Located on the main floor of the Hilary and Galen Weston Wing, the Daphne Cockwell Gallery dedicated to First Peoples art and culture is one of the Royal Ontario Museum’s premiere cultural spaces, featuring more than 1,000 works of art and cultural heritage. The museum’s Indigenous Learning Team will be available to answer questions. Tickets required for other museum galleries.

The present building dates from 1887, although Presbyterians have worshiped here since 1832. The 2015 addition preserved its history while creating bright new spaces. Our beautiful sanctuary windows celebrate Georgian Bay landscapes. We welcome EVERYONE! All proceeds from today's lunch sales will support our Monday Caring Kitchen, which provides free hot lunches to those who need physical and social nourishment. 

The Kiever Synagogue began with the arrival of Ukrainian immigrants escaping Czarist Russia. This synagogue was built in 1927, featuring exterior twin-domed towers decorated with Stars of David. The interior is dominated by a hand-carved Torah ark, with paintings of animals and zodiac signs in the gallery. In 1979, it became the first building of Jewish significance to be designated.

A hidden gem offering rich historical, cultural and natural features. The 64-hectare (116-acre) property includes areas of Carolinian forest, mid-20th-century buildings, a seasonal camp area, a bookstore, outdoor green space, walking trails, a labyrinth, farmland and pool. The site functions as a multi-use education and retreat centre with accommodations, dining, meeting spaces and facilities for overnight stays, day programs and group gatherings.

The former home of Canadian landscape painter Doris McCarthy (1910-2020), Fool’s Paradise is a charming cottage on the spectacular Scarborough Bluffs. McCarthy donated the property to the Ontario Heritage Trust so it could remain an inspirational space for future generations of artists. Today, the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program has welcomed over 60 artists to live and create by the Lake. (Photo: David Lee)

Families and children of all ages are welcome to come spend some time in the forest! You will tour the interior and exterior spaces of the award winning Forest Explorers building, and a short walk away is the Ottawa Forest and Nature School area. Take part in a tour, story walk and step inside a yurt!

Located at Exhibition Place near Scadding Cabin, Fort Rouillé is marked with plaques, a cairn, an obelisk and the original fort’s outline. Built in 1749-50, the fort was abandoned in 1759. Come and explore signs of an Indigenous presence, an old French fort, a War of 1812 battleground and Toronto’s oldest house — all in one spot. Bilingual volunteers available.

At Fort Willow Conservation Area nature and history come together. During the War of 1812, this fort was a supply depot that marked the half-way point between Kempenfelt Bay and the Nottawasaga River along the Nine Mile Portage. The site features scenic trails and open spaces where visitors can explore its historical importance. 

Experience one of Toronto's rare Victorian mansions — the residence of former Ontario Attorney General James Joseph Foy. Lavish and historical décor includes a grand carved staircase, stained-glass windows, etched transoms, plasterwork medallions and elegant fireplace mantels that recall a high society of bygone elegance. Today, the house displays works by local artists and can be rented for events. (Photo: Max L'Amour)

The Franklin Carmichael Art Centre is a unique building that sits atop the Humber River ravine in north Etobicoke. The two-storey log structure is surrounded by a small park. The site was gifted to the then-Township of Etobicoke in 1959. The Centre is home to the Franklin Carmichael Art Group, which offers visual-arts instruction to adults and children.

This site is an example of 1930s art deco, built primarily of materials from Quebec and France. Highlights include the Salon de l’hon. George W. Vari (formerly the Birch Bark room), a replica of the Vimy Memorial, bronze decorations by André Bizette-Lindet, wall engravings and murals. No strollers, backpacks, metal objects, food (including chewing gum) or drinks. Photography restricted. Registration Required.

Experience heritage conservation on one of Hamilton’s most storied streets. Their live‑work studios on Barton Street East showcase active restoration projects using traditional craft techniques. Visitors can explore real projects and see how heritage is preserved in a neighbourhood undergoing renewal.

