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All Ours Studios Doors Open Toronto

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All Ours Studios

All Ours Studios has converted a stand-alone warehouse and retrofitted eight shipping containers to host private art-production spaces and shared community space.

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

Contact info

62 Geary Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
Email: constantleu@gmail.com

Architecture

Building type: Gallery Studio

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 25, 05:00pm

Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory, York University Doors Open Toronto

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Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory, York University

The Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory is located on York University's Keele Campus. It originally opened in 1969. The observatory owns two telescopes housed in separate domes: a 60-centimetre (24-inch) Cassegrain reflector and a one-metre (39-inch) custom-built telescope — the largest at a university in Canada. Come and discover the research that happens here and learn about being an astronomer.

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

Contact info

At the Petrie Science and Engineering Building (140 Campus Walk)
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.yorku.ca/science/observatory

Architecture

Year built: 1969
Building type: Educational facility

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 24, 05:00pm

Alliance Française Toronto Doors Open Toronto

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Alliance Française Toronto

Alliance Française was founded in Paris, France, in 1883 by Louis Pasteur, Ferdinand de Lesseps and Jules Verne. It was established in Toronto in 1902. Alliance Française Toronto embodies the modern values of humanism with a respect for linguistic and cultural diversity. Now the largest French-language school in Canada, it offers many classes and presents over 100 events a year.

  • French services available
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

24 Spadina Road
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.alliance-francaise.ca/en/

Architecture

Building type: Educational facility Theatre Gallery

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 24, 04:30pm

architects-Alliance Doors Open Toronto

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architects-Alliance

The home of architects-Alliance, located in the art deco Commodore Building, stands at the heart of the King and Spadina precinct. Since 1999, they have witnessed the neighbourhood’s transformation from being the hub of the garment industry to the home of many clubs and condos. See how Toronto has changed around them, and how they have helped facilitate that change.

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

Contact info

317 Adelaide Street West, 2nd floor
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.architectsalliance.com

Architecture

Year built: 1929
Building type: Commercial
Architect: Benjamin Brown

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 25, 05:00pm

Assembly Hall Doors Open Toronto

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Assembly Hall

The Assembly Hall is a cultural community hub and rental facility. Built in 1898 as part of the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital, it was redesigned in 2001 to meet a variety of cultural and community needs, while still preserving its historical charm. Today, it is a performance venue with community rooms for art classes, meetings, workshops and rehearsals.

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

Contact info

1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/cultural-centres-galleries/assembly-hall/

Architecture

Year built: 1898
Building type: Historical landmark Union hall
Architect: Teeple Architects Inc., Lett/Smith Architects

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 25, 05:00pm

Atelier Akb Doors Open Toronto

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Atelier Akb

Atelier Akb exemplifies urban revitalization, transforming a former 1980s mechanic's shop into a creative award-winning workspace. Completed in 2024, their renovation includes an all-white interior, resurfaced concrete floors and exposed ceiling trusses. Abundant daylight fosters a sense of tranquility. The atelier is part of an enclave of repurposed industrial buildings now housing art galleries, design studios and a food retailer.

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

Contact info

D-182 St. Helens Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.akb.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1982
Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 24, 05:00pm

Bata Shoe Museum Doors Open Toronto

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Bata Shoe Museum

The Bata Shoe Museum is North America's only museum dedicated to exploring the history and cultural significance of footwear, housed in Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama's award-winning five-floor structure. The idea of the museum as a container came from the array of shoe boxes that house the rare and priceless artifacts, protecting them from light, moisture and dust.

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

Contact info

327 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario
https://batashoemuseum.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1995
Building type: Attraction Museum
Architect: Raymond Moriyama

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 25, 05:00pm

Beach United Church Doors Open Toronto

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Beach United Church

This multi-purpose building has historical and cultural importance in Toronto’s East End. The main hall of this renovated church is where everything happens — including services, weddings, funerals and many social events. It's even an art gallery and industrial kitchen. It has become green with the installation of solar panels, electric vehicle chargers, LED lighting and a pollinator garden.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

140 Wineva Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
https://beachunitedchurch.com

Architecture

Year built: 1915; renovated in 2014
Building type: Green building Place of worship
Architect: Black and Moffat Architects

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 25, 05:00pm

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Doors Open Toronto

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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, owned and operated by PortsToronto, is a world-class, award-winning airport. Located on Toronto Island, it offers service to more than 20 cities in Canada and the United States. Doors Open visitors can explore the underwater pedestrian tunnel, the electric ferry, interactive exhibits and a rare chance to get up close with the airport’s safety vehicles.

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

Contact info

2 Eireann Quay
Toronto, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1939
Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 24, 05:00pm

Brook McIlroy Doors Open Toronto

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Brook McIlroy

A self-guided tour of this office will introduce visitors to projects that represent the diversity of Brook McIlroy’s work. More than just an architecture firm, their interdisciplinary team tackles social and infrastructural challenges — from the perspective of architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, planning, art and more. Staff will be on hand from all of those disciplines to answer questions.

  • Self-guided tours available

Contact info

161 Spadina Avenue, Suite 200
Toronto, Ontario
Email: jsquires@brookmcilroy.com
https://www.brookmcilroy.com

Architecture

Year built: 1890
Building type: Commercial
Architect: William Alexander Langton

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 24, 05:00pm

Campbell House Museum Doors Open Toronto

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Campbell House Museum

Campbell House — built for William Campbell, the sixth Chief Justice of Upper Canada — is the oldest surviving building from the Town of York. Fifty years ago, it was rescued from demolition and moved to its current location, where it continues to operate as a museum. This vibrant public space inspires and educates visitors through its history and collections.

  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

160 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.campbellhousemuseum.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1822
Building type: Historical landmark Historical house Museum

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 25, 05:00pm

Cedar Ridge Creative Centre Doors Open Toronto

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Cedar Ridge Creative Centre

Originally called Uplands, this was the summer home of the Cummings family. In addition to the main house are various cottages, now the Carriage House Studios. In 1927, the house was purchased by John Fraser, a Toronto financier, who enhanced the gardens. In 1978, the property was acquired by the City. It has operated as an arts centre/gallery since.

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

Architecture

Year built: 1912
Building type: Educational facility Historical landmark Gallery
Architect: R. Nicholls

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 25, 05:00pm

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Doors Open Toronto

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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital is also one of the world's leading research centres. It offers outstanding clinical care to 38,000-plus patients a year, conducts groundbreaking research, provides expert training and advocates on public policy issues. In 2005, a bold redevelopment project added parks, art installations and paths to help break down barriers for those living with mental illness.

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

Contact info

1001 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.camh.ca

Architecture

Year built: 2020
Building type: Health-care facility
Architect: Stantec

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 25, 05:00pm

Charles Street Video Doors Open Toronto

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Charles Street Video

Established in 1981, Charles Street Video is one of the oldest non-profit production organizations supporting media artists. They host exhibitions, film screenings, installations and more, while providing affordable access to equipment and post-production editing facilities to film and media artists. During Doors Open, witness demonstrations of state-of-the-art camera and lighting equipment.

  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available

Contact info

76 Geary Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
https://charlesstreetvideo.com

Architecture

Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 25, 05:00pm

City of Toronto Archives Doors Open Toronto

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City of Toronto Archives

Opened in 1992, the City of Toronto Archives building was designed to be a safe, secure and efficient archives space, as well as an inviting research facility. The Records Centre houses 130,000 boxes of records. It also features a public research hall (used by researchers from around the world), conservation and digitization labs and changing exhibitions highlighting Toronto's rich history.

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

Architecture

Year built: 1992
Building type: Archives
Architect: Zeidler Roberts Partnership

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 24, 05:00pm

Clark Centre for the Arts Doors Open Toronto

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Clark Centre for the Arts

This is a stunning cultural facility located in Guild Park and Gardens. It features five art studios and a corridor gallery on each level. Built around an existing designated heritage building, a third floor was added to transform a former office and storage facility into a distinctive cultural landmark. Today, the Centre offers diverse and accessible arts and culture programs.

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

Architecture

Year built: 2021
Building type: Gallery
Architect: Taylor Hazell Architects Ltd.

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 25, 05:00pm

Colborne Lodge Doors Open Toronto

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Colborne Lodge

In 1874, British immigrants Jemima and John Howard donated their land to the City of Toronto to become High Park. Their home, Colborne Lodge, is now one of the Toronto History Museums. Historical records indicate that the Howards were avid players of board games. During Doors Open, rarely displayed historical board games and parlour games will be showcased and played.

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

Contact info

11 Colborne Lodge Drive
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/museums/colborne-lodge/

Architecture

Year built: 1837
Building type: Government building Historical house
Architect: John George Howard

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 25, 05:00pm

Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria Doors Open Toronto

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Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria

Working to make Bulgaria increasingly recognizable in Canada, the Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria is pleased to welcome guests during Doors Open. Come and learn about Bulgarian culture and traditions.

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

Contact info

230-65 Overlea Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.bgconsultoronto.info

Architecture

Year built: 1990-99
Building type: Government building

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 25, 05:00pm

Danforth Garage/Toronto Transit Commission Barns Doors Open Toronto

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Danforth Garage/Toronto Transit Commission Barns

The Danforth Carhouse began servicing streetcars in 1915. In 1921, the Toronto Transit Commission took over and expanded it to accommodate the then-new streetcars. After the 1966 opening of the Bloor-Danforth subway, the carhouse was converted into an all-bus garage. Garage operations lasted here until the site closed in 2002. Today, the barns are the TTC’s marketplace and studios.

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

Contact info

1627 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.ttc.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1913
Building type: Government building Transportation

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 24, 05:00pm

Daniels Building Doors Open Toronto

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Daniels Building

Originally home to Knox College, this building later served as a military hospital and laboratory. It is now the University of Toronto’s John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design. To create the faculty's new home, the restored historical building has been blended with a contemporary addition that continues to delight visitors. During Doors Open, take a self-guided tour.

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

Contact info

1 Spadina Crescent
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.daniels.utoronto.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1875; 2017 restoration
Building type: Educational facility Green building
Architect: Smith & Gemmel (restoration by NADAAA)

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 25, 05:00pm

DIALOG Toronto Studio Doors Open Toronto

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DIALOG Toronto Studio

The DIALOG Design Studio is a landmark transformation, repurposing a former television studio space in the iconic Canadian Broadcasting Centre into a dynamic creative hub that fosters design collaboration, focus and innovation. During Doors Open, you can explore their projects and gain insight into their design process, sparking conversations about the importance and impact of thoughtful design.

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

Contact info

35 John Street, #500
Toronto, Ontario
https://dialogdesign.ca/

Architecture

Year built: 1988
Building type: Commercial
Architect: Philip Johnson, John Burgee

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 24, 05:00pm

Dine Alone Records Doors Open Toronto

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Dine Alone Records

This office was built from scratch by the label in 2017. The unique location features an event space, a record store and a management office. Many of the internal features are repurposed pieces designed specifically for the space. Staff will offer guided tours where visitors can view label and artist awards, platinum- and gold-certified albums, and the unique interior design.

  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms

Contact info

864 Eastern Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
https://dinealonerecords.com/

Architecture

Building type: Commercial

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 25, 05:00pm

DTAH Doors Open Toronto

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DTAH

During Doors Open, visitors to DTAH will experience the history of a beautifully renovated modern building in the heart of downtown Toronto. This leading landscape architecture, architecture and urban design firm will offer tours where you can learn how DTAH continues to shape the city through projects like the Tommy Thompson Park Pavilion, Evergreen Brick Works and Artscape Wychwood Barns.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access

Contact info

50 Park Road
Toronto, Ontario
https://dtah.com

Architecture

Year built: 1954
Building type: Commercial
Architect: Parkin Associates

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 24, 05:00pm

East End Food Hub Doors Open Toronto

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East End Food Hub

Run out of Glen Rhodes United, the East End Food Hub showcases the building's ongoing community role. A partnership involving Applegrove, the Leslieville Farmers' Market, Nourish East End and East End United Regional Ministry, with support from the City of Toronto, enables them to offer fresh food markets, emergency food support and community programs. Weekly worship services continue here.

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

Contact info

1470 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.eastendfoodhub.org

Architecture

Year built: 1925
Building type: Place of worship

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 24, 05:00pm

Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Doors Open Toronto

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Enoch Turner Schoolhouse

Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, Toronto’s oldest standing and first free school, opened to the children of Corktown in 1849. It served as an important catalyst for accessible public education in the province. Today, the site is a museum and events venue where visitors can step back in time to an urban Victorian classroom. Come and tour the site for Doors Open.

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms

Contact info

106 Trinity Street
Toronto, Ontario
https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/etsh

Architecture

Year built: 1848
Building type: Museum Schoolhouse

Dates/hours open

May 24, 10:00am - May 25, 05:00pm