offering warm rays and bright light to crisp cold temperatures. On February 15th, 2018 we welcomed the wonderful Kate and Luke into our space, a day which saw the sun shine strong and bring warmth to a -10 day on Lake Bonavista. Their intimate wedding consisting of 60 guests, was a beautiful event complimented by the snow-covered outdoors.
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Winter wedding planning – if there’s something about those words that send a shiver down your spine please, FRET NO MORE! Winter weddings are more magical than any frozen fairy-tale you’ve heard before. In Calgary, winter blankets the city for approximately 6 months of the year. Although the snow doesn’t settle for quite that amount of time, the lower temperatures and shorter days lend perfectly to cozy comforts that are perfect for complementing your dreamy wedding celebration. Escape to a winter wonderland within the city. We’ve put together our top reasons why an inner-city winter wedding at The Lake House
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Fathers…They’ve dried our eyes, taught us how to drive, walked us down the aisle and watched as we grew-up before their eyes! Whether you call him Dad, Pops, Pa or even the ‘old man’, he is the main guy in our lives who influences all others. With Father’s Day just around the corner, what better way to show Dad your love and appreciation than sitting down for a delicious family meal in a beautiful setting. Make this year’s Father’s Day one he won’t forget and treat him to brunch or dinner at The Lake House on Lake Bonavista. Is Dad
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After what seems like an eternal winter, spring is finally beginning to blossom in Calgary. Overlooking Lake Bonavista, we are seeing signs of the big melt, and are already looking forward to the longer summer days, and having our guests enjoy bites and sips on our outdoor patio. With the warmer weather, we have also welcomed some new dishes to the menu. Both lunch and dinner offerings have been refreshed and are bursting with new flavors and ingredients while maintaining the classic, Rocky Mountain cuisine that The Lake House is so fondly known for in Calgary. Photo : Mushroom Lasagna
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FOUR WINES BY AVIGNONESI FOUR COURSES BY THE LAKE HOUSE We are excited to welcome Giuseppe Santarelli, Export Manager and Ambassador for Avignonesi and Classica to The Lake House on Wednesday, May 9th for our Avignonesi Wine Pairing Dinner. The evening will start with a welcome wine and amuse-bouche, crafted by CRMR’s Wine Director Brad Royale, followed by a three-course dinner prepared by Chef Gareth Colville and his culinary team at The Lake House. Each of the three courses will be paired with Chardonnay Il Marzocco 2016, Grifi Rosso di Toscana 2011, and Vino Nobile Grande Annate 2012 –
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