City of Toronto museums and cultural centres represent a range of historical periods and architectural styles, many set within beautiful natural surroundings. Our venues can be rented for a variety of functions including weddings, wedding photography, workshops and meetings, corporate events, fundraisers and film and TV shoots.
Assembly Hall is located on the scenic Lakeshore Grounds in South Etobicoke. With historic charm, modern updates and amenities, this beautifully restored century-old building is the ideal venue for special events, weddings, performances, workshops, conferences, film shoots and community celebrations. To inquire about booking Assembly Hall for your event, please complete the rental inquiry form.
Address: 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive
Cedar Ridge Creative Centre is a vibrant arts and cultural hub housed in a 1912 mansion. Flexible for almost any type of event, the historic charm of this former summer home boasts a grand feel with an original chandelier and hardwood floors coupled with modern day conveniences. To book Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, please call 416-396-4026 or email crcc@toronto.ca.
Address: 225 Confederation Drive
Located inside Guild Park and Gardens, the Clark Centre for the Arts is a stunning cultural facility that houses specialized art studios and gallery spaces that Toronto residents and visitors can enjoy year-round. Ideal for wedding photography, film screenings, meetings, ceremonies, exhibits, and birthday parties. To book the Clark Centre for the Arts, please call 416-396-4800 or email cca@toronto.ca.
Address: 191 Guildwood Pkwy
Courtyard
Gallery (Three Floors)
Lobby
Studio 1 – Digital Arts (First Floor)
Studio 2 – Multipurpose (Second Floor)
Studio 3 – Drawing & Painting Studio (Second Floor)
Studio 4 – Printmaking Studio (Third Floor)
Studio 5 – Fibre Arts Studio (Third Floor)
Sculptor’s Cabin (unavailable for 2022)
Log Cabin (unavailable for 2022)
Photography
Colborne Lodge, a rare Regency cottage in High Park, offers a lovely south-facing veranda for small ceremonies and photography. The nearby 19th century renovated Coach House, situated within beautiful parklands, is available for smaller events. For facility rental inquiries, please call 416-338-0030 or contact thmrentals@toronto.ca.
Address: 11 Colborne Lodge Drive
Veranda
Coach House
Photography
Set on several acres in the heart of downtown Toronto, Fort York offers an excellent view of modern downtown from the city’s oldest historic site. Fort York is excellent for commercial photography, film shoots, receptions, gala dinners, tented or large events and more. For facility rental inquiries, please call 416-392-6907 or email fortyork@toronto.ca.
Address: 250 Fort York Boulevard
Orientation Theatre
Orientation Theatre
Premiere Package – Lobby, Café, Orientation Theatre, Community Room, Kitchen
Blue Barracks – Great Hall and Servery Kitchen
North & South Programming Rooms, North & South Soldiers’ Barracks, Orientation Room
Patio
Central Open Area
Inside The Historic Fort
Toronto’s fields and livestock are gone, but the Gibson House, circa 1851, continues to provide a glimpse back into Toronto’s rural past. The period rooms tell the tale of David Gibson and his family while the Georgian exterior provides a lovely backdrop for photographs and film. For facility rental inquiries, please call at 416-338-0030 or contact thmrentals@toronto.ca.
Address: 5172 Yonge Street
Meeting Room
Historic House Main Floor
Photography
Mackenzie House is the restored 1857 townhome of William Lyon Mackenzie, complete with original artifacts that belonged to the family, located in downtown Toronto. It is an ideal space for commercial or private photography and small cocktail receptions. For facility rental inquiries, please call at 416-338-0030 or contact thmrentals@toronto.ca.
Address: 82 Bond Street
Gallery
Photography
When Thomas Montgomery built and managed Montgomery’s Inn in 1830, it was a lively meeting place for the community, and it continues to be one for the people of Etobicoke. Capture the hospitality of 150 years past by holding your special event in one of our two rooms. This location is great for commercial and private photography, film shoots, meetings, intimate weddings and events. For facility rental inquiries, please call 416-338-0030 or contact thmrentals@toronto.ca.
Address: 4709 Dundas Street West
Please note: Permits must be obtained for both interior and exterior photography of the Inn.
Community Room
Briarly Room
Photography
Scarborough Museum is set along the walking trails of beautiful Thomson Memorial Park, once the farm fields of Scarborough’s first settlers and now a popular heritage community. The museum shows the history and development of Scarborough from its founding and early settlement to its growth and emergence as a major suburb in the 20th century. For facility rental inquiries, please contact shm@toronto.ca.
Address: 1007 Brimley Road
Spadina Museum, Toronto’s Downton Abbey, offers spectacular views of the city. Acres of beautiful parkland and gardens surround this 1860’s mansion and make an excellent background for wedding ceremonies with afternoon reception and photography. Connected to the main house, the East Sun Room is perfect for small intimate receptions. For facility rental inquiries, please call 416-338-0030 or contact thmrentals@toronto.ca.
Address: 285 Spadina Road
East Sunroom
Terrace & Gardens
Basement Meeting Room
Photography
Todmorden Mills is set in the lush Don River Valley, minutes from downtown. The Papermill Gallery is a fully-accessible, renovated heritage venue that features a gallery and reception area. Surrounded by acres of land, the grounds are an alluring setting for your event. The north lawn is available for wedding ceremonies followed by a reception in the Papermill Gallery. For facility rental inquiries, please call 416-338-0030 or contact thmrentals@toronto.ca.
Address: 67 Pottery Road
Papermill Gallery
North Lawn (only available for ceremonies)
Photography
Brewery (small meetings and preparation space for North Lawn events)
Not available between June to August.
Built in 1869 and restored in 1910, Zion Schoolhouse provided elementary education to generations of children of L’Amaroux. Today it is one of Toronto’s last remaining one-room schoolhouses. The schoolhouse provides an intimate setting that is perfect for small wedding ceremonies, meetings and events as well as photography and film shoots. For facility rental inquiries, please call 416-338-0030 or contact thmrentals@toronto.ca.
Address: 1091 Finch Avenue East
Schoolroom
Exterior Grounds
Photography
