R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plantin-person Doors Open Toronto
- In-person
- 2023 theme: Food
- Partial wheelchair access
- Self-guided tours available
- Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
- Washrooms
Constructed in the 1930s, this popular Doors Open site is Toronto’s largest water treatment plant, providing 400 million litres of safe drinking water daily. It’s also the largest ensemble of art deco structures in the city. Take a self-guided tour and explore the pump house and filter building, with staff available to answer your questions along the way. (Photo: Samuel Kolber)
Contact info
2701 Queen Street EastToronto, Ontario
https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/water-environment/tap-water-in-toronto/fast-facts-about-the-citys-water-treatment-plants/
Architecture
Year built: 1932Building type:Historical landmark
Architectural style:Art deco
Dates/hours open
May 28, 10:00am - May 29, 04:00pmSaturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last tour at 3:30 p.m.)