In 1903, Woodville's original 1857 Town Hall needed a replacement, and money was raised for a new structure on King Street, which included a large performance space as well as space for village council meetings and administration. Now a rental venue and community hall, it has been lovingly restored by local residents over the years, including its striking wooden interior.

The Workers Arts and Heritage Centre, housed in Hamilton's Custom House, was founded in 1995 by a group of labour historians, artists, union and community activists who saw a need for a community museum that could celebrate the history of workers and labour. Since its founding, they have expanded their vision of work to be as inclusive as possible.

This creative cultural hub is a prominent neighbourhood feature, its tenants representing a dynamic mix of artistic practices, community services and cultural interests. The large courtyard space in Barn 2 plays regular host to art and craft fairs, community-focused special events and more. Many people know this place through the Stop Community Food Centre's popular farmers' market. (Photo: Ted Chai)

Xpace Cultural Centre is a Toronto-based, artist-run contemporary art gallery that features a street-level exhibition in its Window Space. The Main Space and Project Space host additional exhibitions inside. Dedicated to supporting emerging artists, writers, designers and curators, Xpace presents exhibitions and public programming that invite experimentation and dialogue, offering an introduction to contemporary art in an accessible, street-level space.

Since 2007, YM Art Gallery has supported artists and art lovers in Richmond Hill, representing over 200 local and international artists. Year-round exhibitions feature works by artists such as John Kokinos, Christos Damianos, Lei Chang, Wanning Liao, and Charlie Cheng, with expert consultation and custom framing services.

At YMCA Camp Ki-Wa-Y, adventure starts here for all ages. For more than 100 years, Camp Ki-Wa-Y has inspired connection, confidence and outdoor exploration on the shores of Paradise Lake. During Doors Open, guests can explore indoor spaces, visit the waterfront and experience activities like archery and high ropes while discovering the magic of camp life.

The Owen Sound Daily Sun-Times began publication in 1922 and was printed at the Fleming Publishing Co. plant located here, more commonly known as The Sun Times Building. Now home to a number of local businesses, the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce inhabits approximately 1114 square-metres (12,000 square-feet) of the completely renovated historic building in Downtown Owen Sound.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.