Book your wedding receptions, wedding ceremonies, recitals, outdoor events and more at the Varley Art Gallery!

We provide unique venue spaces perfect for any occasion. From cathedral ceilings indoors, to an outdoor courtyard, our rental spaces are highly versatile and can be used for your desired function.
Located at the north end of historic Main Street Unionville, the Gallery is steps away from local fine dining restaurants, boutique shops, and the picturesque TooGood Pond.

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2024-2025 Rental Brochure
2024-2025 Rental Brochure

Wedding Ceremony – $1000

  • 3-hour use of our Deacon Community Room during operational hours
  • 1 hour complimentary set-up time
  • Sound system for music and vows
  • 1 – 4ft round signing table
  • 70 White Folding Chairs
  • Liability Insurance and SOCAN Fees
  • Gallery Set-up and Cleaning Fees

Bridal And Baby Showers – $1,100

  • 3-hour use of our Deacon Community Room during operational hours
  • 1-hour complimentary set-up time
  • Sound system for music
  • 7 – 5ft round tables
  • 54 white folding chairs
  • Use of kitchen (only for food preparation, no cooking)
  • Gallery set-up, cleaning, liability insurance and SOCAN fees
  • Screen and podium (if required)

Piano Recitals (After Hours Only) – $1,500

  • 3-hour use of our Lobby during non-operational hours
  • 1-hour complimentary set-up time
  • Baby Grand Piano – Grotrian Steinweg
  • 100 White Folding Chairs
  • Liability Insurance
  • Staffing, Gallery Set-up and Cleaning Fees

Wedding Reception (Public Hours) – $1,700

  • Up to 6 hour use of Deacon Community Room during hours of operation
  • Use of kitchen (food preparation only, no cooking)
  • 1 hour complimentary set-up time
  • 54 white folding chairs
  • 7 – 5ft round tables
  • Sound system (speakers and microphone)
  • Cleaning, SOCAN and liability insurance fees
  • Staff
  • Screen and podium (if required)

Wedding Reception (After Hours) – $2,850

  • Use of our Deacon Community Room during non-operational hours (5 pm – midnight)
  • Use of Lobby for dancing
  • 1-hour complimentary set-up time
  • Use of kitchen (food preparation only, no cooking)
  • Two staff
  • 7 – 5ft round tables
  • 54 white folding chairs
  • 6 cocktail tables
  • Gallery set-up, cleaning, liability insurance and SOCAN fees
  • Screen and podium (if required)

 

Private Rate*
Community Rate**
Florence and Donald Deacon Room
Up to 3 hours during the day
$445
$316
Up to 6 hours during the day
$888
$622
Lobby (only available during non-operational hours)
Rental of Lobby only (per hour)
$167
$117
Rental of Lobby with booking of the Florence and Donald Deacon Room (flat fee)
$167
$117
Courtyard
Flat fee during the day (10 am – 5 pm)
$557
$390
After Closing per hour
$167
$117
Note: Staffing fee will apply to rentals during non-operational hours
Studio Space
Paint Studio (per hour)
$36
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Note: Staffing fee will apply to rentals during non-operational hours
  1. Private rates apply to businesses, corporations, and other for-profit groups, and to individuals or groups booking private functions.
  2. Community rates apply to established community service groups (e.g., Lions Club), non-profit agencies and organizations, community arts groups (e.g., the Markham Group of Artists), other community groups (e.g., Guides, Scouts).
Rates
Set-up of gallery furniture/clean-up by gallery staff (flat fee)
$111
After Hours Staffing (per hour)
$87
Site Supervisor (per hour)
$39
Late fee (if your event does not finish at the contracted end time)
$16 per 15 minutes
Additional set-up time as requested by client (beyond the usual 1-hour complimentary set-up time) when available
$83
SOCAN Music Royalties
Varies
Liability Insurance
Varies
Piano: Grotrian Steinweg (flat fee)
$114
Wedding Rehearsal (up to 2 hours)
$114
Exhibition 1 hour Guided Tour
$105 per 25 individuals
Exhibition 1 hour Self-Guided Tour during public hours of operation
Complimentary
Exhibition 1 hour Self-Guided Tour during non-public hours
$77
High Top Cocktail Tables (6 available)
$10 each
5-ft Round Tables (7 available)
$10 each
4-ft Round Table (1 available)
$10
White Folding Chairs (100 available)
$2.50 each

The City of Markham offers photography permits ($172.89 per hour, non-refundable) for individuals to reserve their preferred location for exclusive use, including outdoor wedding photography. Photography permits are not required for our many other picturesque parks.

Permitted locations near the Varley Art Gallery include Main Street, Unionville and Toogood Pond:

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Contact the Clerk’s Office for inquiries or bookings:

Markham Civic Centre
101 Town Centre Boulevard Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3
Contact number: 905.475.4744
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM

To reserve space at the Varley Art Gallery, a Booking Request Form must be completed and submitted to the Gallery Administrator via dcabeceiras@markham.cafor approval.

 

Hours of Operation: 

Tuesday to Friday: 12 to 4 PM
Saturday and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM
Monday: Closed

Admission:

Admission to the gallery is FREE.
Sponsored by TD Bank Group.

Address:

216 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario, L3R 2H1