Sanctuary at Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto

Church
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Whole venue
115 Simpson Avenue, Toronto, ON M4K 1A1
North Riverdale, Toronto, ON

About this space

Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto is a small heritage church centred on a single raised sanctuary with an internal gallery.

Design: The sanctuary features polished wooden pews, a raised chancel, a prominent stained‑glass window and a high arched ceiling that emphasises vertical proportion.

Features: The sanctuary includes a PA system with speakers and onstage microphones, Wi‑Fi, and a fixed pew seating layout. The venue also provides step‑free guest access, wheelchair access, accessible toilets, and permission to play recorded music or bring a DJ subject to a noise restriction.

Ideal for: The sanctuary suits intimate, seated live‑music performances or formal presentations that require a quiet, contemplative layout.

What sets it apart: The sanctuary delivers resonant acoustics that suit candlelit concerts and live music.

What guests say: The sanctuary provides an intimate, warm atmosphere and excellent acoustics; the space is tidy but can feel warm during events.


Prices

Sunday
3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per day
3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
from C$3500 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Monday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$3500 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$3500 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$3500 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$3500 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Friday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$3500 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$300 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$3500 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 4 hours

Capacity

Theatre
up to 500

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Space where you can prepare food
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Quiet space
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Host rules

- No loud music after 11 pm
- No alcohol served after 11:00 pm
- No smoking in the building or around doorways of the building
- No pets allowed
- Outside catering is allowed. Fee applies.
- Furniture must be moved back to where you found it

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

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Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.


Location

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Suzanne Christie
Member of Tagvenue since August 2025
3h Response time
72% Response rate

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