No159 Manning159 Manning Ave.M6J 2K643.65024485-79.41028636416-523-7223http://159manning.comhttp://twitter.com/159manninghttps://www.facebook.com/159manning/https://www.instagram.com/timmccready/10:00 am to 5:00 pm5:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm5:00NoYesSeven steps to the front of the house and three steps down for to the backyard. Backyard is ground-level accessible through the garage. Washrooms are not accessible. NoNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentreModernism (1880+)Built 1920-1929UnknownUnknownTim McCready hosts some of Toronto's most eclectic DIY events from the comfort of his home, turning his personal space into a performance venue, and creating unforgettable experiences in the process. For over 12 years, 159 Manning has been an important centre of cultural activity in Toronto. What initially grew out of friends moving to the city to play music and have the occasional get-together, has grown into well-known semi-annual 'house parties'. McCready's New Year's Eve and the summertime 159 Manning BBQ have featured Canadian and International top-tier and underground performers. 159 Manning was built between 1913 and 1920 and was originally owned by painter Richard Carter.Visitors are invited to experience the legendary 159 Manning during Doors Open. The backyard stage will showcase a fantastic program of live music from a variety of artists, including Good Enough Live Karaoke and others. A program of music videos and short films shot on location at 159 Manning will be shown in the living room of the house throughout the day. The backyard features a stage surrounded by a canopy of trees. Discover why 159 Manning is a hub for authentic cultural activity in Toronto. Visit the special projects webpage for more complete details about the music programming at 159 Manning.No No401 Richmond401 Richmond St. W. 111M5V 3A843.64775543-79.39474843416-595-59004014http://www.urbanspace.orghttp://twitter.com/401richmondhttp://www.facebook.com/401richmondhttp://www.instagram.com/401richmondhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/401richmond10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoThe Northeast entrance is fully accessible. Accessible washrooms located on the first and fourth floors. Elevator access is available. There is portable ramp in place to access the roof deck.NoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentreCommercial/IndustrialBuilt 1890-18991899John Wilson SiddallThis site is a heritage-designated industrial building turned arts and culture hub. The building was originally constructed in several phases between 1899 and 1923 for the Macdonald Manufacturing Company and operated as a tin factory best known for its lithographic work. That artistic lineage is still seen today with a vibrant mix of arts and culture tenants. The municipal government refers to 401 Richmond as a key arts centre.Visitors can explore the building and rooftop garden on their own. Guided tours will be offered of both the rooftop garden and the galleries. Staff will be available to speak to the history of the building and to the resident arts and culture community. Interactive video and film presentations will be on display throughout the building. Visitors can view screenings at 'the Hub' curated by V-tape, Reel Asian Film Festival, SAVAC and Imaginative. Yes10:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 30Min) No433 Eastern Avenue Building A & B433 Eastern Ave. M4B 1B7Access to the building and parking lot is located on the west side of the building.43.65708179-79.3436271http://www.toronto.ca/transportationhttps://twitter.com/to_transport?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/cityofto/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoYesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesGovernment / City-owned BuildingEdwardian (1900-1916)Built 1910-19191912UnknownIn 1912, 433 Eastern Avenue was constructed as part of the Consumers Gas Corporation complex. The complex consisted of three buildings, two of which are now buildings A & B of 433 Eastern Avenue and are now owned by the City of Toronto. The third building, now 415 Eastern Avenue, is owned by Enbridge Gas. Visitors can take part in a host of activities such as tours of the Communications Centre, sign shop, salt mound and yard. Visitors can also see and interact with numerous transportation services vehicles including a street sweeper, front loader, flusher, patrol truck and others. Staff will be on site to give demonstrations and educate the public about the services and safety programs that Transportation Services provides.No NoAga Khan Museum77 Wynford Dr.M3C 1K143.7253857-79.33233114416-646-4677http://agakhanmuseum.orghttp://twitter.com/agakhanmuseumhttp://facebook.com/agakhanmuseumtorontohttp://instagram.com/agakhanmuseumhttp://youtube.com/agakhanmuseumtoronto10:00 am to 5:00 pm5:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm5:00YesNoNoYesYesYesNoYesNoYesNoArchitecture & Design; Arts & Cultural Centre; Hospitality / Tourism Venue; Museum Heritage & Historic SiteContemporary (1995-Present)Built 2010-20172014Fumihiko MakiIn designing the Aga Khan Museum, Fumihiko Maki, winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, used light as his inspiration. He ensured not only that light is ever-present in the building, but that, depending on the time of day or season, light will animate the building in myriad ways, throwing patterns on the exterior walls of Brazilian granite, enhancing interior spaces, or illuminating the open-roofed courtyard. The buildings compact footprint  81 metres long and 54 metres wide  contains an impressive variety of spaces, including two exhibition galleries, areas for art conservation and storage, a 350-seat theatre, and two classrooms. Within an unmistakably contemporary design, Maki incorporates historical elements originating in Islamic cultures, building bridges between eras as well as civilizations. The Aga Khan Museum is pleased to once again participate in Doors Open Toronto. Visitors are invited to enjoy free access to the light-filled atrium, open-air courtyard, 336-seat auditorium, and intimate Bellerive Room. Additional free family-friendly activities in the Education Centre, architecturally-inspired tours at the Museum and neighbouring Ismaili Centre, Toronto and pop-up music and dance performances, are just some of the special offerings in store. Admission to the first-floor Museum Collections is free for all to enjoy. Access to the special exhibition, The World of Fatimids, is available at a discounted rate of $10 per visitor. Part of this special weekend is A Hidden Order, a live counterpart to the interactive installation in the auditorium lobby. Surface and underground parking will be available for a flat rate of $10. For programming details, visit agakhanmuseum.orgYes YesAltius Architecture109 Atlantic Ave.201M6K 1X443.63982014-79.42046281416-516-7772229http://altius.nethttps://www.facebook.com/altiusinc/10:00 am to 5:00 pm5:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm5:00YesNoNoYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesArchitecture & DesignCommercial/IndustrialBuilt 1910-1919UnknownUnknownHome to Barrymore Furniture until 2005, this building is a classic example of Toronto industrial brick with post-and-beam architecture and an excellent example of adaptive re-use. The LEED Silver certified building has been converted into retail space and offices. The exterior red brick has been carefully preserved and massive Douglas fir beams remain exposed in the interior. This building is typical of the Liberty Village area, which still houses many well-preserved buildings of the early-1900 industrial era.Visitors to Altius Architecture, located on the second floor of 109 Atlantic Ave., will see how a busy architectural practice has adapted an industrial space to its needs. Altius will showcase a selection of its work and offer participants a window into the life of an architectural firm in 2018. Visitors are invited to explore the 4,000 sq ft space. Altius Architecture is part of the Toronto Society of Architects' Open Studio program. For more information visit the special project's webpage. No NoAlumnae Theatre70 Berkeley St.M5A 2W643.65275069-79.36495421http://www.alumnaetheatre.comhttp://twitter.com/alumnaetheatrehttp://www.facebook.com/alumnaetheatre/http://www.instagram.com/alumnaetheatre/10:00 am to 5:00 pm5:001:00 pm to 5:00 pm5:00NoYesThe main floor is accessible. All other floors are stair-only access.NoNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentreEdwardian (1900-1916)Built 1900-19101905A. Frank WicksonIn 1972, architect Ron Thom worked with the University Alumnae Dramatic Club (now the Alumnae Theatre Company) to convert Toronto's old No. 4 Fire Hall into a theatre. Parts of the building still allude to its historic past. The original roof structure and the arched east window remain virtually unchanged. A section of the firebrick that lined the engine room is visible in the lobby and the lockers used by the firefighters are used today by our audience. Much of the woodwork used for the box office and the bar was salvaged from other parts of the site. Audience members walk up to the Studio space (formerly the firefighters recreation room) through the tower that was originally used to dry fire hoses. From 2013 to 2015 the company worked with the City of Toronto and Stevens Burgess Architects Ltd. to address accessibility concerns on the main floor.Visitors will enjoy a self-guided tour of the building which this year includes access to the MainStage and Studio theatres, formerly the stables and firemen's recreation areas. There are archival and historical costume displays, opportunities to get information about the upcoming season and a chance to ask hosts questions. In celebration of Alumnae Theatre's 100th anniversary, actors will be presenting 5-minute performances of past plays on site. As well, visitors can explore Toronto Fire Services' vintage 1949 fire engine. Activities begin at 12 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday.No NoApplewood, The Shaver Homestead450 The West MallM9C 1E943.64807-79.568752416-622-4124https://www.applewoodshaverhouse.cahttps://www.facebook.com/applewoodshaverhouse10:00 am to 5:00 am4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesramp, accessible main floor washroom, handicapped