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Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Explore Toronto’s architectural, historical, cultural and socially significant buildings for free during the Doors Open weekend. For Doors Open 2025, we will be exploring the many sides of our playful city — for kids of all ages. From sports to music to theatre, Doors Open sites and programming will explore the joyful, irreverent and sometimes serious times of play. Get inspired by this "playground" we call home and explore Toronto's most beloved sites and buildings for free!

Sites are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.

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133 In-person Doors Open sites

Motorista StudioDoors Open Toronto

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Motorista Studio

Motorista Studio is a unique events venue located near the former site of the Leaside Aerodrome. Begun in 1917, the aerodrome became Toronto's first commercial airport. Its airfield was also the landing site for Canada's first air mail service. Although no remnants of the aerodrome's structures remain, Motorista Studio was created with this local aviation heritage at its core.

  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

25 Commercial Road, #9
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.motoristastudio.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1930s
Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

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Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto

For over 20 years, the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto has featured the work of 1,100-plus Canadian and international artists. In 2018, they moved into this purpose-designed space in the Junction – once Toronto’s tallest building. The original factory produced aluminum products for the Second World War. When it opened, it was considered innovative because it used concrete slab architecture.

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

Contact info

158 Sterling Road, #100
Toronto, Ontario
https://moca.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1919
Building type: Commercial Historical landmark Museum Gallery
Architect: John W. Woodman; architects-Alliance

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

Muslims in Canada ArchivesDoors Open Toronto

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Muslims in Canada Archives

The Muslims in Canada Archives is housed within the Jackman Humanities Building at the University of Toronto. Designed in 1929, the building was constructed to provide facilities for the medical profession. The preserved stone detailing and grand lobby are key features of this designated building. The fifth-floor offices exhibit archival materials relating to the historical presence of Canadian Muslims.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

170 St. George Street, #530
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.muslimsincanadaarchives.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1929
Building type: Educational facility Archives
Architect: Marani, Lawson and Paisley

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

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Nia Centre for the Arts

In 2020, the Nia Centre for the Arts embarked on its most ambitious project yet. It renovated its 1,300-square-metre (14,000-square-foot) space into Canada's first professional multidisciplinary arts facility dedicated to Black artistic traditions. Located in the heart of a historically Black neighbourhood, the new facility features a performance space, youth-designated space, a digital media lab, event space and more.

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

Contact info

524 Oakwood Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
https://niacentre.org

Architecture

Year built: 1925
Building type: Gallery
Architect: Oleson Worland Architects (renovation)

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

Nursing Simulation CentreDoors Open Toronto

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Nursing Simulation Centre

The Nursing Simulation Centre allows York University's nursing students to achieve their professional development/learning goals. Located on the third floor of the Health, Nursing and Environmental Studies building, it can be divided into two unique spaces — the Nursing Skills Lab and the Computer Skills Lab. The Nursing Skills Lab houses adult medical-surgical beds, a pediatric area and isolation two rooms.

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

Contact info

4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.yorku.ca/health/nursing/nursing-simulation-centre

Architecture

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

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 24

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OCAD University

OCAD University is Canada's oldest and largest art and design university, located in downtown Toronto since 1876. The main campus includes the George Reid House and the iconic Rosalie Sharp Centre for Design. Home to over 4,500 students, its classes are taught by experts in their fields. Come and explore this beautiful facility and learn more about what they offer.

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

Contact info

100 McCaul Street
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.ocadu.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2004
Building type: Educational facility
Architect: Will Aslop

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

Old City HallDoors Open Toronto

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Old City Hall

The imposing Old City Hall was Toronto’s third city hall. The lobby features one of the city's few secular stained-glass windows. Original gargoyles were replaced in 2002 with replicas. And, in 1925, a cenotaph was erected outside to honour Torontonians who died in the First World War (later updated for veterans of the Second World War and the Korean War).

