Not only is Toronto home to the headquarters of Canada’s five largest banks—BMO, CIBC, RBC, Scotiabank and TD—it consistently ranks among the most competitive cities in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), securing eighth place in North America. And with one in 12 jobs in Toronto linked to this industry, it further solidifies the city’s status as a global financial powerhouse. And it all happens in Toronto’s Financial District, a bustling concrete jungle at the heart of King and Bay—the pulse of the city’s finance sector.

Because Toronto is the Canadian base for global leaders in banking, insurance, asset management and capital markets, the city hosts local innovators in emerging sectors such as fintech and sustainable finance. And it has also played host to industry events like the Bank of America Financial Services Conference, Scotiabank Financials Summit, among others. With so many influential financial institutions headquartered here, event planners have the added advantage of attracting high-profile speakers and decision-makers to their events. Ready to plan your finance event? Here’s an array of world-class venues and tours to get you started.

Toronto Tours in the Financial District 

Here are a few unique Toronto Financial District Tours meeting planners can organize for their conference attendees, giving them hands-on experience of the city's finance sector.

Financial District Walking Tour

Discover Toronto’s Financial District with a 90-minute guided downtown tour led by the Tour Guys, offering insights into the city’s historic buildings, financial institutions and its role in global finance. Starting at Union Station, Canada’s busiest transit hub, the tour winds through majestic bank lobbies, wide plazas and towering skyscrapers, including the headquarters of major banks and the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Along the way, corporate groups will learn how Toronto grew into Canada’s financial capital and the importance of public spaces. The tour concludes at Old and New City Hall, home to the iconic Toronto sign and many community events and festivals.

HOW TO TOUR: Explore the city’s money-minded history by booking this tour through the Tour Guys website.

Viator’s Guided Tour of The Path 

Explore this hidden, underground city—filled with shops, banks, restaurants and more—that weaves under the downtown core of Toronto. Visitors who embark on this journey with one of Viator’s experienced tour operators will start at the historic Union Station to make their way through this 39-kilometre commuter path.

Visitors will see the architectural feat Brookfield Place, home to prestigious financial, commercial and legal firms, before popping up in the Finance District, where they can stand amongst the headquarters of biggest banks in the country. The final stop is City Hall, with its iconic Toronto sign.

HOW TO TOUR: Discover this bustling underground path by booking a tour through Viator’s site.

Toronto-Dominion Centre and the TD Terrace 

The TD Tower is an iconic feature of Toronto’s skyline, with a history tied to the city—its predecessor, established in 1855, was called The Bank of Toronto. Since 1968, the TD Tower has served as the bank’s global headquarters. The 54th floor in particular is a space where important financial decisions have been made for decades. The TD Tower participates in the annual Doors Open event, which allows finance enthusiasts explore the 54th floor on guided tours.

The TD Terrace branch, located on the ground floor of their Front Street West office, is a functional branch for customers to conduct transactions, seek financial advice and utilize various banking services. The TD Terrace offers more than the average branch, with an interactive display featuring artifacts from the TD Art & Corporate Heritage Collections—including the original key to the first Dominion Bank branch.

HOW TO TOUR: To explore the iconic TD Tower, keep an eye out for the next annual Doors Open event, when visitors can simply arrive on-site for a chance to view the space. Visit the TD Terrace branch during operating hours for a self-guided financial history lesson.

Unique Finance-Related Venues in Toronto

Toronto’s Financial District is more than just Canada’s economic engine; it’s also home to some of the city’s most compelling and historically rich venues for finance-related meetings and events. Here's a curated list of standout venues that cater to the finance sector.

TMX Market Centre

At the core of Toronto’s Financial District, the TMX Market Centre is a key venue for Canada’s capital markets. Since opening in 2022, this expansive 8,000-square-foot space can accommodate up to 350 attendees. The facility has five distinct spaces and the largest, Market Hall, is a 3,200-square-foot space that can comfortably seat up to 40 guests or host up to 70 in a cocktail setting. Each room is equipped with AV technology and customizable lighting. Notably, the TMX Market Centre has hosted significant finance conferences and meetings such as the Tamils in Finance marquee event.

The Vault

Once hailed as the safest bank vault in Canada, The Vault at One King West Hotel is now a swanky event space that combines history with elegance. Initially built in 1914 by the Dominion Bank, this two-storey steel vault, complete with its 40-tonne door required the strength of 19 horses and eight team members to set it in place. Accessible via a grand marble staircase from the hotel’s main lobby, The Vault offers almost 1,000 square feet of space, which can accommodate up to 80 guests, which makes it ideal for intimate conferences and exclusive corporate gatherings. 

Design Exchange (DX)

Built in 1937 as the original Toronto Stock Exchange, the DX is now an event venue and offers five distinct spaces. The standout is the Trading Floor; the 6,000-square-foot space can accommodate up to 500 guests and its 40-foot-high ceilings are adorned with striking murals by Art Deco artist Charles Comfort. The venue is enhanced by a state-of-the-art projection mapping system; the 230-foot-long projections transform any event into an immersive, visually captivating experience.

The DX has been the setting for numerous finance events, including the RBC Canadian Emerging Designer Competition, which shines a spotlight on emerging design talent and helps play a role in driving economic impact through creative development.

Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) 

One of the largest and most flexible venues in Toronto, frequently used for major financial conferences like Sibos​ and the OSC Dialogue conference, the MTCC offers over 700,000 square feet of dynamic event space.

The venue has two expansive exhibit halls, 77 meeting rooms and a 1,232-seat theatre, plus modern amenities like AV tech, high-speed Wi-Fi and in-house catering. The Sibos Conference has been held at the MTCC multiple times, including in 2023, 2017, and 2011. Located just steps from Toronto’s Financial District, the MTCC offers direct access to key financial institutions, major banks and corporate offices, making it an ideal gathering place for finance professionals.