parking YesNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteVictorian (1840-1900)Built 1800-18661851William TyrrellThis historic 1 1/2 storey farm house is the birthplace of James Shaver Woodsworth, MP, the principal founder of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation political party, which preceded the Federal NDP. It was built in 1850/51 by James's grandfather Peter and his uncle, George Shaver. The architect, William Tyrrell, also designed The Old Mill. The bricks were made on site and the corners' distinctive interwoven yellow and red brick pattern is known as Flemish bond. In the early 1900's the summer kitchen, neo-classical front entrance and dormer were added. Originally located on Burnhamthorpe Rd. in 1980 it was donated and moved to its current location. It is owned by the J.S. Woodsworth Homestead Foundation. Several TV series episodes and feature films have been shot here, including 'Copper', 'Abnegation','The History People', and 'Race for The White House'. Guided and self-guided tours will be offered describing life in the 1800's. Life at that time is illustrated by the original period home furnishings and farm equipment located in Broadacres Park, which is surrounded by award-winning heritage gardens. Perennial plants will be on sale on Sunday only.Yes NoArchives of Ontario134 Ian Macdonald Blvd.M3J 1P3The TTC's Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension is now in operation, including York University Station, beside the Archives of Ontario.43.77486168-79.50059461416-327-1601http://www.ontario.ca/archiveshttp://www.twitter.com/ArchivesOntariohttp://www.facebook.com/archivesontariohttp://www.youtube.com/user/archivesofontariohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/archivesofontario10:00 am to 4:00 pm3:30YesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesEducational Institute Library or ArchivesContemporary (1995-Present)Built 2000-20092008B + HThe Archives of Ontarios purpose-built facility, located on York Universitys Keele campus, is an excellent home for the heritage of the province. A large, bright reading room gives researchers access to a unique and multi-faceted collection that includes records dating back to the late 16th century. The expert reference staff help visitors examine the second-largest archival collection in Canada, including everything from hand-written ledgers to electronic files, hand-drawn maps, architectural drawings, photographs, films and sound recordings. A state-of-the-art preservation lab and 12 storage vaults help to preserve these records for present and future generations. For people interested in learning more about our provincial history, the Archives of Ontario is the best place to start!Visitors can take guided tours of the Archives of Ontario's reading room and see the award-winning exhibit, Family Ties: Ontario Turns 150, cutting-edge vaults and preservation lab. The reading room montage wall features 375 images documenting 200 years of Ontario's recorded history. New for this year: tours will include the Archives film digitization facilities and screenings of films from the Archives collections. No NoAssembly Hall1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr.M8V 4B643.59766901-79.51582783416-338-7255http://www.assemblyhall.cahttp://www.facebook.com/theassemblyhall/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoYesNoYesYesNoYesNoYesNoArts & Cultural CentreVictorian (1840-1900)Built 1890-18991898Kivas TullyThe Assembly Hall was completed in 1898 as part of the Mimico Lunatic Asylum. Patient labour was used to construct the brick structure, which was designed to improve the life of the hospital by offering weekly church services, dances and concerts for patients, hospital staff and locals. Teeple Architects Inc. wed the original building to a modern glass atrium that provides a bright and airy entranceway to the Assembly Hall and reconfigured the interior space to meet the needs of modern audiences, gallery-goers and event attendees. The restored Assembly Hall opened in June 2001 and features a performance hall for music and theatre, and two community rooms for art classes, meetings and workshops. Gallery spaces for visual arts are located throughout the building. The performance hall is partially closed for set construction. The north community room is closed for a client event.Visitors will access the filming locations of hit movies and local favourite television series alike through a self-guided tour that includes the Assembly Hall, City of Toronto, as well as the historic grounds, buildings and underground tunnels of Humber Colleges adjacent Lakeshore campus. Following a map-to-the-stars, visitors will be directed to animated stations where film secrets, behind-the-scenes insight, and location details will be revealed. Among the films and television shows to be highlighted are cult-classics 'Police Academy' and 'Strange Brew', local favourites 'Echoes in the Darkness' and 'Night Heat', recent blockbusters 'Suicide Squad' and 'The Handmaids Tale' as well as Lakeshorts International Short Film Festival. Access will also be granted to a photography exhibit of film scenes running the length of the oldest section of Humber's underground tunnels. No YesFilmport Studio 65 Heward Ave M4M 2T543.65742928-79.33688538416-645-8300http://www.filmportstudio.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbdjjkkc5nohttp://10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0010:00 am to 5:00 am4:00YesNoElevator Access to Upper Floors at Back of Building.YesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesMedia / Broadcaster FacilityModernism (1880+)Built 1900-19101905UnknownFilmport Studio is a pioneer in the emerging film industry of Toronto. Filmport has housed and helped facilitate countless productions, enabling the growth of many small and large scale local productions as well as major Hollywood efforts. This impressive facility is equipped with two 10,000 sq ft active sound-proofed stages and executive office spaces housed in a handsome building with the architectural charm to tie it all together. Entering through Filmport's appealing atrium, visitors will journey through years of film history, culture, art and allure. Stepping back through nearly 50 years of Toronto filmmaking heritage, guests will see current productions in the works and past productions that have made Filmport an important part of the Toronto television, film and media industry.Yes YesAtelier Kastelic Buffey25a Morrow Ave.202M6R 2H943.65290471-79.44651762416-204-13311,2,3,4 or 5http://www.akb.cahttp://www.facebook.com/atelierkastelicbuffey/https://instagram.com/atelier.kastelicbuffey/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesStair only access to the studio; no elevator; steep stairs. YesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoArchitecture & DesignCommercial/IndustrialBuilt 1910-19191912UnknownThe Canadian Hanson and Van Winkle Company Limited building served as the head office and manufacturing plant for the fabrication of steel and metals, with a specialization in the installation and plating of polishing equipment. The extensive facility also included a thoroughly equipped laboratory and demonstrating department for the trade. During the Second World War, the Hanson and Van Winkle Building was used for the strategic manufacturing of war weapons. Today, the building houses a collection of arts and culture businesses including the architecture studio of Atelier Kastelic Buffey (AKB). Guests will see inside an award-winning, internationally renown, small-scale architectural office, AKB, led by husband and wife team Robert Kastelic and Kelly Buffey. An open concept loft-like workspace with timber frame construction, exposed brickwork and large industrial windows with boardroom, meeting room and library. Materials, models, sketches, conceptual and construction drawings will be presented and members of the architectural team will be available for questions, explanation and/or discussions throughout the day. AKB is part of the Toronto Society of Architects' Open Studio program. For more information visit the special project's webpage. No NoBata Shoe Museum327 Bloor St. W. M5S 1W743.6672408-79.40015162416-979-7799http://www.batashoemuseum.cahttp://www.twitter.com/batashoemuseumhttp://www.facebook.com/batashoemuseumhttp://www.instagram.com/batashoemuseumhttp://www.youtube.com/user/batashoemuseum10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentreContemporary (1995-Present)Built 1990-19991995Raymond MoriyamaWorld-renowned Canadian architect, Raymond Moriyama challenged himself to create an enduring building which expresses the excitement he felt when he first saw the museum's collection. 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. With walls clad in limestone handpicked from Lyon, France, and a transparent glass wedge that bursts onto the sidewalk, passersby can peek into the building lobby to see the cantilevered staircase made of steel and glass and the huge window of faceted glass set into the south wall. Fascinated with shoemaking, Moriyama incorporated leather in the signage, designed bronze medallions depicting shoes that appear on the handrails and gallery doors, and placed images of workshop tools across a window in the main lobby space. Visitors will be some of the first to see the museum's newest exhibition, 'Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes', a stunning retrospective by one of the world's most innovative and influential designers. Visitors can also view 'All About Shoes: Footwear Through the Ages' with a new addition, 'Behind the Scenes'; 'The Gold Standard: Glittering Footwear from Around the World' and 'Art & Innovation: Traditional Arctic Footwear From the Bata Shoe Museum Collection'. Every level of the museum has a new experience to enjoy. Afterwards, a stop in the museum's unique shop will complete the experience. For every shoe, there's a story. Discover thousands at the Bata Shoe Museum. Live music Performances will occur on Saturday, May 26th.Visit the special projects webpage for complete live music details.No YesBaycrest Health Sciences3560 Bathurst St.M6A 2E143.7300642-79.43414656416-785-2500http://www.baycrest.orghttps://twitter.com/baycresthttps://www.facebook.com/baycrestcentre/https://www.instagram.com/baycrest/https://www.youtube.com/user/thebaycrestchannelBuilding not open