Ward's Island Association Clubhouse (W.I.A.)
20 Withrow Street
Ward's Island, Toronto, ON M5J 2C4
The W.I.A. Clubhouse was built by WIA members from 1937 to 1938 and is conveniently located 300 feet south of the Ward's Island Ferry dock at the eastern point of Toronto Islands - just a 15 minute Ferry ride from the Toronto waterfront. The Clubhouse and adjacent fenced in yard (excluding the bowling green) may be rented from the Association for different social events such as weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, reunions, dances, company meetings/seminars/picnics from May to October.
The Clubhouse is approximately 1,900 square feet (30' x 62') featuring maple hardwood floors (refinished in 2007), cathedral ceiling, french windows, an elevated 250 square foot stage (10' x 25'), period lighting, central heating, and circulating fans (no A/C). A covered porch running the length of the building adjacent to the fenced yard (which is approximately 20' x 50') is cooled by the Lake Ontario breezes. Separate mens, womens and mobility impaired accessible washroom facilities are located adjacent to the building. Two refrigerators, two charcoal barbeques, one portable bar, coolers, (charcoal and ice are not provided) chairs (150) and tables (15) which are 30x72 are available however, there are no kitchen facilities.
Please note that there is no sound equipment available for rent, and no amplified sound is permitted outside. There are large rolling carts that can be rented from the ferry dock to transport belongings from the city to the island.'
The Clubhouse is available for weddings and corporate events or picnics. This includes daily use of the Clubhouse facilities from 9:00am to 1:00am. The Clubhouse is not licensed, therefore a Special Occasional Permit is required from the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. The 2010 rental rates are listed below.
Please click:'WIA Home' from the left hand side bar to see the WIA Calendar for available booking dates.
For further information regarding rental of the W.I.A. Clubhouse or to inquire about booking your event contact:
Chris Webster at chrisonisland@hotmail.com or call 416-203-0908
WIA RENTAL CONTRACTS SUMMARY
STANDARD RENTAL CONTRACT
This is for non members
This does not include use of Bowling Green
$800 weekday
$1000 Friday to Sunday
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RENTAL CONTRACT WITH BOWLING GREEN AREA
This is for non members
This does include use of Lawn Bowling Green
$1200 weekend or weekday
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COMMUNITY EVENT RENTAL CONTRACT
Must have been a member for 2 yrs. or more
A "Community Event" must be free and open to all members
This does not include use of Bowling Green
$200 weekday
$250 Friday to Sunday
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WIA MEMBERS STANDARD RENTAL CONTRACT
Must have been a member for 2 yrs. or more
This does not include use of lawn Bowling Green
$300 weekday
$400 Friday to Sunday
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WIA MEMBERS RENTAL CONTRACT WITH BOWLING GREEN AREA
Must have been a member for 2 yrs. or more
Lawn Bowling Green is included
$600 weekday
$800 Friday to Sunday
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NOT FOR PROFIT RENTAL CONTRACT
This does not include use of the Lawn Bowling Green
$300 weekday
$400 Friday to Sunday
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All of the above include WIA provided clean up the following morning. Renters must deposit all waste in proper receptacles.
*Note - At the board's discretion, we do also offer the "W.I.A. gets 10% of gross income", for members who wish to hold fundraising events or classes etc. The event must fall within the mandate of the W.I.A. - to promote sports, arts and the interests of the membership..
*Note - At the board's discretion, we also offer the W.I.A. running a bar and letting members keep door receipts. The event must fall within the mandate of the W.I.A. - to promote sports, arts and the interests of the membership.