Columbus Centre

Columbus Centre, located on the Villa Charities campus, is the GTA’s preeminent destination for arts and culture serving the Italian Canadian community and beyond.

Frequented by more than 150,000 visitors every year, Columbus Centre is a popular meeting place where people can enjoy the richness of the Italian culture in a Canadian setting; a community hub that brings together art, culture, fitness, and great culinary experiences all under one roof.

Life at the Columbus Centre

Adult Art Landscape Painting Class (March 2018)

“Anteprima Eataly”, a special dinner to welcome international food brand Eataly to Toronto at Ristorante Boccaccio at the Columbus Centre (October 2019)

Formula 1™ driver Antonio Giovinazzi visits the Columbus Centre for Luncheon and Q&A event presented by Villa Charities Foundation (June 2019)

Canta Italia Tuesday Series at the Columbus Centre in celebration of Italian Heritage Month (June 2018)

Christmas Music Recital at the Columbus Centre School of Music (December 2019)

Villa Charities Hosts Welcome Event for Consul General of Italy Eugenio Sgro’ at the Columbus Centre (November 2018)

DanzArts Toronto Workshop with Adam Paolozza at the Columbus Centre (February 2018)

DanzArts Toronto Pop Up Dance Class at Porte Aperte / Open House Event on the Columbus Centre Grounds (September 2018)

Face Painting and Balloon Animals at Porte Aperte / Open House Event on the Columbus Centre Grounds (September 2018)

“Faces of the GIRO” Photography Exhibition Opening Reception in the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery at the Columbus Centre (November 2017)

TLN Media Group Hosts “A TLN Experience at the Columbus Centre” with Celebrity Chefs Lidia Bastianich and David Rocco in Support of Villa Charities (January 2020)

Italian Fallen Workers Memorial Ceremony on the Villa Charities campus to pay tribute to more than 1,000 fallen workers (April 2017)

Main Gym of the Columbus Centre Athletic Club

Artist Marco Sassone at the Opening Night Reception for “Home on the Streets” and “Nowhere to Call Home” Exhibitions in the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery at the Columbus Centre (January 2019)

Columbus Centre Grounds at the Porte Aperte Inverno / Winter Open House Event (February 2019)

Marcello Tarantino at the Opening Night Reception for the annual Viva Vitalita Italiana Exhibition in celebration of Italian Heritage Month in the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery at the Columbus Centre (June 2018)

Programs and Services located at Columbus Centre

Please visit our calendar of events for important dates and featured programming and at Columbus Centre.

Villa Charities Campus Map

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Explore Everything We Have to Offer in our Fall & Winter 2020/2021 Program Guide

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New Protocols and Procedures Guide

Read our “New Protocols and Procedures” digital guide, for a summary of the new safety measures implemented for our on-site programs and services.

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