for Doors Open Toronto on Saturday10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00YesNoYesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoMedical & Scientific Research FacilityPost-Modern (1945+)Built 1950-1959VariousVariousThe centre is 100 years old! It began as the Toronto Jewish Old Folks home in downtown Toronto in 1918 and moved to its current location on Bathurst Street in the mid-1950s. The sprawling campus now includes the world-renowned Rotman Research Institute, a leader in cognitive neuroscience; a 300-bed hospital; the Terraces Retirement Residence and the beautiful Apotex Centre, Jewish Home for the Aged, which opened in 2000. The Apotex Centre is the largest long-term care home in Ontario with 472 residents. It features three protected courtyards with trees and sculptures, and a soaring ceiling in the seven-storey Winter Garden atrium, the site of regular concerts. The building won an Award of Excellence in the Ontario Association of Architects Awards. Baycrest also has a creative arts studio, 170-seat movie theatre, an on-site museum and an extensive art collection.Baycrest is celebrating its centennial! Enjoy hourly guided campus tours, as well as self-guided tours of Baycrests renowned art collection. Visit the exhibit A Century of Care to learn about Baycrests origins as the Toronto Jewish Old Folks Home and its remarkable growth to become a world-leading centre of care, research, education and innovation in brain health and aging. View the CBC documentary The Caregivers Club, and explore the innovation and research showcase. Take a guided tour of The Terraces of Baycrest to enjoy live musical performances and activities. Pre-register for the Rotman Research Institute Tour to learn about cognitive research and studies to combat dementia (https://bit.ly/2jjq35w ). Pre-register for the Kitchen Tour, a behind-the-scenes look at the largest kosher kitchen in Canada (https://bit.ly/2pd37Yf ). For registration, cut and paste links into a browser.Yes10:00 am (01Hrs 00Min)10:00 am (01Hrs 00Min)10:00 am (01Hrs 00Min)10:00 am (01Hrs 00Min)2:00 pm (01Hrs 00Min)3:00 pm (01Hrs 00Min)3:00 pm (01Hrs 00Min)3:00 pm (01Hrs 00Min)3:00 pm (01Hrs 00Min)3:00 pm (01Hrs 00Min)3:00 pm (01Hrs 00Min)3:00 pm (01Hrs 00Min)3:00 pm (01Hrs 00Min)3:00 pm (01Hrs 00Min)3:00 pm (01Hrs 00Min)3:00 pm (01Hrs 00Min) NoBergeron Center for Engineering Excellence11 Arboretum LaneM3J 1P343.772284-79.506673http://lassonde.yorku.cahttp://twitter.com/lassondeschoolhttp://facebook.com/lassondeschoolhttp://instagram.com/lassondeschoolhttp://youtube.com/lassondeschool10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesEducational Institute Library or ArchivesContemporary (1995-Present)Built 2010-20172016ZASThis site is a different kind of educational facility. With no lecture halls, it's outfitted with bright open spaces for collaboration, prototyping and active learning. Modelled after a cloud, the building's facade is covered in geometric windows and panels, designed using the Penrose mathematical pattern in which no angle is the same throughout the building's entire facade. The hallways, elevators, and common spaces are whiteboards, open to anyone who feels creative. Lassonde engineering students are Renaissance Engineers who combine their technical studies with skills in business, law and entrepreneurship. The Bergeron Centre is their home, an educational building for the next generation of engineers.Guests can participate in hands-on activities including 3D prototyping, laser cutting and design thinking challenges. Guests can leave their creative mark on the whiteboards which cover the hallways, elevators, and common spaces.No NoBilly Bishop Toronto City Airport2 Eireann QuayM5V 1A143.628482-79.395958http://www.billybishopairport.comhttp://twitter.com/bbishopairporthttp://www.facebook.com/bbishopairport/https://www.instagram.com/bbishopairport/http://https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucrg1g2iqlohymu1dbv7rfza10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00YesNoNoNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesHospitality / Tourism VenueCommercial/IndustrialBuilt 1930-19391939Toronto Harbour CommissionIt's been almost 80 years since the first commercial passenger flight landed at Billy Bishop Airport on September 8, 1939, carrying American bandleader Tommy Dorsey and his swing band. The airport was also the home of Canadian and Norwegian air forces who trained there during WWII, and nearby was the base of commercial operations for WWI heroes Billy Bishop and William Barker who started their 'flying boat' business in the harbour following their tours of duty. Over the years, Billy Bishop has played host to several films including 1995s Tommy Boy starring David Spade and the late Chris Farley, and was featured in Arthurs Christmas. Today, Billy Bishop Airport has established itself as a world-class airport providing 2.7 million passengers each year with convenient access into and out of Canadas largest city, Toronto, while also serving as a hub for General Aviation and Medevac.On Saturday May 26, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport will welcome visitors behind the scenes for a in-depth look at the history and inner workings of the airport. Along with public spaces such as the award- winning pedestrian tunnel and island atrium, areas generally inaccessible to the public will be open for tours, including the fire hall and maintenance areas. Children young and old can watch planes take off, climb on one of Billy Bishops specialty airport fire trucks, examine the snow sweepers and explore the history behind the airports namesake, World War I Flying Ace Billy Bishop. Along with the airports mascot, Billy the Flying Fox, airport staff, operational personnel, volunteers and historical experts will be on site to answer questions and provide additional insight.No NoBlack Creek Pioneer Village1000 Murray Ross Pkwy.M3J 2P343.7747704-79.51803621416-736-1733http://www.blackcreek.cahttps://www.twitter.com/BlackCreekNewshttps://www.facebook.com/blackcreekpioneervillage/https://www.instagram.com/blackcreekpioneervillage/11:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3011:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesGravel roads and uneven ground in some areas. Some historic buildings do not have a ramp and some buildings have stairs.NoYesYesYesNoYesNoYesNoMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteVictorian (1840-1900)Built 1800-18661816-1865UnknownBlack Creek Pioneer Village offers a fascinating journey into the past. Black Creek is a working village, typical of those established in south central Ontario between the 1790s and the 1860s. Forty authentically restored homes, workshops and public buildings recreate the atmosphere of life in a rural Victorian community in the 1860s. So authentic is the setting that Black Creek Pioneer Village has been the location for numerous films and television shows, from 'Anne of Green Gables' to 'Alias Grace', and is known for a famous scene in the 1995 feature film 'Billy Madison'.With more than 40 historic buildings, heritage gardens and an assortment of heritage breeds, Black Creek Pioneer Village is a great place to time travel. Visitors can explore the grounds and see where scenes from many celebrated films and television shows have been filmed. Watch Historical interpreters in period costume demonstrate historic trades and crafts of the 1800s, visit the farm animals and enjoy the lively 19th century atmosphere. No YesBloordale United Church4258 Bloor St. W.N/AM9C 1Z743.63462796-79.56885561416-621-1710http://bloordale.ca/https://twitter.com/UnitedChurchCda10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3012:00 pm to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoElevator to Sanctuary accessible from rear parking lot entrance.YesNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesFaith & Worship CentrePost-Modern (1945+)Built 1950-19591960John LayngBloordale's round Sanctuary is a symbol of modernism in church architecture. This pure, circular design brings the congregation, choir and minister back together, as they were during the first three centuries of the Christian church, and is a more intimate worship environment. No one is more than 40 feet away from the pulpit. The church is a 90-foot diameter wood, glass and brick structure with twelve heavy, laminated wood pillars - symbolizing the twelve Apostles - and supporting a central seven-foot diameter plastic dome and a rising curved roof. The congregation and choir are seated in six sectors around a central communion table which is lit by the dome above. The nave floor is sloped slightly and the 12-sided communion table is elevated on a circular dais.Apart from the tours and in an effort to serve the surrounding community in Etobicoke and beyond, we will be exhibiting the work (14-16 pieces) of a small group of visual artists in Room 15, both Saturday and Sunday. The room has been set up as a gallery with an effective hanging system in a pleasant and welcoming sitting room environment. We are very proud of our music ministry at Bloordale. At 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 27th, the very talented organist and choir director, Mervin Fick, will be leading Bloordale's choir in a one hour concert in the Sanctuary. Also, at intervals during both days Bloordale will be offering a variety of styles of music played on a Celtic harp.Yes YesBonar-Parkdale Presbyterian Church250 Dunn Ave.M6K 2R943.64014025-79.43460843http://bonarparkdalepc.cahttps://twitter.com/BonarParkdalePChttps://www.facebook.com/bonarparkdale.presbyterianchurchhttps://www.instagram.com/bonarparkdalepc/10:00 am to 5:00 pm5:0012:00 pm to 5:00 pm5:00YesNoNoNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesFaith & Worship CentreGothic (1800-1900)Built 1880-18891888Gordon and HelliwellParkdale Presbyterian Church started out as a small wooden church in 1879 and was soon to become the location of the iconic Bonar-Parkdale Presbyterian Church of today. On Sept.13, 1886, the corner stone was laid and the white brick Gothic Revival building, with its graceful yet massive structure, grew to become a commanding presence. With gables fronting on to Dunn Avenue and entrances through the two towers, Bonar-Parkdale finally opened its doors on Jan. 24, 1888. The amphitheatre sanctuary includes a floor that declines as it