Welcome to the Oakville Arts Council's space directory. Each of the venue's listed here has space that is available for use. If you want more information about a specific venue, click on the link.
Location: 2340 Lakeshore Road W, Oakville
Cost: Negotiable depending on needs
Layout Description: Two dance studios with mirrors. Beautifully appointed. Reception area, change/kitchen and one bathroom. Large studio 950 square feet and small studio 650 square feet. Lounge/reception has flat screen TV with DVD player.
Space Size: 2,200 square feet
Availability: Day times, Fridays and weekends.
Lighting & Acoustics Description: Ambient lighting (general lighting) with Arabic lanterns throughout and several theatrical spotlights in large studio. Soft/dim lighting with lighting dimmers. Sound system in each studio
Insurance: Space has full coverage
Storage: No storage space available
Comments: Free parking available, wheelchair access and furniture available for use.
For more information: Joharah Kolishenco (416) 414-1115 or (905) 465 3100 info@bellyup.ca, www.bellup.ca
Location: 7 West River, Oakville
Rates: Monday to Fridays: $35 per hour
Saturday and Sundays: $45 per hour
Layout Description: Small room- lots of windows. Equipped with tables and chairs. Beautiful setting, right on the lake.
Space Size: Seats about 45 people, no more than that
Availability: Try to book a month in advance
Lighting & Acoustics Description: Gallery lighting- lots of windows. Flip chart available, Large Screen. Provide own sound equipment, not built for acoustics
Insurance: There is damage expense
Storage: No
Comments: Space is usually for meetings. Liquour license is required for alcohol service. Wheel chair access, free parking, furniture and set up available.
For more information: www.brontehistoricalsociety.ca
Location: 2300 Sheridan Garden Drive, Oakville
Availability: Advance notice is needed
Insurance: Yes, $2 million
Storage: No
Comments: Wheelchair access, free parking and furniture available for use. No set up assistance.
For more information:(905) 829-2242 ext. 233
Location: 1415 Third Line, Oakville
Space Size: Gymnasium - 325 Social, 500 Meeting Comments: Wheel chair access and free parking. No furniture or set up assistance available. For more information: (905) 815-5950
Location: 1469 Nottinghill Gate, Oakville
Cost: One time use, each room is $15 an hour
Layout Description: Four small rooms, used for meetings (one room has a sink)
Space Size: Each room is 600 square feet
Availability: Book 6 months in advance
Lighting & Acoustics Description: Fluorescent lights
Insurance: Yes
Storage: Yes
Comments: Building is new and has modern facilities. Wheel chair access, free parking and furniture available. No set up assistance.
For more information: Pat Thompson (905) 825-5292
Location: 2774 South Sheridan Way, Oakville
Cost: $1,500 for 24 hours for the entire space
Space Size: 25 hundred square feet, divisible into 3 rooms
Availability: Advance notice is required
Lighting & Acoustics Description: Ambient lighting and panel lighting available
Insurance: Needs to be discussed with client
Storage: No
Comments: Wheel chair access, free parking, furniture and set up assistance available.
For more information: Seema Charles (905) 829-1145
Location: 590 Argus Road, Oakville
Cost: Please contact for rate information
Availability: Advance notice is required
Lighting & Acoustics Description: Ambient lighting (general lighting)
Insurance: Needs to be discussed with client
Storage: Depends on storage needs, but generally not available.
Comments: Wheel chair access, free parking, furniture and set up assistance available.
For more information: Bonnie Anderson 905-842-5000 x231 or email: coordinator@hioakville.com
Location: 2525 Wyecroft Road, Oakville
Cost: Varies depending on room size and requirements.
Layout Description: banquet hall - rooms available to fit 8 to 400 people
Space Size: over 7,000 square feet of available meeting space
Availability: Notice must be given 8 to 24 hours in advance
Lighting & Acoustics Description: ambient lighting (general lighting)
Insurance: Space has full coverage
Comments: Free parking, set up assistance and furniture available
For more information: (905)-847-1000
Location: 2095 Winston Park Drive, Oakville
Space Size: Trafalgar Boardroom, 280 sq ft: fits 8 people. Winston AB Room, 840 sq ft: fits 45 people
Availability: Book in advance
Lighting & Acoustics Description: Natural light, three large windows. Audio/visual rentals available at extra cost.
