124 on Queen: Your Ultimate Winter Corporate Retreat Destination
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At The Idea Hunter, we’ve spent over 21 years designing and executing unforgettable corporate events—from team retreats to high-impact brand activations, corporate celebrations, and elegant galas. If there’s one thing we know, it’s that the right corporate event venue sets the stage for a truly impactful experience.
Toronto is home to a diverse mix of event spaces, each offering something unique—luxury hotel ballrooms, industrial-chic lofts, rooftop terraces with skyline views, and hidden gems designed for intimate gatherings. But finding the perfect venue isn’t just about square footage and AV equipment. It’s about choosing a space that aligns with your vision, enhances engagement, and delivers a seamless guest experience from start to finish.
That’s why we’re launching this multi-part series showcasing the top 20 corporate event venues in Toronto for 2025 - not just based on aesthetics, but on real event expertise. These are venues we trust, venues that impress, and most importantly, venues that help you elevate your corporate events to the next level.
Let’s dive in and explore the first five standout venues that set the bar for unforgettable events.
We’re always on the lookout for corporate event venues that offer something beyond the ordinary—spaces that aren’t just beautiful, but create an interactive, high-energy experience for guests. Chefs Hall delivers exactly that, making it a top choice for team-building events, brand activations, corporate celebrations, and client appreciation nights.
Located in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District, this 18,000-square-foot venue offers a vibrant, multi-space setting with world-class dining and a buzzing atmosphere that transforms any gathering into an experience. Whether you’re planning an intimate VIP networking event or a large-scale corporate party for 1,000 guests, Chefs Hall offers unmatched flexibility, top-tier service, and a food and beverage program that elevates any event.
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With five distinct spaces, including two open-air patios, two full-service bars, and a Chef’s Lounge, Chefs Hall is built for customization. Need an expansive setting with a built-in bar for a product launch? The West Hall accommodates up to 400 guests standing. Looking for a more intimate networking space? The Chef’s Lounge offers a private, exclusive ambiance for groups of up to 50 people.
For summer events, the Courtyard Patio (capacity: 200 guests) or South Patio (capacity: 60 guests) bring an alfresco energy, complete with large-format games, a retro Airstream Bar, and DJ plug-ins to keep the party going. Every space is designed for seamless guest flow, making it easy to mix, mingle, and experience the venue’s vibrant energy.
One of the standout features of Chefs Hall is its all-star lineup of culinary talent. This is not your typical plated dinner or buffet—your guests can explore a curated selection of gourmet vendors, tasting dishes from some of Toronto’s best chefs. From smash burgers by The Red Eye to gourmet sandwiches from Grandma Loves You, the menu is diverse, delicious, and completely customizable to suit your event.
Huntress Tip: Elevate your event with customizable bar packages designed to seamlessly complement your canapé selection—an effortless and interactive way to enhance guest engagement and bring your event to life.
Situated at 111 Richmond Street West, Chefs Hall offers direct access to Toronto’s PATH network, making it a convenient choice for corporate groups coming from downtown offices or out-of-town guests. Whether it’s a post-conference reception, after-work celebration, or client appreciation night, the venue’s central location ensures an easy commute for attendees.
From brand activations to team celebrations, Chefs Hall thrives on energy and engagement. The venue’s built-in DJ ports, A/V capabilities, full-service bars, and flexible space layouts make it ideal for high-impact events where atmosphere and interaction are key. Whether you’re hosting a cocktail-style networking event or a full-scale gala with entertainment, the space can be adapted to match your theme, branding, and vision.
At The Idea Hunter, we’ve worked with countless venues across Toronto, and what sets Chefs Hall apart is its turnkey event solutions. The in-house team handles catering, bar service, and setup, allowing for a streamlined planning process. With flexible rental options, multiple space configurations, and top-tier hospitality, it’s an easy venue to work with—without sacrificing creativity or customization.
