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If you are looking for a picturesque setting for holding an elegant, lavish wedding event, you have come to the right place. The Lakeview situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, sits in the heart of Conferdation Park, offering stunning views and modern event spaces for planning your big day! A perfect, scenic wedding venue, The Lakeview is a beach front facility that delivers dedicated services and ample photo opportunities, featuring a unique 60-foot lighthouse style viewing tower.

Facilities and capacity

The Lakeview has grand ballroom in the second floor, overlooking the lake, featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, hard wood flooring and the French doors opens to a private balcony, providing an ideal space for ceremony or a cocktail reception. The venue offers several options for holding a beautiful ceremony on the beach.

Services offered

The Lakeview is a full-service venue that provides great spaces as well as affordable wedding packages. A range of services are available to deliver sumptuous cuisines, stunning decor and impressive hospitality, to transform your event into an unforgettable celebration.

Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach

Describe the style of your venue:

Rustic
Waterfront

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

What event services do you offer?

Cake
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Liability insurance
Lighting / sound
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail reception
Dessert
French service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Altar/arches
Centerpieces
Dance floor
Decor
Lighting
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair access

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1

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?

$1,250

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,250

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Chairs

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$70

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$70

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$70

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$70

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake cutting
Server(s)
Dessert
Wedding cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Open bar
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Signature drink
Bartenders
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Reviews for The Lakeview by Carmen's Group

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
52 reviews
95% recommend it
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  • Value
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Scotty Sent on 05/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing place for a wedding!

Food was delicious! Service was impeccable. Jade was a great server. Wonderful experience!!
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Twix Sent on 05/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Event

Great staffs, great view. Staffs are so professional and friendly. Overall, amazing experience.
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Kailey Sent on 22/06/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

January 2024 Wedding

We had an amazing wedding in January 2024 at the Lakeview. The service, food, views and value are unbeaten! We used a lot of the decor the Lakeview has available which made the process a lot easier. The in house DJ was great; he took all our requests and kept the party going. There is a lot of free overnight parking. They let us use the lighthouse to take some photos. The staff were very professional and helped us navigate the few challenges we had. We originally thought we could have espresso martini’s, but later learned they don’t serve martini’s (only do mixed shots). They did make an espresso mix to have instead. The cocktail space was a little tight (we had 120 guests). We also paid to upgrade our wine but they only served it during dinner (served the regular wine during cocktail hour). Ultimately, we had the best day and the pros of choosing this venue far outweigh the cons!
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Stephanie Sent on 02/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

The staff at Lakeview were friendly and helpful, giving tips along the way based on their experience and taking care of many of the finer details so we didn't have to. We did both a ceremony and reception and they made sure the couple had some down time to relax in between, answered all our questions promptly. There were some small things that we didn't know the staff would help coordinate, like the timing of the entry or putting together the timeline based on our feedback. This might be because our coordinator changed midway. Overall though, it was a wonderful experience. No regrets choosing the Lakeview for our venue.
Madeline
Madeline Sent on 29/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Wonderful Venue

Our wedding was amazing. Everything ran so smoothly and our maitre'd really worked hard to ensure things happened on time. She made sure everything was just right, and we appreciate all of the hard work. From booking to planning a wedding in 4 months, Carmen's really took care of a lot for us. The food was absolutely delicious and I am so happy with the selections we made during the tasting. The wedding cake was also delicious. Overall, our wedding day went perfectly and a huge part of this is thanks to this wonderful venue! Special shout out to Jenna for answering all of my questions leading up to the big day.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 02/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best day ever!

We had our wedding at The Lakeview on October 27th, we had an amazing day! Everything ran so smooth, our Maitre' D was wonderful, she was there to ensure everything ran as it should, everything was on time, she was fabulous, I don't know what we would have done without her. Along the planning process, we had our Coordinator who was there every step of the way for us to ask questions, run ideas past, we dealt with Alessia & then Jenna, they were both great! I would not have changed anything, everything fell into place so nicely, we had a fantastic day & night, definitely a day we will not forget. The only complaint that we do have, as well as many of our guests was the older gentlemen bartender was not friendly, he didn't smile, barely said 2 words to anyone, didn't look you in the eyes, don't get me wrong the drinks were flowing, but friendly service would have been nice. Even as the Bride going up to the bar, he didn't smile, didn't say thank you, didn't even look at me, didn't say your welcome. They would have gotten many more tips from guests if he was more friendly. We had multiple guests say they didn't end up tipping because he was rude, which is very unfortunate. That is not something we want our guests to remember. Other then that, everything else was fantastic!
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Katie Sent on 29/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect day

We could not have been happier with The Lakeview. Everything was absolutely perfect. The staff were friendly and attentive and helped to make our dream day perfect. Would highly recommend!
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Julia Sent on 13/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Venue

Had our wedding at The Lakeview this past weekend. Everything could not have been more perfect. We worked with Alessia for the majority of our planning process. Unfortunately, she did end up leaving shortly before our wedding. Jenna took over and was a pleasure to work with. Charlie was wonderful help throughout the whole process and Gonia was the most perfect Maitre' D. The whole event could not have gone more seamless, and we got so many compliments about the venue, staff and organization of the event.

Could not recommend The Lakeview enough!
J
Janice Sent on 31/07/2023
1.6 out of 5 rating

Lizotte Wedding

The hall was 27degrees, it was so brutally hot you couldn’t stand it. The food was cold & the staff was extremely rude and miserable. Especially the coordinator. Do not recommend this venue!
Tyler
Tyler Sent on 16/05/2023
4.4 out of 5 rating

Great view and food

Amazing venue and service! Our day was made extra special by the staff and their attention to details and to us.
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Awards

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The Lakeview by Carmen's Group Real Weddings

Melissa & Nathaniel
36 Photos · 22/Nov/2024
Dianne & Steven
25 Photos · 14/Jun/2024
Julia & Rodrigo
41 Photos · 07/Oct/2023
Ruby & Gabriel
45 Photos · 25/Sep/2022
Allie & Hank
52 Photos · 31/Jul/2022
Molly & Justin
54 Photos · 10/Jun/2022

Map

180 Van Wagner's Beach Rd L8E 3L8 Hamilton (Ontario)
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