AI Safety WeekNov. 9-13, 2026 · Toronto
Design Exchange
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Design Exchange

The former Toronto Stock Exchange, Financial District

234 Bay Street · Toronto, Ontario

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Financial DistrictPATH ConnectedTTC: King Station

Photo: Rodrigo Paoletti, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Venue

Design Exchange

Address

234 Bay Street

Event Times

See each event page

Nearest Transit

King station (Line 1)

Parking

Underground garages nearby

Overview

A trading floor built for big conversations.

Toronto's former Stock Exchange, an art deco landmark on Bay Street, now one of the city's most distinctive event venues.

Opened in 1937, the building was designed by George & Moorhouse with S. H. Maw. Its stone frieze by Charles Comfort shows the Canadian industries whose shares were traded inside. The exchange moved out in 1983, and the building is now part of the Toronto-Dominion Centre. Events take place in its historic spaces, including the 6,000 sq. ft. Trading Floor with its 40-foot ceilings.

Charles Comfort's carved stone frieze on the Design Exchange facade, Bay Street

Photo: Colin Rose, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Location

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Getting Here

Every way in.

TTC subway

  • → King station (Line 1). Walk west along King Street to Bay Street, then south to 234 Bay.
  • → St Andrew station (Line 1) is a short walk east along King Street.

GO Transit and UP Express

  • → Trains arrive at Union Station. Walk north on Bay Street, or stay indoors through the PATH to the Toronto-Dominion Centre.

Walking and PATH

  • → The building connects to the PATH through the TD Centre concourse, so you can arrive without going outside.

Parking

Where to leave the car.

Transit is the easiest way to reach the Design Exchange.

Garages

Paid underground parking at the Toronto-Dominion Centre and nearby Financial District garages

By transit

Recommended: King station and the PATH are steps away

Accessibility

Everyone is welcome.

Accessibility details for the Design Exchange will be posted here once confirmed with the venue. If you have an access requirement, contact the AI Safety Week team before the event.

Before You Arrive

A short checklist.

  • Arrive 15 minutes early to check in
  • Bring your event confirmation (digital or printed)
  • Plan to use transit: parking downtown is limited
  • Check the weather: November mornings in Toronto are cold

Frequently Asked

Questions about the venue.

Also at this venue

Events happening here.

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