On the estate
The Farmhouse
A few steps from the venue, so the couple can wake up on the estate.
Niagara Wine Country · Opening Spring 2027
A Pantheon-inspired wedding venue on a working heritage farm. One wedding a day, and the whole estate is yours.
Marble-toned columns, golden statuary and a fountain courtyard, set at the edge of a pasture that is home to Ontario's largest herd of miniature Highland cattle. It's European grandeur with farm-country soul, about eighty minutes from Toronto.
- Guests
- 30 to 150
- Exclusivity
- One wedding a day
- Opening
- Spring 2027
- Location
- Saint Anns, Niagara
The Venue
Inspired by the Pantheon.
Rooted in the pasture.
Crown & Laurel pairs classical architecture with the open landscape of Hinterland Estate. Say your vows in the fountain courtyard, framed by columns and statuary, or under the portico when the weather turns.
The pavilion is fully covered and climate-controlled, so there is always a plan B that looks like a plan A. Inside, a full catering kitchen, a bridal suite and a grooms' lounge keep the day running quietly behind the scenes.
- Ceremony Fountain courtyard or covered portico
- Reception Climate-controlled pavilion
- Suites Bridal suite and grooms' lounge
- Kitchen Full catering kitchen
Your Day
From the lantern lane to the last dance
- I
Arrival
Guests make their way up the lantern-lit lane to the fountain courtyard.
- II
Ceremony
Vows among the columns and statuary, or beneath the portico.
- III
Cocktail Hour
Drinks at the pasture fence as the Highland herd wanders over to say hello.
- IV
Golden Hour
Portraits in the south pasture while the Niagara light does the heavy lifting.
- V
Dinner & Dancing
The pavilion opens for dinner, toasts and a dance floor that runs late.
- VI
Send-off
A lantern-lit farewell down the lane, with the Farmhouse steps away for the couple.
The Herd
The guests nobody forgets
Our miniature Highlands join cocktail hour at the pasture fence, with a handler on hand. The herd is raised halter-free and greets guests on their own terms. They always come over.
Couples can book golden-hour portraits in the south pasture for photographs you won't find at any other venue in Ontario.
“One event, one couple, the entire estate, and a herd of Highlands for the photos.”
Grand by design.
Gentle by nature.
Every Wedding Includes
The whole estate, all day
- Exclusive use of Crown & Laurel and the grounds
- Ceremony courtyard with fountain and statuary
- Covered, climate-controlled reception pavilion
- Golden-hour portraits with the Highland herd
- Mini Highland cocktail-hour appearance, handler included
- Bridal suite and grooms' lounge
- Full catering kitchen for your chosen caterer
- Lantern-lit lane arrival for guests
- Estate coordinator from booking to send-off
First Look
A glimpse of what's coming
Renderings and estate photography for now. Wedding photography follows when the doors open in 2027.
Photographyarrives 2027
Stay
Keep the wedding party close
Wake up beside the herd, and put everyone else a short drive away. Ask us about wedding-party blocks.
Niagara Parkway
Black Creek Cottage
A riverside cottage with its own dock, for the morning after.
For your guests
Wedding-Party Blocks
Partner residences around Niagara, from the Falls to Niagara-on-the-Lake, held for your guests.
Ask about blocksQuestions
Good to know
When can we book?
Crown & Laurel opens in Spring 2027. The waitlist is open now, and waitlisted couples choose their dates before booking opens to the public.
Can we come and see the venue?
Yes. Viewings are by appointment. Use the form below and we'll find a time that works for you.
How many guests can you host?
Ceremonies and receptions from 30 to 150 guests. We host one wedding per day, so the estate is entirely yours.
Can the cows really be part of our wedding?
Yes, and it's the best part. Our miniature Highlands join cocktail hour at the pasture fence with a handler, and couples can book golden-hour portraits in the pasture.
Do you allow outside caterers?
Yes. The venue includes a full catering kitchen. We keep a short list of preferred Niagara caterers and winery partners, but you're free to bring your own.
What if it rains?
The pavilion is fully covered and climate-controlled, and the portico shelters the ceremony. The courtyard and pasture moments flex around the forecast.
Is there accommodation nearby?
The Farmhouse is steps from the venue, and our partner residences nearby can host the rest of your party. Ask us about wedding-party blocks.
Enquire
Let's talk about your day
Book a viewing, ask for the brochure and pricing, or join the waitlist for 2027 dates. We'll reply within one business day.