Palais Royale, Historic dance hall on Lake Shore Boulevard, Toronto, Canada.
The Palais Royale features a barrel-vaulted ceiling, ornate chandeliers, and a spacious ballroom overlooking the waters of Lake Ontario.
Built in 1922 as Dean's Boat Works, the building transformed into a dance hall where Count Basie and Duke Ellington performed during the 1930s.
The venue played a central role in Toronto's social changes when community protests in the 1950s led to the end of racial segregation practices.
The two-tiered deck and landscaped grounds accommodate outdoor ceremonies while the ballroom holds up to 800 guests for formal dining events.
In 1933, the dance hall recorded its highest attendance with 3,000 people gathering to experience Eddie Duchin's orchestra performance.
Location: Ontario
Inception: January 1, 1922
Address: Lake Shore Boulevard West
Phone: +14165333553
Email: info@palaisroyale.ca
Website: https://palaisroyale.ca
GPS coordinates: 43.63670,-79.44720
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49
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