This mental health charity turns an outdated candy factory into a modern, welcoming facility for teens and young adults to access mental health services. Understanding how the built environment influences health and well-being, the architect’s young design team worked directly with participants, counsellors and staff. Explore this site and see what architectural elements have been retained from the original structure.

Terroni’s Adelaide location is part of Toronto’s history. Built in 1852, it housed the York County Court House. Today, it has been converted into a popular Italian restaurant with dramatic columns, a spectacular dining room with fireplaces and a sunlit atrium. Throughout the restaurant, see antique Sicilian puppets on the walls, handcrafted by local artists over 200 years ago.

Anchored under Toronto's Gardiner Expressway, The Bentway is a growing public space — and so much more. Developed through partnerships with the City of Toronto, residents, supporters, artists, city-builders and dreamers, it shows how we can re-imagine the opportunities of urban spaces. During Doors Open, explore the site and the many exhibits and installations that bring The Bentway to life.

The Ismaili Centre, Toronto, is a place of congregation (Jamatkhana) and a community centre, serving as a symbolic marker of the permanent presence of the Ismaili community in Canada. During Doors Open, explore the Centre’s stunning architecture and enjoy a guided tour — including the prayer hall with its crystalline dome. (No tripods allowed.)

Located in the heart of the city, the Japan Foundation, Toronto is on the third floor of the former Hudson’s Bay Centre. By promoting Japanese culture to other countries, they aspire to contribute to the improvement of good international relations with Japan. During Doors Open, visitors can browse the extensive collection of print and audio-visual materials in the library.

The ZoomerPlex is a media, event and production complex in Liberty Village, and is home to blogTO, Daily Hive, The New Classical FM, Zoomer Radio, VisionTV and ONETV studios, and Zoomer magazine. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour, see how radio/television shows are made, meet the DJs, view Moses Znaimer’s famous collection of vintage televisions and radios, and catch a live-to-air concert.

This 1902 site is now home to one of Canada's oldest alternative theatre companies: Theatre Passe Muraille. Designated in 1974, the building was transformed into an arts space that holds two theatres. Passe Muraille has a history of mentoring and offering affordable space to much of Toronto’s independent performing arts community. It is known for its work in fostering access/inclusivity.

This building was designed in 1922 by John M. Lyle (1872-1945) for the Thornton-Smith Company, an antique furniture and interior design firm. The crowning jewel of this property is its Aperture Room — a stunning event venue that keeps the 100 years of history on Yonge Street alive by boasting exposed brick, hardwood floors, three magnificent skylights and original windows.

Todmorden Mills allows visitors to immerse themselves in Toronto's past. It features a collection of 19th-century industrial and domestic buildings (including a paper mill that houses the Papermill Theatre and Gallery), a former brewery, two restored period homes and a wildflower preserve. Discover Toronto’s history through the people who made the lumber, flour, beer and bricks that built this city.

In 2025, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority unveils their new head office, bringing together cutting-edge sustainability design and practice. One of North America’s most sustainable buildings, it boasts low greenhouse gas emissions. Look for the beautiful cascading water walls and the naturally lit atrium. See how green building design in an urban landscape can integrate with the natural environment.

The Toronto and Region Islamic Congregation was the first mosque in Toronto to have a full-sized gymnasium. The building consists of a dedicated prayer hall and the gym, which is used as a multi-purpose hall. The east wall was designed to mark the location of the qiblah (the direction toward which Muslims turn to pray).

The Toronto Camera Club was incorporated in 1893, with its origins back to 1888. It is the oldest camera club in Canada, and among the first in North America. It has occupied a major place in the culture of Toronto. The club has a working darkroom and gallery in the basement, a two-storey auditorium and a gallery for photographic exhibits.

This building is one of Toronto’s most famous landmarks and a year-round gathering place. The design showcases the civic square, the podium and the circular council chamber, creating a sculptural quality that makes it such a striking landmark. Doors Open visitors can view the 27th-floor observation deck, the council chambers and the Hall of Memory. Special programming throughout the weekend.

The Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre is a prominent Indigenous centre, serving over 175,000 community members on an annual basis. Purchased in 1997, the building was previously a furniture store and a Korean church. Since then, it has undergone major renovations, including the addition of a rich blue stucco exterior to represent the vibrancy of the community it represents.

The Toronto Humane Society (THS) is one of Ontario’s largest animal welfare organizations. With over 135 years of providing care for animals, the THS is an industry leader in shelter care, animal training, behavioural consultations and veterinary services. It is their mission to improve the lives of animals. Knowledgeable volunteers be on hand for tours and questions. Bring your camera! (No tripods allowed.)

The Architecture Building is home to the Department of Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University. Completed in 1981, this unique building with dramatic atriums was designed by the acclaimed Canadian architect Ron Thom (1923-86). Thom also designed Massey College (1963) at the University of Toronto, the Toronto Zoo (1974), the Shaw Festival Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake (1973) and numerous other projects.

This world-class facility was the largest sport-related new build for the 2015 Toronto Pan Am and Parapan Am Games and the largest infrastructure investment in Canadian amateur sport history. The 29,000-square-metre (312,000-square-foot) centre includes two internationally sanctioned 10-lane, 50-metre (164-foot) pools, a world-class dive pool and dryland dive training facilities, a four-court gymnasium, an indoor running track and more!

The Toronto School of Art is housed within a historical building. Over the years, it has been everything from a garment factory to an artist commune. Purchased in 2016, it has been the school's permanent home since 2019. With preserved century-old features and six light-filled studios, the school continues to be a vital part of Toronto’s art community.

Finch Yard is one of six Toronto Water operations yards in the city. This yard will showcase some of the equipment, tools, technology and materials that Toronto Water uses to ensure the distribution of high-quality water and the collection of waste-water — including 67,000 valves, 42,000 hydrants, 10,000 km (6,200 miles) of sewers, 155,000 maintenance holes and 170,000 catch basins.

Welcome to Toronto's First Post Office! Operated by the Town of York Historical Society, this National Historic Site is a museum and an authorized full-service dealer for Canada Post. The museum tells the story of the Town of York and the early Canadian postal system. Visitors can try their hand with a quill pen and ink, and explore the museum exhibits.

The iconic Toronto-Dominion Centre is the vision of two Canadian corporations who collaborated to change the face of Toronto's Financial District. An outstanding model of the international style of architecture, the TD Bank tower opened in 1967 and changed the future of Canadian business, introducing the modern workplace to a business community eager to step up and compete internationally.

ln 1980, two long-established Annex congregations joined to form this church: St. Paul's Avenue Road United and Trinity United. For more than a century, Trinity-St. Paul's has been a Bloor Street landmark. Known for community outreach, social justice/service, and the performing arts, the church remains a vital community hub. Many orchestras and ensembles call it home, including Tafelmusik.

Ubisoft Toronto is a video game development studio that has produced innovative video games — including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell. The 1922 building features a brick-and-beam interior and a distinctive rooftop water tower. In 2019, the studio added a new, state-of-the-art Performance Capture Studio that has worked with world-renowned talent from across the globe.

The Department of Physics at the University of Toronto — with its hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students — is located inside the McLennan Physical Labs. The building is named after John C. McLennan, a professor who laid the foundation for quantum optics and condensed matter, and subatomic and atmospheric physics. The building features the 14-storey Burton Tower, which houses its telescopes.

Founded in 1964 and situated in one of Toronto's most diverse and multicultural neighbourhoods, the University of Toronto Scarborough brings together people from all walks of life. Thanks to its partnerships, it’s able to offer students real-world experience. Over the past six decades, the campus has grown in the Highland Creek Valley and has connected the community with nearby parks.