Reviews for McMichael Canadian Art Collection

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Elena Sent on 01/02/20254.8 out of 5 rating-
Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating
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The Perfect Wedding Venue!
It was the perfect venue and backdrop for our September wedding. I have been going to McMichael Canadian Art Collection for many years, whether to view their extensive Group of Seven collection, various exhibits, or just to walk the beautiful grounds with my parents. For me, it was a no-brainer that we'd consider McMichael as a potential wedding venue as it's always had a special place in my heart. And I am so glad that we ultimately did. We were able to get ready on-site at the cabins across from the main building which was extremely convenient (ensure you rent both sides if you want the bridal suite and area for the groomsmen to get ready). Our ceremony was...It was the perfect venue and backdrop for our September wedding. I have been going to McMichael Canadian Art Collection for many years, whether to view their extensive Group of Seven collection, various exhibits, or just to walk the beautiful grounds with my parents. For me, it was a no-brainer that we'd consider McMichael as a potential wedding venue as it's always had a special place in my heart. And I am so glad that we ultimately did. We were able to get ready on-site at the cabins across from the main building which was extremely convenient (ensure you rent both sides if you want the bridal suite and area for the groomsmen to get ready). Our ceremony was held in Gallery Eight which offered a romantic and intimate feel, surrounded by various Norval Morrisseau paintings which also added a sense of beauty and vibrance. Guests were also allowed a one-hour viewing of the lower gallery during cocktail hour which was a nice bonus for booking that space. Our reception was held in the Grand Hall which provided a lovely wood and stone backdrop - rustic, yet with a modern element too. It perfectly seated our 118 guests. Their exclusive caterer, Food Dudes, is phenomenal in every sense. All of our guests raved about the quality, portions and presentation of the food (apps, mains and desserts). Of note, there is a 12% landmark fee which goes toward the gallery's educational and cultural activities which is completely worth it. The grounds are so picturesque! Our photographer was able to capture some stunning moments of us amongst the birch trees and the forested area during golden hour. Lastly, I want to send a big and heartfelt thank you to Angela and Danielle for all of their insight, guidance and support to ensure our wedding day unfolded just as we envisioned. Highly recommend this venue!
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McMichael Canadian Art Collection's reply:
Hello Elena and Kevin,
Thank you so much for this beautiful review! It truly warms my heart to hear how special McMichael was for your wedding day. We are so glad you chose our venue to celebrate such an important milestone, especially knowing how much it means to you personally.
I'm thrilled we could help create those perfect moments for you. I'm so grateful for your kind words about Danielle and myself. It was truly a pleasure working with you both to bring your vision to life.
Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness, and thank you again for sharing your experience. We hope to see you again soon!
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Hinna Sent on 01/11/20245 out of 5 rating
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating
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Perfect wedding venue!
Our wedding at the McMichael was amazing! From the first time that we toured the venue (10 months before our wedding), we knew that it was the perfect place for our ceremony and reception. We loved the uniqueness of the venue, that it was private (we were the only event on site for the day), and that we were able to get ready on site. The physical accessibility of the site was also great for our guests.
We caught a perfect fall day that highlighted the beauty of the grounds and made for great photos outdoors. We had our ceremony inside in the Gallery 8 space and reception in the grand hall, both of which were picturesque....Our wedding at the McMichael was amazing! From the first time that we toured the venue (10 months before our wedding), we knew that it was the perfect place for our ceremony and reception. We loved the uniqueness of the venue, that it was private (we were the only event on site for the day), and that we were able to get ready on site. The physical accessibility of the site was also great for our guests.
We caught a perfect fall day that highlighted the beauty of the grounds and made for great photos outdoors. We had our ceremony inside in the Gallery 8 space and reception in the grand hall, both of which were picturesque. Our guests loved how intimate the space felt (70 guests) and the uniqueness of being able to view part of the gallery during our cocktail hour.
Working with Danielle, the site coordinator, to plan our day was great and all of the staff on the day were amazing. We highly recommend the McMichael as a wedding venue!McMichael Canadian Art Collection's reply:
Hello Hinna and Samuel, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your wedding at the McMichael was such a memorable experience. It’s fantastic to know that you appreciated the uniqueness and privacy of our venue, as well as the convenience of being able to get ready on-site.
We are delighted that you had perfect weather to showcase the beauty of our grounds and that your guests enjoyed the intimate atmosphere of the Gallery 8 space and the grand hall.
