ABOUT OUR FACILITIES

The Birches has excellent facilities and services when you are planning for an event.

Wedding, Corporate Seminars and full service meetings, Theme events, dinner dances, Intimate dinners, Fashion shows, Concerts, Retirement celebrations, Corporate events for up to 750 people, Receptions, cocktail parties, showers or any other function. The Birches is the perfect place for you!

The centre is fully licensed under the LCBO, Wheelchair accessible with an elevator to all floors.

There is a room for every occasion:

  • Including a Large ballroom overlooking landscaped gardens, with an old world mural and full stage.
  • Two smaller halls, several conference rooms, board rooms and even a cozy bar with satellite TV.

Ample free parking with valet parking available upon request

Convenient access by TTC and car from 401 and Don Valley Parkway.




HALL DETAILS


Large Hall / Riga Hall

The Riga Hall is ideal for larger evernts such as wedding receptions, concert or corporate banquets. The hall features a full stage, an old world mural and a large glass window overlooking a beautifully landscaped garden. The hall can hold up to 400 people with theater style seating.

The large hall Riga is named after Latvia's capital city. Riga being the largest and most populated city in Latvia. A large old world mural of Riga hangs on the eastern wall.

Maximum Capacity: 400 People
Licensed for 312 persons



Medium Hall / Kursa Hall

 

The Kursa hall is the perfect size for corporate seminars, receptions, smaller wedding receptions or birthday parties. Located on the second floor, this hall overlooks the Birches courtyard and features an outdoor balcony for those would like to grab a breath of fresh air. The all is fully wheelchair accessible.

Maximum Capacity: 150 People
Licensed for 147 persons



Small Hall / Gallery

 

The Gallery can be quickly converted to suit your needs. As the name suggests the Gallery is the perfect place for art exhibits. The Gallery has all the amenities for art exhibition. In addition to art exhibits this hall is ideal for smaller receptions, parties and corporate meeting.

Maximum Capacity: 80 People
Licensed for 75 persons



Large Board Room / Gauja

 

The Board Room is perfect for corporate meetings. With a large solid wood eliptical table and pull down overhead screen, this room is ideal for your corporate gatherings. AV equipment is available upon request.

The boardroom is also perfect for smaller dinners, gatherings or can be used as an additional room for larger events.

Maximum Capacity: 40 People



Small Board Room / Venta

 

The Small Board room is located on the second floor directly across from the medium hall. This hall is excellent for smaller corporate meetings, presentations or seminars. As well it is ideal for luncheons and receptions, or it can be used in conjunction with the middle hall as a bar or buffet room.

Maximum Capacity: 35 People



Club Umurkumurs / Pub

 

Club Umurkumurs is a cozy bar located on the lower level of the Latvian Canadian Cultural Centre.

Enjoy the big screen TV with satellite programming, play some pool or darts or have a drink at the bar. The bar is available for rental Saturday Evenings.

Umurkumurs is a perfect spot to host birthday parties, Christmas parties, Stags, Jack & Jill Showers, Concerts or any other event which thrives in a pleasant and relaxing environment.

Maximum Capacity: 150 People