The Globe and Mail Centre
Event Types Welcomed
About
The Globe and Mail Centre is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art meeting & event venue located in the King East Design District of Toronto, Ontario. Our event space is situated on the top floors of the new headquarters of Canada’s leading news organization.
Full of natural light, with breathtaking panoramic lake views, this elegant venue is LEED Gold certified and fully accessible. The Globe and Mail Centre is equipped with the latest in audio-visual and connective technology and is staffed with a professional planning team intent on making your day exceptional by assisting with setup, flow, and event design .
Our flexible indoor and outdoor spaces are suited to a wide range of corporate events, including conferences, meetings, award presentations, product launches, receptions, and gala celebrations. The venue’s event packages provide necessities for your event, such as up to 300 comfortable chairs for guests, up to 10 cruiser tables, 8 charcoal gallery benches, six small coffee tables, access to an expansive terrace, and easy set-ups and take-downs for events.
The Globe and Mail Centre knows the importance of quality food and drink service and provides a fully customizable beverage menu as well as package bar options. When planning an event at the venue, you have some of the best catering options that Toronto has to offer through customized menus from our catering partners. The Globe and Mail Centre can help connect you with the best fit for your vision, taste, and budget, and the chosen caterer will provide a proposal for services.
Welcome to The Globe and Mail Centre.
Meeting & Event Spaces
Event Hall
The Event Hall (3,700 sq. ft. / 348 sq. m) can accommodate multiple configurations with flexible seating that allows for a variety of different setups, from theatre style to dinner seating. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario, the west-facing Event Hall brings sophistication and elegance to any event. It features state-of-the-art digital projection, audio, lighting and recording technology.
Lounge
The Lounge (3,800 sq. ft / 355 sq. m.) is perfect for receptions and social celebrations and is separated from the Event Hall by a stunning moveable feature wall.
The Bar is appointed with marble detail, multiple cocktails stations and satellite options, and offers fully licensed in-house beverage services.
Event guests arrive to a private reception Lobby on Level 17, offering ample space for registration and coat check. Event producers have access to generous back-of-house areas, including catering and server areas, a greenroom, workspace, private washrooms and more.
The Bar is appointed with marble detail, multiple cocktails stations and satellite options, and offers fully licensed in-house beverage services.
Event guests arrive to a private reception Lobby on Level 17, offering ample space for registration and coat check. Event producers have access to generous back-of-house areas, including catering and server areas, a greenroom, workspace, private washrooms and more.
Terrace
The Terrace (2,800 sq. ft. / 267 sq. m) offers a dramatic 180-degree view of the downtown skyline to the west, Lake Ontario and Toronto Islands to the south and the city’s rapidly transforming east end. The Terrace is ideal for fair weather cocktail receptions, corporate functions, casual gatherings or leisurely star-gazing.
Food & Beverage Options
Catering options
CATERING & FOOD SERVICE RENTALS
The Globe and Mail Centre has partnered with carefully selected suppliers for catering and rental services, allowing you to fully-customize your
culinary experience. Known for their superb cuisine and exceptional calibre of service, our Preferred Caterers have experienced knowledge of
the venue. A 15% landmark fee applies to all food and service staffing provided by Preferred Caterers, and will be outlined on your catering bill.
All caterers will provide table and service ware through our exclusive rental supplier, Event Rental Group, who brings complete personalization
to your table setting at a competitive rate.
PREFERRED CATERERS
DANIEL ET DANIEL
Laura Long
416.968.9275 ext 20
[email protected]
THE DRAKE CATERING
Ashley Arvai
416.531.5042 ext 245
[email protected]
THE FOOD DUDES
Merlin Kaasik
647.340.3833
[email protected]
MCEWAN CATERING
Ann Stolte-Bulter
416.444.6262 ext 243
[email protected]
PRESIDENTIAL GOURMET
Renee Foote
416.466.7272 ext 61
[email protected]
culinary experience. Known for their superb cuisine and exceptional calibre of service, our Preferred Caterers have experienced knowledge of
the venue. A 15% landmark fee applies to all food and service staffing provided by Preferred Caterers, and will be outlined on your catering bill.
All caterers will provide table and service ware through our exclusive rental supplier, Event Rental Group, who brings complete personalization
to your table setting at a competitive rate.
PREFERRED CATERERS
DANIEL ET DANIEL
Laura Long
416.968.9275 ext 20
[email protected]
THE DRAKE CATERING
Ashley Arvai
416.531.5042 ext 245
[email protected]
THE FOOD DUDES
Merlin Kaasik
647.340.3833
[email protected]
MCEWAN CATERING
Ann Stolte-Bulter
416.444.6262 ext 243
[email protected]
PRESIDENTIAL GOURMET
Renee Foote
416.466.7272 ext 61
[email protected]
Featured Amenities
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Accessible Facilities
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Bus
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Cannabis Friendly
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Near Public Transit
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Outdoor Space
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Paid Parking
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Rooftop Space
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Taxi
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Theater Seating
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WiFi
Venue Location + Transportation
Address
351 King Street East,
Toronto, Ontario M5A0N1
Toronto, Ontario M5A0N1
Transportation
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Bus
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Lyft
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Metro
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Taxi
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Train
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Uber
Nearby Airport
- Toronto Billy Bishop Airport - 10 minutes
Nearby International Airport
- Toronto Pearson International Airport - 20 minutes
Parking
- Onsite Parking: No
Things to Know
Catering
- Must Use In-house Catering: No
- External Catering Allowed: Yes
- Can Bring in Own Food: yes
- Cultural Catering Available: Yes
Technology
At our Toronto, Ontario event space, Audio/visual (AV) Services are available through The Globe and Mail Centre’s preferred AV Services provider, EPiQ Vision.
Unique. Elegant. Memorable. That is the EPiQ Difference.
EPiQVision offers comprehensive technical production services for corporate planners, businesses and venues throughout the Greater Toronto Area. We specialize in customizable
and scalable solutions for any corporate meeting or event. Our packages include audio and lighting design, staging, screens, HD video projection, podiums and more. The secret to our success is robust visual design, the best equipment available and a clientcentric approach to service.
- Guest Wi-Fi: Free
- Onsite Tech Support: Yes
- Wi-Fi in meeting space: Yes
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Equipment Available On-Site:
- Projector Screen
Venue Policies
- Alcohol Consumption: Yes
- Smoking Permitted: no
- Cannabis Industry-Friendly: Yes
- Cannabis Consumption: No
- ADA Accessible: Yes
Technology
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