Access: We have two front entrances facing Barnes Rd, including an accessible entrance at the top of the ramp. For security reasons, doors lock automatically. If you need to leave the building, doors are not to be left ajar. Please ensure the door is closed behind you and ring the bell at either entrance to re-enter.

Condition of Premises: You are responsible for maintaining the facility in a good state of repair and fit for use during the rental period. You, plus any person you admit to the premises, must conduct yourselves in a way that does not interfere with the occupancy of other users of the facility, or of the quiet enjoyment of our neighbours on Barnes Rd.

Damage: We will invoice you for any costs incurred to repair damages caused by you or your guests. Examples include, the improper disposal of garbage and materials, damages requiring physical repairs, or significant cleaning to the building, equipment, or parking lot.

Payments: A booking deposit and/or damage deposit may be requested to confirm your booking. Full payment for the use of the facilities is due upon receipt of the invoice. For recurring programs, invoices are sent out at the end of every month. The hourly rate will be applied to hours included from the time of access to the time of complete vacancy (not the start and end times of your event). Hourly rates are charged by half hour increments. Events of 50 or more people may incur a $150 custodial fee. Bookings on statutory holidays may incur additional administrative fees.

Cancellation: Last-minute cancellations put strain on our staff and volunteers. We therefore request that you provide notice of cancellation as early as possible. If you do not provide at least 24 hours' notice of cancellation, we will invoice the full rental fee.

Representation: The information provided about our facility and equipment in any of our media is believed to be accurate. While we try to ensure that equipment is in working order for your event, should that change, we will not necessarily be able to replace the equipment. Instead, we simply won’t charge you for their use.

Parking: We have a parking lot adjacent to the building. If overflow parking is required, the Basilica parking lot is available upon request, and provided the lot is not in use. Parking is also available in front of the building on Barnes Rd in accordance with the City's winter parking regulations. You and/or your guests are not permitted to leave any vehicles on our parking lot overnight.

Scent Awareness: Please remain aware of other users' sensitivities and allergies while in the facility, and refrain from wearing strongly scented products or using scented candles.

Catering & Food Preparation: We do not offer catering services. You may engage outside caterers to provide food and beverage. For larger catering numbers (greater than 40) and for any catered multi-course dinner, you must use a professional rental service for crockery and cutlery. Food safety is your responsibility. Any caterer, individual or group that prepares or serves food at The Lantern must carry a minimum liability insurance of $2 million. You are also responsible for clean-up; if using our dishes, they must be placed in our dishwashers; if you have a caterer, the dishes and glasses much be placed in the bins provided by your caterer and stored neatly in the area designated by our staff for pick-up.

Ethical Consumption: For ecological reasons, single-use products, Styrofoam, and plastic water bottles are discouraged on our premises. When selecting food and beverage options, we encourage you to prioritize local, organic and humane products.

Tobacco, Alcohol & Cannabis: Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not permitted inside the building or within 30 feet of any entrances or windows. Cigarette receptacles are available outside. No alcohol may be served on our premises. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis, and will only apply to events covered by a caterer with an applicable liquor license or by applicable event insurance. All alcohol and related bottles and containers must be removed from the premises at the close of the event. The consumption of cannabis products is not permitted at The Lantern.

Specialist Certifications: The Lantern reserves the right to request proof of certification from clients who intend to use our space for specialized programs that require certified and trained instructors or facilitators.

Liability, Insurance Coverage & Injury: You acknowledge that you use the facility at your own risk. The Lantern is not liable for any personal injury, sickness or death, loss or damage, however caused, to person or property of the user, their family, or guests during or after the time of occupancy. If any injury or damage occurs on-site, it must be reported immediately to our staff. In some circumstances, we may require that you provide us with a certificate of liability insurance coverage.