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Ontario Heritage Centre Doors Open Toronto

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Ontario Heritage Centre

Explore the Ontario Heritage Centre, the headquarters of the Ontario Heritage Trust, built in 1909. It features two gallery spaces with mezzanines, an oak-panelled oval board room, a restored manually operated elevator, and period washrooms. Often chosen for filming locations, it has appeared over the years in various productions like Cinderella Man, Queer as Folk and Serendipity.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Virtual tours
  • National Historic Site (Canada)

Contact info

10 Adelaide Street East
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1909
Building type: Government building Historical landmark
Architect: George Gouinlock

Portlands Energy Centre Doors Open Toronto

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Portlands Energy Centre

Electricity was first produced here in 2008. Today, the Centre supplies enough power to serve nearly one-quarter of Toronto’s needs. During Doors Open, guided tours will include audio headsets, hard hats, reflective vests and safety glasses. Explore the Info Tent for local vendors, artists and photographers. Then, wander through their pollinator garden and speak with the resident beekeeper.

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

Contact info

470 Unwin Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
https://aturapower.com

Architecture

Year built: 2007

Dates/hours open

May 25, 10:00am - May 25, 04:30pm

Redpath Sugar Doors Open Toronto

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Redpath Sugar

Redpath Sugar began in Canada in 1854 and has been operating in Toronto since 1959. As one of the last industrial establishments in the Toronto Harbour, Redpath remains a vital part of the community. Explore the site, engage with employees, interact with historical artifacts and enjoy a treat or two along the way. Entrance will be through the Centre Gate.

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

Contact info

95 Queen's Quay East
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.redpathsugar.com

Architecture

Year built: 1959
Building type: Commercial Museum

Dates/hours open

May 25, 10:00am - May 26, 05:00pm

Spadina Museum Doors Open Toronto

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Spadina Museum

Come and tour Spadina House and discover the home of the Austin family from 1866-1982. Period rooms contain furniture and decorative details from the 1920s and 1930s. Co-owned by the Ontario Heritage Trust and the City of Toronto, this site includes three floors, an orchard and the newly created Aki Wiidookaagewin "Ontario Earth Helpers" Indigenous kitchen garden. (No tripods allowed.)

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust

Contact info

285 Spadina Road
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/museums/spadina-museum

Architecture

Year built: 1866; 1896
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark Historical house Museum
Architect: Original architect unknown; Vaux Chadwick (1896)

stackt Doors Open Toronto

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stackt

This unique marketplace has taken unused land in the heart of downtown Toronto and transformed it into a culture and community hub, providing Torontonians with a new space to gather and discover — supporting liveability and vibrancy. Made entirely out of shipping containers, stackt is a sustainable, modular space that is easily erected and dismantled with minimal intervention on the land.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

28 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
Email: info@stacktmarket.com
https://stacktmarket.com

Architecture

Year built: 2019
Building type: Commercial
Architect: LGA Architectural Partners

Dates/hours open

May 25, 10:00am - May 26, 05:00pm

Steam Whistle Brewing Doors Open Toronto

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Steam Whistle Brewing

Learn about this brewery in the historical John Street Roundhouse. During regular 30-minute tours, guides will share the railway history and unique features of this building, followed by its current use as a brewery. The Roundhouse is one of the best examples of preserved railway roundhouses; it has been skilfully restored. Walk on the catwalk and view the turntable outside.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Food vendors
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

255 Bremner Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario
https://steamwhistle.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1929
Building type: Food and drink Transportation

Dates/hours open

May 25, 10:00am - May 26, 05:00pm

Stella's Place Assessment and Treatment Centre Doors Open Toronto

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Stella's Place Assessment and Treatment Centre

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.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

54 Wolseley Street
Toronto, Ontario
https://stellasplace.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1912

Architect: renovations by Stantec

Dates/hours open

May 25, 10:00am - May 26, 05:00pm

The Bentway Doors Open Toronto

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The Bentway

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. Doors Open also marks the opening weekend of the Bentway's summer 2024 exhibition, Softer City.

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

Contact info

250 Fort York Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.thebentway.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2018

Dates/hours open

May 25, 10:00am - May 26, 05:00pm

The ZoomerPlex Doors Open Toronto

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The ZoomerPlex

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.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

70 Jefferson Avenue
Toronto, Ontario

Architecture

Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

May 25, 10:00am - May 26, 05:00pm

Timothy Eaton Memorial Church Doors Open Toronto

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Timothy Eaton Memorial Church

Built by the family of the founder of the Eaton’s retail chain, this neo-Gothic church features a 30-metre (100-foot) bell tower that houses a 21-bell carillon. Explore the important collection of stained-glass windows, take a behind-the-scenes guided tour, hear the Casavant organ (see their recital schedule), view never-before-seen historical photos, and look up marriage records of relatives married here.