If you’re looking for a corporate event venue in Toronto that combines high-energy ambiance, incredible food, and flexible event spaces, Chefs Hall is a must-consider option for 2025. Whether it’s a team-building event, staff appreciation night, or brand launch, this venue effortlessly blends gourmet experiences with a lively social setting—all in a prime downtown location.
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As we continue our Top 20 Corporate Event Venues in Toronto for 2025 series, the Design Exchange (DX) stands out as avenue that seamlessly blends history, innovation, and immersive technology. Originally built in 1937 as the Toronto Stock Exchange, this 40,000-square-foot venue has been transformed into a dynamic event space that caters to everything from corporate galas and product launches to team-building activities and board meetings.
At The Idea Hunter, we’re always searching for venues that push the boundaries of corporate event design, and DX is exactly that. With its fully customizable projection mapping system, historic Art Deco architecture, and flexible event spaces, this venue offers a cutting-edge experience that allows brands to tell their stories in a truly immersive way.
One of DX’s greatest strengths is its range of event spaces, each offering a unique atmosphere and capacity:
Whether you’re hosting a high-energy brand activation, a formal corporate dinner, or an executive roundtable, DX provides a sophisticated yet customizable setting to match your event’s goals.
If you’re looking for a venue that offers a wow factor, DX delivers with Canada’s first dedicated fully immersive projection mapping system. This state-of-the-art setup allows you to:
With 45-foot-tall, 230-foot-wide projections, you can brand the space, showcase product demos, or create an immersive storytelling experience that engages your guests like never before.
Huntress Tip: Work with DX’s Immersive Content Team to design custom backdrops, interactive elements, and virtual experiences to make your event truly one-of-a-kind.
DX is located in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District, offering direct access from Bay Street and the TD Concourse. This makes it an ideal location for corporate clients looking to host events in a convenient setting.
Whether your guests are coming from local offices, the PATH network, or Pearson Airport, DX ensures an easy and seamless arrival experience.
A great event is nothing without exceptional food, and at Design Exchange, Eatertainment is the exclusive catering partner, ensuring a top-tier dining experience. From passed canapés and interactive food stations to plated dinners with wine pairings, Eatertainment offers seasonally inspired menus that can be tailored to match your event’s theme and guest preferences.
Huntress Tip: Schedule a private tasting with Eatertainment to experience their menus firsthand and create a bespoke dining experience for your attendees.
At The Idea Hunter, we value venues that make event planning easy, and DX delivers with:
Their turnkey approach ensures that every detail—from branding and lighting to guest experience and entertainment—is executed flawlessly.
For a corporate event venue that embodies bold design and cutting-edge event technology, the Design Exchange is a standout choice. Whether you’re planning a leadership summit, a high-impact product launch, or an immersive brand experience, DX provides a visually stunning and highly adaptable setting.
For the next venue in our series, we’re taking you to a truly iconic space—the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). If you’re looking for a corporate event venue that blends prestige, architectural beauty, and immersive storytelling, the ROM is an unparalleled choice.
At The Idea Hunter, we’re always searching for venues that offer a one-of-a-kind experience, and the ROM is as unique as it gets. Home to over 13 million cultural and natural history artifacts, this venue allows you to host your event surrounded by priceless collections, breathtaking fossils, and architectural masterpieces. Whether you’re planning a gala, cocktail reception, corporate dinner, or leadership summit, the ROM provides a stunning, historic backdrop with flexible spaces that cater to events of all sizes.
From grand gala receptions to intimate networking dinners, the ROM offers a range of extraordinary event spaces, each designed to create a memorable and impactful guest experience.
And if you really want to make a statement, you can book the entire museum for a spectacular full-museum takeover, hosting up to 2,500 guests for a truly immersive event experience.
Hosting an event at the ROM means giving your guests an incredible experience. The combination of historical grandeur and modern innovation allows corporate clients to design immersive, storytelling-driven events that captivate attendees.