We’re especially grateful for your kind words about Danielle and our staff. It’s our mission to provide exceptional service, and we’re glad that we could contribute to making your special... -
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Shaunna Sent on 09/09/20245 out of 5 rating
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating
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Response time 5 out of 5 rating
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Professionalism 5 out of 5 rating
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Value 5 out of 5 rating
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Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating
Great Location - Beautiful Space
We loved the aesthetic of this venue. Beautiful outdoor space and great indoor reception space.We loved the aesthetic of this venue. Beautiful outdoor space and great indoor reception space.McMichael Canadian Art Collection's reply:
Hello Shaunna, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you loved our venue, including both the outdoor space and the indoor reception area. It was a pleasure hosting your wedding at the McMichael, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your special day. Wishing you all the best! Angela Poletto -
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Csy Sent on 30/09/20234.8 out of 5 rating
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating
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Value 5 out of 5 rating
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Flexibility 4 out of 5 rating
Beautiful wedding
Our wedding was everything we hoped it to be at McMichael - from the gallery and Grand Hall reception to the beautiful forest backdrop, our guests loved our unique location. Jessica answered all our questions promptly throughout the planning process and was invaluable coordinating day of. It was the best!Our wedding was everything we hoped it to be at McMichael - from the gallery and Grand Hall reception to the beautiful forest backdrop, our guests loved our unique location. Jessica answered all our questions promptly throughout the planning process and was invaluable coordinating day of. It was the best!McMichael Canadian Art Collection's reply:
Hello Christina and Mike, thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with such lovely feedback. I am so happy to hear that your wedding was what you envisioned and that we were there for you every step of the way. Wishing you all the best in your new life together. Best regards, Angela Poletto -
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Samantha Sent on 16/10/20225 out of 5 rating
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating
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Beautiful Venue
The McMichael is a beautiful venue and the staff were easy to work with and helped make our big day come to life. It is also a great spot of photosThe McMichael is a beautiful venue and the staff were easy to work with and helped make our big day come to life. It is also a great spot of photosMcMichael Canadian Art Collection's reply:
Hello Samantha and Carter, thank you for your kind words. We loved working with you and hosting you at the gallery. Wishing you all the best in the years to come. Best regards, Angela -
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Heather Sent on 19/04/20224.8 out of 5 rating
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating
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Value 4 out of 5 rating
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Flexibility 5 out of 5 rating
The Perfect Backdrop
The grand hall was the perfect backdrop for our wedding reception! The venue was fantastic to work with, coordinated with us and our vendors, were flexible with us coming and going throughout the day, and photos around the grounds will be a keepsake for us forever! We received numerous compliments from our guests about how unique and beautiful the venue was!The grand hall was the perfect backdrop for our wedding reception! The venue was fantastic to work with, coordinated with us and our vendors, were flexible with us coming and going throughout the day, and photos around the grounds will be a keepsake for us forever! We received numerous compliments from our guests about how unique and beautiful the venue was!McMichael Canadian Art Collection's reply:
Hello Heather and Dan, thank you so much for your kind words. We loved having you celebrate your special day with us. Wishing you all the best in your new life together.
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Rocco Sent on 06/09/20215 out of 5 rating
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating
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Best Photoshoot Location
McMichael's was the perfect place to do a "First Look" for our wedding! The photos/videos came out so beautifully! All of our guests wanted to know where we did it! The photo permit was very reasonable!McMichael's was the perfect place to do a "First Look" for our wedding! The photos/videos came out so beautifully! All of our guests wanted to know where we did it! The photo permit was very reasonable!McMichael Canadian Art Collection's reply:
Thank you Rocco for your wonderful review. We are so happy you enjoyed the grounds and for taking the time to review us. If you would be open to send us the pictures, for future use on our social media, with credits of course, please send to apoletto@mcmichael.com. -
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Susan Sent on 30/07/20215 out of 5 rating
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating
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McMichael Art Gallery Wedding Day!