Insurance: No
Storage: Yes, depending on the event schedule
Comments: Internet access available, wired and wireless. Catering and A/V available upon request. Wheel chair access, free parking and furniture available. No set up assistance.
For more information please contact the hotel’s Sales and Catering team, at (905) 829-9998.
Location: 1051 Glenashton Drive, Oakville
Space Size: North Ridge – 48 Social, 80 Meeting, South Ridge - 80 Social, 120 Theatre Style
Comments: Wheel chair access and free parking. Tables and chairs are provided
For more information: (905) 338-4255
Location:1086 Burnhamthorpe Road East of Trafalgar, Oakville
Lighting & Acoustics Description: Gallery lighting.
www.joshuacreekarts.com
Comments: A picture-perfect setting amongst organic gardens, rustic century old heritage buildings, ponds, pools and patios too. Our Art Gallery can be transformed into a reception dining hall to accommodate large groups or cozy get togethers. Space available for concerts, retreats, workshops, weddings, birthdays, wakes and picnics.
For cost and more information contact: Sybil Rampen, 905-257-4730; info@joshuacreekarts.com
Location: The Learning Loft, 310 Kerr Street, Oakville, ON, , 2nd Floor
Cost: Contact (289) 837-3774 for a quote
Description: A large conference room that you can book on an hourly basis. A small office for private meetings. Co-work space for drop ins. Wireless printing. Professional phone answering service. Instant office. Incoming and outgoing mail service. And very affordable pricing, from monthly memberships to rental for events.
For more information: call: (289) 837-3774 or email: contactus@kerrvillagehouse.com
Location:346 Maple Grove, Oakville
Cost: $25 an hour. May vary depending on event and duration.
Layout Description: Friendship Room: rectangle room with chairs and sink
Space Size: Friendship room holds 50 to 60 people
Availability: Advance notice required.
Lighting & Acoustics Description: Sound system must be provided by client
Insurance: No unless you are a potential renter for the year
Storage: No
Comments: Wheel chair access, free parking and furniture available. No set up assistance.
For more information: (905) 845-5721, mguc@cogeco.net
Location:2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville
Cost: Entire building:$2,000, Theatre and Foyer: $1,700, Auditorium 500, small rooms $85 (Prices for large rooms subject to change in Fall 2013 with Newly enlarged and renovated facility.)
Layout Description: Theatre has 3 screens Equipped with a stage and professional lighting and sound.
Space Size: Theatre fits 1,333 people, (will be 1600 in fall of 2013 Auditorium fits 230 people.(Will have 2 large rooms for over 200 people in fall 2013)
Availability: Advance notice is needed
Lighting & Acoustics Description: They provide sound equipment and staff
Insurance: Insurance payment two weeks before event
Storage: No
Comments: Reduced rental fees for larger rooms for nonprofit organizations. No liquor is permitted. Free Internet access and, free parking for 400. Fully wheelchair accessible.
For more information: Shirl Pequegnat (905) 287.7052 shirl.pequegnat@themeetinghouse.ca website rentals.themeetinghouse.ca
Location: 2530 Sixth Line, Oakville
Cost: $11 an hour which can on occasion be waived
Layout Description: Adjoining rooms, with tables and chairs
Space Size: Two rooms that are 14 by 20 ft
Availability: For best choice, book 1 to 2 months in advance
Lighting & Acoustics Description: Must provide own sound equipment
Insurance: 2 million liability is required unless the program can fall under existing insurance
Storage: Cupboards available to store supplies
Comments: Equipped with an area for kids to play, toys included. Wheel chair access, free parking and furniture available. No set up assistance.