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

60 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1889-99
Building type: Government building Historical landmark
Architect: Edward James Lennox

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

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Old Don Jail

The Old Don Jail served as a prison for 113 years, closing in 1977. After years of stagnation, the property was purchased by Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital as part of its new campus. The modern hospital, with its 150-year history in Toronto's Riverdale community, is connected by a glass bridge to the historical jail, which now serves as its administrative building. (Photo: Richard Adams)

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

550 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1864
Building type: Historical landmark
Architect: William Thomas

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

Ontario Association of Architects HeadquartersDoors Open Toronto

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Ontario Association of Architects Headquarters

The headquarters of the Ontario Association of Architects is more than the regulator of the province's architecture profession. It is the public and physical embodiment of architects, skills and aspirations. On your Doors Open tour, explore recent renovations that have helped the building become net-zero — including an energy-efficient geothermal system, solar panels, improved daylighting and tint-changing dynamic windows.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms

Contact info

111 Moatfield Drive
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.oaa.on.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1992

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

Osgoode HallDoors Open Toronto

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Osgoode Hall

Osgoode Hall — home of the Law Society of Ontario and the highest courts of the province — opened in 1832 and remains a Toronto landmark and symbol of the law in Ontario. The 1867 fence, renowned for its peculiar gates, surrounds the property and its landscaped grounds. Download the self-guided tour or speak with the knowledgeable volunteers. (No tripods allowed.)

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

130 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
https://lso.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1832
Building type: Courthouse Educational facility Historical landmark
Architect: John Ewart, William Warren Baldwin

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

Parkdale Arts and Culture CentreDoors Open Toronto

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Parkdale Arts and Culture Centre

The Parkdale Arts and Cultural Centre was the City's Police Station — 6 Division from 1931-63. The building now has nine active work studios for artists, as well as community offices and an art gallery, Gallery 1313 (once the site of 12 holding cells for prisoners). The art deco clock above the main entrance was repaired but is not currently functioning.

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

Contact info

1313 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
https://gallery1313.org

Architecture

Year built: 1931
Building type: Gallery
Architect: J.J. Woolnough

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

People Design Co-opDoors Open Toronto

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People Design Co-op

People Design Co-op's architecture studio is located on the second floor of a former bank building. They work with non-profit and public housing providers, social service providers and community land trusts to retrofit and develop affordable housing stock. The City has identified this property through the 2014 Leslieville Planning Study as significant for its prominent location and its unique typology.

  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

943 Queen Street East, #200
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.peoplecooperative.com

Architecture

Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

Polish Combatants' Association Branch 20Doors Open Toronto

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Polish Combatants' Association Branch 20

The Polish Combatants' Association Branch 20, a non-profit organization founded in 1948, is dedicated to honouring the memory of Polish veterans and promoting Polish history, culture and language. The three-storey building includes an underground parking lot, offices, a dining room, banquet hall and military museum. The building has a rich history and holds great meaning for the Polish-Canadian community.

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

Contact info

206 Beverley Street
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.spk20.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1973
Building type: Military Museum Union hall
Architect: Wieslaw "Winslow" Wodkiewicz

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

Project Studio ArchitectsDoors Open Toronto

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Project Studio Architects

Project Studio Architects developed a laneway/garden suite initiative using shipping containers to cut both construction costs and time drastically. One of the earliest completed suites was here at 339 Boon Avenue. Based on the success of the prototype as a functional space, and to adhere to the work philosophy of "practise what you preach," the firm relocated its office there.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

339 Boon Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
http://ps-a.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2023
Building type: Commercial
Architect: Project Studio Architects

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

Q4 Architects StudioDoors Open Toronto

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Q4 Architects Studio

Celebrating 20 years, Q4 Architects is the largest woman-owned and -led architectural firm in Canada. They are focused on designing residential and mixed-use projects with a sense of dignity, at all levels of affordability. This studio is perched above the West Don River, with sweeping views of the ravine. Come and explore the studio's boardrooms, creative studio and collaboration spaces.

