The Ontario Club Information

The Ontario Club was founded in 1909, and in 1913 the first permanent club house was opened at 16 Wellington Street in Toronto. The ribbon was cut by Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canada's 6th Prime Minister. Until World War II, The Ontario Club was home to many Liberal politicians, including many Senators and Cabinet Ministers. Following the War, the Ontario Club ceased to have any official political affiliation, and became the Club of choice for many of Toronto's professionals and business leaders. In 1968 The Ontario Club sold its original premises at 16 Wellington Street to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce so the landmark Commerce Court could be built on its site. In 1992 the Engineers' Club joined the Ontario Club, and brought with it many prominent members of Canada's mining and financing community. With the expiry of its lease at Commerce Court, after more than 35 years The Club moved into temporary premises in 2007. Unable to find suitable accommodations in the downtown core of Toronto, in December 2009 The Ontario Club entered into an agreement with The National Club, another of Canada's historic and premier private clubs. While we are sad that The Ontario Club's existence as an independent private club is coming to an end, we are pleased that its members have found a new and welcoming home at The National Club, which offers exceptional and convivial surroundings in the heart of Toronto's business district.