Whether you’re planning a luxury gala, a product launch with a cultural twist, or a fundraiser with an artistic backdrop, the ROM’s setting sparks conversation, creativity, and inspiration.
Huntress Tip: Work with the ROM’s event team to incorporate private gallery viewings, guided tours, or themed activations into your event. It’s a great way to engage guests and create an unforgettable experience.
Located at 100 Queen’s Park, the ROM is easily accessible for local and international guests, with proximity to Yorkville, the Financial District, and major hotels. Whether attendees are walking from nearby offices, arriving from Pearson Airport, or commuting via public transit, the ROM’s central location ensures seamless accessibility.
A venue as prestigious as the ROM demands an equally exceptional culinary experience. Their renowned catering partners offers a range of gourmet dining options, from elegant plated dinners and chef-driven tasting menus to interactive food stations and cocktail receptions.
Huntress Tip: Opt for customized menus that align with your event theme—whether it’s a globally inspired menu for an international summit or a refined wine-pairing experience for a luxury brand event.
At The Idea Hunter, we prioritize venues that offer top-tier event execution, and the ROM delivers on all fronts. With:
…hosting at the ROM feels effortless, ensuring a polished, professionally executed event that wows your attendees.
If you’re looking for a corporate event venue in Toronto that combines prestige, culture, and immersive storytelling, the Royal Ontario Museum is a top-tier choice. Whether you’re planning a high-profile gala, a thought-leadership summit, or a sophisticated networking event, the ROM provides an extraordinary setting that captivates and inspires.
Next on our Top 20 Corporate Event Venues in Toronto for 2025 list is The Globe and Mail Centre—a venue that has set the standard for sophisticated corporate events in Toronto. Located in the King East Design District, just minutes from downtown, this sleek and modern space offers floor-to-ceiling windows, sweeping skyline and lake views, and versatile event spaces designed for high-impact corporate gatherings.
At The Idea Hunter, we love venues that effortlessly combine elegance, functionality, and seamless event execution. Whether you’re hosting a morning conference, an evening gala, or a hybrid corporate event, The Globe and Mail Centre delivers an experience that is polished, professional, and unforgettable.
The Globe and Mail Centre is designed for a wide range of corporate events, offering state-of-the-art facilities, flexible room layouts, and stunning views that create an impressive backdrop for any gathering. Whether you’re planning a conference, leadership summit, gala, awards ceremony, or networking event, this venue has the space and expertise to execute it flawlessly.
Key Event Options:
The versatile floor plan of The Globe and Mail Centre allows for seamless customization, ensuring your event setup matches your vision. With multiple event configurations, you can design the perfect layout for presentations, receptions, and seated dinners.
The Event Hall is the flagship space, with seating for up to 280 guests (or 250 with a dance floor) and standing room for 400 guests at a cocktail reception. The adjoining terrace is perfect for outdoor networking and adds an extra 220-person capacity, making it ideal for summer events.
For smaller corporate meetings, Level 16 features private boardrooms and meeting spaces, with flexible seating for executive sessions, workshops, and strategy discussions.
If you’re looking to create a visually stunning experience for your corporate guests, The Globe and Mail Centre delivers. With expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, modern architectural design, and panoramic views of the Toronto skyline and waterfront, this venue offers a striking, contemporary backdrop for any event.
Huntress Tip: Want to take your networking reception to the next level? Utilize the terrace space with lounge seating, fire pits, and customized décor elements to create a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere for your guests.
At The Idea Hunter, we believe that great food and drink elevate an event experience—and The Globe and Mail Centre doesn’t disappoint.
Guests can customize their dining experience by choosing from Toronto’s top caterers, who provide everything from morning coffee bars and gourmet luncheons to multi-course plated dinners and creative cocktail receptions.
Beverage Service Includes:
Your event proposal will include a customized catering estimate, ensuring that you get the best service to match your event’s theme and guest experience goals.
