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On WeddingWire since 2023
Last update: November 2025
Elk Island Retreat is a park venue in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, that hosts weddings and other special occasions. Secluded in an old-growth forest, this setting makes a wonderful retreat in nature for a remarkable time. You can make this private campground the setting for a truly magical wedding.
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This venue has an outdoor ceremony area that is surrounded by amazing views of the forest. You can exchange your vows in this stunning boreal setting. Afterward, you and your guests may enjoy outdoor lawn games and a dome-style tent with a custom handmade macrame chandelier. Additionally, this venue features parking for visitors. The Elk Island Retreat team offers packages to make your wedding planning more straightforward. They have an all-inclusive package for up to 80 guests and a micro-wedding package for up to 30 guests.
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Elk Island Retreat features several options for overnight and weekend stays. The charming Wood's Cabin makes a marvellous suite for two nights, and the geodesic domes Solaris, Eagle's Nest, and Spruce Hollow make for a unique stay. There are also options for overnight tent setup and camping, as well as serviced RV sites with stunning prairie sky views.
Location
Elk Island Retreat is just over a 10-minute drive from the beautiful Elk Island National Park for outdoor activities. The venue is within 20-30 minutes of the Ukrainian Cultural Village, Fort Saskatchewan, and Sherwood Park, and only 40 minutes from downtown Edmonton. You and your loved ones can enjoy all the sights and activities of this scenic region.
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Meet the team
Let us introduce ourselves. We are Anita and Shweta, aka passionate aficionados for weddings and events at Elk Island Retreat. The vision for this stunning space was inspired from the creativity and connectivity with nature. Our talented team here has strived to create one of a kind details in every aspect of our event space and lodging accommodations to make your time feel not only magical but also a destination getaway. We are proud to provide you with options that are truly unique, hand crafted and also supporting artisans from all over the world. We are dedicated to giving you an experience that will allow you the time and space to breathe and enjoy your celebration, without the humble details getting in the way. You dream, and we will do our darndest to make it happen.
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