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1 | TORONTO ACCESSIBLE VENUES LIST | For further info on this list, see: https://www.sarahpinder.com/to-accessible-venues-list/ | THIS LIST FOCUSES ON VENUES WITH BARRIER FREE ENTRANCES, WASHROOMS AND LAYOUTS | Please ONLY post venues you know the accessibility info for (i.e - no ‘i think there might not be a step at the front…’) | If the washrooms are in the basement and there's no elevator, the venue is NOT accessible. | @dropdown | |||||||||||||||||
2 | Venue | Address | Contact Info | Type of Venue (bar, community centre, library, etc.) | Capacity | Booking Cost | Physical Venue Info (everything on one level? seating? elevator or ramp? accessible stage? accessible washroom stalls? etc) | Soundsystem available (yes/no) | Food or Drink Available (Yes/No) | Hours of Operation | How wide are the doorways (measurements) - entrance AND bathrooms | Nearest public transit stop. Is that stop accesible? | Additional Details (what's the volume level typically like, other info about layout, etc) | Level of fragrance / chemical smell on site | Air Quality and Control (info abt HVAC/Air Ventilation/Purifiers/Doors or windows, etc) | ||||||||
3 | 519 | 519 Church Street Toronto ON M4Y 2C9 | https://www.the519.org/space/ | community centre - ballroom and smaller activity rooms | The 519 is an accessible facility with a ramp, elevator, and all-gender washrooms. | yes | in house catering only | ||||||||||||||||
4 | Accesspoint on Danforth | 3079 Danforth Ave. | 416-693-8677. Ask for John who handles bookings. | community centre | Room can be configured. Up to 200. | Fee is variable, depending on the event. | accessible washrooms, elevator | They have speakers. | no. alcohol is not permitted on the premises. | Any event has to fall within their hours of operation which are Mon, Tues, Thu: 9:00am to 8:00pm Wed:1:00pm to 5:00pm Fri: 9:00am to 5:00pm Sat: 10:00am to 5:00pm Sun: Closed | They are a community centre so the events they tend to favour reflect that. | ||||||||||||
5 | Aki Studio Theatre, Native Earth Performing Arts | 585 Dundas St. E, Suite 120 | https://www.nativeearth.ca/rentals/ himanshu@nativeearth.ca | studio theatre | 117, but they have 129 chairs. | varies. more info here: http://www.nativeearth.ca/ne/regent-park-arts-cultural-centre/ $3500 for a week, and that includes online box office support, and 35 hours of a tech. If you just want one night, it's around $600. | Completely accessible (entrance, washroom, elevator). Theatre is theatre in the round style, with seating on four sides. There is wc acessible seating space. | yes | No. You would need to get a license, security, and organize it. | Native Earth office hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm | Right on Dundas streetcar,which is not wheelchair accessible. Closest accessible TTC is parliament street bus. | Because they are a theatre, they tend to be booked with plays most of the time. They have more room for bookings late Dec to early Jan, and July-August and early Sept. Great to support a Native run theatre space. | |||||||||||
6 | Arraymusic | 155 Walnut Avenue | www.arraymusic.com 416-532-3019 | Rehearsal Space, Venue, Studio, multipurpose space | 60 seated comfortably | $23/hr monday -thursday $33/hr friday - sunday + HST with additional equipment available for rental such as PA, amps, drum kit, projector etc. | ramp up to front door, elevator up to second floor which is where the studio space is. 1 Accessible washroom | yes | Client must bring in their own food and drink, SOP required for alcohol at private event only | Rentals available from 8am to midnight daily | streetcars at Queen and Niagara and King and Niagara | No accessible access to kitchen area | low/none | ||||||||||
7 | Art Gallery of Ontario | 317 dundas street west | www.ago.net Contact 416-979-6660 ext 503 | public space, gallery, arts space | depends on space- anywhere from 40 ppl-600 ppl upwards | varies | accessible stalls and washrooms, elevators, ramps, ASL interpretation provided if requested, gallery guides trained in verbal description and tactile touring, programming tours offered in ASL +++ check website for full details | yes fully equiped sound system and media set up | yes, they run a bar - keep in mind that beer and wine is very expensive at this venue and isn't negotiable. | Tuesday-Sunday 10:30-5:30 except wednesdays where its open till 8:30pm | Night time bookings outside of gallery hours can be arranged. | ||||||||||||