In today’s corporate world, events often require high-quality AV, streaming, and presentation technology. The Globe and Mail Centre is fully equipped to support everything from keynote speeches and panel discussions to fully interactive virtual experiences.
Huntress Tip: Their in-house AV partner, EPIQ Vision, offers customizable solutions to bring your event vision to life, ensuring every element looks, sounds, and feels flawless.
If you’re looking for a corporate event venue in Toronto that combines sophisticated design, stunning city views, and state-of-the-art event technology, The Globe and Mail Centre is a top-tier choice. Whether it’s a morning business conference, a high-energy networking event, or a luxurious evening gala, this venue sets the stage for an unforgettable experience.
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For the next addition to our Top 20 Corporate Event Venues in Toronto for 2025 series, we’re looking ahead to a game-changing new venue set to redefine luxury corporate events—SixtyEight.
Opening in Winter 2025, SixtyEight will be one of Toronto’s most exclusive event spaces, perched on the 68th floor of Scotia Plaza at 40 King Street West. With breathtaking panoramic city views, a sleek, modern design, and high-end private dining experiences, this venue is set to be one of the most sought-after destinations for corporate gatherings, executive dinners, and high-profile brand events.
At The Idea Hunter, we’re always on the lookout for new and cutting-edge venues that offer something truly unparalleled—and SixtyEight is shaping up to be the next must-book space for Toronto’s top corporate events.
Set 68 floors above Toronto’s Financial District, SixtyEight will provide an event backdrop like no other. Guests will experience breathtaking, floor-to-ceiling panoramic views of the Toronto skyline, CN Tower, and Lake Ontario, making it an unforgettable setting for high-profile corporate gatherings.
Huntress Tip: If you want to impress clients, stakeholders, or executive teams, this is the ultimate location to host a private, elevated experience in the heart of Toronto.
SixtyEight is designed with corporate flexibility in mind, offering multiple spaces that can be tailored to different event formats:
With its modern elegance and flexible layout, SixtyEight will cater to both grand corporate affairs and intimate executive experiences, making it one of the most versatile new venues in the city.
Located at 40 King Street West, SixtyEight offers unbeatable convenience for corporate clients. Situated in Scotia Plaza, this venue will be easily accessible for Toronto’s business community, making it an ideal choice for after-hours receptions, leadership summits, and exclusive corporate gatherings.
Whether guests are walking from nearby office towers, arriving via the PATH, or traveling in from Pearson Airport, SixtyEight’s central location makes attendance effortless.
For corporate events that demand an elevated dining experience, SixtyEight will deliver a next-level culinary program.
Expect:
Huntress Tip: This venue is ideal for companies looking to impress top clients or host intimate leadership dinners in a private, high-end setting.
With SixtyEight, Toronto is gaining a venue that merges luxury, exclusivity, and modern design, making it a must-book location for high-caliber corporate gatherings. As event planners, we’re already anticipating that this space will be one of the most in-demand venues in the city for 2025 and beyond.
For those looking to host a high-profile corporate event, private executive dinner, or luxury brand activation, SixtyEight is a venue that will leave a lasting impression. With unmatched views, a sleek contemporary design, and a curated culinary experience, this venue is set to become one of Toronto’s most exclusive destinations for corporate events.
Now booking corporate events for Winter 2025—will you be one of the first to experience it?
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That wraps up Part 1 of our Top 20 Corporate Event Venues in Toronto for 2025! From sky-high sophistication at SixtyEight to the cultural grandeur of the Royal Ontario Museum, we’ve explored five extraordinary spaces that set the bar for unforgettable corporate events.
But we’re just getting started.
In Part 2, we’ll uncover five more must-book venues, each offering its own unique ambiance, amenities, and event capabilities. Whether you’re planning a high-impact conference, a luxury brand activation, or a team-building retreat, we’re here to help you find the perfect venue that delivers both impact and inspiration.
Need help finding a venue for your 2025 corporate event? Contact us here
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