A Perfect Setting For You and Your Guests
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is the ideal venue for all your special occasions, be it a meeting, corporate function, a wedding, or a private dinner or cocktail reception. Set amid 100 acres of natural wooded landscape, the gallery’s picture perfect setting, both indoors and out, makes any occasion a memorable event.
There’s the Grand Hall with its cathedral ceiling, and the Founders’ Lounge with its fieldstone hearth and picture windows. There's the McMichael Restaurant, the Meeting House and the Artists’ Studio, a cottage nestled among a wooded canopy of trees.
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The McMichael Grounds
Our grounds provide a tranquil setting for your function, including groomed walking trails for leisurely strolls. Amid this natural setting you will find sculptures by well-known Canadian artists, as well as the Tom Thomson Shack, which was moved to the McMichael from its original site in Rosedale Ravine. View more information about the McMichael grounds. Photo permits are available, for more information please email events.
Planning, Booking, and Rates
Our staff is pleased to work with you to meet your particular needs. Contact our Event Manager at 905.893.1121, ext. 2536 or via email at events to confirm availability of facilities, provide you with facility rental rates, and discuss your requirements.
Facility Rental
| Founders' Lounge
With its special warmth and charm, this unique facility in the main gallery features wooden furniture and a fieldstone hearth. Accommodates up to 60 guests for formal dinners and stand-up receptions.
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| Grand Hall
A grand room with a cathedral ceiling, hand-hewn logs, stone architecture and a panoramic view of the Humber River Valley. Accommodates up to 220.
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McMichael Restaurant |
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| Artists’ Studio
Located beside the Meeting House, the Studio is ideal as a green room and can be used for small private functions.
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| Front Lawn and Patio The McMichael front lawn and patio are a great choice for outdoor weddings or corporate events. |
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Hilltop
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Meeting House |
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| Pine Cottage
A rustic building suitable for a variety of gatherings, including private birthday and other celebratory parties. Accommodates up to 80. |
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Options for You and Your Guests |
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| Guided tours | $15/person ($150 minimum) |
| Private viewing of our galleries | $500/hour/level |
| Gallery Shop open | $150/hour |
| Late stay charge (after 1:00 a.m.) | $500/hour or
part thereof |
| Gallery closure
Closed to the public during regular public hours |
from $5,000 plus applicable rental fees |
| Weddings
Plan your wedding at the McMichael! Take your vows and/or hold your reception in any one of: the Grand Hall, the Founders’ Lounge or the Hilltop. The McMichael Bridal Suite, located on the upper floor of the Meeting House, provides an attractive, relaxing, and complete facility for the bride and her attendants on this very special day. |
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Your rental fee includes: basic security staffing; one facilities staff; use of existing tables and chairs; and event set up and clean up.
Additional costs may apply for security staffing for events exceeding 200 guests, security staffing as deemed necessary by the McMichael, extraordinary event set-up and cleaning services, staffed coat check, a/v equipment rentals.
Security staff will be scheduled for each event on the gallery grounds. The number of staff required will be determined by the City of Vaughan Fire Department and based on the facilities used and the number of attendees at any event. The McMichael will determine the minimum number of staff required for an event.
Equipment Rental
Equipment rental and A/V services are also available. Please inquire for more information.
