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Design Exchange

  • 234 Bay St. (at King St. W.) • View on map »
  • 416-216-2146
Style gurus love the Design Exchange, one of the few genuine deco monuments in Toronto. From the stone frieze on the outside to the steel–and–lacquered birch banister on the marble staircase, the place is brimming with architectural detail. Built in 1937 for the Toronto Stock Exchange, the site now hosts a design museum and any number of weddings, parties, fundraisers and events. The key attraction is the former trading floor, which holds 550 standing. Graced with 40-foot ceilings, the glamorous space features marble wainscotting, vintage fluorescent lights and eight murals by Canadian master Charles Comfort. Also available for rent: the industrial-style exhibit hall (up to 300 for cocktails); the Patty Watt Room (seats up to 60) with windows overlooking Bymark restaurant; and a boardroom that seats up to 25.
How much:
boardroom $425 per day; Patty Watt Room $550 per day; trading floor $1,800–$3,400 per day; discounts available for private functions and charities
Catering:
choose from six approved caterers
Location
  • map marker #1
    234 Bay St. (at King St. W.)
  • 416-216-2146

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