CIRQUE ÉLOIZE MONTREAL Overview: Located in historic Dalhousie Station, this avant-garde performance company combines circus arts with music, dance, theatre and technology. Five event spaces showcase stunning architectural details, from exposed stone walls to expansive arched windows for an abundance of natural light. The two largest spaces combined can accommodate cocktail receptions for 600 or theatre seating for 430. Elevate your event with a live performance and 360-degree video mapping with sound spatialization technology for an unforgettable visual and sensory experience. Great for: Product launches, galas, conferences, receptions and fundraisers. Planning notes: Services offered include DJs, entertainment and artistic performances; video mapping; modular stages; complete sound and architectural lighting equipment and professional technicians; catering and bar services; furniture rental. cirque-eloize.com FUNKY LITTLE CANADA TORONTO Overview: Little Canada brings the country’s cities, landscapes and stories to life in a whimsical and meticulously detailed miniature exhibition. Events can be enhanced with teambuilding scavenger hunts and interactive activities, including a Littlization Station to create personalized “Little Me” figurines and exploring the engineering and technology behind the exhibits. The venue is available for full buyouts, accommodating up to 500 for receptions across two levels, and 100-person seated dinners, with bars and food stations set up throughout the exhibition space. Great for: Cocktail receptions, holiday parties and product launches. Planning notes: Partners with Surge AV; available AV package includes branded screens, handheld microphones, powered speakers and DJ services; in-house furniture available; Food Dudes is the on-site catering partner. little-canada.ca COMMODORE BALLROOM VANCOUVER Overview: On the scene since the 1930s and having hosted some of the biggest names in entertainment, this Art Deco-designed venue in downtown Vancouver brings the cool factor to events with its iconic status. The Commodore Ballroom’s convertible layout offers the flexibility to host a wide range of events, accommodating receptions for 1,000, theatre-style seating for 550 and plated dinners for 400. As a Live Nation venue, they have exclusive access to a wide range of talent and entertainment, enhancing your event while accommodating a variety of budgets. Great for: Galas, fundraisers, awards ceremonies, private performances and holiday parties. Planning notes: In-house catering; fully accessible; equipped for most production requirements, with approved vendors welcome for any extra requirements; rentals include furniture. commodoreballroom.com TELUS SPARK SCIENCE CENTRE CALGARY Overview: Close to downtown, TELUS Spark Science Centre offers versatile, state-of-the-art spaces to host gatherings of all kinds. And its dynamic exhibits and programming, including immersive digital experiences and STEAM-inspired teambuilding adventures, enhance events with the wonder of scientific discovery. The fully customizable Feature Gallery hosts receptions for 600, while keynotes and presentations are ideally suited to the Infinity Dome—a 215-seat, 360-degree theatre. A full venue buyout accommodates 2,500 for receptions. Great for: Cocktail receptions, meetings, trade shows, seminars, teambuilding and keynotes. Planning notes: Fully accessible; preferred caterers offering healthy options; most spaces equipped with plug-and-play options, including projector and screens, superior sound system, podium and microphone; preferred AV partners are welcome. sparkscience.ca UNIQUE VENUES REPORT Photo: JVision Photos 62 | Ignitemag.ca | Spring 2025
