Facility Rentals

Located at Harbord and Spadina, just steps from the University of Toronto, Knox Church’s unique facilities combine historical beauty with modern amenities. Knox’s facilities are filled with natural light and can accommodate groups from 8 to 500+ people for meetings, concerts, film shootings, special events, and commercial food preparation. Our building has an accessible public entrance and contains an elevator for accessing upper floors.

Knox’s competitive pricing, beautiful historical woodwork, and versatile spaces provide excellent value for groups looking for event space in downtown Toronto. The location is very transit-accessible, situated along the Spadina streetcar line and steps from the Line 1 and Line 2 subway lines. The surrounding neighbourhood is filled with coffee shops, top-rated restaurants, and an array of amenities within easy walking distance.

Available Spaces (Carousel)

Sanctuary
- Approx. 6,000 sq. ft.
- Holds approx. 350+ people on main level and 150+ people on upper balcony
- Beautiful, awe-inspiring space, with excellent acoustics
- Stunning stained-glass windows flood natural light into the space
- Ideal for concerts and other large-scale performances
- AV, including built-in projection, available
- Stage is fully wheelchair accessible
Winchester Room
- Approx. 1,800 sq. ft.
- Holds 100-110 people dinner-style and 120 people with chairs only
- A bright and open space suitable for a variety of large events, including dinners, performances, and large meetings
- Built-in AV suitable for presentations and meetings
Goforth Hall
- Approx. 2,500 sq. ft.
- Holds 120 people with chairs, 80 with tables and chairs
- A relaxed and inviting space for presentations, meetings, and social gatherings
- Surrounded by a 3rd floor balcony area, which includes two small meeting rooms that can be rented for break-out sessions
- Located on our 2nd floor, accessible by elevator and accessible door access
Reception Room
- Approx. 570 sq. ft.
- Holds 40 people chairs-only and 30 with chairs and tables
- A mid-sized meeting, rehearsal, or holding space with large windows on the main floor
- AV equipment, including projector, speakers, and mics, available upon request
Gym
- Approx. 3,360 sq. ft.
- Holds 295 people theatre-style; 195 for sit-down dinners; and 120 people in classroom format
- Suited to a wide range of sports activities
- Volleyball and badminton poles and soccer/ hockey nets are available upon request
- Change rooms and showers located downstairs
- If applicable: Note that the set-up pictured image shows rented tables, chairs; additional lighting provided by a renter
North Kitchen
- Approx. 825 sq. ft.
- Completed in 2023, this spacious commercial cooking space is fully equipped with the appliances needed for large-scale food preparation:
  Hobart commercial dishwasher
  U.S. Range double deck convection ovens
  6-burner U.S. Range gas range with with skillet & dual ovens
  Globe SP20 20 quart commercial planetary stand mixer
  High capacity BUNN 64-cup coffee maker
  2 Metro 22" x 30" x 70" rolling sheet pan racks
  Ice maker and microwave
- Separate prep and clean-up areas with multiple sinks and stainless steel counter work areas
- Ample food preparation space and access to a full supply of dishes and utensils make it ideal for baking and cooking for small and large crowds
- Note: Kitchen users must provide a current Food Handling Certificate. No nuts are permitted in this space
Boardroom (Room 309)
- Approx. 300 sq. ft.
- Holds up to 12 people boardroom-style
- A 3rd meeting space containing a large boardroom table, whiteboard, and a TV screen for presentations
- Well-suited for planning or governance meetings
- Accessible by elevator
3rd Floor Lounge (Room 310)
- Approx. 300 sq. ft.
- Ideal for intimate conversations and meetings, the 3rd Floor Lounge has couches and chairs for up to 9 people
- Accessible by elevator
Bowling Alley
- Our vintage bowling alley has 3 lanes and manual scoring and pin set-up
- A fun space for team building activities or parties

Available Spaces (Simple List)

