Doors Open Ontario presenting sponsor
Doors Open Ontario presenting sponsor

Toronto

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Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Each May, Doors Open Toronto invites the public to explore the city’s most-loved buildings and sites — free of charge.

The event provides rare access to buildings that are not usually open to the public and free access to sites that would usually charge an admission. Since its inception in 2000, Doors Open Toronto has attracted more than two million visits to nearly 700 unique locations. It remains the largest event of its kind in Canada.

For 2026, Doors Open Toronto explores The World in a City! As Toronto prepares to welcome fans from across the globe to the FIFA World Cup 26™, Doors Open Toronto looks at the people, places and stories that showcase the city’s global mosaic. Featuring guided neighbourhood tours, insightful talks and more than 150 buildings and sites, Doors Open Toronto considers the histories, cultures and nations that continue to shape the city.

With more than half of its population born overseas, Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. This year, we look at how diversity has been Toronto’s strength since its founding. Whether through architecture inspired from global cultures, histories that reflect the many societies and traditions who call Toronto home, or the ways in which buildings act as community gathering spaces, this year’s event considers Toronto’s past and future — together.

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Gow Hastings ArchitectsDoors Open Toronto

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Gow Hastings Architects

Come be an architect for the day! Gow Hastings Architects is a Toronto-based architecture/design studio that creates vibrant places for research, learning, play and discovery. Doors Open visitors will have the chance to participate in an interactive workshop. Through writing, drawing and model-making, staff will guide participants to explore the design of an urban school in a multicultural, global city.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

275 Spadina Road
Toronto, Ontario

Architecture


Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 23

Guido Costantino ProjectsDoors Open Toronto

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Guido Costantino Projects

Peek inside the historical 401 Richmond Street West building and see how Guido Costantino Projects operates — an architectural design practice located on the second floor. Get a glimpse of their work on award-winning hospitality, retail and residential projects. Come and see how a modern architectural design firm functions in an adapted space See works in progress through drawings and models.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

401 Richmond Street West, #226
Toronto, Ontario

Architecture

Building type: Factory

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 23

Hacklab.TODoors Open Toronto

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Hacklab.TO

HackLab.TO is a decades-old, member-run organization dedicated to makers and hackers (in the creative sense, as defined by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology) from all walks of life. Come and visit the uniquely adorned space filled with members' projects — ranging from art to electronic exhibits to design projects. The space also provides many tools for members to use.

  • Guided tours available
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1677 St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.hacklab.to

Architecture

Building type: Educational facility

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 24

Heliconian HallDoors Open Toronto

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Heliconian Hall

Heliconian Hall, home to the Heliconian Club, is one of the oldest associations of its kind in Canada. Founded in 1909, it gives women artists, writers, musicians, dancers and actors opportunities to work together creatively. The hall itself dates to 1876 when Yorkville was still a village. Check out the simple exterior, a Victorian rose window and carved ceiling rafters.

  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

35 Hazelton Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
https://heliconianclub.org

Architecture

Year built: 1876
Building type: Historical landmark Gallery

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 24

Hillside Outdoor Education SchoolDoors Open Toronto

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Hillside Outdoor Education School

The original Hillside S.S. No. 4 was built around 1853 and became a “free school" in 1855. In 1976, the school closed for regular classes and began offering science and outdoor education programs instead. Currently, over 7,000 Toronto District School Board students visit annually, exploring the Rouge National Urban Park and learning more about our planet and the environment.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

2259 Meadowvale Road
Toronto, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1853
Building type: Schoolhouse

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 23

Historic Zion SchoolhouseDoors Open Toronto

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Historic Zion Schoolhouse

This schoolhouse was built in 1869 by the farming families of the rural community known as L'Amoreaux. Several generations of children attended the school until it closed in 1955. One of hundreds of schoolhouses that used to dot the Ontario landscape, the Zion Schoolhouse serves as a rare reminder of how education was provided in rural areas in the past.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking

Contact info

1091 Finch Avenue East
North York, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1869
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 24

HOK Toronto Design StudioDoors Open Toronto

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HOK Toronto Design Studio

HOK's Toronto studio creates award-winning interiors, architecture and planning solutions. Its technology-enabled workplace is balanced with inspirational art, sculpture, natural light, 360-degree views and a welcoming esthetic. It provides an environment for heightened collaboration, engagement and creativity. Located on the 11th floor, it provides excellent views of the downtown core, including City Hall, the Canada Life Building and Ontario courts.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Washrooms

