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York University's Markham Campus Doors Open Markham

York University's Markham Campus

York University’s state-of-the-art campus is in Markham Centre, the community’s new downtown. The design of this building defines a collegial academic community within a series of interconnected, multi-storey spaces. Academic programs and research revolve around technology and entrepreneurship. Come and take a tour of this fascinating site. Parking is available at the Pan Am Sports Centre next door.

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

Contact info

1 University Boulevard
Markham, Ontario
Email: markham@yorku.ca
https://www.yorku.ca/markham

Architecture

Year built: 2024
Building type: Educational facility
Architect: Diamond Schmitt Architects

Dates/hours open

Sep 26, 10:00am - Sep 26, 04:00pm

Young Centre for the Performing Arts Doors Open Toronto

Young Centre for the Performing Arts

Built in 1888 for industrial use by Gooderham and Worts, the Young Centre for the Performing Arts was adapted and reopened in 2006 as a performing arts facility with much of the original architecture still intact. The Young Centre was envisioned by George Brown College and Soulpepper Theatre Company as a home for Toronto's arts community and theatre lovers.

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

Contact info

50 Tank House Lane
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.youngcentre.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1888
Building type: Commercial Theatre

Dates/hours open

May 23, 10:00am - May 24, 05:00pm

Youngplace Doors Open Toronto

Youngplace

Youngplace is a community cultural hub in the West Queen West area whose spaces include artists’ studios, a public lounge, café and free public art galleries. Meet some of the tenants in their studios, participate in a material exchange, take a tour of the building and its creative spaces and see how this former schoolhouse has been restored and rejuvenated.

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

Contact info

180 Shaw Street
Toronto, Ontario
https://youngplace.ca

Architecture

Year built: renovated in 2013
Building type: Commercial Schoolhouse Gallery

Dates/hours open

May 23, 10:00am - May 24, 05:00pm

YZD Experience Centre Doors Open Toronto

YZD Experience Centre

The Experience Centre provides an immersive experience that invites the public to explore the vision for YZD — a historical $30-billion transformation of the former Downsview Airport lands. The centre also provides visitors with an overview of this generational city-building opportunity, which includes seven new neighbourhoods. It looks to welcome more than 55,000 residents and create employment for 23,000 people.

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

Contact info

34 Hanover Road
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.yzd.ca

Architecture

Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

May 23, 10:00am - May 24, 05:00pm

Zone Athletics (home of Pegasus Cheer Athletics) Doors Open Belleville

Zone Athletics (home of Pegasus Cheer Athletics)

Zone Athletics, home of Pegasus Cheer Athletics, was founded in 2014. Now in their 11th year, they operate in two sections of the building — with programming available for all ages, from newborns to adults. They offer recreational cheerleading, tumbling and parkour, day camps, birthday parties, pre-school classes, gym rentals and much more. They also offer Quinte’s only all-star cheerleading program.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

1989 Old Highway 2
Belleville, Ontario
Email: info@pegasuscheer.com
https://zoneathletics.ca

Architecture

Building type: Attraction Commercial Educational facility

Dates/hours open

Sep 12, 12:00pm - Sep 12, 03:00pm

ZooShare Biogas Plant Doors Open Toronto

ZooShare Biogas Plant

One of Toronto’s only renewable-energy sites open for public tours, the ZooShare Biogas Plant generates enough renewable energy to power 250 homes and businesses. Each year, they use 15,000 tonnes of inedible food waste and 2,000 tonnes of manure from the Toronto Zoo to create biogas, which is converted into electricity. Learn how biogas contributes to a more sustainable future.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1749A Meadowvale Road
Toronto, Ontario
https://zooshare.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2021
Building type: Green building Factory

Dates/hours open

May 23, 10:00am - May 24, 05:00pm