After moving its main campus to Hamilton from Toronto in 1930, McMaster University re-established a presence back in its original city in spring 2023.

Located at 180 Bloor St. W., a modern, attractive and fully accessible space perfectly positioned for meetings, events and business activities is available for use by McMaster staff and faculty.

Here are a few reasons to book 180 Bloor for your next event.

Prime location in the heart of Toronto

180 Bloor boasts a premium location, placing your event or meeting in the centre of the excitement of downtown Toronto. The proximity to major attractions and public transportation makes it easy for your guests to access, while the vibrant neighbourhood offers plenty of dining and entertainment options.

It’s an ideal setting for student recruitment opportunities, alumni meetings, industry partner events and public relations or media functions. This Toronto space is also perfect for educational and training sessions and adjacent to many potential collaborators and partners.

“180 Bloor has provided the Career team at DeGroote with an extended campus closer to our external partners. We have hosted conferences, roundtable discussions, networking events and individual meetings. The feedback from all stakeholders has been extremely positive due to the easy access to public transportation, various space options, campus connected technology, and we cannot forget to mention the incredible view of the ROM!” — Cynthia Bishop, Manager, Career & Professional Development, DeGroote School of Business

Versatile meeting rooms and event set-up options

180 Bloor offers a range of fully equipped spaces to cater to your event’s needs, whether you’re planning a boardroom meeting or hosting a cocktail-style event.

The venue includes:

• Eight hotelling workstations
• Four offices with whiteboards, coffee tables, and ample storage for private meetings
• Two boardrooms with 10-person capacity
• One small meeting room with 4-person capacity
• An event room space for up to 35 seated or 75 standing guests, complete with flexible, configurable furniture to complement your event format.

“The McMaster 180 Bloor St. West office space has been a fantastic addition to McMaster as it provides a nice, modern, and clean venue space in the heart of Toronto. This space has become incredibly valuable for the work that our team does as it allows us to connect with our alumni and friends of the School more easily. I recommend the space to my colleagues across campus who are looking for a Toronto event space.” — Chris Fitchett, Manager, Advancement (Stewardship & Engagement) 

Smart technology for a seamless experience 

The boardroom, larger meeting room and event space all easily connect to the available screens, whether through an HDMI port on your device, or wirelessly through Wi-Fi casting.

If you are looking to host a hybrid meeting in the boardroom or the 10-person meeting room, you’ll be able to take advantage of the Bose VB1 video soundbar which is used for video and audio transmission, as well as hearing audio from the online participants through the built-in speakers.

“Having a location for McMaster events made it convenient for attendees from the Toronto area to join our events and meetings. The main floor was perfect for our guests to mingle and relax, with a beautiful atmosphere and modern design touches. There are enough options to host a good-sized crowd in various capacities, and the external local catering options were fantastic.” — Trish Petozzi & Meghan Johnston

The event room features three TVs, five wireless microphones, and a control panel for easy AV management. Whether you’re delivering a presentation or conducting a hybrid meeting, the AV setup supports screen sharing, conferencing and clear audio, making it easy to engage both in-person and remote participants.

Flexible workspaces for on-the-go professionals 

180 Bloor is designed with productivity in mind. The hotelling workstations are perfect for flexible drop-ins when you are in the city, providing a workspace for those on the go. Each table is equipped with power outlets and USB-A and USB-C outlets, ensuring you stay connected and powered up throughout your day. With Wi-Fi available with MacID or Eduroam login, and a number of sofas and chairs throughout the space, as well as a kitchenette, we anticipate that the modern, comfortable environment will support your productivity throughout your visit.

“I cannot say enough good things about working at 180 Bloor – the space is easily accessible by transit, modern, and there are so many workspace options. It’s a great space to bring guests for meetings but I also like using the private offices when I need to get work done. I’m here often and I hope other Mac employees will join me!” — Morgan Tilley-Woo

It’s free*! 

If you need one more reason to book this space for your next McMaster meet-up, it’s currently free for our faculty and staff!

*Following an initial trial period, rental rates will be set by the Steering Committee based on usage and operating costs.

For room availability and more information on booking including catering considerations, please visit the 180 Bloor website.

“180 Bloor Street West is a fantastic and easily accessible location to host events and meetings. Front desk staff are always supportive and willing to lend a helping hand with technology, or other, as needed. The space is bright, clean and has variety of rooms to suit your needs, whether it is a quiet place to work, host intimate meetings, or larger group meetings.” —Liz Lauwers, Manager, Advancement, DeGroote School of Business