Fairmont Chateau Whistler vs Wedge Mountain Lodge

Two of Whistler’s most-loved wedding venues, compared on the facts couples actually decide on: starting price, capacity and what a weekend there looks like. Fairmont Chateau Whistler is the larger of the two — up to 920 wedding guests against 60 at Wedge Mountain Lodge.

Hotel · Whistler

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

At the base of Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler's Upper Village, Fairmont Chateau Whistler sits at the heart of one of North America's best-known mountain resorts.

From $1,750 per section (Macdonald Ballroom rental, before GST) · up to 920 guests →

Lodge · Whistler

Wedge Mountain Lodge

A 12,000 sq ft private mountain lodge near Whistler with 10 king suites, a spa room and a Great Room of more than 3,000 sq ft under 30-foot ceilings — Wedge Mountain Lodge takes exclusive-use weddings of up to 60 seated…

From $1,500 CAD per night special event fee (for fewer than 20 guests) · up to 60 guests →

	Fairmont Chateau Whistler	Wedge Mountain Lodge
Starting price	$1,750 per section (Macdonald Ballroom rental, before GST)	$1,500 CAD per night special event fee (for fewer than 20 guests)
Max wedding guests	920	60
Style	Hotel	Lodge
Nearest airport	YVR · Vancouver	YVR · Vancouver
Season	Year-round (Woodlands Terrace seasonal — closed in winter)	Year-round

Facts come mainly from venues’ own published information, and we correct them when venues tell us. Prices are starting prices and move with the season, so confirm current rates when you enquire.

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