Contact info

480 University Avenue, Suite 1100
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.hok.com/studios/toronto

Architecture

Year built: 1971
Building type: Commercial
Architect: Page + Steele

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 23

Hot Docs Ted Rogers CinemaDoors Open Toronto

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Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema

This century-old cinema, located in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood, is the world's first and largest documentary cinema. It is home to first-run Canadian and international documentary films, as well as special presentations, cultural events and some specialized fiction programming. The building is the flagship venue of the annual Hot Docs Festival, as well as several of the city's independent film festivals. (Photo: Joseph Michael)

  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

506 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario
https://hotdocs.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1913
Building type: Theatre
Architect: John Alexander

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 24

Humber Cultural HubDoors Open Toronto

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Humber Cultural Hub

Humber Polytechnic is transforming its Lakeshore campus into a destination for arts and culture through the development of the Humber Cultural Hub — a catalyst for building the next generation of artistic, cultural and creative leaders. During Doors Open, experience Justin Gray’s grammy-nominated Immersed album in the state-of-the-art recital hall. Tours of Humber Music's top industry studios will also be provided.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

3199 Lake Shore Blvd. West
Toronto, Ontario

Architecture

Building type: Educational facility

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 23

Humber Lakeshore Arts and Media StudiosDoors Open Toronto

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Humber Lakeshore Arts and Media Studios

Located within the Humber College Lakeshore campus, Humber Lakeshore Arts and Media Studios is an innovation hub for media education and emerging technologies. Explore their state-of-the-art virtual production studio. Or play Escape Humber (advance booking required), an educational escape room that involves online challenges. Together, these spaces bridge creative storytelling with cutting-edge technology, preparing the next generation of media professionals.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

300 Birmingham Street
Toronto, Ontario

Architecture

Building type: Educational facility

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 23

Humber Valley United ChurchDoors Open Toronto

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Humber Valley United Church

Come and visit this Etobicoke landmark — featuring “A Glance into the Heavens,” the nine stained-glass sanctuary windows. Unlike traditional stained glass, these modern, artistic expressions use a lamination process designed/patented by their creator and award-winning glass artist Eric Wesselow. Ask questions of the knowledgeable volunteers about the church, the windows, program activities and the choir. Refreshments and children’s activities available.

  • Kid-friendly
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

76 Anglesey Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario

Architecture

Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 24

InterAccess Media Art CentreDoors Open Toronto

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InterAccess Media Art Centre

Founded in 1983 as Toronto Community-Videotex, InterAccess is a gallery, educational facility, production studio and registered charity dedicated to new media and emerging practices in art and technology. Each year, they deliver multiple exhibitions, events and workshops that explore the impact of technology on the social, political and cultural aspects of our lives. During Doors Open, check out their studios.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

32 Lisgar Street
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.interaccess.org

Architecture

Year built: 2012
Building type: Educational facility Gallery
Architect: LGA Architectural Partners

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 24

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre of TorontoDoors Open Toronto

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Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre of Toronto

This is one of the world’s largest and most vibrant institutions of its kind. Established in 1963, it continues to serve the Japanese-Canadian community and anyone interested in Japanese culture. During Doors Open, enjoy tours and artist demonstrations. Try your hand at ink-wash painting. And, weather pending, view their blossoming cherry trees and participate in a traditional flower-viewing custom.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms

Contact info

6 Sakura Way
Toronto, Ontario
https://jccc.on.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1963

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 24

Jarvis Street Baptist ChurchDoors Open Toronto

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Jarvis Street Baptist Church

Jarvis Street Baptist was one of the first churches in Canada to be built with an amphitheatre-style interior. Ground-floor seating is grouped in a semicircle, while the gallery above is horseshoe-shaped. The ceiling has a magnificent rosette-shaped stained-glass skylight. The main entrance is set under a tower with a copper spire. Don’t miss the gargoyles outside the entrance doors.

  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

130 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.jsbc.org

Architecture

Year built: 1875
Building type: Place of worship
Architect: Henry Langley and Edmund Burke

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 24

John McKenzie HouseDoors Open Toronto

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John McKenzie House

The grand, red-brick John McKenzie House is known for significant interior features such as its centre-hall plan, a vestibule door and sidelights with bevelled and leaded glass, a large leaded-art-glass window that lights the main staircase landing, panelled doors and original radiators. In 1993, the Ontario Historical Society moved into the restored house, where they have been headquartered since.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

34 Parkview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1913
Building type: Historical house

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 24

Junction Craft Brewery (The Symes Road Destructor)Doors Open Toronto

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Junction Craft Brewery (The Symes Road Destructor)