Sanctuary
- Approx. 6,000 sq. ft.
- Holds approx. 350+ people on main level and 150+ people on upper balcony
- Beautiful, awe-inspiring space, with excellent acoustics
- Stunning stained-glass windows flood natural light into the space
- Ideal for concerts and other large-scale performances
- AV, including built-in projection, available
- Stage is fully wheelchair accessible
Winchester Room
- Approx. 1,800 sq. ft.
- Holds 100-110 people dinner-style and 120 people with chairs only
- A bright and open space suitable for a variety of large events, including dinners, performances, and large meetings
- Built-in AV suitable for presentations and meetings
Goforth Hall
- Approx. 2,500 sq. ft.
- Holds 120 people with chairs, 80 with tables and chairs
- A relaxed and inviting space for presentations, meetings, and social gatherings
- Surrounded by a 3rd floor balcony area, which includes two small meeting rooms that can be rented for break-out sessions
- Located on our 2nd floor, accessible by elevator and accessible door access
Reception Room
- Approx. 570 sq. ft.
- Holds 40 people chairs-only and 30 with chairs and tables
- A mid-sized meeting, rehearsal, or holding space with large windows on the main floor
- AV equipment, including projector, speakers, and mics, available upon request
Gym
- Approx. 3,360 sq. ft.
- Holds 295 people theatre-style; 195 for sit-down dinners; and 120 people in classroom format
- Suited to a wide range of sports activities
- Volleyball and badminton poles and soccer/ hockey nets are available upon request
- Change rooms and showers located downstairs
- If applicable: Note that the set-up pictured image shows rented tables, chairs; additional lighting provided by a renter
North Kitchen
- Approx. 825 sq. ft.
- Completed in 2023, this spacious commercial cooking space is fully equipped with the appliances needed for large-scale food preparation:
  Hobart commercial dishwasher
  U.S. Range double deck convection ovens
  6-burner U.S. Range gas range with with skillet & dual ovens
  Globe SP20 20 quart commercial planetary stand mixer
  High capacity BUNN 64-cup coffee maker
  2 Metro 22" x 30" x 70" rolling sheet pan racks
  Ice maker and microwave
- Separate prep and clean-up areas with multiple sinks and stainless steel counter work areas
- Ample food preparation space and access to a full supply of dishes and utensils make it ideal for baking and cooking for small and large crowds
- Note: Kitchen users must provide a current Food Handling Certificate. No nuts are permitted in this space
Boardroom (Room 309)
- Approx. 300 sq. ft.
- Holds up to 12 people boardroom-style
- A 3rd meeting space containing a large boardroom table, whiteboard, and a TV screen for presentations
- Well-suited for planning or governance meetings
- Accessible by elevator
3rd Floor Lounge (Room 310)
- Approx. 300 sq. ft.
- Ideal for intimate conversations and meetings, the 3rd Floor Lounge has couches and chairs for up to 9 people
- Accessible by elevator
Bowling Alley
- Our vintage bowling alley has 3 lanes and manual scoring and pin set-up
- A fun space for team building activities or parties

SANCTUARY
Approx. 6,000 sq. ft.
Holds approx. 350+ people on main level and 150+ people on upper balcony / Beautiful, awe-inspiring space, with excellent acoustics / Stunning stained-glass windows flood natural light into the space / An ideal venue f — SANCTUARY Approx. 6,000 sq. ft. Holds approx. 350+ people on main level and 150+ people on upper balcony / Beautiful, awe-inspiring space, with excellent acoustics / Stunning stained-glass windows flood natural light into the space / An ideal venue for concerts and other large-scale performances / AV, including built-in projection, available / Stage is fully wheelchair accessible

WINCHESTER ROOM Approx. 1,800 sq. ft. / Holds 100-110 people dinner-style and 120 people with chairs only / A bright and open space suitable for a variety of large events, including dinners, performances, and large meetings / Built-in AV suitable for presentations and meetings

Important Rental Policy Notes

Parking: On-site parking is not provided with room rental, but paid parking is available in the neighbourhood.
No alcohol permitted, or “Alcohol-free site”
Weddings: Knox’s wedding policy allows only for weddings of members, adherents, and their immediate family members. We do not rent the facility for other weddings. Please see [link] for a list of suggested church wedding venues available for rent in Toronto.
Insurance: A certificate of insurance is required for all events containing the following:
- Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000 ($5,000,000 for gym use)
- Cross liability and severability of interests endorsements
  
  The following text in the ADDITIONAL INSURED section [possibly accessible through a clickable link]: It is hereby understood and agreed that The Trustees of Knox Presbyterian Church and Knox Presbyterian Church, its Directors and Officers from time to time, Trustees, and Volunteers are added as Additional Insured but only insofar as their legal liability arising out of the operations of the Named Insured with respect to the above noted event.
- Option to include link to affordable one-time insurance through Duuo: https://duuo.ca/event-insurance/

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Rachel van Geest, Church & Ministry Coordinator
416-921-8993 x.3239 — rachel@knoxtoronto.org

Facility Rentals

Sanctuary

Winchester Room

Goforth Hall

Reception Room

Gym

North Kitchen

Boardroom (Room 309)

3rd Floor Lounge (Room 310)

Bowling Alley