approaches the pulpit. The ceiling, in white, has ribs and bosses. The pews are made of black ash with fancy iron ends and the church when full seats 1,100 people. The pulpit and pulpit chairs are crafted out of birch and walnut. A wonderful visual harmony of colour is created when the light from the many stained glass windows dances over the interior walls. Visitors are invited to Bonar-Parkdale Presbyterian Church to experience a classic Gothic Revival church. There will be many rooms open for exploring as well as guided walking tours of the church. The Sunnyside Historical Society will give a presentation on the church and its work with the community in Parkdale, including a display of historical pictures. Visitors will be invited to have a seat in the Friendship Hall and enjoy some refreshments.Yes YesBuilding Arts Architects324 Broadview Ave.M4M 2G943.66460211-79.3525461http://www.buildingarts.caBuilding not open for Doors Open Toronto on Saturday10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoYesNoArchitecture & DesignGeorgian/Neo Classic (1720-1837); Art Deco (1918-1940)Built 1910-19191913UnknownOriginally built by the Standard Bank of Canada in 1913, the neoclassical bank building at 324 Broadview has seen many uses, from the Saint George Romanian Orthodox Church to retail shops and restaurants for the East Chinatown community. Today it is home to the offices of Building Arts Architects, after an extensive renovation in 2014 that restored the street-front faade by removing layers of paint, signage and dirt. Preserving the integrity of the masonry and stonework, Building Arts restored the original detailed wood trim, and added operating custom wood windows designed to match the original pattern. Inside, existing historic masonry and steel beams are exposed and contrasted with modern design elements. Solid timber and steel details speak to the design sensitivity and use of natural materials that exemplify the design ambitions of Building Arts Architects.Visitors can view the workspace of an architectural practice specializing in unique and detailed design for a broad portfolio of small and large-scale commercial, educational, civic, residential and industrial clients. On display are images of the firm's work, prototypes and full-scale mock-ups of building details. The items displayed speak to Building Arts Architects unique design approach, which is enabled by a passion and skill for the creation of objects as well as a thorough understanding of building technologies. Building Arts work is driven by the ambition of integrating the art and craft of building into the process of design and the practice of architecture. Building Arts Architects is part of the Toronto Society of Architects' Open Studio program. For more information visit the special project's webpage. No NoCanada Life330 University Ave.M5G 1R843.65169661-79.38757725http://www.canadalife.com10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesFront entrance accessible by ramp; rear entrance accessible by lift.NoNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesFinancial InstitutionGeorgian/Neo Classic (1720-1837)Built 1930-19391931Sproatt and RolphCanada Life's majestic building is designed to symbolize the company's stability. At 17 stories and 276 feet, it was the tallest building on University Avenue when it was completed on March 15, 1931. The weather beacon which forecasts approaching weather systems and temperature changes was added in 1951. In a neo-classical or Beaux Arts style, the lobby is impressive with many interesting features, including the company's original brass plaque embedded in the floor. The tower room, on the 17th floor, was originally designed as an observation room for the public and is now opened exclusively for Doors Open each year. Guests are invited to explore the building on a self-guided tour that includes the Canada Life lobby, an archival display about the company's founder, a short film on the building's construction, and access to the historic 17th-floor observation room that provides a panoramic view of downtown Toronto. Please note: the line for the observation room closes at 4:30 p.m.No YesCanadian Macedonian Place850 OConnor Dr.M4B 3L643.70706077-79.31227991http://www.canadianmacedonianplace.com/http://www.facebook.com/canadianmacedonianhistoricalsociety/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesCommunity Centre / AgencyContemporary (1995-Present)Built 1970-19791979Vaclav KucharUpon entering the Canadian Macedonian Place, visitors will notice the beautiful murals that grace the reception area. They were painted by a famous Macedonian artist, Alex Gigeroff, and depict life in Macedonian villages. As one enters the dining area, they will be captivated by the wall-to-wall windows overlooking the lounge below and the outdoor sitting area open to the ravine. Visitors can take the stairs or the elevator to the lower lounge with its 20-foot ceiling and caf/bar where they can taste Macedonian tea and treats. In the adjoining room there is a collection of traditional Macedonian costumes housed in the first Macedonian Costume Museum in Canada. The building also houses the Canadian Macedonian Historical Society which will display various materials from past events over the last 26 years. Visitors will experience Macedonian art, music, film and food treats. The Macedonian Film Festival organization will present 100 years of Macedonian film. The goal of the festival is to broaden the awareness of all Canadians to Macedonian talent and culture as well as focus attention on contemporary and historical issues facing the Macedonian Diaspora. Film screenings will be ongoing throughout the day. Visitors taking the guided tour will view displays from the Canadian Macedonian Historical Society. The Society provides all Canadians, especially those of Macedonian descent, with a true perspective of Macedonian history and culture. The costume museum offers up traditional costumes and at the end of the tour visitors can rest in the lounge to experience a tranquil natural (ravine) setting. Yes YesCanadian Stage26 Berkeley St.M5A 2W343.65057724-79.36426063416-368-3110http://www.canadianstage.comhttps://twitter.com/canadianstagehttps://www.facebook.com/cdnstage/https://www.instagram.com/canadianstage/https://www.youtube.com/user/canadianstage10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00NoYesStairs and gravel walkway to props and costume area. Partially accessible washroom (not large enough for certain wheelchairs).NoNoYesYesNoYesNoYesNoArts & Cultural CentreVictorian (1840-1900)Built 1880-18891889Strickland and SymonsThe Richardson Romanesque style buildings were originally opened in 1889 as the coal gas manufacturing plant of the Consumer's Gas Company. In 1955, when the production of coal ceased, the Greenspoon Brothers who won the contract for demolishing the building decided to buy it for the distinct purpose of creating a mixed-use retail and cultural centre. In 1971 Toronto Free Theatre became the first tenant.In 1976 the first major renovation occurred doubling the capacity of the downstairs theatre, creating a smaller upstairs theatre and adding a metal glass atrium that would connect the spaces. In 1987 The Toronto Free Theatre merged with Centre Stage to form the Canadian Stage Company, now celebrating its 30th anniversary season.Scheduled tours will happen on the hour throughout the course of the weekend. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the building in use - actors heading to rehearsal, costumes being stitched, props being crafted. Tour guides will discuss the history of the building and the people who have populated it. Visitors will also have a chance to travel backstage to see where the magic happens.Yes10:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)2:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min) NoCedar Ridge Creative Centre225 Confederation Dr.M1G 1B243.75743021-79.20713176416-396-4026http://www.toronto.ca/cedarridgehttp://www.facebook.com/cedarridgecreativecentre10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00NoYesUse the side entrance for ramp access to the main building.YesNoYesYesNoYesNoNoNoArts & Cultural CentreEdwardian (1900-1916)Built 1910-19191912R. NichollsOriginally known as Uplands, this was the summer home for the Cummings family. Built in the Arts & Crafts style, the 14-room, 5000 sq. ft. mansion was completed in 1912. In addition to the main house, there is a gardener's cottage and a stable with attached chauffeur's cottage, now the Carriage House Studios. In 1927, the house was purchased by John Fraser, a Toronto financier who greatly enhanced the surrounding gardens. The property was featured in a 1942 edition of Canadian Home and Gardens magazine. In 1978, Cedar Ridge was acquired by the City of Toronto and has operated as an arts centre and gallery since that time. It is now a vibrant cultural hub offering a variety of arts programming for all ages and features a diverse roster of exhibitions in the gallery from September to June annually. Cedar Ridge was the orphanage in the movie Rent-A-Kid (1995).Visitors are invited to step inside the mansion, carriage house and gardener's cottage to experience the centre's unique creative atmosphere. The mansion's original charm is maintained in the gallery space, which features an evolving exhibition of work by the Community Arts Guild. Browse through the studios and enjoy the lush gardens and scenic walking trails overlooking the Scarborough Golf and Country Club. The centre, in partnership with Cedar Ridge Studio Gallery, will provide information for informal tours of the house and gardens. No YesCinesphere955 Lake Shore Blvd. W.M6K 3B943.628429-79.413533416-314-9900http://www.ontarioplace.comhttp://www.twitter.com/OntarioPlacehttp://www.facebook.com/ontarioplacehttp://www.instagram.com/ontarioplacehttp://www.youtube.com/ontarioplacetv10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoThe distance from the West Entrance and the theatre is 213 meters. Accessible seating is available on the same level as the entrance bridge to Cinesphere. To get access to the concession stand or the washroom, you may utilize the elevator at the south end of the bridge to go down one floor from the main bridge level. Volunteers will be around the venue. NoYesYesYesNoYesNoYesNoArts & Cultural CentrePost-Modern (1945+)Built 1970-19791971Eberhard ZeidlerOntario Place reopened the iconic Cinesphere to the public on November 3. The theatre is open year round and offers a variety of films for all ages. Cinesphere features a unique and immersive IMAX theatre experience that allows for screening of films with IMAX with Laser and IMAX 70mm film technologies.Provincial government funding supporting the revitalization of Ontario Place is making Cinesphere accessible again to the public and for private events. Ontario Place welcomes everyone to experience films on the big screen, and more, at the waterfront destination IMAX theatre. Cinesphere is the worlds first permanent IMAX theatre. First opened in 1971, it remains the largest IMAX theatre in Ontario and the IMAX projection system is a proprietary large format projection system developed in Ontario. In 2014, the province designated Cinesphere as a structure of Cultural Heritage Value.There will be five screenings each day and pre-registration is required by visiting ontarioplace.com/Cinesphere. Please note, re-entry is not permitted. Graeme Fergusons North of Superior (1971), the first film screened at Cinesphere will be shown. This IMAX epic offers an exhilarating survey of one of our countrys most majestic regions. This will be followed by the 7 minute prologue of Christopher Nolans The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience (2008). The film chronicles the menace known as the Joker, as he wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham. Presented in full IMAX, this is an action packed Batman epic. There will be a display of Cinesphere, IMAX, and Ontario Place memorabilia. The concession will be offering popcorn, and soft drinks for purchase. While onsite, visitors are invited to explore our beautiful waterfront destination.No NoEvergreen Brick Works550 Bayview Ave.M4W 3X843.68378335-79.36562797416-596-1495495http://www.evergreen.cahttps://www.twitter.com/EvergreenCanadahttps://www.facebook.com/evergreencanadahttps://www.instagram.com/evergreencanada/https://www.youtube.com/user/evergreencanadatv10:00 am to 5:00 am5:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm5:00YesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoYesNoCommunity Centre / AgencyCommercial/IndustrialBuilt 1880-18891889UnknownThis site is a landmark in Toronto and a dominant feature in the Don Valley. It contains 16 historically significant buildings built from 1889 to the present time, with a collection of brick-making machines and structures that contribute to this historic industrial landscape. The late 19th century was a time of great growth in the City of Toronto. Very quickly the Don Valley Pressed Brick Works became one of the largest and most significant brick manufacturers in Canada, operating until 1989. Since 1992, Evergreen has continued to evolve Evergreen Brick Works to adapt to new circumstances and meet the needs of its users. In 2010, the Centre for Green Cities, a LEED Platinum building, was opened to showcase green technologies and design. In 2017, Evergreen is redeveloping The Kilns into a year-round facility striving for carbon neutrality.Each day there will be one guided tour at 2 p.m. where visitors learn about the past, present and future of the Don Valley Brick Works industrial architecture through the lenses of sustainable green design. Visitors can put on their walking shoes as they tour the building campus and learn about how Evergreen and partners reclaimed and revitalized this former industrial site into an award-winning environmental community centre and green technology showcase. Tours touch on key themes related to the site, such as sustainability, art and geology. Self-guided tour maps will be available at all other times. Visit the Welcome Centre to obtain the tour map and to start the one guided tour each day. The site has been used as a location for filming television shows. Yes2:00 pm (01Hrs 00Min)2:00 pm (01Hrs 00Min)2:00 pm (01Hrs 00Min)2:00 pm (01Hrs 00Min) NoCity of Toronto Archives255 Spadina Rd.M5R 2V343.67689161-79.4071529416-397-0778http://www.toronto.ca/archiveshttps://www.instagram.com/toronto_archives/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/torontohistory/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoYesNoYesNoNoYesNoYesNoEducational Institute Library or ArchivesPost-Modern (1945+)Built 1990-19991992Zeidler Roberts PartnershipFormally opened on January 22, 1992, the City of Toronto Archives building was designed by Zeidler Roberts Partnership to be a safe, secure and efficient archives space, as well as an inviting research facility. A recently completed renovation of the building's main floor by Gow Hastings Architects has resulted in a brand new state-of-the-art education and meeting room and an updated exhibition Atrium with a new 'community' wall, a central pendant light fixture and enhanced acoustic systems.Visit the City of Toronto Archives for a jam-packed day of local history and behind-the-scenes exploring. Get an up-close view of some of the most remarkable and unique documents in our collection, with a special focus on archival images of Toronto's cinemas. Visitors can explore the types of records that can unlock the mysteries of their house and family history. Meet digitization staff to learn how they preserve records electronically, and discover how the online catalogue can be successfully navigated. See the tools and techniques used by the archive's conservator, and take part in some fun family conservation activities. The current exhibition, Wide Open World: A Celebration of the Suburbs in Toronto will be on display.No NoCitytv Building33 Dundas St. E.M5B 1B843.65601212-79.37910489http://www.citytv.com/toronto/http://www.twitter.com/city_tvhttp://www.facebook.com/citytv/Building not open for Doors Open Toronto on Saturday10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoThere is paid parking only. The building has both stairs and elevators. Ramps are not needed to visit any of the floors.NoYesNoNoNoYesNoYesNoMedia / Broadcaster FacilityContemporary (1995-Present)Built 2000-20092004UnknownThe Citytv building is a studio complex located at Yonge-Dundas Square. First built in 2004, the building was home to Olympic Spirit Toronto, an Olympic-themed entertainment attraction, until 2006. The building was acquired by Rogers Media Inc. in 2007 and is now the new home of four Toronto television stations: CITY, OMNI.1, OMNI.2, and CityNews. The building features five floors of control rooms and television studio space. In keeping with the layout of Dundas Square, 33 Dundas Street East is known for its massive Jumbotron and media boards.Visitors will go on a self-guided walking tour of each floor. They will begin on the 5th floor where 680 NEWS is located. Then, they'll travel to the 4th floor and see the live CityNews newsroom, followed by OMNI on the 3rd floor, Breakfast Television on the 2nd floor and Cityline on the first floor. Pictures and video are welcome! There will be talent walking around and greeting all visitors so make sure to grab a picture with your favourite on-air personality!No YesCollge Boral 1 Yonge St.Floor 3 M5E 1E543.64275259-79.37395864416-289-5130http://www.collegeboreal.ca/http://www.twitter.com/collegeborealhttps://www.facebook.com/collegeboreal/http://www.instagram.com/collegeboreal/ http://www.youtube.com/user/collegeboreal10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 am4:30YesNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesEducational Institute Library or ArchivesPost-Modern (1945+)Built 1970-19791970UnknownToronto Star Building is located at One Yonge Street at Queens Quay, and marks the foot of what was Highway 11, known informally as 'the longest street in the world.' It is 100 metres tall. The office space at One Yonge Street is also leased out to a variety of other companies, including LCBO, a dental office and the downtown Toronto campus of Collge Boral.The downtown Toronto campus of Collge Boral is located 3rd floor of1 Yonge St. Collge Boral provides students with access to a state-of-the-art technology site. With several specialized laboratories and classrooms, which some are equipped for teleconferencing, this campus also integrates the Employment Options services that Collge Boral provides. Francophones in Metro Toronto will now have access to a complete set of services, ranging from postsecondary programs to continuing education through employment. Screenings in partnership with Cinefranco and LeLabo will occur both days @ 12:30 and 3:00 pm. Visit special programs webpage for more info.No NoCommunity Head Injury Resource Services-- CHIRS62 Finch Ave. W. M2N 7G143.77881631-79.42089581416-240-8000http://www.chirs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/chirstoronto/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoYesNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesCommunity Centre / AgencyContemporary (1995-Present)Built 2000-20092001Climans Green Liang Architects Inc.The heart of CHIRS is inside the building where the vibrant colours create a warm and welcoming environment unlike the institutional colours many clients experience during their long hospital stays. At any given time, clients, volunteers and staff complete the many tasks that need doing daily in the building. Clients feel ownership of the building and proudly contribute to its upkeep. 'I belong here, I am accepted, brain injury and all.' The accessibility and functionality of the CHIRS building can be seen in every aspect of its design. CHIRS clients were instrumental in helping to choose the design features and were consulted on accessibility issues. From large picture windows built lower to the ground to accommodate those in wheelchairs, the building surpasses all accessibility code requirements. Every year, 18,000 individuals in Ontario sustain a traumatic brain injury. No two brain injuries are alike and each person has their own unique experience. During this year's Doors Open, CHIRS will share some of these stories with guests. Visitors are invited on a guided tour of the club space, where they will be given the opportunity, through various media forms as well as personal testimonials, to gain some insight into life with a brain injury. The last tour will start at 4:30 p.m. Beverages and homemade baked goods will be available for purchase.No NoCongregation Knesseth Israel 56 Maria St.M6P 1W143.66651978-79.47544228http://www.junctionshul.org/Building not open for Doors Open Toronto on Saturday10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoNoNoNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesFaith & Worship CentreEdwardian (1900-1916)Built 1910-19191911James A. EllisBuilt in 1911 by the architectural firm Ellis and Connery, Knesseth Israel synagogue is situated on the corner of Maria and Shipman Streets in The Junction. The building is quietly tucked in amongst the encumbering railway lines to the north and the lively business community on Dundas Street West to the south. Harmonizing with this inconspicuous location is the Synagogues architecturally simple exterior. Knesseth Israel is now the oldest original purpose-built synagogue in Toronto that is still in use today. It is cared for by the descendents of the founding members. Although the Jewish population within the Junction has decreased considerably since the time of the synagogues founding, Knesseth Israel continues to perform weddings and bar mitzvahs. In the 1980s the television show Evergreen was filmed at the synagogue as well as the highly acclaimed movie 'IT', shot in 2016. The building is two storeys high, so the sanctuary is separated into two distinct levels. The womens gallery on the top floor is a three-sided upper-level balcony, which provides the women with ideal seating to observe the services being conducted below. The lower level of the sanctuary similarly has three sides of seating facing the center and is used to accommodate the men. The ark, or aron kodesh, depicting the 10 Commandments and housing the Torah scrolls, is situated against the eastern wall, so that, in accordance with religious law, the congregation always faces towards Jerusalem. In the center of the sanctuary stands the bimah, an elevated platform with four illuminated corners, from where the prayer services are conducted. Both the ark and the bimah are skillfully crafted in oak and were likely made by Heintzman cabinet makers, who were early members of the congregation. Yes YesDeluxe Toronto901 King St. W. 700M5V 3H543.64188101-79.41125002http://www.bydeluxetoronto.comhttp://www.twitter.com/DeluxeTorontohttps://www.facebook.com/deluxepostproductiontoronto/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00YesNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoMedia / Broadcaster FacilityContemporary (1995-Present)Built 1990-1999UnknownUnknownThe site is part of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, providing industry leading solutions to content creators and distributors for over 30 years. Our new facility at 901 King Street West in Toronto offers a wide breadth of services under one roof, including picture and sound postproduction, VFX and digital content distribution. This site is a state of the art post-production facility that provides its services to many of the city's top TV series and feature films produced in Toronto. Experience first hand how TV shows and feature films come together in the postproduction process. Visitors will get a chance to see firsthand how colour correction and sound plays a big part in the final stages of completing a movie or TV series. Deluxe Toronto is responsible for the post-production of the Oscar winning feature film 'The Shape of Water'.Yes10:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)12:00 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min) NoDenegri Bessai Studio1088 Bathurst St.M5R 3G943.67262989-79.41442152http://www.denegribessaistudio.com/https://www.facebook.com/denegribessaistudioBuilding not open for Doors Open Toronto on Saturday10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00NoYesOne stair to enter the building. No accessible washroom. NoYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesArchitecture & DesignArt Deco (1918-1940)Built 1920-1929UnknownUnknownThe firm was established in 2008 by partners Tom Bessai and Maria Denegri. Work from the studio has won numerous design awards, and has appeared in a range of local and international publications including Toronto Life, the Globe and Mail, Canadian Architect, Azure and Plan Magazine. Projects in the studio are carefully developed through an iterative design process that combines experimental research with engaged client consultation. Extensive material testing and prototyping is a constant factor in the design work of the studio and is accomplished through the use of state-of-the-art computation and fabrication techniques. This experimental practice model is supported and enhanced through teaching and research at the Daniels Faculty of Architecture at the University of Toronto alongside allied partners in academia and industry.Denegri Bessai Studio is an architectural practice. Visitors will be introduced to several of the ongoing projects in the studio and see models and other process artifacts. Visitors will also get a chance to walk through the fabrication lab and witness live prototyping. Denegri Bessai Studio is part of the Toronto Society of Architects' Open Studio program. For more information visit the special project's webpage. No NoDesign Exchange234 Bay St.M5K 1B243.64815367-79.38048692416-363-6121http://www.dx.org/https://twitter.com/designexchangehttp://www.facebook.com/designexchange/https://www.instagram.com/designexchange/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesStair-only access from Bay St. Accessible entrance via pedestrian ramps from 77 Wellington. Elevator and stair access to second floor Trading Floor.NoNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteModernism (1880+)Built 1930-19391937George & Moorhouse with associate S.H. MawThe Design Exchange resides within the former Toronto Stock Exchange building, a masterful stylistic hybrid of art deco, stripped classicism and streamlined moderne architecture. Designed by architects George & Moorhouse with associate S.H. Maw, the TSX was a marvel of contemporary communications and trading technology when it opened in 1937. Revolutionary features such as mechanical stock displays, a pneumatic tube network for relaying messages, and an 'electrical eye' that scanned and transmitted the exchange's master ticker tape across North America inspired Time magazine to hail the TSX as 'the most up-to-date trading floor in the world.' While this technology was eventually replaced when the TSX moved to First Canadian Place in 1983, the most iconic features of the building remain: the interior murals and exterior frieze by Canadian artist Charles F. Comfort.Visitors will get rare access to the Design Exchange's historic trading floor; a beautiful landmark of Canadian design from the interwar period. Visitors will be encouraged to focus on the doors themselves - designed in 1937 by Charles F. Comfort, the stainless steel medallions on the front doors reflect the stylistic blend of art deco and streamlined moderne that make this building so unique. Drop in to the ground-floor studio to silkscreen your favourite medallion design onto t-shirts and tote bags to take home. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own t-shirts or bags to silkscreen onto. Design Exchange was used a location for the film 'Owning Mahowny' in 2003. No YesDr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study45 Walmer Rd.M5R 2X243.66961307-79.40587549-5044http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/jics/https://twitter.com/JackmanICS10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00NoYesMain entrance is 45 Walmer Road. This entrance is not wheelchair accessible. Please use 56 Spadina Road entrance for wheelchair accessibility.NoNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesEducational Institute Library or ArchivesGeorgian/Neo Classic (1720-1837); Contemporary (1995-Present)Built 1930-193919311931 building by Henry Sproatt; 2017 addition by Taylor SmythFounded in 1925-26, the Dr Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study (JICS) and its Lab School (Nursery to Gr 6) have exerted a profound influence in early education. JICS research led directly to the adoption of the Ontario Day Nurseries Act (1942). Today, JICS which is part of OISE, U of T, continues to lead the way in researching how children learn and teacher education. Ontario's Full-Day Kindergarten program was modelled in large part on JICS findings. 45 Walmer Rd was built by Henry Sproatt for Leighton McCarthy, politician and diplomat, and was donated in 1953 to JICS. JICS was the first multidisciplinary institute at U of T consisting of three fully integrated components: graduate teacher education program, Laidlaw Research Centre and Lab School. In 2010, Dr. Eric Jackman donated $5 million, the largest Canadian gift for childhood education. Students and recent graduates of the school will tour visitors through the Institute (usually open only to reps from the Ministries of Education, public school boards, teacher-educators & researchers). Tour members will see the charming McCarthy House, built in 1931 for Leighton Goldie McCarthy (2nd ambassador to the U.S. and personal friend of Pres. Roosevelt), his wife, and their 5 children. The house was donated to JICS in 1952. Visitors will learn 'secrets of the house' researched by students and will tour the new 27,000 square foot, three storey addition (Margaret & Wallace McCain Pavilion). Designed by Taylor Smyth to connect the McCarthy House at 45 Walmer to 58/56 Spadina Rd., a unified facility was created containing leading edge classroom spaces for the Lab School & OISE. The site incorporates innovative design principles that promote the acquisition of 21st Century skills.Yes NoDTAH50 Park Rd.M4W 2N543.67312333-79.38471001http://dtah.comhttp://twitter.com/DTAHtorontohttps://www.instagram.com/dtahtoronto/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesStairs only access to second floor, ramp access to ground floor at rear.NoYesNoNoNoYesNoNoNoArchitecture & DesignPost-Modern (1945+)Built 1950-19591954Parkin AssociatesCompleted in 1954, 50 Park Road was designed as the first permanent headquarters for the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA). It was the result of a design competition won by John B. Parkin Associates, one of the provinces leading modernist firms at the time, with John C. Parkin as project architect. The new headquarters was critically acclaimed as a landmark modern building in Toronto and was successful at providing a unifying focal