The Steam Whistle Roundhouse: A great spot in the heart of downtown Toronto
August 27, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Toronto
With more than 20 years in the business, the Steam Whistle Roundhouse is the ideal venue to host an event. Every year, it has more than 60 weddings, a variety of corporate parties, fundraisers, art shows, auctions, concerts, book readings, media launches etc.
The venue can hold up to 750 people and has two main rooms:
- The Main Hall: 250 people for a seated reception and can be customized to accommodate any kind of event
- The Gallery: Also a 250 person capacity, great for performances and art events
The venue has 60’ ceilings and large windows offering a great view of Toronto.
More perks: A variety of in-house suppliers can be used to customize the space. As well, their list of exclusive caterers can provide a wide variety of gourmet for your guests.
Being located downtown, at the foot of the C.N. Tower, provides a ton of exciting opportunities for your event. The amazing decor and atmosphere is the icing on the cake. The venue is surrounded by history including the nearby railway heritage centre and historic trains that fill roundhouse park.
Steam Whistle has thought of everything: they also do home delivery! So, private events, corporate parties, anniversary celebrations or neighbourhood gatherings, just give them a call and Steam Whistle Home Delivery will bring the party to your place!
For more information, you can check the Steam Whistle’s website: www.steamwhistle.ca
Steam Whistle Roundhouse
255 Bremner Blvd
Email: info@steamwhistle.ca
Phone: 416.362.2337.
Website: www.steamwhistle.ca
Gold Medal Day for Natalie Spooner, Gold Medalist
March 26, 2014 by CityEvents
Filed under Past Events
On Saturday, April 12, 2014, over 250 people joined Natalie Spooner, from Team Canada’s Women’s Olympic Hockey team, at Hogan Chevrolet Buick GMC Limited in a one-day community event to meet and thank her fans and supporters.
Featuring: Natalie Spooner – Gold Medalist, Team Canada Hockey Player and David Merry – Comedian
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2014
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Hogan Chevrolet, 5000 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough.
Guest were given the opportunity to receive autographs, meet and talk with Spooner and get a photo taken with her as well. There was a raffle with the chance to win an 1 of 12 autographed Team Canada jersey. All proceeds going to support ONE of Natalie’s favourite charities – The Breakfast Club of Canada.
The day was filled with surprises for the kids, Charity BBQ, a hockey skills competition and laughter by comedian David Merry.
For questions about this event, email info@torontocityevents.ca
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Events for Event Planners – Beat the Catch 22
March 26, 2014 by CityEvents
Filed under Past Events
As an event manager, meeting planner or overall special events coordinator, we all have one common goal – to provide the biggest, the best and most out-of-the-box events to our clients. Most of this comes with experience but a good chunk of it is due to exposure. Our ideas and inspirations come from everywhere. From creating, attending or running an event, to a night on the town with friends and yes, even a good ‘ol lounge session in front of the TV. After all, who would’ve of thought of a lollipop dress as a way to serve dessert, or fishbowl centrepieces? If experience is what you lack, or you’re looking for some fresh new ideas, expose yourself to the following shows and resources to help broaden your creative spark and event knowledge!
Canadian Special Events Expo 2014 & Event Tech-ology Summit
This three-day event is jam-packed with new ideas, inspiration and affordable solutions for your event planning endeavours. Held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from March 25-27, 2014 the CSE Expo provides planners with the tools and resources to make your events POP, all while strengthening your professional network. Whether you’re an experienced event planner or are new to the game, you will definitely want to attend! This year’s expo includes over 50 new vendors, food trucks, and chocolate and ice bar samples. You can even join ISES on the show floor for insights and knowledge from industry experts at no cost! Have a burning tech question? Head to the tech bar to get your questions answered and even bring your own devices! Also, be sure to check out APPSTRAVAGANZA – new for this year, it will introduce innovative and effective online technology with hands-on and guided learning. This expo provides many opportunities and is not to be missed!
