Maison du Conseil
Designed by architect Eugène Payette and first opened in 1917, the Maison du Conseil is an icon of Montréal’s architectural heritage and the cradle of the city’s arts and culture scene.
Facing Parc La Fontaine, it was the longtime home of the Montréal library and now offers a variety of spaces for public rental. The building has been completely renovated and offers all the amenities needed for today’s events, while its historic cachet and prestigious aura instil a unique atmosphere conducive to unforgettable experiences.
Rental spaces
Want to hold a ceremony, employee gathering, wedding, conference, reception or benefit event that’s sure to leave a lasting impression? Are you looking for a cultural and historic location for a film shoot? Whether for work or a celebration, the Maison du Conseil des arts de Montréal—located in the Gaston-Miron building on the Plateau Mont-Royal, just 10 minutes from downtown—might just be the perfect place.
Atrium
The centrepiece of this Beaux-Arts building is its atrium, a vast, multipurpose space adorned with a cathedral ceiling and spectacular stained-glass windows. Its numerous configuration options make it well suited for a wide range of events, including cocktail parties, product launches, weddings, presentations, discussion panels and film shoots.
Capacity
- 200 cocktail party guests
- 100 seated guests (theatre configuration) for presentations
- 60 banquet guests
Dimensions
- Carpeted floor
- Carpet: 26 ft. x 52 ft. (7.92 m x 15.85 m)
- Total: 30 ft. x 58 ft. (9.14 m x 17.68 m)
Ameneties
- Projector
- Wireless microphones
- Standard and tabletop microphone stands
- 8-channel sound console
- Loudspeakers
- 6-foot rectangular tables
- Round tables
- Cocktail tables
- Stools
- Tablecloths
- Stage panels, maximum 16-ft.-x-16-ft. configuration
- LED lighting units
- Chairs
- Sofas
- Basement cafeteria available if required
Mezzanine
Capacity
50 people
Dimensions
- Long side: 56 feet
- Short side: 30 feet
- Corridor width: 74 inches
- Wall height: 13 feet
- Space between pillars: 69 inches
- Cable-suspended hooks for displaying artwork
- Option of covering walls with velvet curtains
Ameneties
- Projector
- Wireless microphones
- Standard and tabletop microphone stands
- 8-channel sound console
- Loudspeakers
- 6-foot rectangular tables
- Round tables
- Cocktail tables
- Stools
- Tablecloths
- Stage panels, maximum 16-ft.-x-16-ft. configuration
- LED lighting units
- Chairs
- Sofas
- Basement cafeteria available if required
Conference room
Equipped with a projector and screen, the conference room offers all the amenities needed for an efficient, productive meeting. It owes its distinctive personality to the tables and reading lamps inherited from the former library, which give it its unique cachet. The conference room is ideal for business meetings and presentations.
Capacity
- 30 seated guests
Dimensions
32 ft. x 32 ft.
Amenities
- 4 tables, each 18 feet long
- Kitchenette
- Secure cloakroom
Rehearsal studios
Outside of rehearsal times, these versatile studios provide an original solution for events such as screenings, cocktail parties, launches, workshops or training sessions.
Cafeteria
Located in the basement, the cafeteria can serve snacks, box lunches or a simple buffet.
