Historic Venues for Rent in Toronto, ON

The cost of historic venues averages around C$150 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Toronto, based on Tagvenue data from December 2025:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:

• Tropical Themed Space at TacoTaco in Kensington Market - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘This was the perfect event space for my 30th birthday. The staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating.’

• Bright Loft Studio Space at Daylight Studio for Photos, Events, Meetings in Leslieville - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Event space was really clean and unique.’

• Entire Mansion at Foy House in The Village - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Also, such a great value and a gorgeous historical mansion! Would 10/10 recommend.’

You'll find historic venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Toronto, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (December 2025):

These are the venues within 550 m from central Toronto, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Media Production Studio at Media studio on 600 Bay Street 410 - 400 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Loved working with the Canarts team! quick communication and a beautiful space!’
• Venue at 11:59 Bar:Café on 70 Temperance Street - 500 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘It was the perfect location for our company to do our Toronto office launch event.’
• Event Space at OEB Toronto St on 20 Toronto Street - 550 m from centre.
  Venue said: OEB Toronto St. is located in downtown Toronto’s Financial District. While located among some of the city’s oldest buildings, our space offers a refreshing contrast.

Historic venues can be fabulous houses or mansions. They might also be architectural wonders such as museums or landmarks. Whatever type of building it is, you can organise various events in these unique venues. They are ideal for hosting elegant weddings with their unique combination of historic architecture and charm. They are the perfect choice if you are planning a traditional wedding or one with a historic or vintage vibe. Historic venues also cater well to corporate events such as conferences and seminars, offering a distinguished setting that impresses clients and employees alike. If you are planning an important event for a select group of invitees, these distinguished spaces will make an impression. Cultural events like art exhibitions or musical performances thrive in these spaces. Imagine the acoustics in some of these historic spots! Additionally, these venues are perfect for hosting milestone celebrations such as anniversary parties or gala dinners, ensuring a memorable and sophisticated atmosphere for guests to enjoy.

While the actual rules and regulations will vary from venue to venue, you will likely encounter limitations on using your historic venue. Here are a few of the most common types of restrictions that you might encounter:

• Preservation Concerns - Significant restrictions might be in place to protect the historical integrity of the venue. You may face limitations on extensive decorations and hanging items. Using open flames might be prohibited. 
• Pre-Approval Process - The venue management may ask you to submit any proposals for alterations or decorations, including furniture arrangements, for pre-approval to ensure they don't damage the building's structure or historical features.
• Designated Staging Areas - You must work with your vendors to use designated areas for setting up buffets, stages, or dance floors to avoid placing stress on sensitive parts of the venue.
• Catering Restrictions - The venue might have a list of pre-approved caterers familiar with the space and its limitations. Using an external caterer might require additional approval.
• Kitchen Facilities -  Historic kitchens might not be equipped for large-scale catering. Discuss limitations on food preparation or heating options with the venue staff.
• Fragile Furnishings - Some historic venues have irreplaceable furniture or artefacts. Restrictions might prevent guests from touching or interacting with these delicate items.