Malagawatch Church at the Highland Village
Looking for the perfect location for your special day. Consider the Malagawatch Church at the Highland Village? Overlooking the spectacular Bras d’Or Lakes, with the backdrop of the Highland Village, the historic Malagawatch Church (c. 1874) is the ideal location for your special event.
The Malagawatch Church is available for weddings, holy unions, commitment ceremonies, christenings, memorials services, funerals, church services and other functions. Civil ceremonies and ceremonies from various religious traditions are most welcomed.
The church was built in 1874 as the Malagawatch Union Church (Presbyterian) on the shores of the River Denys Basin. The church served a primarily Gaelic speaking population descendant from Highland Scottish immigrants. In 1925, the church became a part of the newly formed United Church of Canada. In 2003, the church was relocated to the Highland Village Museum, in Iona. The church is not consecrated, nor is it any longer a part of any religious denomination. The church is available from May to October of each year.
For more information on renting the church, please refer to our church rental policy (PDF 1.2 MB)and our application form (PDF 3.6 MB). Please call for available dates. Weddings can only take place from May to October. Sorry we do not rent the church for winter weddings or other functions.
Wedding Photos
Wanting a scenic or period backdrop for your wedding photos? Consider the Highland Village living history museum. With period buildings dating from 1780 to 1920 and a spectacular view of the Bras d’Or Lakes, the Village is a great location for wedding photos. Our location fee for photos is $50.00 (+ 15% HST) for one hour. For more information contact Janet MacNeil.
Other Rental Options
Both the “Tuning Room” in the stage building and the boardroom in the Visitor Centre are also available for renting. Rental fees are:
The Tuning Room
Tuning Room = $100 for half day to $200 for a full day. (+15% HST)
Boardroom = $50 for half day to $100 for a full day. (+15% HST) - Please note the Boardroom will be unavailable for rentals from May through October.
Catering
Catering is available from local suppliers at an additional cost. For more information about wedding and facilities rental please contact Janet MacNeil.