The Truffle Farm · Parksville, Vancouver Island
Wedding Venue on Vancouver Island
The Truffle Farm is Canada's first truffle farm and event venue in Parksville, BC. The air-conditioned Truffle Barn holds up to 60 guests for intimate celebrations. A roll-up barn door opens to the outdoor truffle plantation, where tent space extends capacity for larger groups.
Couples from Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, and the Sunshine Coast choose The Truffle Farm for truffle-infused farm-to-table dining, guided truffle hunting with Caesar the Lagotto Romagnolo, and a setting unlike any other venue on the island.
Inquire About Your WeddingVancouver Island's Farm-to-Table Wedding Venue
The Truffle Farm is a wedding venue on Vancouver Island set on Canada's first truffle farm in Parksville, British Columbia. The air-conditioned Truffle Barn hosts up to 60 guests for intimate celebrations with farm-to-table dining featuring Black Périgord Truffles harvested on-site. The truffle farm property includes Garry Oak and Hazelnut truffle orchards, a plantation for outdoor gatherings, and on-site accommodation in The Truffle Hut.
A Wedding Venue Unlike Any Other
Canada's First Truffle Farm Since 1999
Most wedding venues rent you a room. The Truffle Farm invites you onto Canada's first truffle farm. Grant and Betty planted the first truffle-inoculated Garry Oak and Hazelnut trees in 1999. Today the farm produces Black Périgord Truffles, hosts long table dinners, wine tastings, and seasonal celebrations in the air-conditioned Truffle Barn.
Virginia grows the flowers. Peter leads the farm tours. Caesar the Lagotto Romagnolo hunts the truffles. Every event features truffle-infused menus prepared with ingredients from the property. This is not a styled backdrop. Guests taste Black Périgord Truffles, hunt with Caesar, and dine at a communal long table steps from where the harvest grows.
The Truffle Barn accommodates up to 60 guests inside. A roll-up barn door opens to the truffle plantation, where tent space extends the celebration outdoors when weather permits. Contact us to discuss your wedding vision.
Wedding Styles We Host
Every couple, every vision, every size. Choose a style that fits your celebration.
Outdoor Weddings
The truffle plantation sits among Garry Oak and Hazelnut trees. The Truffle Barn's roll-up door opens to the outdoor space, blending indoor and outdoor celebration.
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Micro Weddings & Elopements
The farm hosts private group experiences for 10 to 35 guests. An intimate ceremony, a truffle-infused long table dinner, and the people who matter most.
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Long Table Dinner Weddings
The Truffle Farm's signature format. Family-style seating, 3 to 5 course truffle menus with wine pairings, served in the air-conditioned Truffle Barn.
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Small & Intimate Weddings
Up to 60 guests in the Truffle Barn. The air-conditioned space is sized for celebrations that feel personal, with every guest at arm's reach.
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Farm Weddings
A genuine working farm. Walk the truffle orchards. Meet Caesar the truffle-hunting dog and Clarence the pig. Taste Black Périgord Truffles. Then celebrate.
Explore Farm WeddingsWhy Couples Choose The Truffle Farm
Canada's First Truffle Farm
The Truffle Farm has produced Black Périgord Truffles since 1999. It is the only wedding venue on Vancouver Island set on a working truffle farm. Your guests taste the harvest firsthand.
Truffle-Infused Farm-to-Table Dining
Long table dinners are the farm's signature format. Three to five course menus with wine pairings, featuring Black Périgord Truffles harvested from the property.
Air-Conditioned Truffle Barn
The Truffle Barn is the primary event venue. Air conditioned, with a roll-up barn door that opens to the outdoor space. Hosts up to 60 guests inside, with tent option for overflow.
Truffle Plantation & Farm Grounds
Garry Oak and Hazelnut truffle orchards surround the barn. Gardens, sunflower fields in summer, and open farm grounds.
Hands-On Farm Experiences
Guided truffle plantation tours, truffle hunting demonstrations with Caesar the Lagotto Romagnolo, wine tastings, and floral workshops using Virginia's farm-grown flowers.
Central Vancouver Island Location
Parksville sits between Nanaimo and Courtenay on Vancouver Island's east coast. Guests from Vancouver, Victoria, and the Sunshine Coast reach us in under three hours.
Farm-to-Table Long Table Dinners · Truffle-Infused Menus · Up to 60 Guests
The Truffle Farm Venue Overview
The Truffle Barn & Truffle Plantation
The Truffle Farm has two primary event areas. The Truffle Barn is the indoor venue. The Truffle Plantation is the outdoor setting among the truffle orchards. Events move between the two depending on weather and group size.
