The Great Hall Concerts 2025

I've photographed several weddings in this beautiful space and I always love coming back! So much character and charm in the main hall. The light in the Drawing Room and the Conversation Room is beautiful for ceremonies & cocktail hour. Lovely staff too!

Lovely old venue with real character. Great spot for the FITC conference, though it’s starting to get snug. I hope they can handle larger numbers in future years.

I attended the Candidates' tournament at the Great Hall in Toronto's Queen Street. The venue seemed unusual for a chess tournament, resembling a dimly lit bar with cramped spaces and subpar acoustics. To watch the games, we were taken to a separate chamber above the players, where the boards were barely visible, and following the games on screens was a challenge. The venue's outdated and unappealing atmosphere left me questioning why FIDE had selected it for such an important event. In my opinion, this venue was far from ideal for hosting chess tournaments, lacking the modern and aesthetically pleasing settings often seen at such competitions worldwide. I would not recommend this location for future events.

I visited there for Christmas Market!🎄 The Great Hall has such beautiful decorations and full of joys! 🎶 There were all kinds of small seasonal vendors, and the neighborhood and visitors walked in to shop for gifts!🛍️🎁

Delightful little venue, had a wonderful experience, and got to see RANDY FELTFACE. truly a delight, top to bottom. Decent acoustics, friendly staff, it was great.