Visitors can explore the Club’s radio station and discover the hobby of amateur radio, including how to become a certified operator. Weather permitting, see fully off-grid outdoor stations demonstrating how radio can support communities during emergencies. A special call sign celebrating London’s 200th anniversary will also be in use throughout the day.

Discover the magic of the London Children’s Museum, inspiring curiosity and creativity for nearly 50 years! Explore innovative exhibits and interactive play spaces and experience a special Curator’s Corner featuring archival materials and artifacts. Enjoy hands-on activities, classic experiments and a self-guided tour celebrating community stories and the ideas of more than 500 Londoners. Enjoy musical performance!

The symbolic centre of civic government and administration, visit London City Hall to explore municipal decision-making, including the Mayor’s office and Council Chambers. Tour the building’s exterior with an architecture expert, view archival displays and visit the 12th floor observation deck to see London’s past and present from over 40 metres (131 feet) above ground. Enjoy musical performance!

Step into the rich history of the London Fire Department at the historic W. Peter Harding Fire Hall #4 in the heart of Old North. Learn essential tips to prevent kitchen fires, the top cause of fires in Ontario. Explore artifacts and images unveiling the heroic evolution of fire services. Join us for an exhilarating experience in fire safety education!

Discover cultural beauty at the London Muslim Mosque, the oldest operating mosque in Canada! Adorn your hands with intricate henna designs, have your name written in beautiful Arabic calligraphy and feel the elegance of wearing a hijab. Hear firsthand stories from mosque and city professionals about their faith and professions. Come and discover the beauty of these rich traditions.

During Doors Open London, take a guided tour of the London Police headquarters! Experience exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the London Police Service's history and operations. Enjoy a rare opportunity to peek inside a police vehicle and learn about different police units. Explore the firearms range, meet with officers and see specialized equipment up close.

Explore London Public Library's Wolf Performance Hall on an exclusive backstage and VIP tour, discovering what it takes to set up an event in this 365-seat theatre. See dressing rooms, a green room and experience the hall's renowned acoustics, sound and lighting systems. Browse exhibits of historical photographs, artefacts, documents and enjoy crafts and outdoor musical instruments. Enjoy musical performance!

Join us to learn how modern innovations in science and biotechnology are being used to reduce insect pests in crops, make crops less reliant on fertilizer, use plants to make vaccines and develop crops that are more resistant to diseases. Take a wagon ride, explore the Family Zone and learn more about our agricultural history.

Bientôt!

This site comprises 10 heritage buildings that were moved here by members of The Lost Villages Historical Society when the St. Lawrence Seaway was developed in 1958. Casualties of progress, the villages and hamlets disappeared under water but are remembered by former residents. The interiors and exteriors have been restored, and the buildings have been assembled in a village-like setting.

Come and visit the Amherstview Fire Hall! The Emergency Services Department — formed in 1998 — protects 340 square kilometres (131 square miles) and 17,000 residents through four fire stations. Witness firefighters in action and explore the historical 1962 King Seagrave Pumper, which will be onsite during the event. Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore fire trucks and talk to the team.

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.

Mabelle Arts' new facility, The Belle in Mabelle Park, is the result of a seven-year project between LGA Architects and hundreds of Mabelle Avenue residents. This neighbourhood park now allows residents to practise community care, find urban respite, host celebrations and solve community problems — together. Mingle with residents, participate in hands-on crafts, and re-naturalize this urban space with native plants.

Come visit the home of rebel leader, activist journalist and Toronto’s first mayor — William Lyon Mackenzie. While the house is currently unfurnished following a restoration, the site includes a recreated printshop (there will be printing demonstrations throughout the Doors Open weekend). As you explore the historical portion of the house, feel free to offer suggestions on interpretation and programming.

Combining a renovated Carnegie library with a dynamic contemporary addition, the MacLaren Art Centre complex includes multiple galleries, an education centre, a garden patio, cafe, gift shop and framing department. The building is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act as a space of architectural and historical significance. Tours, arts activities and more will be available throughout the day.

As an Anglican church, St. Mark’s served the community for over 100 years before closing in 1989. Now owned by the City of Hamilton, the site has undergone extensive restoration, preserving the heritage character of the building and park, while adding modern services, gardens and accessibility. It now has a new life as a community arts and cultural programming space.

Main Stage Rehearsal Studios is Ontario’s largest professional rehearsal facility and a one-stop creative hub for musicians and creators. Their 10,668 square-metre (35,000-square-foot) space features 40-plus studios for rehearsals, recording, podcasting, video production and live performance. Serving over 1,000 musicians each month, they provide professional gear, inspiring spaces and a supportive community where artists can create, collaborate and grow.

Visit the Manor Road United Church during this year's Doors Open Toronto. Located in the heart of Davisville Village, the church offers something for the whole family. Be the curious adventurer and celebrate the Manor's 100th anniversary. Hear from resident "heritage whisperers," listen to the sound of music, and discover a place that is home for many today.

Brock University’s Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts celebrates 10 years in the award-winning, repurposed Canada Hair Cloth Company building (1888). The facility is a vibrant hub for arts education and research, featuring theatres, studios, galleries, and specialized spaces. Guided tours run at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon; no pre-registration required.

Built in 1925 by J.W. Butler & Co., this Ontario Heritage Act-designated building has a rich history. Formerly known as the Genosha Hotel, it welcomed notable World War II era figures, including James Bond creator Ian Fleming and future CIA director J. Edgar Hoover. Today, it continues as an active mixed commercial (8 food vendors) and residential property.

The Market Gallery on the second floor of the St. Lawrence Market South occupies the former city hall council chamber, which operated here from 1845-99. After a 1978 renovation, the space became an exhibition facility for the city’s extensive art collections. The gallery’s signature fan windows, which once overlooked Toronto harbour, today overlook the main floor of the market.

Join us in the vault! Go behind the scenes with our curatorial team on a 30-minute guided tour of the collections vault, archives, and curatorial workroom. Discover areas rarely seen by the public.
Note: Only the guided tour is free during Doors Open. Admission fees apply to the rest of the museum.

This mid-19th-century house was converted into a public library in the 1970s and remains a cherished community resource. It blends seamlessly into the historic streetscape of Colborne Street. The library was featured in Lure, a ghost story by Deborah Kerbel, published by Dundurn Press in 2010.

Designed to reflect late 19th-century fire halls, this building features an 18-metre (59-foot) replica hose drying tower and fits seamlessly into the historic context of Markham Village. Visitors are invited to learn about fire prevention, meet fire services staff and explore firefighting equipment.

The restoration of this original 1871 railway station was the first major project of the Markham Village Conservancy, with restoration completed in 2000. The exterior paint colours were reproduced from c. 1910 when the rail line was part of the Grand Trunk Railway. Today, the station serves GO Transit commuters and functions as a community centre for meetings and classes.