About Us
The Lantern is a non-profit, charitable organization administered by a volunteer Board of Directors. We want our community to become a stronger and more vibrant place, and we work towards that goal by providing free and subsidized meeting and event space to peer support groups and other community groups that are unable to pay. When you rent space at The Lantern, you help us achieve that goal!
What We Offer
Formerly a primary school, The Lantern has a range of spaces that can accommodate a variety of programs and events, plus several amenities, including:
Bonavista $80/hour
150 people seated / 81′ x 51′ / Fully accessible
Our largest and most versatile space, the Bonavista is used for gala dinners, fundraisers, graduations, theatrical productions, community celebrations and much more. This accessible event space also features an assistive listening system.
Bacalhao $50/hour
60 people / 46′ x 22′ / Fully accessible
The Bacalhao is used frequently for presentations, nonprofit AGMs, workshops, dinners, and more. With a certified kitchen attached, it is also a perfect space for catering events in the Bonavista just across the hallway.
Cape Spear $30/hour
30 people / 25′ x 22′ / Stairwell access
Our Cape Spear room can be arranged to accommodate workshops and presentations or cleared out for yoga or dance rehearsals. Our brightest upstairs space, it is often used for showers, and arts & crafts.
Point Amour $30/hour
40 people / 28′ x 22′ / Stairwell access
With a carpeted floor, the Point Amour is a versatile open space, great for yoga, meditation or exercise classes. It can also be set up for classroom style trainings and seminars.
Lamaline $30/hour
25 people / 26′ x 22′ / Stairwell access
Equipped with a central table and chairs, this is an excellent space for smaller meetings. It also contains our 3,000+ book collection – any of which can be checked out for free!
Fort Amherst $30/hour
20 people / 15′ x 22′ / Stairwell access
Our Fort Amherst room is ideal for smaller meetings or presentations; it is often used for board and committee meetings, peer support groups, roundtables and planning discussions.
Kitchen $20/hour
Fully accessible
Our licensed kitchen features two electric ranges and two top-freezer refrigerators. It is ideal for catering events in our Bonavista or Bacalhao spaces, or preparing food for retail, conducting cooking workshops, or organizing family dinners. For catering large events, we recommend using a third-party supplier for dishware, serving equipment, and utensils.
Lantern Parking
There are 18 parking spaces in The Lantern's parking lot, including 1 accessible parking spot. Street parking is available along Barnes Rd in front of the building (except during winter months Dec-Mar). Overflow parking may be available in the Basilica parking lot upon request.
If you are in the Basilica parking lot facing toward the Basilica, you will find a short path in the far right corner that will take you directly to The Lantern parking lot. There is a sign on the far right hand corner of Presentation Convent pointing to The Lantern.