Downtown 1800 sqft Open Space at Shvrk Studio Queen W

Photo Studio
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Whole venue
165 John Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M5T 1X3
Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto, ON

About this space

This beautiful space offers a brightly lit 1800 sqft. space with a large cyclorama wall in the heart of downtown just steps away from CTV (formerly Much Music), designed with the unique needs of Toronto creatives in mind.

Our space is perfect to host your next event whether big or small. We’ve hosted everything such as podcasts, yoga events, birthdays, baby showers, engagements and even small weddings. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

The venue comes with a selection of carefully curated trendy furniture pieces to create a decor that serves as a unique playground for photographers and artists, as well as equipment suitable for all types of photoshoots – wedding parties, bridal, maternity, family, kids, pets, editorial, product, fashion, or commercial. We’ve got all the details covered so you can relax and concentrate on your artistic vision!

Venue Features:
•Ample natural light
•12’ high ceilings
•Free high-speed WiFi
•Marshall Action 2 bluetooth speaker
•65” QLED Samsung TV
•Mini fridge 4.4cu
• Air conditioning / heating
•2 beautiful sofas
•Additional props (i.e. accent chairs, plants etc.)
•Full length mirrors
•Private entrance
•Private change room
•Private bathrooms

Equipment Included
•18ft LED stripe with custom colors
•2 LED soft boxes
•1 strobe/flash unit (equipped wireless trigger and umbrella)
•Extension cords
•Garment steamer (upon request)
•Garment rolling rack + 25 hangers (upon request)


Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$165 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$165 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Cleaning fee of $75 removed for non-event bookings (photography, videography etc.)
Monday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$140 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$140 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Cleaning fee of $75 removed for non-event bookings (photography, videography etc.)
Tuesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$140 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$140 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Cleaning fee of $75 removed for non-event bookings (photography, videography etc.)
Wednesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$140 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$140 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Cleaning fee of $75 removed for non-event bookings (photography, videography etc.)
Thursday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$150 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Cleaning fee of $75 removed for non-event bookings (photography, videography etc.)
Friday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$165 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$165 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Cleaning fee of $75 removed for non-event bookings (photography, videography etc.)
Saturday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$165 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$165 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Cleaning fee of $75 removed for non-event bookings (photography, videography etc.)
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 40
Theatre
up to 50
Classroom
up to 50

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift
Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking inside
Outside catering is allowed
Loud noise 8pm onward is allowed
No confetti allowed
Client is responsible for any damage to space and property

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(63 reviews and ratings - )

RS
Ray S.
June 2025
Engagement Party · 20 guests
Beautiful downtown space, sheek aesthetic. Makes for great photos, was fortunate to find this venue. Terrific owner as well, communicates excellently.
4.7
TN
Tina N.
May 2025
30th Birthday Party · 80 guests
Overall a great venue to book out for your events! The host, Andy, was prompt with his responses, communicative, and transparent on pricing, policies, and anything you may need. The space came with everything you see in the photos, plus more if you need for a cost. There are LED lights to set the mood and TV you can hook up too also. 2 washrooms in the hall which were clean. There is AC which is a great plus, but can still get a bit hot depending on the # of people you have inside. A mini fridge. Decently sized Bluetooth speaker, but we ended up renting out bigger speakers as we had 70+ guests. If you have an event in the evening, loud music can comfortably be played without disturbing neighbours. Great central downtown location, and pricing was reasonable. Would book again!
4.8
CM
Carina M.
May 2025
Birthday Party · 40 guests
Rented this space for my birthday party and had a great experience overall. Communication with Andy was top-notch, and he was always prompt with responding. He also made sure to give me a full rundown as soon as I arrived about some of the amenities like the TV and Bluetooth speaker system, which I really appreciated. The room is quite spacious, and I loved how there were multiple washrooms available to accommodate guests. This is seriously such an ideal space, and it's great how accessible it is since it's so close to public transportation as well. I'll definitely be rebooking for any events I host in the future!
5.0
AS
Aliah S.
April 2025
Party · 20 guests
Friendly and supportive venue owner. He communicated promptly. The space is clean and well-maintained. Access to electronics: tv, technology, refrigerator, microwave and speakers. There is access to washrooms. Security system is provided.
For the high cost of the venue, I wish there was more electronics like a projector.
4.7

Shvrk Studio Queen W is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 99%

About Shvrk Studio Queen W

We provide a well-lit 1800 sqft. space in downtown Toronto, conveniently located near CTV (formerly Much Music).

Specifically designed for the needs of Toronto creatives, our studio includes thoughtfully selected furniture for a unique ambiance. It caters to photographers and artists, offering a diverse range of studio equipment suitable for various shoots such as weddings, maternity, family, pets, editorial, product, fashion, or commercial. With carefully curated details, we aim to ensure that you can focus on your artistic vision without worrying about the logistics.


OVERTIME
Overtime will be billed in half-hour increments. The space must be vacated and all items brought into the space must be removed by the end time of your booking reservation. Overtime will be billed in half-hour increments at a rate of 1.5 times our stated hourly rate.

CLEANING / DAMAGES
Cleaning fee is included in the hourly rate, although guests are expected to leave the space in the same condition as they found it in. Guests must respect the space and we ask/appreciate that guests tidy up after themselves. Guest must remove any equipment or rentals you bring in, and you should factor this setup and teardown time into your booking hours.

Please take great care of our space. No nails, screws, staples or penetrating items should be used on our walls. Any tape must be properly removed. Damages (walls, floors, furniture, etc) will be billed to the credit card on file with Tagvenue


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