Venues

THE RIGHT VENUE…..LET US HELP YOU FIND THE PERFECT SPOT TO HOLD YOUR NEXT EVENT!

Finding the right venue to hold your event is the key to a successful event.  There are many different venues for different occasions.  Things to consider:

THE PURPOSE:

Whether you are a corporation planning an event that your clients and customers will remember that will keep your name and products at the forefront of their minds or you a having a social event, there are many unique venus that can fill the bill.

THE RIGHT SIZE:

Is the venue large enough to comfortably accommodate the number of guests and all of the activities that are planned?  Is it too large?  Will the event be lost inside too large a venue?

THE STYLE:

Are you looking for a classic elegance or something fun and unusual for your guests to experience?  Perhaps not the same old “tried and true”, but rather something unexpected?

THE CONVENIENCE FACTOR:

The right location is essential as it can “make or break” your event.  Convenience is a primary consideration.  It must be a convenient location – not too far out of the way.  There should be adequate parking on site or nearby.  Wheelchair access may be important.  There must be adequate facilities for guests, i.e. washrooms, etc.  Is it near hotels or public transportation?

THE BUDGET:

Obviously the venue must be priced correctly for the type of event you are holding.  Venues that include extras such as tables and chairs, audio visual equipment, stage risers or special lighting as part of their rental package are an excellent value.  If there are decorative or architectural elements in the venue, less of your budget will need to be spent on enhancing your event.

RECOMMENDED EVENT VENUES:

Feast Your Eyes! Inc. has preferred caterer status at the following venues

THE ROSE THEATRE

The Rose Theatre is a state-of-the-art, high technology venue designed with a main theatre and secondary space that can be used simultaneously, accommodating up to 1000 people.  The facility boasts :

870-seat horseshoe-shaped main theatre creating an intimate space with the farthest seat just 90 feet from the stage
160-seat Secondary Hall
Main space consisting of 64,000 square feet
Multi-purpose, two-level atrium lobby
Assembly and convention space for business events, social functions and trade shows
600-car underground parking garage directly beneath the facility
Building exterior covered in a ‘skin’ of acoustic isolators to insulate the building
Full fly tower
Broadcast ready venue, pre-wired for TV and Video
Warm ambiance with sandstone blocks, African wood trim veneers and expansive marble granite floors.

DE LASALLE COLLEGE

How about a romantic wedding castle right in the heart of Toronto?  De LaSalle College has a beautiful heritage building on it’s campus which can be used for weddings, cocktail receptions and corporate business meetings.  It has been beautifully restored to it’s original beauty.  The main dining room can seat 90 for dinner.  There is a spacious main lobby for cocktails as well as ample beautiful grounds and upper and lower walk out patios.  The music hall is also available for special events.

POLSON PIER

Toronto’s premiere entertainment destination, the 23 acre waterfront district features multiple exclusive venues including Sound Academy, with state of the art light and sound showcasing live events – The Solarium, a contemporary glass enclosed event space with spectacular panoramic view. The Playground is renowned for its exceptional range of outdoor activities including a 40’ rock wall, sand volleyball courts, 18-hole mini putt course, jousting, year round driving range, indoor soccer and Toronto’s only drive-in movie theatre. Corporate team building programs available.  Dining options include summer patio BBQs, custom menus and the Cabana patio restaurant. Located minutes from the downtown core, with a spectacular view of the city skyline, Polson Pier is the perfect setting for any corporate or social event.

THE ROSEHILL:

This stylish venue is centrally located in midtown Toronto, just south of Yonge Street & St. Clair Avenue. rosehill prides itself in being Toronto’s “hidden gem” of special event venues, with the ability to transform itself to suit almost any event need. From posh weddings and funky bar/bat mitzvahs to an ideal wine tasting room or hip evening cocktail lounge, rosehill effortlessly combines elegance with versatility.  Rosehill’s goal is to offer its clients and guests with a space that is both intimate and gives the impression of being in your own private restaurant or lounge.

ARGONAUT ROWING CLUB:

The Argonaut Rowing Club offers a unique setting for your next function.  In the summer, you can enjoy the sailboats, rowers and the beautiful night sky.  In the winter, the room is a quiet, serene winter wonderland.  The Henley Room Banquet Facility is the perfect location for a Wedding Reception, Corporate Party or Special Event.  Situated on Lake Ontario, the room opens up to a 75-foot long patio.

THE MANOR:

With a refined grace and elegance, The Manor ensures a romantic setting for both indoor receptions and garden weddings. The Bride’s Boudoir, Garden Gazebo, Stone Terrace and selection of gracious dining rooms help make the setting of your occasion, truly memorable. Full use of the main floor and gardens of the home is offered for all wedding functions. located at 2395 Bayview avenue.

PARI NADIMI GALLERY:

Pari Nadimi Gallery, founded in Toronto, Canada in 1998 by Pari Nadimi and Habi Nadimi, has established a national and international reputation for its commitment to showing significant artists whose work is ambitious, challenging, intellectually motivated. Pari Nadimi Gallery represents some of the most distinguished Canadian and international artists who work in diverse practices and mediums, such as sculpture, installation, new media, video, performance, photography and painting.  In 2004, Pari Nadimi Gallery moved into a converted 7,500 square-foot industrial space on Niagara Street in the Queen Street West vibrant gallery district. The move to the new spacious location enabled the Gallery to mount increasingly ambitious, museum-quality exhibitions to great critical acclaim.
Since its opening, Pari Nadimi Gallery has mounted approximately sixty-eight solo exhibitions and about ten group exhibitions in its spaces. Artists represented by the gallery have exhibited in major international museums, some of these exhibitions have been coordinated by Ms. Nadimi on behalf of the artists, and Ms. Nadimi has also placed the artists’ works in many of these art museums’ permanent collections.

HISTORIC FORT YORK:

Today, Fort York is home to Canada’s largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings. The Fort is open year round and offers a number of services, including tours, exhibits, period room settings and seasonal demonstrations. During the summer months, the site comes alive with the colour and the pageantry of the Fort York Guard. The Fort also provides a wide variety of education programs for groups of all ages.

Other venues where our clients are welcomed:

  • TODMORDEN MILLS
  • SPADINA HOUSE
  • STEAM WHISTLE BREWERY ROUNDHOUSE
  • AMSTERDAM BREWERY
  • ST. LAWRENCE TOWN HALL
  • THE NEW LIBERTY VILLAGE
  • BRAMPTON FAIR GROUNDS
  • PEEL REGIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION