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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Railway Museum Doors Open Toronto

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Toronto Railway Museum

This museum tells the stories of Toronto's railways, located in the historical John Street Roundhouse — the best example of a surviving roundhouse in Canada. Used to house locomotive maintenance work for more than 50 years, this site also features the country's longest turntable. See the locomotives, view model railways and try your hand at driving a locomotive on the simulator.

  • Digital Doors Open
  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos
  • Activities and games
  • Collections and resources
  • National Historic Site (Canada)

Contact info

255 Bremner Blvd., Stall 17
Toronto, Ontario
https://torontorailwaymuseum.com

Architecture

Year built: 1929-31
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark Museum Transportation
Architect: Anglin-Norcross

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

Toronto's First Post Office Doors Open Toronto

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Toronto's First Post Office

Welcome to Toronto's First Post Office! Operated by the Town of York Historical Society, this National Historic Site is a museum and an authorized full-service dealer for Canada Post. The museum tells the story of the Town of York and the early Canadian postal system. Visitors can try their hand with a quill pen and ink, and explore the museum exhibits.

  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

260 Adelaide Street East
Toronto, Ontario
https://townofyork.com

Architecture

Year built: 1833
Building type: Post office

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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Boynton House Doors Open Richmond Hill

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Boynton House

In the 1840s, the original farm on this site was divided in half and sold, with the east half bought by Thomas Fenby Boynton. In 1875, the Boynton family built the current brick house to replace an original log home. Today, Boynton House is a community art exhibition space. Come and view the artwork of Alexander Mackenzie High School students.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

1300 Elgin Mills Road East (Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park)
Richmond Hill, Ontario
https://www.richmondhill.ca/boyntonhouse

Architecture

Year built: c. 1875
Building type: Historical house Museum Gallery

Dates/hours open

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

Burr House Spinners and Weavers Guild and the Hill Potters’ Guild Doors Open Richmond Hill

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Burr House Spinners and Weavers Guild and the Hill Potters’ Guild

This historical guild hall was moved here in 1978. Showcasing one-of-a-kind handcrafted items by guild members and local artisans, this site is a hub for artistic endeavours — with workshops, meetings, sales and exhibitions. Enjoy fibre arts and pottery demonstrations, and try your hand at weaving. Operated by the Burr House Spinners and Weavers Guild and the Hill Potters’ Guild.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

530 Carrville Road
Richmond Hill, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1820
Building type: Educational facility Historical house Gallery

Dates/hours open

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

Circling Hawk Honey & Mead Doors Open Richmond Hill

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Circling Hawk Honey & Mead

Circling Hawk Honey & Mead is the only commercial meadery in Richmond Hill. Built and operated as an equestrian farm until 2010, the site became mostly agricultural as a secondary use. Today, they grow tender fruits and keep honeybees to make cheesecake and honey wines. Tour the bee yard, fruit orchards, horse stable and winery while enjoying entertainment.

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

Contact info

13433 Leslie Street
Richmond Hill, Ontario
https://www.circlinghawkfarm.com

Architecture

Year built: 1955
Building type: Commercial Food and drink Farm

Dates/hours open

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

L.L. Contemporary Doors Open Richmond Hill

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L.L. Contemporary

L.L. Contemporary is a participating site in the Richmond Hill Studio Tour. It will present Beverly Rosenberg’s solo exhibition Role Play. Through featured original paintings and drawings, L.L. Contemporary invites visitors to delve into human emotions, internal landscapes and relationship dynamics, as explored through Rosenberg’s art practice – challenging conventional notions of self-representation and societal roles by blurring reality and fiction.

  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

95 East Beaver Creek Road, Unit 2
Richmond Hill, Ontario
https://llcontemporary.com

Architecture

Building type: Gallery

Dates/hours open

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

Mill Pond Gallery, The (Richmond Hill Group of Artists) Doors Open Richmond Hill

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The Mill Pond Gallery (Richmond Hill Group of Artists)

Mill Pond Gallery, The (Richmond Hill Group of Artists)

Formed in 1978, the Richmond Hill Group of Artists is a volunteer-run group for visual artists. In 1994, they opened The Mill Pond Gallery to exhibit their work. Today, demonstrations, workshops and critiques are held for members and non-members. View two-dimensional wall-hung artwork and the Spring Fling exhibit that showcases art from over 40 local artists.

  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

314 Mill Street
Richmond Hill, Ontario
https://rhga.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1994
Building type: Attraction Educational facility Gallery

Dates/hours open

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

Richland Academy Doors Open Richmond Hill

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Richland Academy

The Richland Academy is a participating site in the Richmond Hill Studio Tour. It features award-winning artist and art teacher Josephine Sherman. Guests are invited to explore nature in its many forms and seasons through her watercolour paintings. Sherman will be set up with painting materials for viewers to witness her creative process firsthand.

    • Adaptive reuse
    • Kid-friendly
    • Parking
    • Partial wheelchair access
    • Washrooms
    • Photography allowed

    Contact info

    11570 Yonge Street
    Richmond Hill, Ontario
    https://richlandacademy.ca

    Architecture

    Building type: Educational facility Gallery

    Dates/hours open

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

    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.

    • 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 David Dunlap Observatory Doors Open Richmond Hill

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    Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory

    The Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory is a national historic site, designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. Opened in 1935, it was at the forefront of Canadian astronomical research, housing the then-largest telescope in Canada. Today, it is a facility for public education and outreach through city-run programs and partnerships. Please register to tour the Observatory and Administration buildings.

    • Adaptive reuse
    • Guided tours available
    • Kid-friendly
    • National Historic Site (Canada)
    • Parking
    • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
    • Washrooms
    • Photography allowed

    Contact info

    123 Hillsview Drive
    Richmond Hill, Ontario
    https://www.richmondhill.ca/astronomy

    Architecture

    Year built: 1935
    Building type: Attraction Educational facility Historical landmark
    Architect: Mathers and Haldenby

    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).

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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