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

Contact info

230 St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.temc.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1911
Building type: Place of worship
Architect: Wickson and Gregg

Dates/hours open

May 25, 10:00am - May 26, 05:00pm

Toronto Carpet Factory Doors Open Toronto

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Toronto Carpet Factory

By 1899, the burgeoning Toronto Carpet Manufacturing Company Limited outgrew its original space and moved into this impressive new factory. The structures were built in the classic 19th-century style around a central quadrangle and powerhouse. During Doors Open, tenant suites (largely design studios) will be available to view, showing how the complex continues to provide spaces that inspire new ideas.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

67 Mowat Avenue, Suite 100
Toronto, Ontario
https://torontocarpetfactory.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1899
Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

May 25, 10:00am - May 25, 05:00pm

Toronto Zoo Wildlife Health Centre Doors Open Toronto

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Toronto Zoo Wildlife Health Centre

The Toronto Zoo celebrates its 50th year in 2024. Enjoy an exclusive chance to go behind the scenes at their new state-of-the-art Wildlife Health Centre – the first of its kind in Canada. See why the Zoo continues to be a centre of excellence. Note: Enter through the Administrative Support Centre. No access via the main parking lot or primary entrance.

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

Contact info

361A Old Finch Road
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.torontozoo.com/tz/WildlifeHealthCentre

Architecture

Year built: 1970
Building type: Attraction Educational facility Health-care facility

Dates/hours open

May 25, 10:00am - May 26, 05:00pm

Young Centre for the Performing Arts Doors Open Toronto

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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.

  • 2024 theme: 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 25, 10:00am - May 26, 05:00pm

Youngplace Doors Open Toronto

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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.

  • 2024 theme: 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 25, 10:00am - May 26, 05:00pm

Richmond Hill Artifact Collections Storage Centre Doors Open Richmond Hill

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Richmond Hill Artifact Collections Storage Centre

The Richmond Hill Artifact Collections Storage Centre houses thousands of historical artifacts in its climate-controlled facility. Much of the collection — generously donated by local families — dates back over a century. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the collections and learn how they catalogue, preserve and maintain the artifacts. Members of the Richmond Hill Historical Society will be in attendance.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1200 Elgin Mills Road East
Richmond Hill, Ontario
https://www.richmondhill.ca/heritage

Architecture

Year built: 1990
Building type: Government building

Dates/hours open

May 11, 10:00am - May 11, 04:00pm

Richmond Hill Heritage Centre Doors Open Richmond Hill

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Richmond Hill Heritage Centre

The Richmond Hill Heritage Centre is housed in a restored 1840s Regency-style cottage — originally home to Amos Wright, the first Reeve of Markham Township. The Centre serves as a unique venue to showcase the rich heritage and history of Richmond Hill. Explore galleries and exhibits. Or enjoy their popular afternoon teas (reserve online — limited seating available).

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

19 Church Street North
Richmond Hill, Ontario
http://richmondhill.ca/heritagecentre

Architecture

Year built: 1840
Building type: Educational facility Historical house Museum Gallery

Dates/hours open

May 11, 10:00am - May 11, 04:00pm

Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church Doors Open Richmond Hill

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Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church

The Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, with its unique patterned bricks, was erected in 1880. The interior features Gothic-designed woodwork, original pews and beautiful stained-glass windows. Tour the building and cemetery and engage in a demonstration of the 1915 Cassavant pipe organ. And see artwork from featured artists narenhua, Roger Potts and Ziba Salehi-Rahni.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Parking
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

10066 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill, Ontario
https://rhpresbyterian.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1880
Building type: Place of worship
Architect: Langley, Langley & Burke

Dates/hours open

May 11, 10:00am - May 11, 04:00pm

Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame Doors Open Richmond Hill

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Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame

The Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame is located on the second floor of the Elgin Barrow Arena. It features exhibits and photos of local sports history. Here, they recognize athletes, teams, officials and sports builders who have helped shape Richmond Hill's sports community. Check out the inductees, awards recipients, Moments in Sport winners and more.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

43 Church Street South (2nd floor of the Elgin Barrow Arena)
Richmond Hill, Ontario
https://www.richmondhill.ca/sportshall

