All Civic Centre public space booking accounts expired on December 31, 2022. Learn how to renew your organization’s account for the period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026, by visiting Apply for a Civic Centre Public Space Account.
The City of Toronto provides non-profit and charitable groups access to facilities, civic centres and squares.
As of June 5, 2023, operating hours at City of Toronto civic buildings will be changing. All public space booking requests for interior meeting and event spaces at City Hall, Metro Hall & civic centres will be accepted per the revised hours of operation in the table below. These hours will be in effect until the end of 2023.
| Location | Weekdays | Saturdays | Sundays and statutory holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Hall | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Closed |
| Metro Hall | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Closed | Closed |
| Scarborough Civic Centre | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Closed |
| East York Civic Centre | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Closed |
| Etobicoke Civic Centre | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Closed |
| North York Civic Centre | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.* | Closed* | Closed |
| York Civic Centre | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.** | Closed | Closed |
*Normal hours of operation are the same as Scarborough, East York and Etobicoke Civic Centres, but are temporarily modified to accommodate an ongoing construction project. In future, hours of operation will also need to be adjusted as required to accommodate vaccine clinic services.
**While the York Civic Centre remains open, the interior public event spaces, Council Chamber, and foyer are currently closed due to an ongoing construction project.
For inquiries related to property tax, wedding chambers and more please call 311 or submit a service request.
Available venues at City Hall are for public use by non-profit and charitable groups.
100 Queen St. W.
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Weekends and statutory holidays: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
First time booking space, booking account renewals and updates:
If you have booked with us before and have an active and up to date Civic Centre Public Space Booking Account:
| Room | Capacity | Room Details |
|---|---|---|
| Council Chamber | 280 | A.V. equipment: Microphone a podium for both presenter and audience, built-in LCD projector and screen. |
| Members Lounge | 85 | Seating for 85 people, theatre-style. Other set-ups available by request. Microphone and podium for press conferences. Area available for serving food & beverages. |
| Committee Room 1 | 138 | Fixed seating capacity for 78 people at desks, seating capacity for 60 people in gallery, space for 4 for mobility devices in gallery area depending on size, desk microphones, LCD projector and screen. |
| Committee Room 2 | 92 | Fixed seating capacity for 51 people at desks, seating capacity for 41 people in gallery, space for 4 for mobility devices in gallery area depending on size, desk microphones, LCD projector and screen. |
| Committee Room 3 | 53 | Fixed seating (U-Shape) for 17 people at desks, seating for 36 people in gallery, desk microphones. |
| Committee Room 4 | 53 | Fixed seating (U-Shape) for 17 people at desks, seating for 36 people in gallery, desk microphones. |
| Charity Area | 3 tables provided for charitable vendors. | |
| Display Area | Depending on the type, size and scope of the event, venue accessibility capacity/set-up may vary. Please discuss event/display detail with the Facility Event Coordinator. | |
| Rotunda | Depending on the type, size and scope of the event, venue accessibility capacity/set-up may vary. Please discuss event/display detail with the Facility Event Coordinator. | |
| Podium Green Roof | Depending on the type, size and scope of the event, venue accessibility capacity/set-up may vary. Please discuss event/display detail with the Facility Event Coordinator. | |
| Nathan Phillips Square | Book Nathan Phillips Square |
Kristen Kitcher
416-397-7199 or Kristen.Kitcher@toronto.ca
For information about Old City Hall, commercial filming and photography contact the Facility Event Coordinator.
Available venues at the East York Civic Centre are for public use by non-profit and charitable groups.
850 Coxwell Ave.
Toronto, ON M4C 5R1
Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Weekends and statutory holidays: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
| Room | Capacity | Room Details |
|---|---|---|
| Council Chambers | 140 | Head table with seating for 12, U-Shape table with seating for 12, 46 chairs theatre style facing head table, seating for 70 in balcony. Room includes 9 microphones at head table, built in screen. |
| Foyer | Can accommodate up to 5 tables | Located outside Council Chamber on ground floor. |
| Committee Room “A” | 29 in a fixed set up | Located on the second floor. Seating includes 15 chairs around a hollow square, 14 chairs around perimeter of room. Room comes with a coat rack and kitchenette. |
| Committee Room “B” | 19 in a fixed set up | Located on the third floor. Seating for 8 around a boardroom table and 11 chairs along the wall. Room comes with a coat rack. |
| Meeting Room #5 | 8 in a fixed set up | Boardroom table with seating for eight. |
Katheeshan Ramachandran
416-396-7766 or Katheeshan.Ramachandran@toronto.ca
For information about commercial filming and photography contact the Facility Event Coordinator.
Available venues at the Etobicoke Civic Centre are for public use by non-profit and charitable groups.
399 The West Mall
Toronto, ON M9C 2Y2
Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Weekends and statutory holidays: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
First time booking space, booking account renewals and updates:
If you have booked with us before and have an active and up to date Civic Centre Public Space Booking Account:
| Room | Capacity | Room Details |
|---|---|---|
| Council Chamber | 80 | 20 chairs at tables, 60 theatre-style chairs, LCD projector, screen, microphones located on council desks, lectern. Room is wheelchair accessible. |
| Members Lounge | 10 | |
| Boardroom | 52 | Fixed set-up. Located on main floor. 21 round table and 31 gallery seats. Bulletin, chalkboard, screen and data jack. |
| Meeting Room 1 | 40 | 40 theatre-style, 20 classroom-style and 12 boardroom-style seats. |
| Meeting Room 2 | 40 | 40 theatre-style, 20 classroom-style and 12 boardroom-style seats. |
| Meeting Room 3 | 40 | 40 theatre-style, 20 classroom-style and 12 boardroom-style seats. |
Katheeshan Ramachandran: 416-396-7766 or Katheeshan.Ramachandran@toronto.ca
For information about commercial filming and photography contact the Facility Event Coordinator.
