The Coach House at Dundurn National Historic Site
Hamilton · up to 72 guests
Free parking
Dundurn Castle is a 40-room Italianate villa built in the 1830s for Sir Allan Napier MacNab, Premier of the United Canadas from…
Read moreHamilton is where GTA planners go for character per dollar: converted industrial spaces on the north end, historic halls and theatres downtown, and escarpment and waterfront rooms that photograph like a destination at half the Toronto price. Capacities run from 60 to 600, parking is easier, and curfews are generous outside residential areas.
Plan transport: Hamilton GO service is limited at night, so a coach from Toronto is usual for weddings over 100.
LIUNA Station
Hamilton · up to 650 guests
Licensed bar
The venue occupies a restored former CNR railway station on James Street North in Hamilton.
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Hamilton Convention Centre
Hamilton · up to 1,280 guests
In-house catering · Near transit
The centre is operated by Carmens Group and has been running in downtown Hamilton for more than three decades.
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Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA)
Brampton · 50–150 guests
Peel Region's art gallery, museum and archives in downtown Brampton, which rents a historic 1867 courtroom, council chambers, a lounge and a…
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Cedar Ridge Creative Centre
Scarborough, Toronto · 50–150 guests
Outdoor space
A City of Toronto arts centre in Scarborough that rents a hall, smaller rooms and its garden for events of up to…
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Assembly Hall
Etobicoke, Toronto · 150–300 guests
Free parking
A City of Toronto heritage building in Colonel Samuel Smith Park with a 254-seat hall, two smaller rooms and 50 free parking…
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The Village at Black Creek
North York, Toronto · 300+ guests
Near transit
A 19th-century living-history village run by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, with banquet rooms, a covered pavilion and grounds for large…
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Rodd Charlottetown
300+ guests
In-house catering
A historic downtown hotel with Georgian- and Victorian-style function rooms and full-service catering.
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Confederation Centre of the Arts
Outdoor space
A downtown performing arts centre and gallery with more than 26,000 sq ft of rentable space, including theatres, Memorial Hall, studios and…
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Holiday party magician & illusionist · Magic Magic roster
Entertainment, Magicians
Magician and illusionist for holiday parties, weddings and corporate receptions, performing visual close-up magic and a compact stage set.
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Fire, LED & event-model company (GTA)
Dancers, Entertainment, Fire, LED & Glow Acts, Roaming Acts
Independent Toronto company supplying fire performers, LED glow shows, showgirl revues and event models, produced as a show for launches, estate parties,…
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Circus Universe
Circus & Aerial Acts, Entertainment, Fire, LED & Glow Acts, Jugglers, Roaming Acts, Stilt Walkers · Roaming from $550 · aerial from $1,200 · fire from $900
Toronto circus entertainment company: aerialists, fire and LED performers, stilt walkers, jugglers, acrobats, contortion, strongmen, clowns, walkabout characters and full circus productions.
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Corporate magician & mentalist · Magic Magic roster
Entertainment, Magicians, Mentalists
Corporate magician and mentalist in a suit: close-up magic for client events and a short mentalism set for conferences and dinners.
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Dan Kranstz, magician & illusionist
Entertainment, Magicians, MCs, Mentalists · Strolling close-up and stage sets; quotes by event
The Toronto magician behind the bowler hat, and the entertainment entrepreneur behind Magic Magic and Circus Universe.
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Mentalist & mind reader · Magic Magic roster
Entertainment, Mentalists
Mentalist and mind reader for corporate dinners, galas and private parties: predictions, thought-reading and demonstrations that leave executives arguing about how it…
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Live music, DJ & production company (GTA)
Bands, DJs, Entertainment, Musicians
Independent music company supplying live bands, feature instrumentalists, drummers, DJs and studio production for galas, private parties and corporate events.
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Entertainmentverse
Circus & Aerial Acts, Entertainment, Fire, LED & Glow Acts, Magicians, Roaming Acts · Roaming acts from $650 · stage shows from $1,800
Entertainment agency combining the Magic Magic and Circus Universe rosters with new act categories: magic, circus, aerial, fire and LED, roaming characters,…
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Magic Magic
Entertainment, Magicians, Mentalists · Close-up from $650 · stage shows from $1,500
Toronto magic agency with a roster of nine magicians, illusionists and mentalists (Dan Kranstz plus the eight acts listed in this directory)…
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Team Building
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How to plan team building in Toronto and the GTA: formats by team size, workshop activities, offsites, venue types, inclusivity, alcohol policy,…
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Trade Shows & Booth Activations
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How to plan a trade show booth in Toronto and the GTA: space, show services, booth design, staffing, lead capture, sales entertainment…
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Galas & Award Nights
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How to plan a fundraising gala or award night in Toronto: sponsorship and table sales, the program that keeps guests in the…
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Conferences & Conventions
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How to plan a conference in Toronto: venues and house rules, registration and pricing, session design, AV, sponsorship, hybrid, accessibility, catering and…
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Kids’ Birthdays
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How to plan a kids' birthday party in Toronto and the GTA by age (1st, 2–4, 5–8, 9–12): venues, entertainers, typical costs,…
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Corporate Holiday Parties
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Plan a company holiday party in Toronto: dates that are still available, budgets per head, venues, entertainment and the run of show…
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Is Hamilton cheaper than Toronto for event venues?
Typically 20–40% lower on rental and minimums for comparable rooms, before travel costs.