So you want to elope in Vancouver but you’re looking to elope somewhere special and away from the crowds? We hear you. It sounds like you’re looking for an intimate Vancouver wedding off the beaten path…and we know just where to do it!

Below you’ll find our favourite secret, special or unique spots to get married in and around Vancouver. Note that some of these locations require a drive, a hike, a permit or other accommodations – but that’s sometimes what you need to do if you truly want to elope off the beaten path.

Get in touch with us to book your off the beaten path Vancouver elopement now! 

Still need more inspiration? Check out our favourite spots to elope in Vancouver city.


All photos below courtesy of our amazing elopement photographers: Erica Miller Photography and Emily Nicole Photos

PS: While many of the Vancouver wedding locations below are free of charge, some do require you to pay and book ahead and/or get a permit. Please see our FAQ section or the municipality website for more information.

The best places to elope in Vancouver off the beaten path

Alice Lake

Alice Lake is surrounded by mountains, forest trees and grassy areas. For your off the beaten path elopement, you have several hiking trails with view points to choose from such as Four Lakes Trail (6km) and Debeck’s Hill Trail (3km strenuous roundtrip). Get married with a view of the Tantalus Mountain Range and Mount Garibaldi.

Alouette Lake

Alouette Lake in Maple Ridge will give you mountain and water views, without the crowds you might find at more popular lakes and beaches in the heart of the city. It’s at the door step of the Golden Ears mountain range, providing you with the most beautiful backdrop.

Vancouver elopement at Alouette Lake
by Emily Nicole Photos

Anderson Beach

This beautiful area of Squamish offers mountain views, bright blue waters and a sandy beach. It’s also an important area for local wildlife so ensure you’re being respectful during your intimate elopement.

Baden Powell Trail

Baden Powell Trail in North Vancouver is a favourite for hikers and offers lots of options for eloping couples too. This 48 km trail stretches from Horseshoe Bay all the way to Deep Cove, so you’ll have lots of spots to choose from. Note that you may have to do a bit of hiking to find the perfect spot.

Barnet Marine Park

This beautiful spot in Burnaby is a new favourite amongst our officiants! You’ve got a rocky beach, 1.3km of picturesque shoreline and moody mountains in background. Enjoy views of the Burrard Inlet and don’t forget about these gorgeous arches – the perfect spot to say your vows!

Vancouver elopement at Barnet Marine Park
by Erica Miller Photography
Vancouver wedding at Barnet Marine Park with Young Hip & Married
by Erica Miller Photography
Wedding at Barnet Marine Park, Burnaby
by Erica Miller Photography

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Buntzen Lake

About an hour outside of the city, Buntzen Lake in Anmore is a beautiful spot to tie the knot. There are stunning views, scenic hiking trails and covered areas if it rains. The trail that loops the entire lake offers water views, forests, a quiet beach and a suspension bridge.

Vancouver elopement off the beaten path at Buntzen Lake
by Emily Nicole Photos
Young Hip & Married elopement at Buntzen Lake
by Emily Nicole Photos
Vancouver elopement at Buntzen Lake
by Erica Miller Photography

Burnaby Mountain

This low, forested mountain in the city of Burnaby is a great spot for the couple looking for a little bit of everything. From grassy fields and forests to gardens and hiking trails, you’ll have lots of options.

Wedding at Burnaby Mountain
by Erica Miller Photography
Vancouver elopement at Burnaby Mountain with Young Hip & Married
by Erica Miller Photography
Burnaby Mountain elopement
by Erica Miller Photography

Cates Park

Head to this North Vancouver park if you’re looking for a less crowded beach option for your elopement. Enjoy a typical west coast rocky beach and head out on the Cates Park Loop. This loop is 2.4km along the water and offers viewpoints, beach access and lush forests.

Wedding at Cates Park, North Vancouver
by Erica Miller Photography
North Vancouver elopement at Cates Park
by Erica Miller Photography
Elope at Cates Park with Young Hip & Married Vancouver officiants and marriage commissioners
by Erica Miller Photography

Cascade Falls

Cascade Falls in Mission is reached by just a short hike from the parking lot of the regional park. After your easy walk to the falls, check out the view from the suspension bridge or continue to explore the forests and creeks of this regional park.

Field in Squamish

This location is certainly off the beaten path as it is one we stumbled upon ourselves. Right next to the Skwelwil’em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area, this field is a beautiful spot for an intimate elopement in nature.

Vancouver elopement in Squamish
by Erica Miller Photography
Squamish wedding
by Erica Miller Photography

Fort Langley

Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada is a great choice for a special elopement where you can travel back to the 1800s. Not only do the unique buildings make great backdrops, they also provide rain coverage. Be sure to call ahead if you’re planning to elope at Fort Langley.

Wedding at Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada
by Erica Miller Photography
Fort Langley elopement
by Erica Miller Photography

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Harrison

Just a few hours from Vancouver, Harrison is a popular spot for weekend staycations. Besides the well-known hot springs, Harrison also offers tons of scenic spots out in nature, perfect for your officiant to pronounce you married.

Elope at Harrison Hot Springs with Young Hip & Married
by Emily Nicole Photos
Harrison elopement
by Emily Nicole Photos
Harrison wedding
by Emily Nicole Photos

Inter River Park

Inter River Park in North Vancouver is going to feel truly off the beaten path for your elopement. Head down to the creek bed and get married with the rushing water in the background. Then hike around the park to find the perfect canopy of trees for your post-ceremony photos. Note that this park is very dog friendly!

