Doors Open Ontario presenting sponsor
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Doors Open Ontario:

Toronto

in-person event information

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. Visit our website for full information about each participating site.

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157 In-person Doors Open sites

Women's Art Association of CanadaDoors Open Toronto

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Women's Art Association of Canada

This charming 19th-century opens into the Ruth Upjohn Gallery and the Dignam Art Gallery, named after the founder and first president, Mary Ella Dignam, who was a pioneer in Canada’s arts and crafts movement. The gallery spaces and formal sunken garden are great for exhibits and receptions, parties and weddings. There is also a formal library and many studios.

  • Guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

23 Prince Arthur Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
https://womensartofcanada.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1870s
Building type: Gallery Studio

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

Wychwood BarnsDoors Open Toronto

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Wychwood Barns

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)

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

601 Christie Street
Toronto, Ontario
https://wychwoodbarns.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2008
Building type: Commercial Historical landmark Studio
Architect: Joe Lobko and DTAH

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

WZMH ArchitectsDoors Open Toronto

New

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WZMH Architects

For nearly 65 years, WZMH Architects has designed award-winning landmark buildings across Canada and around the world. In recent years, it has further developed cutting-edge innovations in smart building technology. With a commanding view of the Toronto skyline, WZMH is pleased to open its doors to showcase its work and the studio that it has occupied for nearly 40 years.

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

Contact info

95 St. Clair Avenue West, #1500
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.wzmh.com

Architecture

Year built: 1988
Building type: Commercial
Architect: WZMH Architects

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 24

Young Centre for the Performing ArtsDoors 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.

  • 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 24 - May 25

YoungplaceDoors 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.

  • 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 24 - May 25

YZD Experience CentreDoors Open Toronto

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YZD Experience Centre

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.

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

Contact info

34 Hanover Road
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.yzd.ca

Architecture

Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25

ZooShare Biogas PlantDoors Open Toronto

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ZooShare Biogas Plant

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.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1749A Meadowvale Road
Toronto, Ontario
https://zooshare.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2021
Building type: Green building Factory

Dates/hours open

May 24 - May 25