Ignite Business Event Expo (IBE)
The Ignite Business Event Expo will be returning to Toronto on April 8th and 9th at the Direct Energy Centre. Attend this event for NEW and exciting inspiration to help your career. Connect with unique suppliers and be sure to check out the experience zones that will help spark and kindle creativity. This expo offers an exciting business environment that sets the stage to perfectly network and connect!
Have you heard of IncentiveWorks? Coming up on August 19th and 20th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, is Canada’s largest event for planners and organizers! This show gives industry professionals the opportunity to network with vendors, suppliers, speakers and other resources to stay current on what what’s hot and trendy! With a trade show of over 700 local, national and international suppliers in the meetings and events industry, you’re sure to make some meaningful connections!
Event planning is a career that is fast and is forever-changing. Trends are as unpredictable as spring in Toronto 2014. Stay relevant by exposing yourself to resources and network to equip you with the tools to be at the forefront of the event industry.
The Unique, Sleek and Chic FountainBlu
March 19, 2014 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Ontario, Toronto
Fountain Blu- Toronto’s Premier Event Venue
In the heart of Toronto’s historic Exhibition Place is a FountainBlu, 5,500 square feet of elegance, class and history. FountainBlu is Toronto’s Premier event venue. FountainBlu is luxury redefined.
The venue caters to groups of every scale and type, from executive board meetings, weddings, to small-scale conventions. Meeting space includes two elegant rooms that will accommodate 20 to 600 people.
As your guests enter the venue, their minds are sure to be captivated by beautiful exposed brick, an intricate art piece of the theatre symbol; comedy and tragedy masks as well as a truly lavish grand staircase that leads you to the second floor. The second floor offers two rooms, a ballroom equipped with two stunning chandeliers, as well as a portable dance floor where planners can customize the layout. The second floor of FountainBlu also offers a smaller, more intimate meeting area. Both areas have direct walkout access to an outdoor patio. The Queen Alexandra Theatre is also available in conjunction with FountainBlu, a stunning theatre auditorium with seating available for up to 1, 250 guests.
In addition, FountainBlu is equipped with:
• Top-of-the-line sound systems
• Video distribution
• Wi-Fi System
• Cutting edge technology
• Portable satellite bars
Overall, FountainBlu is by far one of the most unique, stunning and versatile facilities in the city of Toronto. Work together with management of FountainBlu to make your chic, unique and sleek function an unforgettable one. Check out www.fountainblu.ca or reach out to Antoinette@fountainblu.ca for more details!
Located. An evening in Support of Fogo Island Arts
March 7, 2014 by CityEvents
Filed under Past Events
Located. An evening in Support of Fogo Island Arts
Tuesday, April 29th, Located. An evening in Support of Fogo Island Arts was hosted at The Wychwood Barns. Over 100 guests- more than we excepted- came to this evening filled with rich culture, inspiring art and locally crafted award-winning food. Located. An evening in Support of Fogo Island Arts is a fundraising event showcasing the diversity and rich heritage of Fogo Island. Proceeds raised will benefit the Shorefast Foundation – a charity rooted in the cultural and economic development of the island.
This event featured presentations by Zita Cobb about the Fogo Island project, Nicolaus Schafhausen and Zin Taylor discussing artist residencies with Fogo Island Arts and a talk from Kitty Scott, Art Gallery of Ontario Curator regarding “Residencies Matter”.
Thanks to the floral decorations of Iris Fraser-Gudrunas and the vintage plates, the Newfoundland atmosphere was all over the Artscape Wychwood Barns. Moreover, the attendees could have enjoyed a Newfoundland Boil Up prepared by Chef Murray Mac Donald – Top 10 “Best New Restaurants in Canada” – enRoute magazine; as well as a Newfoundland Blueberry Lemonade.
Auction turned out very well as every items were sold which enable Shorefast Foundation to collect over $50,000.
If you want more information on Fogo Island Arts : http://fogoislandarts.ca
The photos of the event can be found at : www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto
