Small Arms Inspection Building

Rent this venue

Host your next private or public event at the Small Arms Inspection Building. This historical building’s industrial space offers flexibility for many uses, including exhibitions, musical performances, theatre productions, rehearsals, weddings, conferences and festivals.

Amenities

18,000 square foot, open-concept space, including a 3,000 square foot outdoor patio

400-person capacity

Furniture and equipment available, including chairs, tables, risers, partition walls and more

A/V equipment available, including four 55” digital screens, projector and sound system

Servery area included with rentals

Free Wi-Fi for guests

Rental details

Venue bookings at the Small Arms Inspection Building operate on a first-come, first-serve basis up to 10 months prior to the event date.

To book an event, please review the building’s rules and procedures (pdf) to ensure compliance, then complete an event booking request or email small.arms@mississauga.ca

Available furniture and equipment

230 stackable chairs
10 office chairs
45 blue plastic folding chairs
39 – 6 ft rectangle tables
30 – 5 ft round white tables
4 coat racks with hangers
18 stanchions / 11 ropes
1 podium
4 portable display walls
6 adjustable partition walls
10 – 24″x36″ sign stands
6 – 8″x10″ sign stands
6 – 8×4 ft risers
Garbage and recycling bins
Select linens, available for an additional fee

Food and beverage

Outside catering is allowed at this venue. The Small Arms Inspection Building can provide events with the following equipment in the servery area:

Fridge and freezer space
Microwave, kettle and 2 coffee makers
Double sink
Prep area

Rental rates

$1750.00 daily for private rentals
$2575.00 daily for commercial rentals
$263.00 daily for subsidized rate for non-profits and activities that support arts, culture and heritage
$309 (per week, 3 week minimum) Gallery Walls

There are additional costs for staff and cleaning.

Gallery

Small Arms Inspection Building offers a large, multi-purpose space to accommodate many types of events.
Small Arms Inspection Building offers a large, multi-purpose space to accommodate many types of events.
Small Arm Inspection Building’s open space can accommodate up to 400 people.
Small Arm Inspection Building’s open space can accommodate up to 400 people.
A servery area comes with amenities to meet your event’s food and beverage needs.
A servery area comes with amenities to meet your event’s food and beverage needs.
A/V equipment is available for events, like musical performances.
A/V equipment is available for events, like musical performances.
The flexible space can be decorated in many ways to suit your event needs.
The flexible space can be decorated in many ways to suit your event needs.
The open-concept space is ideal for private events, like weddings and banquets.
The open-concept space is ideal for private events, like weddings and banquets.
Outside catering is welcomed at the Small Arms Inspection Building.
Outside catering is welcomed at the Small Arms Inspection Building.
Small Arms Inspection Building’s gallery wall space is available to rent.
Small Arms Inspection Building’s gallery wall space is available to rent.

Sponsorship opportunities

The City runs thousands of programs in multiple facilities across Mississauga every year, including Small Arms Inspection Building. These programs provide advertisers with access to wide-ranging and diverse audiences that can meet your brand’s targeted needs.

To learn about the City’s consultative approach and results-oriented mindset that can drive outstanding outcomes for your business and the residents of Mississauga, contact our team at sponsorship@mississauga.ca, or visit Sponsorship and Advertising.