- The Truffle Barn — Air-conditioned indoor venue, up to 60 guests, roll-up barn door opens to outdoor space
- Truffle Plantation — Outdoor area among Garry Oak and Hazelnut truffle host trees, for guided tours and overflow dining
- Tent Option — Tent setup outside the barn door for additional space beyond 60 guests
- The Truffle Hut — On-site accommodation sleeping 4 guests, queen bed, mountain view, rooftop deck, available for overnight stays (inquire for availability)
- Farm Grounds — Gardens, sunflower fields (summer), sheep and lambs, Clarence the truffle pig, farm store
Build Your Celebration Around Real Farm Experiences
Every wedding at The Truffle Farm is built around what the farm actually does. These are the experiences your guests will remember.
Signature
Long Table Truffle Dinner
The farm's signature format. Family-style dining at a communal long table inside the Truffle Barn.
- 3 to 5 course truffle-infused menus
- Wine pairings with each course
- Black Périgord Truffles harvested on-site
- Up to 60 guests seated
- Seasonal menus (harvest, seafood, winter)
Interactive
Hands-On Farm Experiences
Give your guests something to do together. Every experience is led by the farm owners themselves.
- Guided truffle plantation tour with Peter & Caesar
- Truffle hunting demonstration
- Truffle tasting experience with farm-harvested Black Périgord Truffles
- Floral workshop with Virginia's farm-grown flowers
- Farm grounds and truffle orchards open to guests
Flexible
Your Vision, Our Venue
We handle the catering and décor. Every celebration is customized.
- Truffle Barn venue (air-conditioned, up to 60 guests)
- Tent option outside barn door for larger groups
- Truffle Hut accommodation (sleeps 4, available for overnight stays; inquire for availability)
- In-house catering with truffle-infused menus
- Décor, florals, and setup by the farm
Every celebration is unique. Contact Virginia to discuss your vision, preferred dates, and what The Truffle Farm can offer for your wedding.
Guests Travel From Across British Columbia
The Truffle Farm sits in Parksville on Vancouver Island's east coast. Couples and their guests reach us from across the province. The drive is scenic, the ferry crossing is part of the experience, and the destination is worth every kilometre.
- Vancouver & Metro Vancouver — 3-hour drive + BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay
- Victoria — 2.5-hour drive north on Highway 19
- Nanaimo — 35-minute drive north
- Sunshine Coast (Sechelt, Gibsons) — Ferry to Nanaimo, then 35 minutes north
- Qualicum Beach & Courtenay — 10 to 40 minutes along the coast
- Nanaimo Airport (YCD) — Direct flights from Vancouver, Calgary, and seasonal routes
The Truffle Hut on the property sleeps 4 guests, with a queen bed, mountain view, rooftop deck, and gourmet kitchen. Available for overnight stays; inquire for availability. Bookable on Airbnb or through direct booking, subject to availability.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wedding Venues on Vancouver Island
The Truffle Barn accommodates up to 60 guests inside. The barn features a roll-up door that opens to the outdoor space, where a tent can be arranged for additional capacity beyond 60. Events are held in the air-conditioned Truffle Barn or on the Truffle Plantation depending on weather and group size.
The farm's signature format is the long table dinner. Three to five course menus feature Black Périgord Truffles harvested on-site, with wine pairings for each course. Family-style seating at a communal table is the standard. Past events include truffle-infused harvest dinners, West Coast seafood celebrations, and seasonal tasting menus. The farm handles all catering.
Guests can enjoy guided truffle plantation tours led by farm owners Peter and Virginia, truffle hunting demonstrations with Caesar the Lagotto Romagnolo, wine tastings, and floral workshops using farm-grown flowers. Hands-on culinary workshops are available for bridal parties and pre-wedding gatherings. The farm grounds, truffle orchards, and farm store are open to guests throughout the event.
The Truffle Hut is an on-site accommodation that sleeps 4 guests. It features a queen bed, mountain view, rooftop dining deck, and gourmet kitchen. Available for overnight stays; inquire for availability. Bookable through Airbnb or direct booking, subject to availability.
The Truffle Farm provides catering, décor, and florals in-house. Virginia coordinates directly with couples to design every detail of the celebration. Outside vendors are subject to review and approval by The Truffle Farm.
The Truffle Farm is located at 420 Lowrys Road, Parksville, BC on Vancouver Island's east coast. Parksville is a 35-minute drive north of Nanaimo, 2.5 hours from Victoria, and approximately 3 hours from Vancouver via BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay.
The Truffle Farm is Canada's first truffle farm, established in 1999. It is the only event venue on Vancouver Island set on a working truffle farm. Guests taste Black Périgord Truffles harvested from the property, tour the plantation with a truffle-hunting Lagotto Romagnolo, and dine on farm-to-table menus steps from where the ingredients are grown. No other venue on the island offers this combination.
Yes. The air-conditioned Truffle Barn serves as the indoor venue for all events. When weather permits, events extend onto the Truffle Plantation through the barn's roll-up door. A tent can be arranged outside for additional covered space. Events move between indoor and outdoor settings depending on conditions.
Wedding Venues by Location
Planning from Victoria, Nanaimo, or elsewhere on Vancouver Island? We are centrally located in Parksville.