Book a memorable event at the historic John Street Roundhouse, in the heart of downtown Toronto. From large corporate events to intimate gatherings, choose from one of our unique event spaces with the iconic Toronto skyline as your backdrop. We work with the best vendors and partners to deliver a seamless event experience each time.

We have been the premium venue choice for thousands of corporate meetings, receptions, galas, product launches, film shoots, weddings and private events for over 20 years.  

Pilsner and Locomotive Hall pay homage to the century year old historic landmark, by showcasing the original architecture including; cobblestone patios with locomotive trains and exposed tracks, original brick and beam indoors, and large pane windows with soaring ceilings.  

Across from the MTCC, 2 min walk from GO station and Up Express, surrounded by hotels and at the foot of the CN Tower, all roads lead to Steam Whistle. 

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  • Pilsner Hall

    Stunning, loft-style event space for up to 350 guests. Perfect for cocktail receptions, milestone celebrations, and intimate weddings.

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  • Locomotive Hall

    Rustic, elegant event space for up to 800 guests. Perfect for corporate meetings and receptions, celebrations, product launches and weddings.

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  • Mezzanine

    Enjoy a second-floor private room with a view of all the action for up to 42 guests. Equipped with a large screen, camera and audio technology for a flawless team meeting experience.

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  • Full Venue Buyout

    Steam Whistle offers a full venue buyout option for those looking to host large scale all-season outdoor events for up to 6,000 attendees.

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  • The Tap Room

    The Tap Room is a casually elegant 2000-square foot space with a capacity of 180 guests for a cocktail reception or 75 guests for a seated dinner.

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  • Station Room

    Enjoy an inspiring loft-style room featuring a conference table with seating for 15.

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  • Partial Room

    From cocktail gatherings and bachelor parties to team-building events and big family get-togethers, let us create a customized experience for groups up to 30.

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  • Founders Room

    Located within our beautiful Steam Whistle Kitchen, the Founder’s Room is perfect for gatherings up to 20 guests.

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My experience at Steam Whistles was nothing short of exceptional. Their dedication to ensuring every aspect of my event was flawless truly made all the difference. Communication with the Steam Whistle team was crystal clear throughout the entire process, from initial inquiries to last-minute adjustments. This level of attentiveness eased any pre-event jitters and instilled confidence in their ability to execute flawlessly.”

Thank you so much to Loretta and the entire team at Steam Whistle! Our January wedding went off without a hitch thanks to their incredible team. The weekend truly would not have been the same without their help, and without a venue so incredibly perfect for what we wanted to achieve creatively that it’s almost like it was made for us!

We all had a great time and the feedback we are getting from all of our guests is nothing but positive! The venue, the atmosphere, food and drink were all on point…

We enjoyed Steam Whistle very much. The entire process from site-visit to event day was very seamless working with you guys. I have recommended Steam Whistle as a venue several times since Connect and I’ll continue to do so – Mae Thompson, Three to Be

Our event was a huge success and we had so many compliments on the venue, location and food. I will definitely recommend this to others.

The professionalism, courtesy and kindness displayed by not only the Steam Whistle team but by the vendors they work with speaks volumes to me. 10/10 would party there again.

From my initial contact with Steam Whistle right up until we left the venue on the day of the event, I felt as if I was being treated with kindness, respect, patience and professionalism, touched with a sense of humour. With all of the stresses that organizing a wedding can entail, Steam Whistle was there to quickly provide guidance and advice every step along the way.