8 | Artscape Wychwood Barn - Covered Street Barn | 601 Christie Street | artscapeeventvenues.ca | large enclosed barn, | anywhere from 50-1000 people (the space is 7,680 sq ft), can be configured for different amounts | varies greatly, email to find out more | accessible washrooms, building and staging | in-house system that can accommodate additional requirements. Various microphones available as well as dvd and cd player built in. Various stage configurations can be had | yes | loud performances can't continue past 10 on sun-wed, and past 11 on thurs-sat | a variety of lighting and projection equipment can be used | ||||||||||||
9 | Artscape Youngplace | 180 Shaw Street, Suite #110 (btwn Queen St W / Dundas St W) | venues@artscape.ca | studio space in a community arts centre, suitable for exhibitions, meetings, events | different rental costs depending on time of day - email for a full price list. examples: evening (630-11pm) 250$ | weekend full day (noon-midnight) 400$ | ramp at entrance, elevator to all floors, wheelchair accessible bathrooms on each floor | Queen streetcar, Dundas streetcar (not barrier-free) | ||||||||||||||||
10 | Avenue Cafe + Bistro | 480 University Ave | (416) 979-0500 | Cafe | no reservations taken - free | everything on one level. accessible entrance and accessible washrrooms | yes | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday. Closed on weekends | |||||||||||||||
11 | Beaver Hall Gallery | 29 McCaul Street | beaverhallgallery@gmail.com | Gallery | $200/day $500/week | one level, accessible washroom; | |||||||||||||||||
12 | Bike Pirates | 1564 Bloor Street W, Toronto, ON M6P 1A4 | info@bikepirates.com | volunteer bike shop and community workspace. Hosts events for local non-profits/radical orgs, fundraisers. | 150 | no charge but events are booked based on political/community engagement and usually reserved for fundraising/outreach events. Space is available FRIDAYS and SATURDAY AFTER 7PM for events. | accessible entrance - ramp at door and automatic door opener.Facilities all on one floor. One accessible washroom. Seating available/moveable for events. | Unfortunately currently no in-house sound equipment. | basic kitchen available for use. food/alcohol welcome but you have to organize, purchase and serve it incl. liquor lisence. | ||||||||||||||
13 | Buddies in Bad Times Theatre | 12 Alexander Street | https://buddiesinbadtimes.com/contact/rentals/ | bar/club/theatre | Big room can fit 300+. Cabaret can hold about 200 standing, 150 sitting. | Variable. Big room is about $1200 for a Saturday night, if the room is available. Cabaret is $300 - 350. More info about the cabaret at http://www.buddiesinbadtimes.com/pdf_as/buddies_rental_guide_2010_11.pdf | elevator, ramp, washrooms accessible, accessible stage (cabaret) | yes | yes | Big Room (the antechamber) is often booked with plays so booking it might be difficult. The people there are very good, warm, accomodating. | |||||||||||||
14 | Burdock | 1184 Bloor St, (by Dufferin) | Charlotte Cornfield, Venue Coordinator, charlotte@burdockto.com, (416) 546-4033 OR 514-823-6415 | restaurant/music nevue | 96 | average is $265 but they are willing to negotiate much lower depending on the type of event and if its a night they dont usually book (like a Monday). If it is a ticketed event they waive the fee and take 20% of ticket sales instead | First floor is all one level. Two doors to go through to reach music venue but they fit the average wheelchair size. Bathrooms are not accessible. Stage is raised without ramp. | yes, Meyers PA system. Sound technician can be provided | yes, there is a separate bar within the room and they can provide a bartender for no charge. The restaurant and main bar are also open late. | Dufferin subway | Also have a 200 sq ft green room, and can provide a door person as well | ||||||||||||
15 | Cahoots Theatre | 388 Queen St E, Toronto ON M5A 1T3 | https://www.cahoots.ca/theatre/rentals | Theatre | 60-80 | $15/hr - $150/day | wheelchair accessible, includes one washroom | yes | Quen & Parliament | Lighting also available to rent | |||||||||||||