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

Contact info

4110 Yonge Street, #602
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.q4architects.com

Architecture

Year built: 2022
Building type: Commercial
Architect: Q4 Architects

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 24

R.C. Harris Water Treatment PlantDoors Open Toronto

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R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant

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 questions along the way. (No tripods/filming allowed.) (Photo: Samuel Kolber)

  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Architecture

Year built: 1932
Building type: Historical landmark

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

RAW Design StudioDoors Open Toronto

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RAW Design Studio

RAW Design's new office showcases the firm's dedication to adaptive reuse and sustainable design. Originally a one-storey mechanic’s garage, the building has been transformed into a two-storey structure featuring timber construction. The newly added second floor houses RAW's office, while the ground floor remains a vibrant commercial space. This project highlights RAW's innovative approach to creating functional and community-focused architecture.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms

Contact info

22 Geary Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
https://rawdesign.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2024
Building type: Commercial
Architect: Raw Design Inc.

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 24

RDH ArchitectsDoors Open Toronto

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RDH Architects

One of Canada's oldest architectural practices, RDH Architects specializes in architecture for the public realm. The firm recently relocated to a heritage building, where they blended historical features with contemporary design. Highlights include a glazed front façade with views into the studio's creative process, a spiral staircase, and an open-plan interior with 28 workstations, meeting spaces and a collaboration bar.

  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

695 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.rdharch.com

Architecture

Year built: 1879 (RDH founded in 1919)
Building type: Commercial
Architect: RDH Architects (renovations)

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 24

Redpath SugarDoors 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 24 - May 25

RevelHouseDoors Open Toronto

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RevelHouse

RevelHouse is a unique architecture practice in the Toronto market. They focus on what they've coined "social architecture," which encompasses attractions, mixed-use projects and even multi-family residential spaces. Clients have included Cineplex, Mattel, the NBA, Splitsville and Pickleplex. During Doors Open, come and see work from across the globe and discuss how “social architecture” contributes to create compelling spaces.

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

Contact info

130 Queens Quay East, #922
Toronto, Ontario
https://revelhouse.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2018
Building type: Commercial
Architect: IBI Group

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 24

Rosedale United ChurchDoors Open Toronto

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Rosedale United Church

Rosedale United’s sanctuary, with its pointed arches and vaulted ceilings, draws the eye upward, creating a sense of height and grandeur. The vibrant stained-glass windows fill the space with ethereal light, enhancing its spiritual atmosphere. The sanctuary also has excellent acoustics, as demonstrated by their Casavant organ’s rich, resonant tones. Restored in 2005, the organ now boasts 2,637 pipes.

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

Contact info

159 Roxborough Drive
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.rosedaleunited.org

Architecture

Year built: 1913
Building type: Place of worship
Architect: John Gemmell

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

Scadding CabinDoors Open Toronto

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Scadding Cabin

Scadding Cabin, Toronto's oldest surviving building, was built for John Scadding, John Graves Simcoe’s assistant. This one-room house was acquired by the York Pioneers in 1879 and rebuilt on its present site in time for the inauguration of the Toronto Industrial Exhibition (now the Canadian National Exhibition). This is recognized as the earliest act of architectural preservation in Toronto.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

3 Alberta Circle
Toronto, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1794
Building type: Historical house

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

Scarborough ArchivesDoors Open Toronto

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Scarborough Archives

Archival records and photographs are on display at the Scarborough Archives. The archives contain documents, photographs, maps, cemetery records and a collection of local community histories. Located inside the former W.J. Morrish General Store, it is also the home of the Scarborough Historical Society, which helps to promote, preserve and stimulate an interest in the history of Scarborough.

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

Contact info

6282 Kingston Road
Toronto, Ontario
https://scarboroughhistorical.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1890
Building type: Library Archives

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 24

Second City, TheDoors Open Toronto

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Second City, The

The Second City is the largest improvisational comedy theatre and training centre in Canada. Its list of famous alumni includes John Candy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Dan Aykroyd, Andrea Martin and many others. In June, they celebrate 50 Years of Funny. During your self-guided tour, knowledgeable volunteers and staff will be available to answer questions. Bring your camera! (No tripods allowed.)

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

Contact info

1 York Street
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.secondcity.com/toronto

Architecture

Year built: 2021
Building type: Theatre

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

Spadina MuseumDoors 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.)

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

Architecture

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

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25