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About The Carlu

The Carlu is a landmark historic event and wedding venue housed in the College Park building at 444 Yonge Street in downtown Toronto. Renamed and reopened in 2003 after careful restoration, this National Historic Site offers four distinct spaces managed by Oliver & Bonacini: the Concert Hall, Round Room, Sky Room, and Clipper Room. Whether you’re planning a concert, gala, corporate dinner, or intimate reception, The Carlu provides flexible configurations to suit your occasion.

We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your event: from seating options and capacity to parking, transit access, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations. Think of us as your reliable connection for booking in a storied Toronto venue that blends architectural elegance with modern event capabilities.

Spaces and capacities
The Carlu offers four versatile spaces to accommodate different event formats:

  • Concert Hall: 600 seated / 1,500 reception
  • Round Room: 300 seated / 400 reception
  • Sky Room: 210 seated / 300 reception
  • Clipper Room: 50 seated / 70 reception

Floor plans are available for viewing, and spaces can be configured to host concerts, dinners, galas, or meetings. For precise layout options and availability, contact our team to discuss your event needs.

Parking and transportation
The Carlu provides convenient parking options: underground parking entrance off Bay Street, plus surface lots to the south along Gerrard Street and to the east along Carleton Street. For guests using public transit, the closest TTC access is College Station on the Yonge-University-Spadina line, with the College Street at Yonge/College stop nearby.

Nearby hotels and restaurants
Planning an overnight stay or a pre/post-event meal? Nearby options include:

  • Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre – 30 Carlton Street
  • Chelsea Hotel, Toronto – 33 Gerrard Street West

We highlight affiliate partner recommendations for convenient, nearby accommodations and dining that suit event guests. If you need help selecting the best hotel or restaurant for your group, we can connect you with trusted partners to secure preferred rates and convenient options.

Notable history
The Carlu has hosted royalty and notable performers across eras, from the Eaton’s Seventh Floor era to contemporary events. It remains a celebrated cultural and architectural landmark in Toronto’s entertainment scene.

How to book
Reach out to us to discuss space availability, preferred dates, and configuration needs. We’ll help you secure your seats or plan a seamless setup that fits your event goals—like having a friend in the business who’s got you covered.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 444 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2H4 (College Park building).
  • Venue type: Historic event and wedding venue in downtown Toronto; Art Moderne architecture; four spaces (Concert Hall, Round Room, Sky Room, Clipper Room) managed by Oliver & Bonacini.
  • Capacities: Concert Hall 600 seated / 1,500 reception; Round Room 300 seated / 400 reception; Sky Room 210 seated / 300 reception; Clipper Room 50 seated / 70 reception.
  • Seating chart / floor plans: Floor plans available; spaces can be configured for different event types (concerts, dinners, galas, etc.).
  • Parking: Underground entrance off Bay Street; surface lots to the south (Gerrard St) and to the east (Carleton St).
  • Transit: Closest TTC access via College Station (Yonge-University-Spadina line); College St at Yonge/College is the nearby stop.
  • Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre (30 Carlton Street); Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (33 Gerrard Street West).
  • Notable events hosted: Hosted royalty on several occasions; Polaris Music Prize presentations have occurred there; historic performers in Eaton’s Seventh Floor era included Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, and Frank Sinatra.
  • Renaming/demolition: Not demolished; restored and reopened as The Carlu in 2003 after renovations; designated National Historic Site of Canada (1983).