Thinking about hosting a multi-day conference or expo? You could do worse than this little guy. Formerly the Automotive Building, the Allstream is a 160,000 square foot event space located at the CNE. Their ballroom is apparently Toronto's largest; I feel like you could park an aircraft carrier in here, and still have room for the Mission Accomplished banner (topical!). In reception mode you can fit about 4,000 people in the ballroom (3,000 for dinner) which makes it appropriate for a convention or Yelp Elite party (with plus tens).
I visited this space as part of the Mesh Conference. It seemed very new and clean and the staff was on point. Apparently the venue is seeking LEED certification which is laudable, and they have large scale events going on all the time.
Like most things at the Exhibition, it's not that easy to find. It's located near the corner of Newfoundland Rd and Princes' Blvd which puts it at the Southeast corner of the Ex. You can come down Strachan if you are driving, or take the Dufferin Bus.
I'll be sure to host my next con here. Or a ridonkulous bar mitzvah.
Obligatory Title Pun: I lands in the STREAM.
Menu Readability: Nope.
Need to mention: Huge parking lot, but not free.
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