The StartWell Event Studio

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This is something completely new: a street level corporate event venue with pre-configured video broadcasting and a media production team onsite

StartWell’s Event Studio enables companies to bring people together in person for conferences, talks, workshops, training seminars, socials or anything else, and share roundtables or stage presentations through engaging cinematic broadcasts which use Netflix grade equipment and our own in-house production team.

The venue is intimate yet large – offering our broadcast studio as well as an open concept lounge/reception area to entertain guests with hospitality through cocktail hours, custom dining setups and so on.

Come over for coffee and a tour (we have baristas!)

We are sure that you'll love the StartWell experience; come visit our campus and take a walk through the many options here to offer your teams space to host any type of meeting or event with us.

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Engage your audience with our unique stage experience

The StartWell Event Studio is a pre-configured environment for high impact presentations. We've played host to panel discussions, round tables, keynote addresses, interactive performances, team-building activities and much more.

Our stage features a unique cyclorama (cornerless) wall which blends into the floor - creating a seamless backdrop for your presentations, plus we have 3 ceiling mounted projectors and theatrical lighting to create atmosphere and relate instant branding and important information.

Space to socialize, outside of presentations

Our main entrance leads past coat-check, through an open concept kitchen/bar and to a social hall with washrooms. You can entertain guests before and after your presentation sessions - for standing cocktails, networking and even seated dinner service.

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Venue Layout

The venue comprises of the entire building at 230 Niagara Street - its a detached building with 4 drive-up parking spots on the lot (bordering Niagara Street.)

With two double-glass-door entrances from the parking, there is a lot of flexibility to direct guest flow. They can enter the main enterance and exit from the studio side if need be (great for pop-ups.)

The main entrance leads into a welcome reception space and open concept kitchen area - behind that is a social space which is, by default, setup with 6 black high tops and 12 stools. This area can be reformatted by our team to support seated dining, row seating or tabled conference setups.

Just 3 steps down past 2 washrooms from the 'Innovation Lab' social side of the building, you step into the presentation studio - its a lofty space with 16ft tall ceilings (with theatrical lighting and load-bearing truss.)

In the North-East corner of the studio we have a cornerless corner - this unique infinity effect makes the two walls merge with the optical illusion of them disappearing. With our 3 massive projectors turned on, the atmospheric effect on seated audiences is amazing.

Event venue rental comes with a full AV package, pre-configured and supported with our in-house technical production team

The StartWell Event Studio is a truly unique venue - designed for corporate events that require a high impact stage experience, with space for networking and meals.

The facility has been pre-rigged for turn-key events; with theatrical lighting, PA systems, projection equipment and high end video cameras - for recording and streaming content live.

Because our equipment is pre-installed and configured we maintain a very high standard of quality each and every time you rent the venue.

Here's a quick break-down of what's under the hood:

Social Hall
- Ceiling mounted projector - with pull down screen on the back wall
- PA system (you can use mics in this space or pipe the stage audio in - so you hear the same thing throughout the venue.)
Presentation Studio
- 3 Ceiling mounted projectors (projected on curved cyclorama walls - one behind the stage area, 2 on the long side wall)
- PA system (multiple mic setups - from lavs to headsets to handhelds with music playback inbetween presentations. Sound can pass through to the Social Hall for the same thing throughout.)
- Stage lighting - 2 custom focus areas; for an intimate 360 stage or a main stage (presenter in middle of room) at the back of the space.
- Options for presentation source - run presentations from our computers (mac) or your own; we have connections wired to stage for HDMI input.
- Confidence monitor - The stage features a monitor to see a clock and presenter nodes from your slide deck. Can also show other video sources or a mirror of the wall projection behind the stage.
- Multi-cam video - 4 cinema grade cameras with remote-controlled pan/tilt/zoom. Wall mounted with no cables on floor - producers control from mezzanine above the room. Recordings and streams are optional add-ons.

Add a multi-camera recording or broadcast to this booking

Turn your event into a content capture opportunity - this venue features our unique multi-camera system which delivers Netflix-grade livestreams and recordings of talks presented on stage.

Now you can turn your keynotes, presentations, fireside chats, panel discussions and more into great looking and sounding videos to enable your internal communications or external marketing needs.

Our staff cinematographers capture all the action, and our technology is ceiling mounted - with no cables or tripods on the floor to distract your speakers and guests.

See some past examples of recordings in this space:

Rent the building empty - a blank slate perfect for popups and other unique setups

Our team can empty the building for full single or multi-day bookings for no extra charge; giving you the freedom to create unique experiences with your own aesthetics.

We can also configure custom lighting, projection and media capture packages - with our in-house media production team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are coffee, tea and filtered water included in venue rental?

All hosts and guests at StartWell enjoy complimentary espresso bar service at our main building's reception (786 King ST W.)