16 | Cecil Community Centre | 58 Cecil St, Toronto, ON M5T 1N6 | https://cecilvenues.ca | community centre | 268 person max. Capacity (auditorium), 20 person (community room) | Auditorium: $175/hour standard rate ⬦ $125/hour for non-profit organizations ⬦ $100-125/hour for repeated rentals Community room: Standard Rate: $60/hour Non-Profit Organization: 15%+ Discount | 3800+ sqft Auditorium, 750 sq ft room multipurpose room | yes | Saturday: 1 pm - 1 am Sunday: 6 am - 1 am Monday: 6 am - 1 am Tuesday: 1 pm - 1 am Wednesday: 9 pm - 1 am Thursday: 9 pm - 1am Friday: 6 am - 1 am | ||||||||||||||
17 | Centre for Social Innovation - Spadina | 192 Spadina Ave Toronto, ON M5T 2C2 | (416) 979-3939 ext. 1 | meeting rooms | 8 - 40 | depends, see website http://socialinnovation.ca/book-space | Entrance is barrier free with button for access & washrooms completely accessible | no | no | 9am - 11pm | go to website to book rooms, great for meetings. coffee & tea available for a small fee. suites have kitchenette | ||||||||||||
18 | Church of the Holy Trinity | 10 Trinity Sq | 416-598-4521 | church | The "Nave" can hold 420. There are also other smaller rooms available for rent. | Depends on the kind of event you are holding. Quieter get-togethers are around $100/hr. Dances are $175 to $200/hr. You need to have your own insurance. | Yes they have a soundstsyem, but not for music. It's more for spoken word. If you want to pipe music you need to bring your own speakers, etc. | You operate your own bar and get the license. | Varies depending on your event. | In terms of lighting, the Nave has a dimmer. | |||||||||||||
19 | COBA (Coalition of Black Artists) | 585 Dundas St E, Suite 130 | 416 658 3111 | In same building as Aki Studio Theatre, Native Earth Performing Arts | |||||||||||||||||||
20 | DTT (Deanne Taylor Theatre) at VideoCabaret | 10 Busy St, Toronto ON M4M 1N8 | AnthonyChung@videocab.com | Black box theatre | Depending on configuration, 56-120 | Email for rates | Everything on one level, ramp access, fully accessible stage and washroom. | Yes | Not consistently available at present but soon will be | Variable | Remodeled space for access and full compliance | Queen and Logan, yes | All details are variable event to event, please email for details | The theatre itself produces no chemical smells, audience may wear fragrance | |||||||||
21 | First Unitarian Church | 175 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M4V 1P7 | (416) 924-9654 | church - sanctuary, library, hall, and boardrooms | get in touch to determine | ramps, a small elevator that fits 1 wheelchair or one walker, electric door openers, accessible washrooms, gender-neutral washrooms, LGBTQ2 positive space (and self-identified queer, atheist minister); place for a car to pull up right to the door of the church to let off passengers | yes in house | kitchen on site | St. Clair and Avenue road (streetcar stop or bus stop) | ||||||||||||||
22 | Friends House | 60 Lowther Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5R 1C7 | https://www.torontoquakers.org/rentals.html?mibextid=Zxz2cZ | meeting rooms of different sizes - capacity for 8 to 130 people | pricing info based on room size, listed here: https://www.torontoquakers.org/rentals.html?mibextid=Zxz2cZ | Friends House is accessible to wheelchairs via the automatic door at the back, north east entrance off of the parking lot, and via the automatic door at the Meeting Room entrance at the front on the west side of the house, from Lowther Ave. The meeting room, dining room, sun room, library and kitchen are all on the ground floor and are wheelchair accessible. The second floor lounge is not. On the ground floor, one of the three available washrooms is accessible to non-motorized wheelchairs, with a 32-inch wide entrance, clearance for turning and sink, tap, soap and towels which can be reached from a wheelchair. On the ground floor there is a bedroom with an ensuite washroom that is fully accessible to motorized wheelchairs. Now and then, this bedroom is occupied by overnight guests, so it is useful if Friends House staff know if access to this washroom is needed. There are 1-inch transitions from the main hallway to the front foyer and the dining room which are facilitated by movable rubber ramps. The transition to the front foyer is permanently in place, and the one to the dining room is kept behind the dining room door. There are two 2-inch transitions from the front foyer to the sun room, facilitated by two removable aluminum ramps, kept in the sun room alcove. Friends House has two wheel chairs and a number of walkers available for use, stored in the basement. Ask the person on duty for assistance. | kitchen rental available | ||||||||||||||||