Both Angela Poletto and Danielle De Col are the dynamic duo that made sure our day went as planned. Their expertise ensured that the wedding planning process was as stress-free as could be possible on such an important day. On the day of the event Angela was always nearby to handle any of our questions or the last minute need for a highchair for our youngest guest. Their exclusive caterer managed by Rebecca Hollander from The Food Dudes was excellent. Of course, the McMichael's Art Gallery is in itself a beautiful venue. Wedding Hill provided the Humber Valley background for the photographers from Timeless Tree Weddings (you guys were so patient and amazing at getting all the groups organized)....Both Angela Poletto and Danielle De Col are the dynamic duo that made sure our day went as planned. Their expertise ensured that the wedding planning process was as stress-free as could be possible on such an important day. On the day of the event Angela was always nearby to handle any of our questions or the last minute need for a highchair for our youngest guest. Their exclusive caterer managed by Rebecca Hollander from The Food Dudes was excellent. Of course, the McMichael's Art Gallery is in itself a beautiful venue. Wedding Hill provided the Humber Valley background for the photographers from Timeless Tree Weddings (you guys were so patient and amazing at getting all the groups organized). Guests could walk the grounds and have a Gallery visit throughout the day. The reception was held on the terrace also overlooking the Humber Valley. The tent provided by Pablo at Advanced Tent Rentals ensured we were ready for rain or shine. It was a hot, humid day so Angela even provided portable fans for the comfort of some of our elderly guests. Everything to the smallest detail was taken care of by Angela and Danielle, even the bridal suite offered us the much needed large private space to get ready with its' own washroom and various sitting areas for the Bridal Party to return to throughout the photography session to freshen up. From permits, security, parking, guest inquiries, gallery tickets, table set up, and accessible amenities for our guest in a wheelchair, the venue and staff surpassed our expectations. We highly recommend that you reach out to Angela Poletto for your wedding celebration. You won't be disappointed. Thank you Angela, Danielle, Rebecca at Food Dudes, Pablo at Advanced Tent, and all the amazing support staff that made this day spectacular!! It will be forever remembered by all!
Lauren Young & Alex Masterton
Susan & Robert Young (parents)
Michelle Young (family event planner extraordinaire!)McMichael Canadian Art Collection's reply:
Hello Susan, thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to write a review, it is most appreciated. We were happy to have met you and your entire family and that we were able to make Lauren and Alex's wedding day special, given the difficult times we find ourselves in. We wish them, and you as a family nothing but the best and look forward to welcoming you back for a visit. Angela Poletto, Manager, Sales and Community Engagement -
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Nc Sent on 26/04/20215 out of 5 rating
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating
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Highly recommend
I cannot say enough good things about working with McMichael for our wedding. After cancelling our original venue, we received a recommendation from an acquaintance who got married here and said they were incredible to work with. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that they were beyond incredible, going above and beyond to make sure our ceremony could take place while remaining safe. A week before our ceremony, the restrictions changed and we were given a few options. As we did not want to reschedule, Angela and Danielle helped to move our ceremony outdoors. Danielle created a great seating chart and worked with us with a weeks notice to make our day perfect. Our ceremony went...I cannot say enough good things about working with McMichael for our wedding. After cancelling our original venue, we received a recommendation from an acquaintance who got married here and said they were incredible to work with. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that they were beyond incredible, going above and beyond to make sure our ceremony could take place while remaining safe. A week before our ceremony, the restrictions changed and we were given a few options. As we did not want to reschedule, Angela and Danielle helped to move our ceremony outdoors. Danielle created a great seating chart and worked with us with a weeks notice to make our day perfect. Our ceremony went by so smoothly and went above and beyond our expectations. Our guests gave us such positive feedback about our venue and how kind Danielle was. Through the stress and uncertainty of planning a wedding with covid, choosing a venue with good caring people behind it is so important and I can definitely say this venue is that and more.McMichael Canadian Art Collection's reply:
Thank you Natalia, for your wonderful review. We pride ourselves not only on our beautiful venue but on our Customer Service. As you mentioned, these are stressful times and we were happy to be able to make your day special a success. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness.
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Jessica Sent on 04/11/20205 out of 5 rating
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Beyond happy!
My husband and I got married here on October 18, 2020, during the pandemic. Although times were tough due to the restrictions and social distancing, Angela and Danielle really pulled through.
Their responsiveness was on point, and any question I had (and I had hundreds) they answered quickly and politely. They never made me feel like I was bothersome or dumb.
The day turned out perfect! We had our wedding on the studio patio outside and it was just breathtaking. The colour-turned trees in the background made the photos so beautiful.
All of our guests were so happy and loved the space. The photographer and videographer loved the grounds as well.
I...My husband and I got married here on October 18, 2020, during the pandemic. Although times were tough due to the restrictions and social distancing, Angela and Danielle really pulled through.
Their responsiveness was on point, and any question I had (and I had hundreds) they answered quickly and politely. They never made me feel like I was bothersome or dumb.
The day turned out perfect! We had our wedding on the studio patio outside and it was just breathtaking. The colour-turned trees in the background made the photos so beautiful.
All of our guests were so happy and loved the space. The photographer and videographer loved the grounds as well.
I really can’t thank Angela and Danielle enough for their hard work, consistency, reliability, great communication, friendliness and amazing attitude all around.
You two are truly angels! ❤️-
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