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St. John the Evangelist’s central location and its variety of attractive rental spaces make it an excellent choice for your gathering, whether it is a concert, lecture, reception or a smaller meeting. We can accommodate audiences of up to 275 people, and our larger spaces, as well as all but one of the smaller ones, are air-conditioned. The church creates a welcoming space with its history to deepen the experience.

For enquiries about bookings and rentals, please contact us HERE.

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The Nave

This is our largest space, originally built in 1892 and recently renovated to accommodate large gatherings as well as our Sunday worship. The warm wood-paneled walls and high hammer-beam ceiling are complemented by impressive stained-glass windows, and it has flexible seating arrangements that allow it to be used for dances, fairs, concerts or lectures.

Features are:

  • 75’ x 47’ or 3,525 sq. ft.
  • Seating capacity up to 275 people
  • Air conditioned
  • Fully wheelchair accessible from the street (ramp) and into the other meeting rooms and the washrooms (self-operated elevator)
  • Good acoustics
  • Grand piano, harpsichord, organ, all tuned and functioning
  • Risers, seats, music stands available
  • Good for dancing, with special vents in the floor to prevent heels being caught
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Sound system and sound engineer can be included in rental with additional cost

Space and capacity can be extended into the raised Chancel at the east end of the Nave. It can be used as a stage for performances or a dressing space.

  • 25’ x 41’ or 1,025 sq. ft.
  • Seating capacity up to 50

 

 

 

The Chancel

Extension space for the Nave

25’ x 41’ or 1,025 sq. ft

Max: 50 seated

The Chapel
Located at the east end of the Nave

This space is a smaller, more intimate venue for smaller meetings and events, including vernissages and small receptions, with attractive glass doors separating it from the Nave. It would also be a beautiful yoga or meditation space.

Features are:

  • 23’ x 41.5’ or 955 sq ft with a raised portion at the east end
  • Raised portion is 10’ x 23’
  • Maximum 60 - 70 people
  • Air conditioned
  • Good acoustics
  • Piano and Wi-Fi available
The Parish Hall

This light-filled space is ideal for smaller meetings, musical events, or receptions where food will be served.

Features are:

  • 28’ x 43’ or 1204 sq ft.
  • Air conditioned
  • Good acoustics
  • Capacity with tables is 80 to 95 people and with chairs 120 - 200 people
  • Kitchen – stove, microwave, refrigerator, sink, commercial dishwasher
  • Wheelchair accessible from hallway, direct access from Elgin (steps)
  • Two parking spots available for loading and unloading
  • Piano and Wi-Fi available
The Choir Room

This is a smaller space on our second floor, suitable for music rehearsals, as a green room for concerts or smaller meetings.

Features are:

  • 25 x 28 or 700 sq ft. Maximum 50 people
  • Good acoustics
  • Piano available
  • On second floor with access by stairs – so, not accessible
  • Not air conditioned
  • Adjacent washroom/changing room on same floor
Meeting Room 1
  • 5’ by 22.5’ or 236 sq. feet
  • Capacity 10 people
  • Interior room, but with fixed windows into the adjoining room, so there is daylight
  • Digital piano available
  • Air conditioned
Meeting Room 2
  • 5’ x 17’ or 178 sq. feet
  • Capacity 10 people
  • Boardroom table
  • Windows
  • Air conditioned