Renting Rooms at Friends House
Friends House has four rooms available to rent:
The following rooms are available to rent, at the following capacities, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 10pm, and Sunday 5pm to 10pm.
Room |
Capacity |
Rate |
Meeting Room |
130 |
$180 for the first 4-hour session, $45 for each additional hour |
Dining Room |
25 |
$70 for the first two-hour session, $35 for each additional hour |
Sun Room |
8 |
$25 for the first two-hour session, $12.50 for each additional hour |
2nd floor Lounge |
20 |
$60 for the first two-hour session, $30 for each additional hour |
Kitchen |
- |
$30 flat rate or $20 if House dishes/utensils are used or a zero-waste caterer/dish supplier is used (instead of disposables) - see below |
Waste Management Fees
With the aim of reducing the environmental footprint of the house and the amount of waste generated, the following fees will apply to groups whose events are catered using single-use items:
These fees will be waived if:
Plastic beverage bottles (e.g., bottled water) are not permitted.
With the aim of reducing the environmental footprint of the house and the amount of waste generated, the following fees will apply to groups whose events are catered using single-use items:
- $10 for catering for 20 people or fewer
- $20 for catering for 20–50 people
- $35 for catering for 50 people or more
These fees will be waived if:
- Catering is provided through MySuppli.
- Catering is provided through another service using Muuse for all dishes, containers, and utensils. Friends House renters will receive a 10% discount.
- Friends House dishes are used, with someone from the group doing the washing up (see Kitchen rates above)
Plastic beverage bottles (e.g., bottled water) are not permitted.
Making a booking
Step 1. Check Availability:
Before making a booking request, read the Terms and Conditions and the Rental Policy. Then, check availability of the rooms and times you are interested in on the Friends House Calendar:
Before making a booking request, read the Terms and Conditions and the Rental Policy. Then, check availability of the rooms and times you are interested in on the Friends House Calendar:
Step 2. Create a booking
Steps for Returning Renters:
(First-time renters, see below.)
1. Be sure you have understood the Terms and Conditions page. Completing the booking form indicates that the individual responsible for the booking has completely read and understood it.
2. On the calendar above, click on the + symbol on the date and room you wish to book and follow the instructions.
3. Once the booking request has been processed, an invoice will be sent. This will confirm the booking.
That's it! Your booking is confirmed.
Important: Bookings are not confirmed until the booking form has been received and the invoice has been emailed to you. Completing the booking form indicates that the individual responsible for the booking has completely read and understood the Terms and Conditions page.
Steps for First Time Renters:
1. Read the Friends House Rental Policy and the Friends House Terms and Conditions.
2. To create an account and make a booking request, click on the + symbol on the date and room you wish to book and follow the instructions, noting that:
3. Download the Friends House Rental Release form. After filling it out, signing (with witness), and scanning it, email a copy to: [email protected], along with a description of the group's mandate or mission statement, a link to the group's website (if applicable) and a description of the types of events the space will be used for.
4. A copy of the processed Rental Release form will be sent back for your records, along with an invoice. This will confirm the booking.
Important: Bookings are not confirmed until the booking form has been received and the invoice has been emailed to you. Completing the booking form indicates that the individual responsible for the booking has completely read and understood the Terms and Conditions page.
Steps for Returning Renters:
(First-time renters, see below.)
1. Be sure you have understood the Terms and Conditions page. Completing the booking form indicates that the individual responsible for the booking has completely read and understood it.
2. On the calendar above, click on the + symbol on the date and room you wish to book and follow the instructions.
3. Once the booking request has been processed, an invoice will be sent. This will confirm the booking.
That's it! Your booking is confirmed.
Important: Bookings are not confirmed until the booking form has been received and the invoice has been emailed to you. Completing the booking form indicates that the individual responsible for the booking has completely read and understood the Terms and Conditions page.
Steps for First Time Renters:
1. Read the Friends House Rental Policy and the Friends House Terms and Conditions.
2. To create an account and make a booking request, click on the + symbol on the date and room you wish to book and follow the instructions, noting that:
3. Download the Friends House Rental Release form. After filling it out, signing (with witness), and scanning it, email a copy to: [email protected], along with a description of the group's mandate or mission statement, a link to the group's website (if applicable) and a description of the types of events the space will be used for.
4. A copy of the processed Rental Release form will be sent back for your records, along with an invoice. This will confirm the booking.
Important: Bookings are not confirmed until the booking form has been received and the invoice has been emailed to you. Completing the booking form indicates that the individual responsible for the booking has completely read and understood the Terms and Conditions page.
Accessibility
Friends House is wheelchair accessible, and feedback about how we can become more accessible to everyone is welcome and encouraged. For more information, read our Accessibility Page.
You can help us learn how to improve Friends House's accessibility by participating in this Accessibility Survey.
Friends House is wheelchair accessible, and feedback about how we can become more accessible to everyone is welcome and encouraged. For more information, read our Accessibility Page.
You can help us learn how to improve Friends House's accessibility by participating in this Accessibility Survey.
For more details about renting space at Friends House, have a look at our brochure.
For information about Health and Safety at Friends House, please read our Health and Safety Page.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
416-921-0368
[email protected]
For information about Health and Safety at Friends House, please read our Health and Safety Page.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
416-921-0368
[email protected]