23 | Glad Day Bookshop | 32 Lisgar Street | 416 961 4161 SHOP (AT) GLADDAYBOOKSHOP.COM online event booking form: http://www.gladdaybookshop.com/pages/event-request-form | bookstore, bar, restuarant, event venue | seating for 40 aorund tables, 100 or so row seating for a show, more for something more like a dance party. | free if the space can remain open to the public, variable if not. ****GD may help subsidize ASL interpretation from their community access budget*** | 1 accessible gender neutral washroom on main floor, more accessible gender neutral washrooms on second floor | yes | limited | Queen streetcar | small moveable stage available. (two steps up) | fragrance free soap in bathrooms, website asks folks to reduce scents while in the space. | |||||||||||
24 | Gladstone Hotel | 1214 Queen St. West | www.gladstonehotel.com 416.531.4635 | Bar, restaurant, hotel | Depends on type of seating. Ballroom: 150 (225 is unofficially their upper limit) Melody Bar: 110 | Varies greatly | Ramp out front leads into Melody Bar. 4 single stall gender neutral washrooms (2 on main floor, 2 on second floor). *One in lobby is the only one with an assistive bar*, the other in between the Melody Bar & Art Bar. Elevator goes to upper floors. Stages in event spaces are not accessible, a ramp would have to be built. All seating can be arranged to accomodate wheelchairs. They had a ramp to the downstairs stage but "lost" it. | Yes. | Yes. | Ramp into building 35", door to accessible washroom 34.5". The elevator is the oldest hand operated in Canada + may be a problem for some wheelchairs. The door is only 27.5" wide. | |||||||||||||
25 | Globe and Mail Centre | 351 King Street East, Level 17 | www.globeandmailcentre.com | Event / Conference Venue | 400 | Ranges | Brand new fully accessible venue, flexible sapce | Yes | Yes (In House Beverages, Preferred Caterers) | Rentable all days | King Street/Ontario Street | Hearing Assist Available, State of the art AV system | Low but not fragrance fee | ||||||||||
26 | Innis Town Hall | 2 Sussex Avenue Toronto ON, M5S IJ5 | https://innis.utoronto.ca/book-a-venue/ | lecture hall, film screening room, atrium, lounge | different capacities depending on room rental: up to 250 people | Different costs depending on the room rented. Costs listed at contact info link. Base rate to book Town Hall (largest room - lecture hall) is $825 for a four-hour time slot, with discounts for qualifying groups. This rate includes event set-up and tear-down time. Venue set-up outside of booked time slot is not permitted. The base rate also includes use of the screening room with standard house equipment, one in-house technician, and one support staff person. | Innis College is accessible on the main floor, including Town Hall. There are four dedicated spaces for assistive mobility devices at the rear of Town Hall, and the theatre has power-assisted doors for full access. Please note: while the stage is accessible, stage doors are not power assisted. Assistive-listening devices are also available. An accessible gender-neutral washroom is located on the third floor of the east wing. | yes | |||||||||||||||
27 | Palmerston Library Theatre | Bloor and Palmerston | Theater in basement of library | 125 | $213 a day. $27 an hour for security. | 125 seater theater in basement of Palmerston library with light and sound board. Attached dedicated childcare room! Backstage and stage are wheelchair accessible. Bathrooms upstairs are gendered and wc accessible. The elevator you take to go from the first floor to the basement of the theater is a tight fit for scooter users. It also needs a key to be used, so staff have to be available to make it work | Yes | No, but can bring snacks in | Rentable after hours | Bathurst and yes | Low but not frag free | ||||||||||||