Architecture

Building type: Attraction Museum

Dates/hours open

May 11, 10:00am - May 11, 04:00pm

St. Mary & St. Joseph Coptic Orthodox Church Doors Open Richmond Hill

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St. Mary & St. Joseph Coptic Orthodox Church

The Coptic Orthodox Church was founded by Mark the Evangelist in AD 43. St. Mary & St. Joseph has a distinctive history and boasts unique architectural features. Beautiful hand-painted murals, carved wood and imported Egyptian marble grace the church’s interior. During Doors Open, tour and learn about the culture and heritage of the Coptic (Egyptian) community in Richmond Hill.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

11308 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill, Ontario
https://smsj.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2008
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

May 11, 10:00am - May 11, 04:00pm

St. Mary's Anglican Church Doors Open Richmond Hill

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St. Mary's Anglican Church

St. Mary’s is the oldest church structure in Richmond Hill — and the city’s first Anglican parish. The historical building is now a chapel for the main church, built in 1964 in the Gothic-revival style. Take a guided tour of the chapel, indoor burial plot, church sanctuary and new stained-glass window that commemorates the church’s 150th anniversary.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

10030 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill, Ontario
https://www.saintmarysanglican.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1872; new building in 1964
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

May 11, 10:00am - May 11, 04:00pm

The Westdale Doors Open Hamilton Region

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The Westdale

This was Hamilton’s first theatre built expressly to show “talkies” — motion pictures with sound. The beautiful art deco building was fully restored in 2017 by the Westdale Cinema Group and has become a cinematic, cultural and economic hub. The excellent film series Hamilton Originals will be shown on Saturday, while the site will be open for tours on Sunday.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Food vendors
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos

Contact info

1014 King Street West
Hamilton, Ontario
Email: info@thewestdale.ca
https://www.thewestdale.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1935
Building type: Theatre
Architect: Unknown

Walking tour of Stoney Creek Doors Open Hamilton Region

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Walking tour of Stoney Creek

Stoney Creek was first settled by United Empire Loyalists in 1786. It was the site of the Battle of Stoney Creek in 1813, part of the War of 1812, and Canada’s first Women's Institute. Join this walking tour and learn more about this historical community. Then stick around for some live music at the Titan Mortgage Group afterwards.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

Meet outside The Village Restaurant (35 King Street East)
Stoney Creek, Ontario
Email: biastoneycreek@gmail.com

Architecture

Year built: Various

Architect: Various

Dates/hours open

May 04, 01:00pm - May 05, 04:00pm

Oshawa Museum: Henry House and Guy House Doors Open Oshawa

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Oshawa Museum: Henry House and Guy House

Learn about life in the late 19th century at the Oshawa Museum. Henry House was the family home of Thomas Henry, a local minister, farmer and harbourmaster. Built circa 1840, it showcases life in a traditional Victorian-era home. Museum staff will be on hand to talk about the family and answer questions. While you’re here, visit the Guy House, too.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1446 Simcoe Street South, Lakeview Park
Oshawa, Ontario
Email: membership@oshawamuseum.org
http://www.oshawamuseum.org

Architecture

Year built: c. 1840
Building type: Museum

Dates/hours open

May 04, 12:00pm - May 04, 04:00pm

Oshawa Public Libraries — McLaughlin Branch Doors Open Oshawa

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Oshawa Public Libraries — McLaughlin Branch

Forming part of Oshawa's Civic Centre, this library was a gift of Col. R.S. McLaughlin. Architect Arthur Eadie was influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright in his design of the building, now the city’s central branch. Enjoy a display of materials in the Local History Room or take a guided tour that showcases the library’s evolution over the past 70 years.

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

Contact info

65 Bagot Street
Oshawa, Ontario
https://oshawalibrary.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1954
Building type: Library
Architect: Arthur H. Eadie

Dates/hours open

May 04, 12:00pm - May 04, 04:00pm

Walking tour of Locke Street Doors Open Hamilton Region

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Walking tour of Locke Street

With more than 90 retail stores, professional services, cafés and restaurants, Locke Street has become a popular Hamilton destination for locals and visitors alike. This guided walking tour, offered by the local business improvement association, will showcase just a few of the many sites that make this street so popular. Afterwards, enjoy live music on the street by local musicians.

  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Food vendors
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

Meet outside Democracy (202 Locke Street South)
Hamilton, Ontario
Email: westdalevillagebia@gmail.com
https://lockeshops.com

Architecture

Year built: Various

Architect: Various

Dates/hours open

May 04, 12:00pm - May 05, 04:00pm