Part of rural Toronto when it was built in 1875, the Heliconian Hall is situated between contemporary galleries in today's Yorkville. Original elements of the Carpenter's Gothic board-and-batten church have been restored to their former glory; a Victorian rose window above the entrance presides over a majestic oak and brick wood-burning fireplace; the air-conditioned hall with vaulted ceiling and wooden rafters provides stellar acoustics, making the club popular for musical and dramatic presentations. An adjacent suite has a modest finishing kitchen, a bar and French doors that lead to an intimate patio in the rear.

The Heliconian Hall Foundation

The Heliconian Hall Foundation was established to facilitate the raising of funds to preserve and restore historic Heliconian Hall. The Foundation was registered as a charity with Revenue Canada (now the Canada Revenue Agency) on January 1, 1991. As a result, donors receive receipts which may be claimed for income tax credits.

Members of the Board of Management of the Foundation for the 2008-2009 fiscal year are: Margaret Weiers, president; Doreen Hall, vice-president; Jessie London, treasurer; and Sheila Shotton, secretary.

Donations may be sent to The Heliconian Hall Foundation, 35 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2E3.

Renting Heliconian Hall

Where: 35 Hazelton Ave. (at Yorkville), 416-922-3618.

How much: Can be rented at reasonable rates for musical and corporate events.

Capacity: up to 120

Wine and liquor: supply your own, no corkage fee; special occasion permit required.

What's included: Steinway grand piano, public address system, pull-down screen, podium, stage lighting.

For more information on renting the Heliconian Hall, please contact:

The Building Manager
Heliconian Hall
Tel: (416) 922-3618
Fax: (416) 922-2431
email: Rentals