The Tropical Greenhouse at Gage Park, opened in July 2021, is a 1,300-square-metre (14,000-square-foot) greenhouse containing a unique collection of subtropical plants, palm trees, a waterfall and fishpond. Visitors can view the production greenhouses where annual plants intended for the city’s gardens and traffic islands are started. Plants will be transferred this year beginning May 24.

For 35 years, the Dinkel family and the city have supported the preservation and restoration of the front of this historic building. At Gallery 121, a co-op space for art and art lovers, a frieze lines the front of the building while the back space transports you into Dinkel's Restaurant and historic patio, complete with a fountain and climbing ivy.

Located on the oldest farmstead on Amherst Island (from c. 1790), this art gallery is a destination unlike any other. With stunning views and rustic charm, a visit here is like journeying back in time — where the tradition of fine craftsmanship in wood, metal, fibre and glass arts is presented in original ways. Enjoy this unique and immersive experience.

The two buildings that house Gallery Stratford were constructed by London architect George F. Durand. One structure was built as the Stratford Waterworks’ pump house and the other for equipment storage. Durand believed that architecture was more than just engineering — it was art. You can see that in his mix of styles. Designated by the City of Stratford in 1985.

In 1962, the Orillia Fish and Game Conservation Club acquired this 24-hectare (60-acre) property with a commitment to operate it as a wildlife sanctuary. Comprising primarily wetlands and popular nature trails, the property features an aviary, swan enclosure, pollination gardens and an education building. The sanctuary is ideal for learning about the value of wetlands and conservation.

The George Quantz House is a 19th‑century building featuring patterned red brickwork along with added barge-boards and a bellcast veranda. Relocated from Bayview Avenue in 2013 for conservation, it is now home to Kirby Chan & Co. Real Estate. Learn about its architecture, restoration, and the Quantz family legacy.

The George R. Robinson Bandshell was built in 1947 in memory of Lieutenant George R. Robinson. Robinson, born 1840, was Bandmaster of the 13th Battalion Royal Canadian Militia from 1869 until his death, and is credited with reforming Canadian music. His Battalion Band was known for traveling across North America. Today, the bandshell serves as a stage for summer concerts.

Established in 2015, Giaimo is a Toronto-based architecture firm integrating design with heritage conservation. Their work engages deeply with Toronto’s built environment and its history — fostering environmentally, socially and culturally sustainable places through adaptive reuse, retrofits, renovations, additions, transformation, revitalization and integrating new with old. Come and explore their offices, located in an adaptively reused former industrial building.

Located on Mnisiing (Toronto Islands) in a former schoolhouse, this arts centre offers affordable retreat space, studios and accommodations for artists and creative thinkers. During Doors Open, learn about the facility, enjoy games on the lawn and the beach, and visit the lighthouse across the street (exterior only). Note: This site is accessible by ferry only. Consult the schedule. (Photo: Revel Photography)

Gibson House is a 19th-century farmhouse hidden among North York’s highrises. Step into the 1850s kitchen, where you will be met by the warm aroma of wood smoke and beeswax. Explore how David Gibson — a Scottish immigrant, land surveyor, farmer, politician and rebel — put his mark on the community, city and province. Come and taste, smell and touch history.

Glanmore is one of Belleville’s historical gems. Now a community museum, Glanmore was built for banker J.P.C. Phillips and his wife, Harriet Dougall Phillips. The grand house features beautifully restored interiors, period-room displays, European fine art and decorative objects. Artifacts related to local history are also included as part of the restored rooms in this historical house.

Built in 1849, this small but stunning historical church sits on a hill overlooking the village of Glen Morris on the banks of the heritage Grand River. The main church building is constructed of beautiful local fieldstone, giving it a timeless character that reflects the craftsmanship and heritage of the early community.

Located in the heart of the city, the Goethe-Institut Toronto is the meeting point and partner for anyone interested in contemporary German art and culture as well as the German language. It welcomes all into its community space and newly launched Media Lounge, highlighting the relationship between the natural and digital realms.