For more information: Michelle Knoll (905) 257-6029, michelle@oakparkmomsandtots.ca
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Location: 133 Rebecca Street, Oakville
Cost: Varies depending on the event type. Between $32 to $112
Layout Description: Kinsmen Pine Room can be set up like a classroom setting. Can also be used for social gatherings
Space Size: Kinsmen Pine Room, 150 social or 190 people for meeting
Availability: Minimum is one week advance notice. Booked through the town.
Lighting & Acoustics Description: Fluorescent lights. Bring own sound equipment
Insurance: Yes
Storage: No
Comments: Ice arena available as well. Wheelchair access, free parking, furniture and set up assistance available.
For more information: Guy Holt (905) 338-4406, gholt@oakville.ca
Location:130 Navy Street, Oakville
Cost: Rental Information available here.
Layout Description: Theatre has a large lobby, a main auditorium and studio theatre.
Space Size: Lobby fits 170 people, auditorium seats 473, and the studio theatre holds 116 seats.
Availability: Advance notice is needed, application here.
Lighting & Acoustics Description: They provide sound equipment and staff
Insurance: See application.
Comments: Specific details are available here or at www.oakvillecentre.ca
For more information: Debora Johns (905) 338-4161 debora.johns@oakville.ca website www.oakvillecentre.ca
Location: 1308 Lakeshore Road, Oakville in Gairloch Gardens
Cost: APRIL 1 TO OCTOBER 31 RATES - WEEK DAYS: Half Day (5 hours) - $500.00 + HST, Full Day (10 hours) - $900.00 + HST; WEEKEND DAYS: Half Day (5 hours) - $625.00 + HST, Full Day (10 hours) - $1,150.00 + HST. NOVEMBER 1 to MARCH 31 RATES - WEEK DAYS: Half Day (4 hours) - $400.00 + HST, Full Day (8 hours) - $680.00 + HST, WEEKEND DAYS: Half Day (4 hours) - $500.00 + HST, Full Day (8 hours) - $880.00 + HST
Space Size: 620 square feet in size. Up to 50 people maximum per fire code.
Availability: Advance booking at least a couple of months ahead of time.
Insurance: Yes, client must obtain a certificate of insurance.
Storage: Yes, but limited.
Comments: The Studio is a standalone building. Site visits welcome prior to booking. To serve alcohol, clients must purchase and display a permit during their rental. Cloak room with hangers available. Wheelchair access and free but limited parking. No set up / tear down assistance. Set up / tear down included in facility rental time.
For more information: https://www.oakvillegalleries.com/about/facility-rentals or studio@oakvillegalleries.com or 905-844-4402
Location: 2521 Dundas Street West, Oakville
Cost: $40 for the first hour, $20 per hour each hour after
Space Size: Fits up to 100 people
Availability: Book at last one month in advance, evenings preferable
Lighting & Acoustics Description: Ambient Lighting (general lighting)
Insurance: Space has full coverage, need to discuss with client
Storage: No
Comments: Wheelchair access, free parking and furniture available for use. No set up assistance.
For more information:(905) 827-0530 welcome@palermounited.ca
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Location: 2302 Bridge Road, Oakville
Cost: Rental Information available here.
Layout Description: Community & Cultural Centre in Bronte with meeting rooms, rehearsal space, Black Box Theatre, Digital Arts Lab, recording studio, pottery and woodworking shop, art gallery and exhibition space
Space Size: wide variety of room sizes available.
Availability: Advance notice is needed, application here.
Lighting & Acoustics Description: Some availability through the Town of Oakville for an additional fee
Insurance: See application.
Comments: Free parking
For more information: Lori Coletta at lcoletta@oakville.ca
Recording, production, mixing, voiceover, mastering, rehearsal, podcasts, event hire, photos & video
Location: 1428 Speers Rd. Unit 5, Oakville Ontario L6L 5M1
Cost: http://river16.com/recordingstudio/rates-packages
Layout Description: http://river16.com/recordingstudio/gallery
Space Size: River 16 features a great sounding 700 square foot live room and a professionally equipped control room. We have a quality selection of vintage guitars and amps, the latest software, professional pre-amps, and anything else that you need to make your project come together.