Inter River Park Vancouver elopement
by Erica Miller Photography
Wedding at Inter River Park
by Erica Miller Photography
Dog friendly Inter River Park for your Vancouver elopement
by Erica Miller Photography

Kanaka Creek

Kanaka Creek is located in Maple Ridge and offers a set of easy hiking trails through greenery and along the creek bed. A short walk from Cliff Park will give you access to Cliff Falls and other beautiful viewpoints. We recommend you scout out this location in advance!

Lighthouse Park

Lighthouse Park is one of the most scenic parks in the Vancouver area. This West Van park is a favourite amongst our officiants, with lots of moody and natural locations for an elopement. Keep in mind that certain areas of the park can only be reached by a short walk/hike.

Young Hip & Married Vancouver elopement at Lighthouse Park
by Erica Miller Photography
Lighthouse Park elopement
by Erica Miller Photography
West Vancouver Lighthouse Park elopement couple
by Erica Miller Photography

Lions Bay

Located between Vancouver and Squamish, Lions Bay lies on the shore of Howe Sound. The Lions Bay Loop is a series of hiking trails that passes Crystal Falls and offers stunning viewpoints of Howe Sound and the forest along the way.

Lynn Canyon

“That Golden Ears look without the drive. I love this location. We get a stunning mix of forest, rocks, river and a suspension bridge! Do be prepared for some serious walking for this one as some of my favourite spots are at the very bottom of the canyon,” says Emily of Emily Nicole Photos.

Pro tip: Leave your heels at home or plan to carry them until you get to the bottom of the canyon.

Lynn Canyon elopement
by Emily Nicole Photos
Vancouver elopement at Lynn Canyon
by Emily Nicole Photos
Lynn Canyon wedding
by Emily Nicole Photos

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Manning Park

Manning Park is 2-3 hours from Vancouver but well worth the drive for this stunning location. Within the Cascade Mountains, E.C. Manning Provincial Park is massive, offers beautiful natural backdrops, and looks especially pretty when blanketed in snow.

Micro wedding at Manning Park
by Emily Nicole Photos
Manning Park elopement with Young Hip & Married
by Emily Nicole Photos
Winter elopement at Manning Park
by Emily Nicole Photos
Manning Park elopement in winter
by Emily Nicole Photos

Pitt Lake

Pitt Lake in Pitt Meadows is one of our favourite spots for off the beaten path Vancouver elopements. We love it so much that we often visit it after or instead of helicopter elopements – many couples do additional portraits at Pitt Lake following their helicopter elopement or if it’s unsafe for helicopters to fly, Pitt Lake becomes the perfect plan b. We can’t say no to this beautiful spot!

Pitt Lake Vancouver elopement
by Emily Nicole Photos
Pitt Lake elopement with Young Hip & Married
by Erica Miller Photography
Pitt Lake elopement in Vancouver
by Erica Miller Photography

Porteau Cove

Under an hour from Vancouver, Porteau Cove Provincial Park offers a beautiful park and campsite for eloping couples. With the Howe Sound behind you, say your I do’s in one of the most picturesque spots on the water. For real water enthusiasts, there are also scuba diving opportunities at this park.

Porteau Cove elopement
by Erica Miller Photography
Porteau Cove wedding
by Erica Miller Photography
Vancouver elopement at Porteau Cove with Young Hip & Married officiants
by Erica Miller Photography

Rocky Point

Rocky Point in Port Moody gives you great vibes of the Burrard Inlet with stunning views and a cool neighbourhood feel. Depending on the time of year and time of day, you’ll find the tide in or very far out. Toast your Vancouver elopement with a beer at one of the area’s many microbreweries.

Elopement at Rocky Point in Port Moody
by Erica Miller Photography
Rocky Point wedding in Port Moody
by Erica Miller Photography
LGBTQ elopement at Rocky Point in Port Moody
by Erica Miller Photography

Stone Circle

We love a Whistler elopement – our Vancouver officiants travel! And one of our favourite elopement locations in Whistler is the Stone Circle at Alta Lake. This beautiful spot (that is just screaming, “Elope here!”) is available year round, sits right on the water, and is surrounded by forest. Note that it does need to be booked in advance.

Whistler elopement at the Stone Circle at Alta Lake
by Erica Miller Photography
Whistler elopement at the Stone Circle at Alta Lake
by Erica Miller Photography
Whistler elopement
by Erica Miller Photography

Under the Golden Ears Bridge

You may have heard of couples getting married at Golden Ears but have you ever heard of an elopement under the Golden Ears Bridge? We didn’t think so, and that’s why this spot is truly off the beaten path. Plus, it’s the perfect rainy day option with full rain coverage!

Elopement under the Golden Ears Bridge
by Erica Miller Photography
Photo shoot at Golden Ears Bridge
by Erica Miller Photography

Whytecliff Park

If you’re looking for a moody vibe and water background for your Vancouver elopement, you’ll get all of that and more at Whytecliff Park. This park is well-known for marine animal sightings, so keep your eyes open for sunbathing sea lions.

Whytecliff Park elopement with Young Hip & Married Vancouver officiants and marriage commissioners
by Erica Miller Photography
Whytecliff Park elopement
by Erica Miller Photography
Whytecliff Park wedding
by Emily Nicole Photos
Vancouver elopement at Whytecliff Park
by Emily Nicole Photos

Ready to elope in Vancouver at one of these off the beaten path locations? 

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