The great thing about being close to the city is that it’s bursting withfabulous venues to choose from. On the otherhand, with so many great options, it can be tough to choose just one. For holiday parties, you want something fun and exciting that’s also unique, while holding onto hints of tradition to keep the holiday spirit high.Take a look at these beauties and geta head start on planning a show-stopping holiday party.
1. FountainBlu
Are you looking for a glamorous feel to your holiday party?FountainBlu is a full service, private event facility offering a luxuriously decorated ballroom and wall to wall windows that add an abundance of natural lighting and beautiful scenic views. Located on the Exhibition grounds, guests face the beautifulsnow covered gardens that surround this historical building. The bridge overlooking Lake Ontario is perfect for a pause from the festivities, even on the chilliest of nights. Although there is another smaller room available for use, only one event is booked at a time, meaning there’s never competing noise and your party will be enjoyed exclusively by your own guests.
For the most elegant and sophisticated holiday parties, FountainBlu is well equipped with professional vendors and preferred caterers that can make any idea come to life. Holding anywhere between 20-450 guests, this 5500 square foot space can be arranged to accommodate grand soirees or more intimate affairs, and includes a movable dance floor to compliment all layouts (and inspire the holiday spirit!).
2. The Everleigh
Holiday partiestake a new turn at The Everleigh. This space, located in the trendy King West District, puts an edgy spin on the holidays, offering an all-in-one service with a lot of flare. Blending music, atmosphere, and sophistication, The Everleigh can be transformed to suit an elegant reception, a vibrant seated dinner, a cocktail mingle, or even a live performance with access to state of the art sound and lighting equipment. The hip décor, featuring bespoke art installations and furniture reminiscent of the early 1900s, is perfect for the unconventional holiday party, but moldable enough to fit any holiday design. Access for up to a 480 guest cocktail reception, this space is not only versatile and flexible, but also highly accessible and right smack in the middle of the Toronto nightlife and transit!
3. McMichael Art Collection
Canadiana; this is the best word to describe the McMichael Art Collection space. This open but inviting event venue boasts soaring Cathedral ceilings and stone walled accents reminiscent of an old log cabin. Perfect for a cozy holiday parties, this unique event space boasts panoramic views of the Humber River Valley and sits upon 100 acres of wooded landscape. You can find the McMichael Art Collection just an hour north of the city in beautiful, quaint Village of Klienburg. With space for 150 seated guests, this GTA location is perfect for dinner and dancing, creating a warm, wintery atmosphere where your guests will feel right at home.
4. Maison Mercer
Maison Mercer is one of our largest and most versatile venues due to its sheer size. Punching in at 12000 square feet this space suitable for larger holidayparties of 250 to 1300 guests with direct access to the downtown Toronto core, including hotels and transit. This unique, multi level venue is capable of hosting an impressive array of social event functions. The fully equipped kitchen is paired with one of the city’s best AV systems to create any type of holiday atmosphere. Whether you’re interested in a swanky, formal dinner with exquisite food or a high energy, extravagant holiday party, Maison Mercer has you covered with their interchangeable layout options and dark, chic design.
