Granite Club

History

Founded in 1875 as the Toronto Granite Curling Club, the Club moved from St. Mary's Street to Church Street and then St. Clair Avenue before opening its current 22-acre site at 2350 Bayview Avenue in 1972. The club has undergone multiple expansions, notably tennis additions in 1994, an aquatics complex with a retractable roof in 2006, and the 2012 "Shiftingravity" expansion. More details can be found on Wikipedia.

Social Activities

Regular member social programming for adults includes wellness and fitness activities, general interest classes (languages, dance, public speaking), art classes and lectures, book, film, and travel gatherings, organized games (bridge, cards, mahjong), wine dinners and tastings, patio parties, guest speakers, and concerts. The Club also runs member-focused social events and themed celebrations. Further information can be accessed on the Club's social recreation page.

Recreational Amenities

On-site amenities include a salon and barbershop, an Active Therapy Clinic (physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage, kinesiology, etc.), a pro shop (Granite Gear), a retractable-roof aquatics complex with a lounge deck, extensive parking (including underground parking for events), and food and beverage venues with private dining rooms. More details are available on the member services page.

Sport Facilities

The Club features extensive on-site sports facilities, including an aquatics complex with two 25-metre six-lane pools, an activity pool, and a tadpool with a retractable roof. Additional facilities include an eight-sheet curling rink, a skating rink and programs, squash courts (two double and five single), badminton and pickleball courts, 12 Har-Tru clay tennis courts plus four Plexicushion hard courts (with courts bubbled in winter), an indoor golf dome, a fitness centre, and group exercise studios. More information can be found on the athletics page.

Golf Facilities

The indoor golf dome includes multiple hitting stations, a short-game area, a state-of-the-art course simulator, high-tech swing analysis, and on-site club-fitting and repair services taught and supported by PGA of Canada professionals. Further details are available on the athletics page.

Fitness Centers

The Club provides a full fitness offering with a modern fitness floor and equipment, personal trainers and coaches, drop-in group exercise classes (yoga, circuits, spin, and specialty seasonal programs), along with expanded fitness offerings added during recent capital projects. More information can be found on the athletics page.

Dining Experiences

Multiple member dining options are available following a recent Food & Beverage renewal, including Elements Lounge & Grill (adult dining), Hearth Mediterranean Kitchen & Cravery Marketplace (family dining), The 1875 Sports Pub & Terrace (casual), and Intersections Snack Shop for quick bites. The Club also offers private dining rooms and an in-house sommelier with a wine cellar of over 500 labels for pairings and events. More details can be accessed on the dining page.

Event Spaces

A range of event and banquet spaces is available, including the Grand Ballroom with a landscaped terrace (capacity of approximately 150–400 guests), several newly refreshed private event rooms, and banquet kitchens. The Club offers on-site ceremony capability, complimentary underground parking, coat check for events, and full event services and catering support, including a Club sommelier. More information can be found on the event services page.

Family and Children

Family offerings include a drop-off childcare centre with an indoor/outdoor playground, a youth centre (games, lounge, homework area), birthday-party packages, and family-friendly dining and social events. The Club emphasizes multi-age programming and family-oriented activities. More details can be found on the social recreation page.

Youth Programs

The Club offers extensive youth programming, including summer, March Break, and holiday camps, sports and skills clinics (swim, skate, tennis, squash, badminton, golf), The Granite School of Music, The Granite School of Dance & Gymnastics, tutoring services, and safety/leadership classes (lifesaving, first aid, CPR, babysitting). More information is available on the social recreation page.

Seasonal Events

Seasonal programming includes summer and holiday camps, March Break and December holiday activities, annual family celebrations, and themed events. The Club also ran a year-long 150th anniversary program with themed events and tournaments, plus seasonal patio and skating events tied to the Club calendar. More details can be found on the athletics page.

Access Policies

Each visitor must be an invited guest of a member and remain with their member host. Guests must sign in at Front Reception or the Parking Gatehouse, and members are asked to advise the Gatehouse in advance. Tipping is not permitted, and photography/video requires written consent from Club management. A dress code applies, and accessibility policies are in place to meet AODA requirements. More information can be found on the guest information page.

Wedding Services

The Club provides full wedding services through its Event Services team, including venue hire (Grand Ballroom and terrace for approximately 150–400 guests), on-site ceremonies, tailored menus, event planning, picturesque backdrops for photos, and complementary event amenities such as underground parking and coat check. More details can be found on the event services page.

Corporate Services

The Club hosts corporate events, meetings, and catered gatherings with private event rooms, full banquet and catering services, and an experienced events team. Event inquiries are handled by the Event Services department. More information can be found on the event services page.

Community Engagement

The Club is involved in the hospitality community by mentoring and cultivating hospitality professionals. It runs a year-long program calendar, including tournaments and themed events, and maintains accessibility and community-focused policies. More details can be found on the careers page.

Membership Joining

Membership fees and initiation costs are not published online. Prospective members are encouraged to request information packages and tours by contacting the Membership Director for application details and current fees. More information can be found on the membership page.

Guest Access

Guests must be invited and accompanied by their member host at all times. They must sign in at Front Reception or the Gatehouse, and members may only authorize access via an authorized Guest Card. Tipping is prohibited, and a dress code and other behavioral rules apply to guests. More information can be found on the guest information page.

Affiliations

The Club's golf instruction is delivered by PGA of Canada professionals. It also maintains its own Hall of Fame and has long historic associations in curling and figure skating, as noted in the Club history and facilities descriptions. More details can be found on the athletics page.