Conference Space Rentals
The Learning Concourse in the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning is located within Toronto’s Discovery District. It serves as a state-of-the art meeting, learning and collaboration space for SickKids staff, as well, as our community partners. The space includes a 250-seat state-of-the-art auditorium and a two-story window encased gallery, as well as, smaller multi-functional meeting and congregation space equipped for local and virtual event opportunities.
Spread across two floors and supported by experienced onsite audio visual, catering and event management professionals, our meeting spaces are flexible and can support various layouts and can accommodate up to 250 people. Our space is well equipped to host conferences, educational and training seminars, symposiums and recognition events.
To learn more about our conference and meeting spaces, please preview our room descriptions and services section.
Room Descriptions
Our rooms are specifically designed to optimize training, meeting and social events. They have:
- Ergonomic furniture for comfortable seating
- High quality air ventilation
- Premium acoustic control
- Strategic positioning for meeting various user needs
Expand the sections below to learn about each space.
Location
2nd and 3rd Floor
Space size
352 sq. m
Capacity
250 (Theatre Style – fixed seating)
Audio Visual Capabilities
- 3 Projection Screens
- Confidence Monitors
- Personal Push-to-Talk microphones
- Video Conferencing
Location
2nd Floor
Space size
217 sq. m
Capacity
- 244 (Reception)
- 114 (Theatre Style)
- 88 (Banquet)
Audio Visual Capabilities
2 LCD Screens
Location
3rd Floor
Space size
111 sq. m
Capacity
56 (Theatre Style- fixed seating)
Audio Visual Capabilities
- 3 LCD Screens
- Confidence Monitors
- Personal Push-to-Talk microphones
- Video Conferencing
Location
2nd Floor
Space size
114 sq. m
Capacity
75 (Theatre Style)
Audio Visual Capabilities
2 Projection Screens
Location
2nd Floor
Space size
114 sq. m
Capacity
- 75 (Theatre Style)
- 35(Theatre Style, divided)
Audio Visual Capabilities
- 2 Projection Screens
- 1 LCD Screen
- Video Conferencing
Location
3rd Floor
Space size
114 sq. m
Capacity
- 75 (Theatre Style)
- 35(Theatre Style, divided)
Audio Visual Capabilities
- 2 Projection Screens
- 1 LCD Screen
- Video Conferencing
Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) are located in the main lobby, 2nd floor and 3rd floor of the Learning Concourse. AEDs are available for public use and have proven to significantly increase the chances of survival for adults who have experienced sudden cardiac arrest.
Audio Visual Services
The Learning Concourse features state-of-the-art audio-visual technologies including stunning high-definition monitor displays and permanently installed projection screens. Several of the spaces also feature video conferencing ability to increase communication capabilities between professionals on site, in the community or around the world. Our highly skilled onsite audio-visual team will provide exceptional service to help address your audio-visual needs.
Catering
Catering is provided by SickKids Terrace Catering. Our expert chefs and caterers will work with you to provide a variety of nutritionally sound refreshment and meal options, all prepared onsite, specific to the dietary needs and palates of our guests.