Enoch Turner Schoolhouse

Enoch Turner Schoolhouse is an 1848 Victorian schoolhouse operated by the Ontario Heritage Trust and designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.

About the venue

The main hall has high ceilings, exposed beams and a baby grand piano, and holds up to 150 guests. Rentals include exclusive use of the venue, 14 rectangular tables, an in-house sound system, projector and screen, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. There are no corkage, cake-cutting or landmark fees. The venue hosts weddings, seated dinners, cocktail receptions, workshops and meetings.

On EventPlans.ca it is listed as a community centre and unique venue in Toronto, at 106 Trinity Street, Toronto, ON M5A 3C6.

Event spaces

The venue lists these spaces. Capacities are the venue’s own figures and change with the layout you choose.

• West Hall (48 x 48 ft): up to 150 guests
• Schoolroom (32 x 34 ft): cocktail hour or ceremony (no capacity published)
• Salon (27 x 27 ft): cocktail hour (no capacity published)

Capacity

The venue does not publish a single maximum for every room, so ask for the capacity of the specific space in the layout you want: seated dinner, standing reception, theatre or classroom.

A useful rule: a seated dinner at rounds of ten needs about 1 to 1.2 square metres per guest, a standing reception about 0.7, and theatre seating about 0.6, before you add a stage or dance floor. The venue capacity calculator does the arithmetic for your room.

Events it hosts

According to its own event pages, the venue hosts weddings, corporate events and private social events.

For timelines, budgets and checklists, start with the wedding planning hub, corporate holiday party hub.

Questions to ask on your site visit

Bring these to your walk-through. Get the answers in writing before you sign.

• Which rooms can be booked, and what are the city or town rental rules?
• Is a Special Occasion Permit required for alcohol, and is security staff mandatory with a bar?
• Can you bring your own caterer, and is the kitchen available?
• What insurance certificate does the centre require?
• What time must the room be cleaned and empty?
• Is the parking shared with other programs that night?

Planning entertainment here

Community halls are flexible for kids’ entertainers and family shows. Check the ceiling height before booking balloon arches or aerial acts.

Send every performer’s technical needs to the venue before you book: floor space, ceiling height, power, sound and changing room.

Getting there

The venue states that its event spaces are accessible. Check the venue website for directions, parking rates and accessible entrances, and send the details to guests with the invitation.

Official website: heritagetrust.on.ca/rentals/ets

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