Available venues at Metro Hall are for public use by non-profit and charitable groups.
55 John St.
Toronto, ON M5V 3C6
Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Weekends and statutory holidays: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m
First time booking space, booking account renewals and updates:
If you have booked with us before and have an active and up to date Civic Centre Public Space Booking Account:
| Room | Capacity | Room Details |
|---|---|---|
| Room 308 | 120 | 120 theatre-style seats. Other setup configurations available. |
| Room 309 | 60 | 60 theatre-style seats. Other setup configurations available. |
| Room 308/309 | 150 | 150 theatre-style seats. Other setup configurations available. |
| Room 310 | 60 | 60 theatre-style seats. Other setup configurations available. |
| Charity Area | 3 tables provided for charitable vendors. | |
| Rotunda | 500 | Seating provided for 200 people. Various AV equipment provided |
| David Pecaut Square | Please contact the Facility Event Coordinator for reservation and event details. |
Kristen Kitcher: 416-397-7199 or Kristen.Kitcher@toronto.ca
For information about commercial filming and photography contact the Facility Event Coordinator.
Available venues at the North York Civic Centre are for public use by non-profit and charitable groups.
5100 Yonge St.
Toronto, ON M2N 5V7
Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Weekends and statutory holidays: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
First time booking space, booking account renewals and updates:
If you have booked with us before and have an active and up to date Civic Centre Public Space Booking Account:
| Room | Capacity | Room Details |
|---|---|---|
| Council Chamber | 300 | A.V. equipment includes: LCD projector (VGA) w/ projection screen. Microphones and podium for presenter and audience. Built-in desk microphones. |
| Members Lounge | 150 | Theatre-style seating for 150 people, or Round-tables of 6 for 90 people, or Classroom style for 72 people. Includes LCD projector (VGA) with projection screen. |
| Ground Floor | Used for display purposes, charitable events, etc. | |
| Committee Room 1 | 38 | Fixed hollow-square seating for 32 people. Gallery seating for 6. Includes LCD projector (VGA) with projection screen. Bulletin board. White board. |
| Committee Room 2 | 38 | Fixed T-Shape seating for 16 people, with additional outer tables (forming an m) for another 16. Gallery seating for 6. Includes LCD projector (VGA) w/ projection screen. Bulletin board. White board. |
| Committee Room 3 | 78 | Fixed T-Shape seating for 16 people, additional outer tables (forming an M) for 16. Gallery seating for 46. Includes LCD projector (VGA) w/ projection screen. Bulletin board. White board. |
| Committee Room 4 | 34 | Fixed Boardroom-style seating for 34 people. Includes LCD projector (VGA) w/ projection screen. Bulletin board. |
Inquiries about North York Civic Centre bookable spaces, commercial filming and photograhy can be sent to facilities_NY_support@toronto.ca
Available venues at the Scarborough Civic Centre are for public use by non-profit and charitable groups.
150 Borough Dr.
Toronto, ON M1P 4N7
Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Weekends and statutory holidays: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
First time booking space, booking account renewals and updates:
If you have booked with us before and have an active and up to date Civic Centre Public Space Booking Account:
| Room | Capacity | Room Details |
|---|---|---|
| Council Chamber | 270 | Seating for 232 in gallery and 38 at Council table. A.V. equipment includes: microphone and podium for both presenter and audience, projection screen, portable LCD projector with DVD Player, and speakers. |
| Members Lounge | 26 | Can seat 26 on benches around perimeter of room. Access to a sink. |
| Committee Room 1 | 50 | Seating for 50 people theatre-style. |
| Committee Room 2 | 50 | Seating for 50 people theatre-style. |
| Committee Rooms 1 & 2 | 100 | Seating for 100 people theatre-style. |
| Rotunda | Seating provided for 200 people. Various AV equipment provided. Amplified sound is only available after 5 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. | |
| Charity Area | 3 tables provided for charitable vendors. | |
| Gallery Display Area | Please discuss display details with the Facility Event Coordinator. | |
| Albert Campbell Square | Includes a seasonal public skating rink. Dates/times of operation are weather dependent.
Please contact the Facility Event Coordinator for reservation and event details. |
Katheeshan Ramachandran: 416-396-7766 or katheeshan.Ramachandran@toronto.ca
For information about commercial filming and photography contact the Facility Event Coordinator.
Available venues at the York Civic Centre are for public use by non-profit and charitable groups.
2700 Eglinton Ave. W.
Toronto, ON M6M 1V1
York Civic Centre will close at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and remain closed on weekends until the end of 2022 to perform accessibility upgrades as part of the Toronto Accessibility Upgrades program. Council Chamber bookings for 2022 are not being accepted at this time.
Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Weekends and statutory holidays: Closed
First time booking space, booking account renewals and updates:
If you have booked with us before and have an active and up to date Civic Centre Public Space Booking Account:
| Room | Capacity | Room Details |
|---|---|---|
| Council Chamber | 275 | 25 seated at tables, 250 gallery seats. A.V. equipment includes: microphone and podium for both presenter and audience, and projection screen |
Katheeshan Ramachandran: 416-396-7766 or Katheeshan.Ramachandran@toronto.ca
For information about commercial filming and photography contact the Facility Event Coordinator.