25 Ookwemin Street (formerly 281 Cherry Street) is located in Toronto's future Ookwemin Minising island. Originally a Toronto Hydro Station, the space is being re-envisioned as part of Toronto’s evolving urban landscape. Enjoy rare behind-the-scenes tours and curated displays to learn about the Port Lands’ industrial history and the city’s long-term vision for a creative, mixed-use waterfront community.

401 Richmond is a heritage-designated industrial building turned arts-and-culture hub. The building was originally constructed in several phases between 1899 and 1923 for the Macdonald Manufacturing Company. It operated as a tin factory, best known for its lithographic work. That artistic lineage is still seen today with a community of nearly 150 artists, cultural producers, non-profits and micro-enterprises. (Photo: Vik Pahwa)

Constructed in 1912 for the Consumers Gas Corporation, this site welcomes visitors during Doors Open to learn about the activities and services that the city’s Transportation Division provides. Go behind the yard doors to explore traffic signs, road maintenance equipment and the salt storage area. Or see and learn about various service vehicles — including street sweepers, flushers and more.

Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum was established and developed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of the contribution made by Muslim civilizations to world heritage. Through permanent and temporary exhibitions, see how cultures connect with one another. During Doors Open, enjoy special tours, activities and performances throughout the museum and its adjacent park. (Photo: Janet Kimber)

Akin Davisville is a workspace for more than 60 artists — including painters, ceramicists, photographers, writers, textile artists and more. The building comprises three floors, which are divided into individual studio spaces and shared co-working areas. Opened in January 2024, this is one of many locations managed by Akin — a Toronto-based, artist-run community organization providing studio space throughout the city.

All Ours Studios has converted a stand-alone warehouse and retrofitted eight shipping containers to host private art-production spaces and shared community space. Each container features a full glass façade that is insulated, drywalled and powered to be warm in the winter, and cool in the summer. The site also has a communal tool-use workshop, gardens, courtyards and test-out mural walls.

Alliance Française was founded in Paris, France, in 1883 by Louis Pasteur, Ferdinand de Lesseps and Jules Verne. It was established in Toronto in 1902. Alliance Française Toronto embodies the modern values of humanism with a respect for linguistic and cultural diversity. Now the largest French-language school in Canada, it offers many classes and presents over 100 events a year.

Come and tour this new four-storey purpose-built health-care facility that is grounded by their mission to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous people in spirit, mind, emotion and body. Their programs (as well as the physical building’s design) reflect the full integration of Western medicine with traditional Indigenous healing. Also explore the beautiful artwork installed throughout.

This is the birthplace of James Shaver Woodsworth, one of the founders of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation. A Member of Parliament during Mackenzie King’s term, Woodsworth was instrumental in enacting old-age pensions and unemployment insurance. The house was rescued from demolition in 1980 and moved to its current location. Today, it is largely used for weddings, special events and filming.

Founded in London, Ontario in 1908, architects Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc. expanded to Toronto in 2005. The Toronto studio is located in a late-19th-century former carriage works. Today, the studio supports work on institutional and community-focused projects across Ontario. Come and explore a working architecture studio where history and contemporary design connect. Meet architects and see drawings and 3D models.

The Archives of Ontario is the largest provincial archives in Canada, with a vast collection that includes paper items, photographs, maps, architectural drawings and audio, video and film recordings. Located at York University's Keele Campus, this purpose-built facility includes a reading room with digital microfilm readers, audio and video booths, digitization and conservation labs, an exhibit gallery and a classroom.

Canada’s second-oldest rowing club is also the birthplace of the Toronto Argonauts football team. Located along the waterfront trail’s western shores, the club offers programs to fit different needs, abilities and interests. Take a tour of the facility, explore the Trophy Room, enjoy a coffee in the Henley Room, and see some of the best views of Lake Ontario.

