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Community Centres and Facility Rentals

Thames Centre offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor rental spaces for sports, community events, associations and private functions. Our facilities are affordable, clean and located right in your community. Interested in learning more about booking one of these venues for your next function? 

Meeting Rooms

There are several meeting rooms available for rent at the both the FlightExec and Thorndale Lions Community Centre, including a large auditorium. 

For rentals, contact us at recreation@thamescentre.on.ca or to book directly, Click Here to Rent Facilities Online.

Several meeting rooms are available at both the FlightExec Centre and Thorndale Lions Community Centre, including a large auditorium at each facility.

Features

  • can accommodate up to 150 people
  • medium sized room ideal for parties, receptions, fundraisers and dances

Rental Includes

  • use of tables and chairs (can be set up at additional cost)
  • 8' tables and chairs
  • coat rack
  • direct access to the courtyard
Description Rate*
Hourly $29.67
Full Day $155.99

*Rate does not include HST

For availability and booking information at the Lions Active Living Centre, call 519-268-7334 ext. 701 or e-mail recreation@thamescentre.on.ca.

Located at the FlightExec Centre at 2066 Dorchester Road

Features

  • can accommodate up to 60 people
  • located on the second floor over looking the ice pad
  • small sized room ideal for meetings, birthday parties, team get togethers
  • hardwood floor

Rental Includes

  • 6ft. tables and chairs, plus high top tables and chair
  • built in bar area
  • TV in room
Description Rate*
Hourly $19.78
Full Day $104.00

*Rate does not include HST

For availability and booking information, call 519-268-7334 ext. 701 or e-mail recreation@thamescentre.on.ca.

Located at the FlightExec Centre at 2066 Dorchester Road

Features

  • can accommodate up to 500 people
  • direct access to kitchen
  • large room is ideal for parties, family gatherings and more
  • Projector and Screen
  • Sound System

Rental Includes

  • 8' tables and chairs
  • built in bar area
Day Unit Rate
Monday to Thursday (7am-11pm) Daily $211.11
Friday - Sunday (7am-1am) Daily $462.10
Set Up - Night Before Event (5pm-11pm)   $100.54
Recreational Program Hourly $33.51
Community/Non-Profit/Children's Groups Daily (4hr max) $52.00
Staff Set-Up/Clean Up Hourly $42.25

*Rate does not include HST

For availability and booking information, call 519-268-7334 ext. 701 or e-mail recreation@thamescentre.on.ca.

Located at the FlightExec Centre at 2066 Dorchester Road

Features

  • can accommodate up to 250 people
  • direct access to kitchen
  • large room is ideal for parties, family gatherings and more
  • Projector and Screen
  • Sound system

Rental Includes

  • 8' tables and chairs
  • coat rack
  • built in bar area
Description Rate
Hourly $29.67
Full Day $155.99

*Rate does not include HST

For availability and booking information, call 519-268-7334 ext. 701 or e-mail recreation@thamescentre.on.ca.

Located at the Thorndale Lions Community Centre at 265 Upper Queen Street.

Features

  • can accommodate up to 250 people
  • direct access to kitchen
  • large room is ideal for parties, family gatherings and more

Rental Includes

  • 8' tables and chairs
  • coat rack
  • built in bar area
Description Rate
Hourly $29.67
Full Day $155.99

*Rate does not include HST

For availability and booking information, call 519-268-7334 ext. 701 or e-mail recreation@thamescentre.on.ca.

Pavilions

The following Pavilions can be rented. For availability and bookings, contact the Recreation Department.

Rent Facilities Online

  • 2066 Dorchester Road, Dorchester

Rental Fee (plus HST)

  • Family Picnics - $69.45 per rental

  • Company Picnics - $105.14 per rental

Amenities Include:

  • 12 Picnic Tables

  • Kitchen

  • Washrooms

  • 5245 Elgin Road, Harrietsville

Rental Fee (plus HST)

  • Family Picnics - $69.45 per rental
  • Company Picnics - $105.14 per rental

Amenities Include:

  • Picnic Tables
  • Portable Washroom

  • 265 Upper Queen Street, Thorndale

Rental Fee (plus HST)

  • Family Picnics - $69.45 per rental

  • Company Picnics - $105.14 per rental

Amenities Include:

  • Picnic Tables

  • Washrooms

Insurance Requirements

$5,000,000 Commercial General Liability

Insurance is required on all rentals that will have the presence of alcohol or bouncy castles.

For further inquires about insurance, please contact recreation@thamescentre.on.ca.

Contact Us

Municipality of Thames Centre
4305 Hamilton Rd
Dorchester, ON, Canada, N0L 1G3

Ph (519)268-7334
Fax (519)268-3928

inquiries@thamescentre.on.ca

Thames Centre Recreation
Administrative Assistants

The FlightExec Centre
2066 Dorchester Road
Ph (519)268-7334 x701
recreation@thamescentre.on.ca

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