CONVENE Right downtown, Metro Toronto Convention Centre features 442,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, 77 meeting rooms and multi-purpose ballrooms, plus a state-of-the-art theatre. New on the scene, SixtyEight, on the 68th floor of 40 King West in Scotia Plaza, offers breathtaking views alongside many meeting options. Cirrus Ballroom boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, a diverse menu from renowned caterer Oliver & Bonacini and dining for 250. Not just for tourists, the city’s iconic landmark, the CN Tower, has a professional events team and capacity for 1,400 across numerous meeting spaces. The revolving 360 Restaurant provides ever-changing views of the city for up to 400 diners. Guests also get to explore two observation decks and a delightfully curated gift shop. Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre, the centrally located Enercare Centre boasts over one million sq. ft. of flexible convention space. LEED Gold-certified, the venue hosts some of North America’s largest conventions and gets bonus points for dazzling glimpses of Lake Ontario and proximity to uber-stylish Hotel X Toronto. Directly adjacent, the Automotive Building, an Art Deco masterpiece and LEED Silver conference centre, provides a further 160,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Set amidst lush ravines, Evergreen Brick Works is a sprawling former brick quarry that’s been sensitively restored with innovative sustainability features. Meeting spaces accommodate groups of 8 to 2,000. Attendees can explore Toronto’s history and natural beauty against a backdrop of century-old brick kilns, raw steel, trails and ponds. Teambuilding options include hiking and gardening. Sports fans will find multiple ways to revel at downtown’s Rogers Centre, home of the Toronto Blue Jays. Guided tours stop at newly unfurled 2025 AL East and ALCS Champion banners, marking the team’s advance to the 2025 World Series. On game days, seating options like the WestJet Flight Deck and Rogers Landing provide amazing sightlines. There’s a bucket list hotel too—built into the Rogers Centre, Toronto Marriott City Centre has 55 rooms overlooking the field. And game day or not, reimagined meeting spaces can spark memorable retreats and meetings, complete with ballpark tours, merch and catering. 5-STAR STAYS For those seeking unabashed luxury, Nobu, in downtown’s Entertainment District, is Toronto’s newest high-end property. Blending Japanese tradition, dramatic minimalist interiors and celebrity stardust (Nobu properties were co-founded by actor Robert DeNiro and have amassed A-list devotees like Drake), the Toronto location includes a two-level restaurant (you can sample Kardashian-fave lychee martinis here) and 36 hotel suites. The St. Regis offers classic five-star luxury. Its 258 suites feature 14-ft. ceilings and bespoke butler service. You can also find charming nods to tradition, from afternoon tea to sabrage. Daily at 6 pm in Astor Lounge, the ritual of champagne sabering traces back to the late 1800s and the brand’s founding family, the Astors. Elevated amenities— including Louix Louis, the 31st floor restaurant, and a two- level wellness centre on the 31st and 32nd floors—offer the added pleasure of spectacular skyline views. For history buffs, the Distillery District, just east of downtown, is a preserved Victorian- era neighbourhood bursting with galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Groups can enjoy walking tours over cobblestone streets or a private restaurant buyout. Unique options include Cluny Bistro Private Dining Room, a breathtaking space for up to 64. A repurposed carpentry shop with fairy-tale ambiance, Archeo accommodates 140. TEAM H A N G S Rogers Centre Distillery District Nobu SixtyEight CN Tower Enercare Centre Evergreen Brick Works Summer 2026 | Ignitemag.ca | 67
