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Hold Your Event in a Garden Setting

Limited space is still available in 2004! During 2005 the Toronto Botanical Garden will be under renovation and we will not be booking social events including wedding receptions, during that time. We will have evening and weekend space available for business meetings and horticultural events. Our facilities will fully reopen for all events including social events in 2006 so please call if you would like to inquire about 2006 availability. For more information about our renovations, please see the Revitalization Project section of our website.

The Toronto Botanical Garden at Edwards Gardens is set amid lush gardens and splendid surroundings. We offer a variety of reception halls and meeting rooms that are ideal for events such as wedding receptions, business meetings, fundraising events or birthday parties. With the caterer and cuisine of your choice, the Toronto Botanical Garden is the perfect venue for any event.

Rental Advantages:

  • All our rooms accessible to Edwards Gardens
  • Professional staff to assist in your event planning
  • Professional staff wil set up your event according to your specifications
  • Tables and chairs are included with rental
  • Competitive rate
  • Audio/Visual equipment, including overhead and carousel projectors, TV/VCR, LCD projector and flip charts are available for a nominal fee
  • Coffee service is available, if pre-booked , for a nominal fee
  • Outside catering is permitted with complete kitchen facilities available
  • Fully air-conditioned facility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Ample free parking

Floral Hall
The Dunington Grubb Floral Hall, (3,400 square feet) is the Centre's main hall. The interior of pale oak woodwork and brown floor tile, grey cut stone and white walls provide a blank canvas which is complemented by any décor style.

The Floral Hall opens through double glass doors to a garden patio, just steps from the gentle rustle of nature. A screen, stage, sound system and many lighting options and convenient loading/receiving area accompany this unique and elegant space.

Our full kitchen facilities are available for refrigerating, preparing, heating and
serving food.

Seating:

Garden Hall Auditorium Weekend space still available for 2004!
The Garden Hall Auditorium ( 1,590 square feet) allows for smaller, more intimate functions. With a foyer, private patio and separate gated entrance across from

Edwards Gardens, the Garden Hall Auditorium has a décor that can adapt to either formal or informal events.

A screen, sound system and lighting are all available, along with full kitchen facilities and private washrooms.

Seating:

Studios
A combined area of 1,735 square feet, the Studios consist of three small meeting rooms that open up into one large room. They are located in the upper mezzanine of the building.

All Studio Rooms have separate entrances as well as a kitchen suitable for refrigerating, preparing and serving food. Arrangements can be made for heating food as well.

Seating per Studio

Seating for three Studios:

Administration Foyer
The Administration Foyer is a bright and spacious room which is perfect for smaller functions. The Foyer has a domed glass ceiling and oak floors ; the presence of a lush variety of plants adds a sense of joy to the space. With access to the gardens and full kitchen facilities, this space is perfect for functions such as birthday parties and wedding ceremonies.
Seating:

Board Room
Overlooking the entrance to Edwards Gardens, the elegant boardroom seats 20 at its long table. Audio/Visual equipment is available, provided it is booked in advance. A kitchen is available for refrigerating, preparing, heating and serving food.

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Booking Procedures and Policies
Please review the Facility Rental Information Sheet for detailed information on booking procedures and policies. click here

WHO USES OUR FACILITIES

The short answer is - everybody! Our rooms can be easily transformed for either elegant social gatherings or professional meetings. Imagine taking a break from a high-powered conference to stroll the lush landscape of Edwards Gardens. Talk about a stress-buster! Listed below are some of the events we attract:

Weddings
The Toronto Botanical Garden is the perfect venue for a wedding reception. Our banquet halls can accommodate from 30 people to 240 people.

Our facilities offer the ability to decorate in any style as our rooms consist of very neutral, classic décor. Your fee includes the provision of the requisite number of tables and chairs and a security guard.

The Floral Hall and the Garden Hall Auditorium are the perfect rooms for larger wedding receptions, whereas the Administration Foyer and the Studios offer a more intimate ambience.

Download the Wedding Information Package

Wedding Advantages:

  • The Toronto Botanical Garden allows its clients to bring in the caterer of their choice
  • Neutral interior allows for each client to decorate as much or as little as desired
  • Conveniently located at Edwards Gardens, popular destination for wedding pictures
  • Centrally located in Toronto, with easy access to major highways and ample free parking
  • Natural and beautiful surroundings

  Other Social Functions
The Toronto Botanical Garden has hosted many different events, including Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Wedding Receptions, Birthday Parties, Wedding and Baby Showers, Anniversary Parties, Christening Parties, Christmas Parties and High School Formals. Think of us when you're planning that next special event in your life.


  Business Functions
The Toronto Botanical Garden is the perfect venue for any business event. From a confidential business meeting, seminar, team building retreat or product launch to an in-depth presentation or trade show, we can accommodate groups of 3 to 350.

Edwards Gardens, steps from our front door, offers business people a fresh air break, and we're told that our environment stimulates creativity!

All of our rooms, the Floral Hall, Garden Hall Auditorium, Studios 1, 2 & 3 and the Boardroom have access to a screen and include tables and chairs.

Download the Business Function package

Additional Features:

  • Overhead and carousel projectors, TV/VCR, LCD projector and flip charts are available for a nominal fee if booked in advance
  • Coffee, Tea and water service is available for a nominal fee
  • Conveniently located by highways 401 and Don Valley Parkway with easy access from the TTC
  • Ample free parking
  • You may bring in the caterer of your choice

Horticultural events/Meetings
Many local Horticultural Societies and Gardening Clubs hold their meetings, shows and plant sales at the Toronto Botanical Garden. Our central location, Library and Trellis Shop provide the perfect atmosphere for any Horticultural event.

Film Shoots
The Toronto Botanical Garden's competitive rates and natural surroundings combine to provide the perfect venue for film and television shoots or lunch locations.

Pictures and Wedding Ceremonies in Edwards Gardens
For permit information regarding pictures or wedding ceremonies in Edwards Gardens, please call Toronto Parks and Recreation at .

How to book your event at the Toronto Botanical Garden

  1. Review the Facility Rental Information Sheet
  2. Download the Rental Inquiry Form and fax to the Facility Rental Office
    or email with complete event information or call

We will review your request and respond as soon as possible.

     
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