6 types of events you can host at Evergreen Brick Works

Planning an event in Toronto? After a few venue tours, most banquet halls and hotel ballrooms start to blur together. The setting you choose can make or break the entire experience, from the atmosphere to how your guests connect with each other.

Nestled in the heart of Toronto’s lush ravines, Evergreen Brick Works is set among century-old heritage buildings where industrial history meets nature—a scenic backdrop you won’t find anywhere else in the city.

Don’t just take our word for it: the space is a 2025 Toronto Readers’ Choice Diamond Winner for Best Banquet Venue.

And there’s another reason to choose the Brick Works: when you host an event here, you’re also supporting Evergreen’s work to create greener, healthier cities and better public places. As a social enterprise, event revenue helps fund programming and activities at Evergreen Brick Works and Evergreen’s work across Canada.

Here are six types of events that would be perfect to host at the Brick Works.

Weddings — say “I do” somewhere unforgettable

For a wedding venue in Toronto that feels a little different, Evergreen Brick Works sets the scene for both ceremonies and receptions.

Exchange vows surrounded by nature, celebrate beneath century-old heritage architecture, or create your own atmosphere in one of the site’s flexible indoor spaces. With indoor and outdoor options, you can bring your own vision to life while giving guests an experience they’ll remember.

Summer BBQs and holiday parties — trade the office for the outdoors

Not every event needs a formal ballroom. For summer BBQs, staff celebrations and holiday parties, the Brick Works brings a more relaxed way to bring people together.

Outdoor patios, gardens and industrial event halls give you the flexibility to set the right mood for your group, whether that’s a casual staff cookout in the summer sun or a festive gathering as the season turns. It’s an easy way to celebrate with your team, somewhere a little different than the usual office party.

Dinners, receptions and fundraising galas — elegance meets heritage

Looking for a more polished setting? Evergreen Brick Works transforms into an elegant venue for seated dinners, receptions, charity fundraisers and galas.

Century-old brick, soaring ceilings and industrial details set the scene for an evening that feels anything but ordinary. Paired with elegant table settings and thoughtful lighting, the space brings a sense of occasion to formal dinners and cocktail receptions alike—leaving guests with an experience they won’t find in a more generic banquet hall. 

Product launches and brand activations — a backdrop that makes headlines

For brands looking to make a splash, Evergreen Brick Works delivers a striking setting for large-scale showcases, product launches and press-worthy moments. 

The site’s industrial architecture and open, flexible spaces have hosted everything from ticketed food and drink showcases to fashion shows and major brand announcements. It’s a setting that photographs well, gives media and guests something to talk about, and lends any activation a sense of occasion that a hotel ballroom or convention centre can’t match. 

Conferences — corporate events, reimagined

 A conference doesn’t have to mean spending the day in a windowless hotel ballroom. 

Evergreen Brick Works provides a refreshing alternative for corporate events, conferences, meetings and workshops. Flexible spaces can accommodate presentations, networking and breakout sessions, while the surrounding ravines and gardens offer opportunities to step outside and give attendees a change of scenery.

For organizations working in sustainability, design, urban planning or other fields connected to Evergreen’s work, the setting can also become part of the conversation.

Retreats and team building — ditch the boardroom

Guided nature walks, hands-on workshops and outdoor team activities set against the site’s gardens and heritage buildings give teams a chance to reconnect—with each other, and with the outdoors. It’s a refreshing way to build stronger teams while stepping outside the everyday.

We also offer seasonal team-building experiences throughout the year, like wreath-making and tree-decorating workshops around the holidays, giving your group something a little different to look forward to depending on when you book.

However you choose to celebrate, hosting at Evergreen Brick Works means making an impact with a setting your guests will still be talking about long after the day is done. 

It also means your event is meaningful, memorable, and supports a great cause—with proceeds helping fund public programming and nature access for kids across Toronto.