Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a scenic wedding venue located in Golden, British Columbia. Encompassed by six Canadian national parks, this one-of-a-kind destination boasts a sense of romantic solitude. Snowy slopes meet sweetly scented pine forests, a sublime backdrop to your special occasion. You and your spouse-to-be can declare your commitment to one another in the majesty of towering mountains and in the embrace of nature. With a guest capacity ranging from two people to 180 loved ones, your function can feel intimate or elaborate, whichever you prefer. An attentive administration and their staff are behind you from start to finish of your event planning process.
Facilities and Capacity
Host a ceremony unlike any other atop a mountain with unrivalled vistas in every direction you look. This jaw-dropping area is guaranteed to be an eye-catching opportunity for your wedding photographer as they snap away during the exchanging of vows. Your reception event space can be held in one of the venue’s multifunctional restaurants after you arrive in style via Gondola. Wedding parties are given complete access to the Eagle’s Eye Terrace where you and your guests can mingle and make unforgettable memories. The Eagle’s Eye Restaurant is primed for momentous celebrations and provides a dining experience at an altitude of 7,700 feet above sea level. What’s more, get-ready rooms are available to you and your entourage, providing a private space to make your preparations in comfort and luxury.
Services Offered
At Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, your wish is the administrations’ command as they set about making your experience stress-free and seamless. For added convenience, wedding packages can be obtained and offer a myriad of services to get you down the aisle with confidence. The most comprehensive option available to you is The Eagle Eye Ceremony & Reception collection. This exclusive offering comes with many complimentary services that include but are not limited to:
Romantic gondola rides
Catering and beverage services
Accommodations at the venue
Setup and cleanup
Cuisine
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort allows you to customize your very own menu or choose from expertly pre-designed options for your reception. Several serving styles are available and include choices such as plated or buffet-style. As a family-friendly space kid’s menus can also be arranged.
More information
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
3
Describe your venue:
Banquet hall
Restaurant
Describe the style of your venue:
Garden
Glamorous
Rustic
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Uncovered outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner
What event services do you offer?
Accommodations
Bridal suite
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event rentals
Liability insurance
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Limited bar
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty beer
Specialty wine
What event items are available?
Altar/arches
Audio equipment
Centerpieces
Decor
Furniture
Chairs
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Chocolate fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Wheelchair access
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$4,000
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$4,000
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$1,500
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$1,500
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Set up
Clean up
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/sound
Parking
What is the average catering price per person for plated service?
$110
What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?
$80
What is the average catering price per person for stations?
$80
What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?
$10
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Server(s)
Dessert
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$6
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Where to begin.. KMHR was truly the most sensational wedding venue, for so many reasons. I should preface this review by saying that I went into this completely blind, I am from the US and never saw the venue or tasted the food until our rehearsal. First - location! What a positively spectacular place. The views of the mountains are unmatched, and the restaurant is the stunning. I literally could not have dreamed up a better spot for my wedding. Two - food! We opted for the buffet and WOW, it was wonderful. Even my extremely picky family members raved about the food. Three - Staff! Rachel and Nadja made the planning process so very easy from start to finish. I kept waiting for the stress to set in, and it never did. Day of we had a few hiccups, and Nadja went above and beyond for us. She was also so super with our guests who wanted to use some of the wedding perks around the resort. Night of, the staff was so kind, helpful and attentive. We also opted to stay on the top of the mountain that night, which I would definitely recommend. The staff were amazing start to finish.
If you are on the fence about this place, do it! You will not regret it.
Craig L. Married on 01/07/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8
Best Venue Ever!!
Hosting our wedding at Kicking Horse was a dream come true! From start to finish, we could not have been happier with the service, hospitality, responsiveness, attention to detail, flexibility, and organization from the entire Kicking Horse and Eagle's Eye staff, with a special shoutout to Nadja who was integral to making the entire wedding process seamless. The Eagle's Eye venue was spectacular, inside and out, and bent over backwards to make the day exactly what we had envisioned to the tiniest of details. In the strongest terms, we would recommend KHMR as a wedding venue for any almost-newlyweds!
Danielle W. Married on 10/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Dream Mountain Wedding
From start to finish, this venue did not disappoint. Nadja and Rachel were our primary contacts during the wedding planning process and they were both very responsive, professional, and very helpful with all the questions that we had leading up to the big day. The venue is very transparent with costs and provide a detailed breakdown of pricing. They are also very accommodating with any special requests (such as dietary needs, alcoholic beverages, food/drinks throughout the day, decorations, set up, etc.). The staff at the Eagles eye are amazing, especially Mark. Mark made sure everything was perfect the day of the wedding, from providing food to the wedding party during the day, to helping me with my dress before walking down the aisle, to gathering and taking down all the decorations at the end of the night - he was awesome and ensured that everything went smoothly! The servers and bartenders were also very attentive and helpful throughout the night and the food was amazing!!! I also recommend the food tasting a month before as it really helped solidify how the day would flow and any last minute details that might need to be sorted out before the big day. I can honestly say that this was the wedding of my dreams and I would 100% recommend this venue to anyone looking for a mountain wedding!