This building was constructed under R.C. Harris – Toronto's longest-serving Public Works Commissioner. The art deco style was popular with civic buildings constructed during this time. It operated until the 1970s as an incinerator, and then became a waste transfer facility. It was closed in 1996. Since then, it has been renovated and was re-opened in 2018 as Junction Craft Brewery.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms

Contact info

150 Symes Road
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.junctioncraft.com

Architecture

Year built: 1932-34
Building type: Commercial
Architect: Kenneth Stevenson Gillies (under R.C. Harris)

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 24

Kadampa Buddhist TempleDoors Open Toronto

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Kadampa Buddhist Temple

This former church was transformed into a Buddhist temple in 2005. The large meditation hall can host 180 people for classes and retreats. It contains a huge and stunning shrine with 16 beautiful Buddha statues. Explore the meditation halls, learn about the temple’s various community activities, view a slideshow of the building’s history or enjoy children’s activities.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

631 Crawford Street
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.meditateintoronto.org

Architecture

Year built: 1902
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 24

Kew Beach Lawn Bowling ClubDoors Open Toronto

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Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club

Located near the waterfront at the foot of Lee Avenue in the Beach neighbourhood — one of Toronto’s most beautiful locations — the Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club is a busy place. There is lawn bowling as well as croquet in the summer. During winter months, members play darts, table tennis and cards, and organize social events. Come and check them out.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms

Contact info

12 Lee Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
https://kewbeachlbc.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1950
Building type: Sports facility

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 24

Knox United Church, AgincourtDoors Open Toronto

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Knox United Church, Agincourt

Serving Scarborough for more than 175 years, Knox United Church, Agincourt held its first service in a wood-frame structure; the current brick church was built in 1872. While some voted to join the United Church in 1925, others chose to form a new Knox Presbyterian congregation. There has been much growth here since the Second World War, with enhancements/new facilities.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

2569 Midland Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
https://myknox.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1872
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 23

KPMB ArchitectsDoors Open Toronto

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KPMB Architects

Enjoy panoramic views from these 12th-floor offices in Toronto’s Globe and Mail building. KPMB Architects occupies this new space, complete with four large open work zones, a wood-lined pavilion, and exposed concrete and glass, giving the space an industrial yet sophisticated vibe. Hear from architects and designers who will share insights from their current projects through tours/presentations throughout the day.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

351 King Street East, #1200
Toronto, Ontario

Architecture

Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 23

Lambton HouseDoors Open Toronto

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Lambton House

This former stagecoach inn is the only remaining public building from the milling era on the lower Humber River. The two-storey brick building with double verandah offers spectacular views. The original halls and staircases have been preserved. Costumed guides will lead tours of the house and wildflower garden. 

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

4066 Old Dundas Street
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.lambtonhouse.org

Architecture

Year built: 1860
Building type: Historical landmark Museum

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 24

Legion Experience MuseumDoors Open Toronto

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Legion Experience Museum

Coronation Branch 286 Rexdale has stood here since 1937 to serve Canadian veterans and their families. The Legion Experience Museum was established to tell the intersecting stories of Canadians and the military through art and artifacts. Knowledgeable volunteers will answer your questions. Search records to find family members, try one of the child-friendly activities or put on a military kit.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Veterans/Military heritage

Contact info

11 Irwin Road
Toronto, Ontario

Architecture

Building type: Military Museum

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 24

Legislative Assembly of OntarioDoors Open Toronto

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Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Come and explore Ontario’s Legislative Assembly — an impressive structure that has been home to the province’s legislature since 1893. Alongside oak floors and Italian marble finishes is artwork from the Government of Ontario Art Collection. During Doors Open, visitors can enjoy several exhibits on self-guided tours that include the legislative chamber. There’s even a kid-friendly scavenger hunt. (No tripods allowed.)

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

111 Wellesley Street West
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.ola.org

Architecture

Year built: 1893
Building type: Government building
Architect: Richard A. Waite; E.J. Lennox and George Gouinlock (later additions)

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 24

Lula LoungeDoors Open Toronto

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Lula Lounge

Previously home to the Dundas Playhouse, this has been a gathering place for Ukrainian, Portuguese and Latin communities to enjoy theatre, film, music and dance for nearly 90 years. Now home to Toronto's vibrant Latin music scene, the Lula Lounge has become a hot spot. During Doors Open, learn about the building’s long history or take a family-friendly salsa lesson.

  • Kid-friendly
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

1585 Dundas Street West
Toronto, Ontario

Architecture

Building type: Commercial Theatre

Dates/hours open

May 23 - May 23