Availability: Upon booking
Comments:www.river16.com - Alternative / jazz / rock / vocal / big band.
For more information: contact Peter Donaldson (289) 404-1428 or email peter@river16.com
Location: 2511 Wyecroft Road, Oakville
Cost: Varies depending on requirements. Quote available upon request
Layout Description: Limited on space
Space Size: Up to 11 hundred square feet
Availability: Advance notice required to ensure booking
Lighting & Acoustics Description: ambient lighting (general lighting)
Insurance: Space has full coverage
Comments: Wheel chair access, free parking, furniture and set-up assistance available.
For more information: Michelle (905)-847-2600
Location: 318 Queen Mary Drive, Oakville
Cost: Parish Hall or Main Floor: $150 for the day
Space Size: Main Floor holds 150 people, Parish Hall holds 100 people.
Availability: More readily available on weekdays, sometimes Saturdays. Parish Hall available on weekends only.
Lighting & Acoustics Description: Ambient lighting (general lighting)
Insurance: Needs to be discussed with client
Storage: No
Comments: Street parking, furniture and set up assistance available.
For more information:(905) 845-6111
Location: 1450 Litchfield, Oakville
Cost: $40 per hour for a large room, $30 per hour for the library or smaller rooms
Availability: Advance notice is needed
Insurance: Yes
Storage: No
Comments: Free parking and furniture available. No set up assistance.
For more information: Dena LeCompte (905) 845-8351 admin.stsimons@bellnet.ca
Location:2301 Royal Windsor Dr., Mississauga, Ontario
Description: Theatre performance space
Availability: For rent by hour, day or month
Lighting & Acoustics: Connected to the theatre is a professional sound and lighting booth which Studio PAVAS trained technicians will operate for your group.
For more information: Phone: (905) 403-9435, email: info@studiopavas.com
Location: 354 Upper Middle Road E, Oakville
Cost: $250 for 6 hours
Space Size: Fits up to 600 people
Availability: Book at least one month in advance
Insurance: Yes
Storage: No
Comments: Furniture available for use.
For more information:(905) 842-2800
Location: 1250 McCraney Street East, Oakville
Cost: Varies depending on event type.
Layout Description: Fellowship Hall seated holds 100 people. Youth Hall holds 20 people
Space Size: Fellowship Hall is 29 by 45 ft. Youth Room is 10 by 34 ft
Availability: Need advance notice, more available on Fridays and Saturdays
Lighting & Acoustics Description: Ambient lighting (general lighting)
Insurance: Groups need insurance, however single person just needs to sign a waiver
Storage: No
Comments: Wheelchair access, free parking and furniture available.
For more information: (905) 845-3152
Location: 2489 Lakeshore Road W, Oakville
Cost: Varies depending on event type.
Space Size: 2000 sq ft: stage 250 and main area 16 hundred sq ft
Availability: Need advance notice.
Lighting & Acoustics Description: Ambient lighting (general lighting)
Insurance: Needs to be discussed with client
Storage: No
Comments: Wheelchair access and free parking.
For more information: Carol-Ann (905) 827-1643
Location: 1109 North Service Road E, Oakville
Layout Description: Black box studio theatre, dance studio
Space Size: Needs to be determined: black box studio space
Availability: Call in advance
Lighting & Acoustics Description: Theatre lighting, lighting board
Insurance: No
Storage: No
Comments: Free parking, furniture and set up assistance available.
For more information: John O’Hara or Yo Mustafa (905) 845-9378 westendstudiotheatre@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.westendstudiotheatre.biz
Location:301 Cornwall Road, Oakville
Cost: Free for community groups
Contact:905-849-8400
Layout: Cooking classroom with cooking facilities and island
Space Size: Comfortably seats 15-20 adults
Availability: Monday to Sunday
Insurance: TBD
Storage: None