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Jane Married on 07/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The most incredible wedding we could have imagined
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort was the perfect location for our dream wedding. From the moment we arrived, we knew we had made the right choice. The views from the top of the mountain at Eagle’s Eye were absolutely breathtaking and provided the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and reception.
The staff at the resort, including the coordinators and restaurant staff, were incredibly helpful and accommodating. Rachel and Nadja, especially, made the planning and execution of our big day a breeze. They were attentive to our needs and went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was everything we wanted it to be. They were friendly, professional and made sure that everything was executed perfectly.
One of the highlights of the venue was the food, which was absolutely delicious. Our guests raved about the meal and we were so pleased with the quality of the food and service. The restaurant staff was incredibly accommodating and made sure that every detail was taken care of.
The accommodations at the resort were also amazing. Our guests were able to stay on-site and enjoy all the amenities the resort had to offer, including the outdoor hot tubs with a view of the mountain.
Overall, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort was an incredible location for our wedding. The staff, views, food, and accommodations were all top-notch and we couldn't be happier with our choice. We highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a unique and beautiful mountaintop wedding.
Ashley D. Married on 03/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
An undeniably amazing wedding venue
I cannot say enough about how easy it was to plan my wedding at this venue. Adrienne and Nadja were so helpful and responsive. Their passion and enthusiasm definitely shows, and they always try to do whatever they can to accommodate your requests.
We had our ceremony and reception at Eagle's Eye Restaurant and it was nothing short of spectacular. The staff during the wedding was awesome and things ran exactly on schedule. We did the buffet option, which I highly recommend. I can't say enough good things about how easy this whole process was. Everyone always kept asking me "how's the wedding planning going?" making me feel like I should be doing more. But you don't need to do a lot because this place is already so beautiful, and they basically handle all of the seating/decor logistics. With this venue, your wedding will be a true "experience." I live in the US and a venue like this in the states would be at least 3 times the cost. I highly recommend it.
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Denise K. Married on 16/09/2017
3.8 out of 5 rating
3.8
We had an excellent wedding at Kicking Horse mountain resort - a local destination wedding. Views were stunning! Staff were friendly and helpful (Adrianne was especially helpful) - they offer several options but if you want a lot of customization it can be tough. They are set up better for receptions at Eagles Eye (in terms of literature, bar service and decor support). Also, keep in mind the alcohol options changed mid summer (slight changes to the wine list, price changes and major changes to the craft beer options).
Samantha L. Married on 30/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
A Dream Wedding Venue
From the moment we were engaged this was the only venue we wanted. It is so incredibly beautiful. We were married at the end of March and the weather that day was incredible. The views were spectacular. We had lots of family travelling from other parts of Canada and the UK and they all said it was the most beautiful setting for a wedding. Nadya and Rachel and the team at the Eagles Eye went above and beyond to make the day go so smoothly. They were so amazing at every part of the planning process and I felt completely confident in them. They helped me to find ways to honour my Dad during the reception and helped us to perfect the menu. They offered tons of advice throughout. The food was incredible as was the service. We stayed up at Eagles Eye for the night and the service the next day was great too.
I would absolutely recommend Eagles Eye for any wedding, such a once in a lifetime special venue.
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Janine Married on 20/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing wedding venue, highly recommended!
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Eagle’s Eye restaurant this summer after two postponements due to COVID. We chose this place as multiple friends had told us it was the best wedding venue they had ever been to, and we were absolutely not disappointed – the same sentiment was shared with us after the wedding by many of our guests. We worked with KHMR staff for three years planning this event, and they (Rachel and Nadja in particular) were an absolute dream to work with – fast response times, clear information provided, and always professional. The food and service were excellent (thanks to Mark and Wade), and they were very accommodating of our requests. We dealt with some bad weather on the day of and day after which impacted the gondola, but KHMR took away the stress by arranging for trucks to carry guests up and even stored some stuff for us for a week until we could swing by and pick it up (special thanks to Rachel and Nadja for saving my flowers!). We truly felt that they went above and beyond for us and would highly recommend this venue to anyone who is considering it for their wedding!
Monika W. Married on 02/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Dream wedding on top of a mountain
We had our wedding at Eagle's Eye restaurant at Kicking Horse resort in July 2022, and have nothing but glowing reviews for the team, organization, service, and the VIEWS! And considering the incredible location, we felt that the value was well worthwhile. We would happily recommend this venue and team to any couple!
Ian H. Married on 04/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing experience during uncertain times
My (now) wife and I booked this venue for August 2021 back in January during the height of the pandemic, hoping things would clear up in time. Dispite the stressful scenario, staff at Kicking Horse could not have made our experience any easier or be more accomodating. From the day called and toured the venue, to the dozens of emails through plannning, until the week and day of the wedding, they took the absolute best care of us, our families and our guests. If we could give more than 5 stars across the board we would. Cheers to Nadja, Rachel and their amazing team!