28 | Paradise Theatre | 1006c Bloor St W, Toronto | info@paradiseonbloor.com | Theatre (Cinema but also live performance) | 204 for cinema screenings, 230 if using balcony high top seating (for stage shows, concerts, etc) | Email for rates | https://paradiseonbloor.com/accessibility/ Paradise has a wheelchair accessible washroom, wheelchair accessible spaces in the auditorium, and a wheelchair lift from the stage to street level, providing full accessibility for performers and speakers. The Paradise Theatre Lobby is fully wheelchair accessible, however there is no elevator onsite, which unfortunately means there is no wheelchair access to the Paradise Theatre Balcony. | yes | yes (concessions for food, full bar for drinks) can inquire about catering from partner businesses in the complex | variable | ossington subway + Dufferin subway equidistant, both accessible | variable event to event | The theatre itself produces no chemical smells, audience may wear fragrance | ||||||||||
29 | Ralph Thornton Centre | 765 Queen St. East | 416-392-6810 info@ralphthornton.org | Community centre | various | Various, including free. See http://www.ralphthornton.org/use-our-space/ for details | Accessible entry, all floors accessible by elevator. Washrooms on 2,3 and in basement. Traditionally gendered in basement + 2nd floor. Single occupant accesible washroom on 3rd floor | Only in Auditorium on 2nd floor | No, but there is a kitchenette | Monday to Friday 9:00am - 9:00pm Saturday 9:30am - 9:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 8:00pm | |||||||||||||
30 | Red Sand Castle Theatre | 922 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4M 2J5 | https://redsandcastletheatre.com/rentals/ | Black box theatre | Day Rate: (9AM -5PM) $260 Night Rate: (5:30PM – 11PM) $260 Full Day Rate (9AM – 11PM) $400 Weekly Non-Exclusive: (Monday – Sunday shared space; weekly rental is prioritized) $1,500 Weekly Exclusive: (Monday – Sunday with no other bookings) $2,000 * Discounted rates may be available Staff Rates House Technician is available, $25/hour at 3 hour minimum (holidays $37.50/hour) Front of House are available, $25/hour at 2 hour minimum (holidays $37.50/hour) Hourly rental rate pending availability * 11PM curfew on events due to city by-law on noise, all rates will have HST added, plus $50 refundable Security Deposit. To secure booking, 25% of total booking fee will be used as a non-refundable deposit. | "We have a ramp at our Queen Street entrance, with a manual door. We also have the ability to remove chairs to make way for wheelchairs in our audience. Our first floor unisex washroom is also wheelchair compatible." space is small and has seating on risers inside, so not all seating is accessible. stage is on floor level. | |||||||||||||||||
31 | Rexdale Community Hub | 21 Panorama Court | Vicki 416-741-3000 Ext 247; space@rexdalehub.org | Community Hub (http://www.communityhubs.ca/about) - includes gymnasium, meeting rooms of various sizes, kitchen, prayer room, stroller storage | free Saturdays (unsure about other days) | 2 Floors; ramp; elevator; electric doors; accessible washrooms | 9am-5pm | 45 Kipling bus; stop is Panorama Court; buses are accessible | Security guard present (GS4 Security) | ||||||||||||||
32 | Rivoli Backroom | 334 Queen St W | (416) 596-1908 booking@rivoli.ca | bar, concert venue | 210 | For a friday night, just rent is $1000 and includes tech and door person. OR, a minimum spend of $1000 on the bar (and/or food) but $50 door person is extra and they would waive the tech fee. | Single stall accessible washroom inside left of backroom entrance. No steps within. Other washrooms at back. | yes | food in front, drinks in back | They seem to be booked a few months ahead, so if you are planning an event here, plan well in advance. | |||||||||||||
33 | Society Clubhouse | 967 College Street (at Dovercourt) Toronto, ON M6H 1A6 | https://www.societyclubhouseto.com/contact | event venue | maximum capacity of 175 | everything on one level, accessible gender neutral waskrooms, barrier free entrance. **no auto doors** | yes | ||||||||||||||||
34 | St Stephen in the Fields | 103 Bellevue Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2N8 | ststepheninthefields@gmail.com https://www.saintstephenhttps://www.saintstephens.ca/rentalss.ca/rentals | Church, suitable for concerts of all kinds, seminars, rehersals | 150-200 | ||||||||||||||||||
