You’ve set the date, and now it’s time to find a wedding venue in Toronto. You want something that’s as unique as you two are. Good news: Toronto is full of gorgeous and unique spaces for your special day.
Does your version of beautiful include exposed brick walls and rough-hewn wood beams? Or maybe you’re looking for an event space that has a history. The industrial wedding venues on this list have walls that could tell a lot of stories—add your wedding to the list of memorable events to take place in these gorgeous buildings.
5. Burroughs Building
Originally built in 1907, the Burroughs Building is named after its first tenant: the F.C. Burroughs Furniture Company. Located on Queen Street West, the venue offers 3 exquisite downtown event spaces. The Burroughs was only recently rediscovered and has since been lovingly restored: It features restored original brickwork, wood detailing, and its original elevators. That makes the Burroughs Building one of the most unique industrial wedding venues in the city. The rooftop terrace provides a 360-degree view of Toronto that can wow up to 450 guests.
4. The Power Plant
Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, the Power Plant is exactly that: a former power plant that has been renovated into a flexible and versatile event space. The Power Plant’s seven different event spaces can accommodate weddings from gatherings of 75 people to crowds of 500.
The spaces mix modernity with parts of the original 1926 construction, including the building’s original, iconic smokestack. The exterior façade is also still intact and provides the perfect backdrop to a wedding on the south terrace, which overlooks Lake Ontario. This is the perfect venue if you want to mix history and contemporary, modernity and tradition.
3. Steamwhistle Brewery
Built in 1929, the Roundhouse is a designated national heritage building. It earned its name because of its function: It was used to turn steam engines around. The building stood empty from 1988 until 2000, when Steamwhistle Brewery opened its doors.
The craft brewers had fully revitalized the building, which is now home to 2 event spaces: the gallery and the patio and hall. While the hall and patio are available for events any time, the gallery is also the brewery’s retail store, which means it only hosts events after closing.
The gallery is an excellent choice for cocktail receptions and can hold a maximum of 200 people standing. The hall and patio can accommodate 250 people and feature breathtaking views of the Toronto skyline from the spaciousness of 30-foot ceilings.A view of John Street that includes train tracks and cobblestone streets will remind your guests of a bygone era.
2. The Warehouse
What could be more industrial than a warehouse? Located in the city’s north, the Warehouse provides a wonderful event space near Downsview Park. The space is open concept, giving you 9,000 feet to play with and design as you like. Thirty-foot ceilings and exposed brick walls round out the industrial feel of the space.
The Warehouse has earned a reputation as one of the best industrial wedding venues in Toronto, and it’s not difficult to see why. A look at some of their photos shows how versatile the space is, which makes it perfect for the couple planning a wedding as unique as they are.
1. W Event Boutique
Just north of the city, in Woodbridge, W Event Boutique provides all the trappings of industrial wedding venues. The building was originally constructed in 1895, making it one of the oldest venues on this list.
With a white-painted brick interior, W Event Boutique offers its guests a refreshing experience of the industrial aesthetic. What’s more, the venue’s spaciousness means that you can gather up to 200 seated guests, or up to 350 guests for an unforgettable cocktail reception.
