COLUMBUS CENTRE
Since its opening in 1980, the Columbus Centre has served as a vibrant community centre where people can enjoy the richness of Italian culture within a Canadian setting. Today, the Columbus Centre remains a major hub for the GTA’s Italian-Canadian community and a popular meeting place frequented by more than 150,000 visitors every year. Patrons of all ages and ethnicities visit the Columbus Centre for dance, visual arts, music, Italian language and children’s camps; view art exhibitions at the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery; attend cultural events and programming; and participate in a wide range of athletic, aquatic and wellness programs at our expansive Athletic Club.
In 2018, the Columbus Centre was added to the City of Toronto’s Heritage Register. Designated heritage elements include the mosaic-tiled and brick “St. Mary’s Training School” door frame and decorative mosaic at the southeast corner of the original building; the Rotunda, built originally as a venue for social functions and weddings, and converted in 1986 into an art gallery; and the adjoining landscaped setting of the sculpture garden.
The Columbus Centre is home to TLN Media Group’s corporate and multicultural media production headquarters, Leonardo Da Vinci Academy and the Academy of Realist Art.
To view Programs and Services offered by the Columbus Centre, click here.
Board of Governors
We are looking for Board Members!
Are you interested in getting involved in your local community and making an impact on a community centre that has played a vital role since 1980? For more than four decades, the Columbus Centre has served as a social, recreational, cultural and athletic complex, and a popular destination for the Italian-Canadian community. The Columbus Centre has been described as “a home away from home” and a place where everyone is welcome, and everyone is safe. It is a true multigenerational facility.
We are looking for accomplished leaders that can take their places on the Board and make an impact. Please send your CV and a cover letter indicating why you are interested. Clearly indicate what demonstrated skills and experience you have that would be an asset to the Board, and what personal qualities make you an ideal candidate for the role.
Please email your materials re: Columbus Centre Board of Directors to the attention of: Chair, Nominating & Governance at volunteering@villacharities.com or mail/drop off in person to:
Villa Charities Inc.
901 Lawrence Ave. West Toronto, ON M6A 1C3
Attn: Chair, Nominating & Governance, re: Columbus Centre Board of Directors
The deadline for applications is July 15, 2024.