35 | Steelworkers Hall | 25 Cecil St. | Talk to Abdul. Cell is 416 414-0893 | Union Hall | 240 | Varies, usually around $150-200 for events. Just called him: he says Fridays or Sundays are $300 + 13% HST, so $339. Saturday nights are $350 + HST. | Accessible washroom that organizers must ensure is unlocked, wheelchair lift for stairs at the front. Lift requires a key that is sometimes difficult to track down and generally requires assistance to use. | 2 Vocal speakers, stands, and mics but no mixing board. | Welcomes outside food. Can help out if you need a liquor license. You will need a special occasion liquor permit, which is $75 from the Liquor Board. You pay $15/hr for their supplied bartender. | Risers at one end. Dimmable potlights throughout. Ceilings about 12' high. Sat. nights booked about 4 months in advance. Fridays and Sundays are more free. | |||||||||||||
36 | The Bishop & Belcher | NE corner Church & Hayden Streets | (416) 591-2352 | pub | Varies. They are semi-divided rooms. Each room can handle around 20. They have a outdoor patio that can seat 75. | none, you should make reservations. they rarely close down the whole place | Everything on one level, no steps at entrance, accessible washrooms | yes. they have a mic and speakers, but no soundboard. have a stereo. In terms of lighting they have dimmers but that's it. | yes | We held a monthly brunch there for about five years, they handled groups with varying degrees of success. | |||||||||||||
37 | The Public | 58 Lansdowne Ave. Toronto, Ontario M6K 2V9 | people@thepublicstudio.ca 647-477-7474 https://thepublicstudio.ca/space-rentals-and-accessibility | storefront space suitable for workshops, screenings, pop-ups, and meetings. | Our studio itself is available to rent to folks who share our vision for a better world. Our entrance is at street level, has one 4-inch step with a StopGap ramp. Our washroom is a single-stall, gender-neutral washroom, on the street level. The bathroom’s doorway measures 29.5 inches wide, the door is non-automatic and has a turning lever handle lock. The bathroom measures 76 inches by 80 inches. The bathroom has grab handles and a sink with lever handles and unscented soap. Our bathroom does not include a change table. | non-automatic double doors, with each door measuring 27 inches wide. | |||||||||||||||||
38 | Theatre Centre | 585 Dundas St. East | venues@artscape.ca | entire building | 350-650 for main space depending on configuration. | main event theatre ( retractable seating is not but there is room for floor seats ) , all micro spaces accessible | yes in house - note that all tech staff is unionized | preferred caterers or your own with 2 million insurance policy + food handlers certification, | can rent late but additional staffing fees | no, parliament bus is at the closest major intersection which is accessible | low but not fragrance free | ||||||||||||
39 | Theatre Passe Muraille | 16 Ryerson Avenue Toronto, ON, M5T 2P3 | Venue Rental - Theatre Passe Muraille | live performance theatre with two spaces | one theatre accomodates 45, one accomodates 160 | ||||||||||||||||||
40 | Toronto Animated Image Society | 1411 Dufferin Street Unit B | www.tais.ca | Artist run - Animation Production Centre | Small screening space 30 capacity seated. 6 Flexible animation studios with motorized work tables & animation equipment. | rates are listed on the website under "Studios". Bookings require yearly studio membership. | Accessible washroom, ramp, motorized doors. Animation production studios with equipment bookable by members. Seats in screening area are stackable chairs, floor space can be made available. | speakers, projector. | no | 24/7 for studio bookings. Office staff mon-fri 10-5pm Screening space inquire. | motorized doors | Dufferin Bus | This is mainly a production centre to support independent animation productions. | low but occasional smells | |||||||||
41 | Toronto Metropolitan University Student Centre | 55 Gould Street Toronto, ON Canada M5B 1E9 | https://www.tmustudentcentre.ca/event-spaces/event-spaces-for-rent | University student centre | Accessible front doors, must descend to bottom floor via ramp and elevator to reach theatre space. Floor seating available. Acessible washroom stalls. | No | Theatre space is surrounded by dance studios which are often in use, so the lobby space can be busy | ||||||||||||||||
