A full-service, historic venue with more than a dozen unique spaces including a stunning outdoor quadrangle, 425-guest Great Hall, stained glass window chapel and a 430-seat theatre. Featuring vaulted ceilings, travertine and marble floors, oak timbers, hand-crafted stonework and ornate ceilings and corbels, Hart House is an architectural marvel. Centrally located on the downtown campus of the University of Toronto, this 100-year-old building has hosted royalty, heads of state, celebrity galas, conferences, performances, receptions and some of the most romantic and elegant weddings in Toronto. A favourite of wedding photographers, Hart House serves as the backdrop for engagement parties and weddings year-round. Winter weddings with a walk down a pristine snow-covered aisle followed by a reception by a roaring fire. Summer weddings when the garden is in full bloom. Even rain-drenched weddings take on a magical quality at Hart House. More than a venue, Hart House also boasts a full-service culinary experience. A Red Seal Certified chef, Marco Tucci is a master of his craft, taking an elegant yet novel approach to every dish. Overseeing over 1000 events annually, he has prepared meals for diplomats and luminaries including Margaret Atwood, Donovan Bailey, Romeo Dallaire, Irshad Manji, Bob Rae, and Mary Walsh, as well as a host of special guests and renowned artists at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Sarah and Franklin
November 2023
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We had an great experience hosting our wedding at Hart House and would highly recommend it! Tara on the event coordination team was incredibly helpful through the planning process to the big day and was always quick to respond to our many questions with thorough answers. In addition to the Music and Debates rooms being stunning spaces, the food was delicious and staff provided a high level of service! We've heard nothing but compliments and positive feedback from all of our guests. Having such a great venue really took a lot of stress out of the experience so we could just focus on enjoying our wedding!
Justin & Rachel
July 2023
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We couldn't have asked for a better wedding venue. We picked Hart House initially because of the beauty of both the indoor and outdoor spaces, as well as personal connections to the University, but we were impressed by all aspects of their service from start to finish. We are so thankful to the Hart House team (especially Tara Munro) for making our wedding such a perfect day.
Our guests raved about the space, and some of the little ones actually believed they were in a Harry Potter movie (not our intended effect, but cool for them!). Everyone was also very impressed by the quality of the food. Some of our guests told me, unsolicited, that it was the best wedding food they'd ever had. We had enjoyed the menu items at the tasting beforehand, but I have to say we were also impressed by the quality on the day of. Staff were super friendly, professional, and helpful from start to finish, and Tara was responsive and incredibly helpful during the whole planning process. We both felt our day was perfect, and so much of that was due to how great everyone at Hart House was at doing their jobs and making sure everything went off without a hitch. Thanks again!
Our guests raved about the space, and some of the little ones actually believed they were in a Harry Potter movie (not our intended effect, but cool for them!). Everyone was also very impressed by the quality of the food. Some of our guests told me, unsolicited, that it was the best wedding food they'd ever had. We had enjoyed the menu items at the tasting beforehand, but I have to say we were also impressed by the quality on the day of. Staff were super friendly, professional, and helpful from start to finish, and Tara was responsive and incredibly helpful during the whole planning process. We both felt our day was perfect, and so much of that was due to how great everyone at Hart House was at doing their jobs and making sure everything went off without a hitch. Thanks again!
Travis & Nicole
January 2023
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If you’re looking for a wedding venue filled with elegance, quality, and timelessness, Hart House is a stellar choice. We are so thankful to the Hart House team (and especially Tara Munro) for bringing our wedding to life. Initially booking Hart House in 2019 for a summer 2020 wedding, the COVID-19 pandemic introduced an unexpected challenge to the patience, flexibility, and compromise required to plan (and replan) a wedding day. Tara and the Hart House team were professional and supportive throughout this process. From budgeting to scheduling, their vast experience made it easy to imagine how our wedding vision and expectations could be fulfilled to the maximum-level quality and enjoyment. Hart House has many options for big to small weddings and everything in between, with a gorgeous gothic/academic architectural atmosphere. We had a phenomenal wedding day filled with love, light, and memories that made every planning moment beforehand worthwhile.
Ilana
December 2022
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We are so happy with our experience at Hart House for our wedding ceremony and reception! Tara was always so responsive, organized and thoughtful and we always felt that we were in amazing hands with her and her team. The ceremony and reception space was absolutely beautiful and Tara and her team ensured that everything ran smoothly on the day. Thank you so much to Tara and all of the Hart House staff for their hard work and dedication in making our wedding day so special!
Patrick & Laiya
October 2022
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We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Hart House and couldn't rave more about how wonderful everything was. The venue is stunning, the food incredible, everyone in Tara's staff was great to work with, and it was great value when compared with other venues on a similar level. The one issue we had was around the communication regarding the extent of construction, but Tara handled this extremely professionally when it came-up, and the day ended-up being everything we had hoped for. Also definitely try to get Stuart to ordain. Would highly recommend!!
Brent Miller LIVE
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Hart House is aptly named as its brilliant castle walls have played host to thousands of beautiful love stories.
Easily it is one of our favourite places we have had the privilege of performing at over the years (in no small part because of the full-sized grand pianos that are always in perfect tune.)
Its continued popularity is no secret with the enchanting architecture and warm atmosphere enhanced by their incredibly helpful and friendly sales team. Love is always in the air at Hart House *****
Easily it is one of our favourite places we have had the privilege of performing at over the years (in no small part because of the full-sized grand pianos that are always in perfect tune.)
Its continued popularity is no secret with the enchanting architecture and warm atmosphere enhanced by their incredibly helpful and friendly sales team. Love is always in the air at Hart House *****
The DNA Project
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We have booked bands for clients at this very classy venue and love it!
Rabbat Photography
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I photographed a wedding at Hart House in 2003 and I loved the venue so much that I decided to have my own wedding there in 2005. They were excellent to work with as a photographer and of course, I got amazing treatment as a bride. I had a winter wedding and this venue was absolutely perfect with it's cozy fireplace, gothic architecture and high ceilings. We also had a lot of music at our wedding and the acoustics were fantastic. It probably helped that a piano tuner came in before the music began. Even though my wedding took place in February, we still managed to get photos outdoors!
The wedding I photographed in 2003 took place in the summer and they made use of the courtyard as well as The Great Hall.
In 2015, I photographed another wedding in the smaller music room there. That was also the perfect place for a ceremony and the grounds of Hart House are one of my favourite places to photograph people in all of Toronto.
The wedding I photographed in 2003 took place in the summer and they made use of the courtyard as well as The Great Hall.
In 2015, I photographed another wedding in the smaller music room there. That was also the perfect place for a ceremony and the grounds of Hart House are one of my favourite places to photograph people in all of Toronto.
Weddings by Design
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Hart House holds a special place in my heart as I spent a lot of time there during my University days at U of T. When Sarah & Nick asked me to plan their wedding at Hart House, I was very excited about the opportunity. The venue was very special to them as well, as they had met their while attending U of T. From start to finish the staff at Hart House was welcoming and professional making it a pleasure to work with them. If you are looking for a unique and stunning historic space to host your wedding - and one that offers an outdoor garden space with magnificent architecture and charm (something which is hard to find in downtown Toronto) - you should definitely consider Hart House.
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Venue Features
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Great Hall with Outdoor Quadrangle and Lower Gallery
426
280
Debates Room
130
100
East Common Room
130
100
Music Room
130
100
Chapel
N/A
30
South Dining Room
50
30
Gallery Grill Restaurant
150
72
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