The Assembly Hall is a cultural community hub and rental facility. Built in 1898 as part of the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital, it was redesigned in 2001 to meet a variety of cultural and community needs, while still preserving its historical charm. Today, it is a performance venue with community rooms for art classes, meetings, workshops and rehearsals.

The Bata Shoe Museum is North America's only museum dedicated to exploring the history and cultural significance of footwear, housed in Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama's award-winning five-floor structure. The idea of the museum as a container came from the array of shoe boxes that house the rare and priceless artifacts, protecting them from light, moisture and dust. (Photo: ​Remi Carreiro)​

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, owned and operated by PortsToronto, is a world-class, award-winning airport. Located on Toronto Island, it offers service to more than 20 cities in Canada and the United States. Doors Open visitors can explore the underwater pedestrian tunnel, the electric ferry, interactive exhibits and a rare chance to get up close with the airport’s safety vehicles.

Visit this neo-Gothic church and North Toronto landmark during Doors Open as the parish marks its 100th anniversary this year. Among the church’s features are beautiful stained-glass windows, statues, iconography and a Casavant organ. Blessed Sacrament has a diverse congregation of both local parishioners and those who have come to Toronto from every continent. Tours, performances, exhibits and light refreshments.

Campbell House — built for William Campbell, the sixth Chief Justice of Upper Canada — is the oldest surviving building from the Town of York. Fifty years ago, it was rescued from demolition and moved to its current location, where it continues to operate as a museum. This vibrant public space inspires and educates visitors through its history and collections.

St. James Cathedral is both a parish church ministering to the historical St. Lawrence neighbourhood and a cathedral. It is the spiritual centre of the diocese and a focal point for Toronto’s civic life. Known for its towering spire and the distinctive ring of its bells, it opened for services in 1853 after fire destroyed the previous building.

Originally called Uplands, this was the summer home of the Cummings family. In addition to the main house are various cottages, now the Carriage House Studios. In 1927, the house was purchased by John Fraser, a Toronto financier, who enhanced the gardens. In 1978, the property was acquired by the City. It has operated as an arts centre/gallery since.

Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital is also one of the world's leading research centres. It offers outstanding clinical care to 40,000-plus patients a year, conducts groundbreaking research, provides expert training and advocates on public policy issues. In 2005, a bold redevelopment project added parks, art installations and paths to help break down barriers for those living with mental illness.

Explore Humber Polytechnic's Centre for Justice Leadership at Toronto’s Lakeshore Campus. This site showcases the latest technology-based learning for criminal investigation, justice leadership and conflict resolution. Hourly guided tours include lab spaces, a mock courtroom, the forensic studio and crime-scene lab. Then enjoy an interactive activity in the forensic lab. Arrive early and wait inside lecture room AN 101.

Established in 1981, Charles Street Video is one of the oldest non-profit production organizations supporting media artists. They host exhibitions, film screenings, installations and more, while providing affordable access to equipment and post-production editing facilities to film and media artists. During Doors Open, witness demonstrations of state-of-the-art camera and lighting equipment.

This is one of Toronto’s oldest Anglican churches. Built to serve Irish immigrants, it has a long history of helping people on the margins of society. Following a 1977 fire, parishioners created a striking new ceiling and installed contemporary stained-glass windows on the south wall. The Toronto Homeless Memorial and a public labyrinth can be found outside on Trinity Square.

This church features rough grey limestone and a massive battlemented tower. Today, in addition to regular worship services, it serves as a neighbourhood hub — hosting the Avenue Road Food Bank, meetings, community celebrations and musical performances. Not usually open to the public, the church invites visitors to explore its rich history and contemporary use through tours and special events/activities.

Opened in 1992, the City of Toronto Archives building was designed to be a safe, secure and efficient archives space, as well as an inviting research facility. The Records Centre houses 130,000 boxes of records. It also features a public research hall (used by researchers from around the world), conservation and digitization labs and changing exhibitions highlighting Toronto's rich history.