42 | Tranzac | 292 Brunswick Avenue | Robbie Luster, Booking Manager bookingtranzac@gmail.com | bar, music venue, theater stage | varies, email to get quotes | Accessible front door (not automatic). Main floor washrooms have one functionally accessible stall each with grab bars; doors to washrooms not automatic. | yes, but due to sound complaints in the past, all loud music must be quieted at 12 AM. | yes | Weekdays 5 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Weekends 12 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. | Folks have brought in a portable accessible toilet seat and shower curtain to make a bathroom accessible before | |||||||||||||
43 | Trinity Square Video | 401 Richmond St. West, Toronto | 416.593.1332 | artist run centre | Standing 60-70. Seated, 45. But they do not have 45 chairs. | Keep in mind they only rent to members. They have a common area that is $100 for 6 hours. A gallery that is $200. But the gallery is only available when there is no exhibition. | completely accessible (entrance, washroom, elevator) | Yes, they have speakers and soundboard. A tech fee of $25/hr with a 3 hr minimum. Lighting is potlights with one fluorescent. Not very flexible. | No. They have a counter that can be used as a bar, but you would be responsible for getting a events license and organizing the bar. | ||||||||||||||
44 | Trinity St Pauls | 427 Bloor St W (just west of Spadina and Bloor) | http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/ For bookings and rates call 416.922.8435, ext. 21 | community centre | Their large Performance space seats 265, but adding the balcony brings it up to 770. Their Gymnasium can fit 150. Their Dance Studio can fit 50. Their Music Room/Chapel can fit 60. Their Memorial Room can fit 30. | They have 4 RATES in the Non-Profit category. Even if you don't have status as a Non-Profit they will give this to you. Their corporate rates are reserved for actual big shots. Minimum rental time is half an hour. RATE 1 is $55/hr, for performances. RATE 2 is $32.50/hr for classes, seminars, social dances. RATE 3 is $27/hr for self-help, for those struggling with addictions, etc. RATE 4 is $21/hr for rehearsals. | All main floor rooms and washrooms are wheel-chair accessible via an entry ramp. They require all groups holding events here to have insurance. | no but can rent projector and screen. you need to bring in your own soundsystem and tech. in most places lighting is on a dimmer. | no but kitchen in large hall | monday to saturday 7am-11pm, sunday 9am-10pm | queer positive united church. Download their rentals brochure here to see pictures of the spaces: http://www.trinitystpauls.ca/sites/default/files/TSP%20rentals%20brochure.pdf | ||||||||||||
45 | Unit 2 | 163 sterling road, #2 | 647-898-5141 | home to the awesome band Lal and also sometimes a rad event venue | 60 to 70 | depends on event, but they usually do a 60/40 split for the door and the bar where you get the 60. | 1st entrance has small ledge and 2nd entrance has small ledge, washroom is large, but does not have assistive bars. On ground floor no steps, front door only opens manually. Bathroom on mainfloor with some room for bigger chairs, but sink a little high, no bar, gender neutral. They have a ramp (homemade but workable) that they bring out to make the first entrance accessible. | yes | No. Special events license is required. If you do a bar they ask you to provide the alcohol and float. They can help out with staffing it. They are also open to providing non alcoholic beverages, like tulsi tea or sodas/juice, but ask beforehand. | They are open to anyone, but their emphasis is on making a safer space accessible to queers, especially queer people of color. During weekdays amplified music has to be done by 10 or 11 PM. | |||||||||||||
46 | Wildseed Centre for Art and Activism | 24 Cecil street | Wildseedcentre.com | Community centre, gallery, event space, dance studio, | 10,000 square feet | Braille signage, ramps elevator, accessible washrooms (4), ten parking spots | College park or Spadina or st Patrick. | Frag free | |||||||||||||||
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