From Monday - Friday (9AM - 4PM) our staff baristas prepare espresso beverages and provide self-service pour-over coffee; all using micro-roaster ethically sourced beans. We also have a special robot that brews loose-leaf teas on demand and taps for reverse-osmosis filtered still and sparkling water at our reception cafe, available for 24hr self-service with bottles, cups and lids.

Campus location and car parking

We are minutes away from the financial core and Union Station, close to the Exhibition GO station and just off Lakeshore Boulevard + the Gardiner Expressway.

Our campus on King Street does not have a parking lot, but there is plenty of street parking in our neighbourhood.

Parking Option:Green P / Street

Free 1hr street parking and paid parking lots are available.

Note - King St typically does not allow parking past 3pm (during rush hour) and you can check the Green P app for allowed timings on King Street - the location code for our stretch of King Street is 4312.

Parking Option: Private/Paid Lots

There are plenty of parking lots in our neighbourhood; across the road and within a 5 minute walk from us.

Here are some which our clients regularly recommend:

Directly across the street from our King St buildings (entrance from Tecumseth, south of King Street) is a paid underground parking lot operated by Upark. You can drive into the lot and pay hourly, daily or monthly from meters near the elevator entrances in the lot itself. When you walk up to the exit at street level you’ll be directly across the road from our King Street buildings.
Another open/uncovered lot is right next door: at 72 Tecumseth, which you can book a spot online for here, or drive up and use a meter to pay at.
A short 4 minute walk up Niagara street from us towards Queen Street you'll also find an open/uncovered metered lot with plenty of parking at 81-95 Stanley Terrace
One more covered/underground lot option is at 800 Richmond Street West

How does catering work at StartWell?

When you book meeting or event space at StartWell in downtown Toronto, you can choose the catering company you prefer.

You are welcome to use any caterer you prefer to work with when you book meeting or event space at StartWell – from UberEats for small gatherings to organising for served meals or buffets for full team offsites etc…

We’ve had great experience in the past with these companies and do recommend reaching out to them:

The Food Dudes (https://thefooddudes.com) – reliable service for individual meals or shared or served menus - of all types of cuisines. Great for complete catering solutions.

InWit (https://inwit.ca/) - honest food and pricing, with all types of cuisines arriving hot and fresh from local restaurant partners, in sustainable packaging. Best for per-person lunch solutions.

MadRadish (https://www.madradish.com/) - great options for healthy food!

What fun team building activities in the area do you recommend?

There are a ton of fun things for working teams to do in Toronto outside of your time on site at StartWell - from meals in cool restaurants to activities for daytime or the evening.

Here are a few evening time recommendations:

The perfect location in downtown Toronto

You don't need to travel far to create compelling audience experiences and content - the StartWell Event Studio is in between King and Queen Street West. Streetcars run on both and can take you to the subway in 10 minutes. Our neighborhood is commercial/residential - we're walking distance to great restaurants, bars and team building activities.

We have parking on lot plus there are paid lots nearby and its easy to jump off Lakeshore Boulevard or the highway onto Strachan if you're driving to the venue. The Exhibition Place GO station is a short walk away.

Explore all meeting spaces at StartWell

Level Up

Level Up

Seating capacity: 150
This spacious suite is perfect for all types of large corporate gatherings - from meetings to thought leadership sessions to seminars/trainings to socials. Fully furnished with layout options - plus full AV for stage presentations, content recording and live streaming. The space has a mixture of comfy lounge seating, hightop bar/eating areas and row seating plus a presentation space - all located just above our espresso bar at reception and looking onto King Street from a glass wall.
Dedicated Offsite Venue

Dedicated Offsite Venue

Seating capacity: 100
Unique private suite with its own retail access from King Street, lounge setup, open concept bar with cold storage, flexible furnishing options for theatre/rows, workshops, cocktails and conferences. Full AV package with professional stage lighting, 2 large connected TVs, mic packages, PA, video conferencing and 3 whiteboards on wheels.
The Third Floor

The Third Floor

Seating capacity: 50
Large suite perfect for large team sessions - exposed brick and high ceilings combined with large West facing windows. Three 6-person breakout rooms included, plus open concept lounge and 2 washrooms. 4 large connected TVs with video conferencing and white boards on walls.
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Bitmap

Seating capacity: 16
Comfortable large meeting room with large conference setup for 16 people just past our reception cafe. With a large connected TV, video conferencing, 3 white boards and 2 windows.
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JPEG

Seating capacity: 10
A comfy board room featuring exposed brick at the back of the first floor in our main building. With a large connected TV, video conferencing and 3 white boards.
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Cube

Seating capacity: 12
A glass-enclosed board room next to the cafe on the first floor of our main building. With a large connected TV, video conferencing, white board and privacy blinds.
Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Seating capacity: 4
A cosy exposed brick meeting room on the first floor of our main building near the library. With a connected TV, large white board and window.
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Patio

Seating capacity: 6
An intimate board room just past the cafe on the first floor of our main building, across from our common hot desk workspace. With a large connected TV, white board and sliding glass doors.