point for Torontos architects, with its high profile design injecting renewed pride and energy into the profession at a critical time in the citys development. The project is one of the first modern buildings in Toronto to be listed on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties, followed by designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act in 1991, and subsequently recognized as an OAA Landmark Building in 2004. Visitors to DTAHs studio will experience the exciting history of a beautifully renovated modern building that sits in the Rosedale Valley ravine in the heart of downtown. See the working environment of a leading architecture, landscape architecture and urban design firm and examine historical images of 50 Park Road and its evolution over time. Visitors are invited to learn about how DTAH is continuing to shape Toronto, through current and past projects such as the Lower Don Trail, Tommy Thompson Park, Toronto Central Waterfront, Evergreen Brick Works, and Artscape Wychwood Barns. The building and unique site speak directly to DTAHs design philosophy, which for over four decades has worked to respect, preserve, and enhance the public realm, while celebrating the intersection of built and natural form. Part of the Toronto Society of Architects' Open Studio program. No NoFirst Narayever Congregation187 Brunswick Ave.M5S 2M443.662876-79.406059416-927-0546http://www.narayever.cahttp://facebook.com/firstnarayeverBuilding not open for Doors Open Toronto on Saturday10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesHalf flight upstairs to Sanctuary; Half flight downstairs to washrooms.YesYesYesNoNoYesNoYesYesFaith & Worship CentreVictorian (1840-1900)Built 1800-18661880'sunknownFirst built as a Foresters Hall in the 1880's, this heritage structure became home to an English-speaking Mennonite congregation for many decades until the First Narayever Congregation acquired the building in 1943. The Congregation began as a 'landmanschaft' (a self-help association) of Jews from the town of Naraiev in Galicia, now Ukraine. The congregation started meeting in 1914, received a provincial charter in 1918, and had two former homes. Due to its size and age, the simple design of the present building differs dramatically from newer synagogues erected in Toronto. As populations shifted, the fortunes of the building ebbed and by the 1970s the building had fallen into a state of semi-disrepair. In the 1980s the congregation underwent a revival by younger worshippers. Visitors are invited into the synagogue sanctuary where they can discover the function and symbolism of various religious items including sacred hand-written Torah scrolls and a Torah ark curtain rescued from the Holocaust. A short tour will explain how Jews worship and will demonstrate how the building was renovated and enlarged to adjust to the needs of this contemporary congregation. Learn how this modest building evolved into a thriving downtown institution that now serves a broad range of members and reaches out to the larger community through partnerships with Out of the Cold, Kensington Gardens and Castleview Wychwood nursing homes, as well as Everdale Farms which hosts an organic green market on its front lawn during the warmer months.Yes NoFool's Paradise1 Meadowcliffe Dr.M1M 2X843.72695622-79.21673229http://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/en/index.php/properties/fools-paradise-doris-mccarthy-artist-in-residence-centrehttps://www.facebook.com/ontarioheritagetrust/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoYesNoArts & Cultural CentreModernism (1880+)Built 1940-19491940Forest Tefler/Doris McCarthy Fool's Paradise is the former residence of well-known Canadian artist Doris McCarthy, best known for her landscape paintings. McCarthy bought the picturesque 12-acre property on the Scarborough Bluffs in 1939. Her mother viewed the purchase as an extravagance, referring to it as 'that fool's paradise of yours.' The name Fool's Paradise stuck, and eventually the property became McCarthy's full-time home and studio space. As a key figure in this country's artistic community, McCarthy experimented with, and contributed to, major art developments throughout the 20th century. In 2015, the Trust launched the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Centre, which uses the home and property as a unique live and work incubator for visual artists, musicians, and writers of all disciplines. This was Doris McCarthy's desire when she donated Fool's Paradise to the Trust in 2008. Visitors will take guided tours of the house led by Ontario Heritage Trust staff and will learn about Doris McCarthy's experience building Fool's Paradise, as well as related aspects of her artistic career. Tours will take guests through the interior of McCarthy's house and studio, and end with an opportunity to explore the property's beautiful grounds, which include gardens, a large pond, and views of the Scarborough Bluffs. Learn about the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program operating at the site. Yes NoFort York National Historic Site250 Fort York Blvd.M5V 3K943.6378641-79.40631489416-392-6907http://fortyork.cahttp://www.twitter.com/fortyorkhttp://www.facebook.com/fortyork10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesStair access only to some historic buildings. New Visitor Centre is fully accessible, including washrooms and gift store.NoYesYesYesNoYesNoYesNoMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteGeorgian/Neo Classic (1720-1837)Built 1800-18661813-1816NichollsThe settlement of modern Toronto began in 1793 when John Graves Simcoe built a garrison on the present site of Fort York. Fearful of war with the United States, Simcoe planned to establish a naval base at Toronto so he could control Lake Ontario. Simcoe also moved the capital to Toronto from the exposed border town of Niagara. Civilian settlement followed and a community, named York, began to grow two kilometres east of the Fort. In 1834 York was renamed Toronto. The original log buildings deteriorated quickly and a new barracks was built east of the present site in the late 1790s. It was these buildings that were destroyed during the War of 1812. Fort York was rebuilt between 1813 and 1816 and most of the buildings date from that time. Fort York opened as a museum in 1934 and today the fortified walls surround Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings.Visitors will experience special tours dealing with military architecture, tours of the barracks and fortifications, and a wide range of exhibits telling the story of Fort York's and Canada's military past. Cooking demonstrations by the volunteer historic cooks will bring to life the 1826 historic kitchen.Yes11:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)11:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)11:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)11:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min) NoFox Theatre2236 Queen St. E.M4E 1G243.67287164-79.28732608416-691-7335http://www.foxtheatre.cahttps://www.twitter.com/Fox_Theatrehttps://www.facebook.com/thefoxtheatre/https://www.instagram.com/foxtheatre/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0010:00 am to 4:00 pm4:00NoYes3 stairs at front entrance, 1 big step through rear doorsYesYesYesYesNoYesNoYesNoArts & Cultural Centre; Media / Broadcaster FacilityEdwardian (1900-1916)Built 1910-19191913UnknownThe Fox opened in 1914 as the 'Pastime Theatre', built and owned by Arthur Brooks Webster. After less than a year, the name was changed to the 'Prince Edward', the name it would use until 1937, when it was changed to the Fox Theatre. A stained glass panel with the Prince Edward name, over the doorway from the lobby, remains from the Prince Edward period. It is the second oldest movie cinema in Toronto after the Revue Cinema, which opened in 1912.Audiences can experience a guided tour detailing the history of The Fox as well as some interesting facts about the site. A short film will play in the theatre detailing the impact The Fox Theatre has had on the community. Film screenings in partnership with the Toronto Jewish Film Foundation will take place during both days at 11:00 and 3:00 p.m. Please see the special programs webpage for more information. Yes NoHot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema506 Bloor St. W.M5S 1Y343.66549463-79.41053053416-637-3123http://hotdocscinema.cahttp://twitter.com/hotdocscinemahttp://www.facebook.com/hotdocscinemahttp://www.instagram.com/hotdocsfest10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00NoYesThe main floor lobby and the cinema auditorium is fully accessible, with ramp access, designated wheelchair locations and a universal washroom. Stair only access to behind-the-scenes projection booth tours. NoYesNoYesNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentrePost-Modern (1945+)Built 1910-19191913Rebuilt in 1940 by Kaplan & Sprachman architectsThe cinema opened its doors in 1913 as the Madison Theatre, making it one of the first picture palaces in Toronto. In 1940, the Madison was rebuilt as the Midtown, a popular local cinema in the 40s and 50s. The cinema was renamed the Capri and the Eden before re-opening as the Bloor Theatre in 1979. For a large part of its history, it was a repertoire theatre screening classic and genre films. In 2011, it was sold to the Blue Ice Group, who managed the venue with Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. It was renovated and reopened as the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema in 2012, becoming a year-round home for first-run Canadian and international documentaries, as well as special presentations and series. In 2016, a generous gift from the Rogers Family enabled Hot Docs to purchase the cinema and continue to offer the best in documentary programming at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema.Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, one of Torontos oldest movie houses, and one of the worlds only documentary cinemas. Visitors can immerse themselves in the history of the vibrant Annex neighbourhood with short docs from Myseum of Toronto, presented throughout the day on the big screen. Stick around in the afternoon for a free screening of Citizen Jane: Battle for the City, which chronicles author and legendary urban activist Jane Jacobs battle to save historic New York neighbourhoods from ruthless redevelopment. Having later made her life in Toronto, Jacobs inspiring drive to fight for what is right and her influence on urban issues are even more relevant today. Site opens at 10 a.m. At 2:30 p.m. there will be a free screening of the documentary 'Citizen Jane: Battle for the City'. Last tour admittance is at 4 p.m. Yes NoF.J. Horgan Water Treatment Plant 201 Copperfield Rd. M1E 5G743.75958902-79.16671578http://www.toronto.ca/waterhttps://twitter.com/TorontoCommshttps://www.facebook.com/cityofto/https://www.instagram.com/cityofto/https://youtube.com/thecityoftoronto10:00 am to 4:00 pm3:3010:00 am to 4:00 pm3:30NoYesTwo parking lots. Limited numbers of accessible parking and significant distance from parking to main tour entrance.YesNoYesNoNoYesYesNoNoGovernment / City-owned BuildingPost-Modern (1945+)Built 1970-19791979Hadley-Freeman-Mutrie, James F. MacLaren Limited Consulting Engineers; CH2M Hill for expansion This site is Toronto's newest water treatment facility. Daily, the plant supplies an average of 270 million litres of water, which equals about 20 per cent of the City's drinking water. The plant is designed to produce 800 million litres daily to meet future demands. Originally called Easterly Filtration Plant, the plant was renamed in the early '90's after Frank J. Horgan, the Metro Toronto Commissioner of Works from 1980-1989. The plant has a unique vertical design with hydraulic pumps that lift the raw water through a concrete-lined tunnel in the rock bed, up to tanks at ground level. The F.J. Horgan is the City's first water treatment plant to use ozone.Learn more about the complexities of taking water from Lake Ontario and moving it hundreds of metres up the Scarborough Bluffs in order to create safe drinking water, through a self-guided tour of the Ozone Building, Standby Power Building, Pumping Gallery and West Filter Building. Plant staff will be available to answer questions on the water treatment process and the facility itself. No YesGeorge Brown House186 Beverley St.M5T 1L443.65581716-79.39498131http://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/en/index.php/properties/george-brown-househttps://www.twitter.com/ONheritagehttps://www.facebook.com/ontarioheritagetrust//https://www.instagram.com/onheritage/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoYesNoMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteSecond Empire (1860-1900)Built 1870-18791876William Erving; Edward HutchinsThis house is one of the best-preserved and documented urban examples of the Second Empire residential style in Ontario. Designated as a National Historic Site in 1976 by the Government of Canada, George Brown House is historically significant for its association with Father of Confederation, The Toronto Globe founder and leading abolitionist, George Brown (1818-1880). The Ontario Heritage Trust restored the building to its original 1876 construction date. This served to preserve the heritage character of the building, to commemorate George Browns role in Canadas history and to make the site financially viable through the revenues generated from office space, conference facilities, weddings and film shoots. The site is often featured on the show 'Murdoch Mysteries'. Visitors can explore the house on self-guided tours. The gracious 9,000 sq ft house features walls that are four bricks thick, sandstone trim and a slate roof. The floor plan is a centre hall style. They will be able to view walnut canopies over the doors in the entrance hall featuring sculpted lions from the Brown family coat of arms. Highlights include the restored Art Nouveau dining room remodeled around 1890 and the original fine plaster cornices and ceiling medallions. Other notable features include authentically reproduced faux finishes throughout the site and 15 fireplaces, including one in the drawing room featuring a marble mantel with the entwined initials of George and Anne Brown. See leaded glass windows (1880s) in the main hall, removed when the house was threatened with demolition and returned in 1989 after they were discovered hanging in a Toronto home.No NoGibson House Museum5172 Yonge St.M2N 5P643.76968615-79.41466694416-395-7432http://www.toronto.ca/gibsonhousehttp://www.twitter.com/GibssonMuseumTOhttp://www.facebook.com/gibsonmuseum10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesStaff operated lift at front entrance to access washrooms and main floor of museum and historic house. Second floor of historic house is only accessible by stairs. Accessible parking available on site.YesYesYesNoNoYesNoYesNoMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteRevival (1800  Early 1900)Built 1800-18661851David Gibson This mid-19th century, red brick Georgian Revival farmhouse was home to David Gibson - surveyor, farmer and political reformer - and his family. David came to Canada from Scotland as a young man to seek work as a land surveyor. He met and married Eliza Milne with whom he had seven children. In 1829, they bought this farm property on 105 acres on Yonge Street and settled into a frame house. Politically, David was a member of the Reform Party and became involved in the Rebellion of 1837 as a moderate soon after the failure of the Rebellion in early December 1837, David Gibson was charged with treason and had to flee to the United States. David Gibson secured work as an engineer on the expansion of the Erie Canal and the family remained in the U.S. until 1848. In late 1851, David, Eliza and their seven children moved into a new brick home which is now Gibson House Museum.Gibson House Museum will be open to the public for self-guided tours through the historic house with sneak peeks into artifact storage areas. Costumed interpreters will be available to greet visitors and answer questions.No YesGoethe-Institut Toronto100 University Ave.2nd FloorM5J 1V6The Goethe-Institut is located on the second of the North Tower at 100 University Avenue. Upon arrival, take the elevator in the lobby to the second floor.43.64726674-79.38501633416-593-5257http://www.goethe.de/torontohttps://www.twitter.com/GoetheTorontohttps://www.facebook.com/goethetoronto/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural Centre; Community Centre / Agency; Educational Institute Library or ArchivesContemporary (1995-Present)Built 1990-19991966Boris ZerafaThe Goethe-Institut is the official German cultural institute, active worldwide. The Toronto centre is located in downtown Toronto, in the heart of the financial and entertainment districts. The Goethe-Institut promotes European cultural understanding, offers German language courses, programs multi-disciplinary art encounters and offers current information about Germany. In Toronto, the Goethe-Institut focuses on film and media arts as well as themes ranging from participatory practices to urban futures. The Instituts GOETHE FILMS series brings the best of German film to Toronto audiences three times a year. Visitors are welcomed into the library with a reception where they can learn about the Goethe-Institut. There will be two library tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and visitors will be able to play German board games and win prizes by spinning a trivia wheel of fortune. Visitors can participate in interactive, language classes which will be offered every hour from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. These classes provide guests with basic communication skills through games, songs and state-of-the-art technology. New cinematic trends are showcased in the Goethe Media Space. Visitors are invited to walk (or dance) in and out of a screening of German music videos by Radiohead, alva noto and Mouse on Mars running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Or experience the excitement that is Berlin at the screening of Shorts in Berlin: 8 Award-Winning Films about the German Capital which will run from 2 to 5 p.m.No NoHarris Institute118 Sherbourne St.M5A 2R243.65372796-79.36956404416-367-0178http://harrisinstitute.com12:00 pm to 5:00 pm4:3012:00 pm to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesStair only access to all floorsNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesEducational Institute Library or ArchivesCommercial/IndustrialBuilt 1900-19101908George M. MillerThe industrial building was designed in 1908 by Massey Halls architect George M. Miller as a box factory. It then housed Turn of the Century Lighting and The Door Store. It was then transformed into the internationally recognized music industry college in 1994. Harris Institute was ranked the top private school for a 6th year in the 2018 'Media Arts Education Report'. The college is the only school in both Billboard Magazine's 'Top 11 Schools' and Mix Magazine's 'Audio Education's Finest'. Alumni received 197 industry awards and nominations in the last two years. They contributed to the #1 Billboard hits 'Beauty Behind The Madness' and 'Earned It' by The Weeknd; the soundtrack for 'Fifty Shades of Grey'; sound design for Ubisoft's 'Assassin's Creed Unity' and the sound mix for popular TV shows including 'Orphan Black', 'Vikings' and 'Silicon Valley'.Visitors will experience 15-minute guided tours of the studios, audio labs, classrooms and computer labs led by current and past students. Visitors will also experience continuous 4-minute films on the history of the building, a virtual tour of Metronome: Canadas Music City and three student films. In 1989, Harris Institute was the first school to teach Audio Post for the film and television industries and today it is a central part of its Audio Production Program (APP). Visitors will experience a wide range of demonstrations and displays in the studios with the latest state-of-the-art audio post technologies. Visitors will experience back-to-back performances by artists managed by Harris students in the Student Lounge. The colleges founder will present a one-hour lecture on the current state and future of the Canadian music industry at 3 p.m. each day.Yes NoHigh Level Pumping Station35 Poplar Plains Rd.M4V 1C743.67825556-79.40291249http://www.toronto.ca/waterhttps://twitter.com/TorontoCommshttps://www.facebook.com/cityofto/https://www.instagram.com/cityofto/https://www.youtube.com/user/thecityoftoronto10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesThere is an accessible entrance to the building, but once inside, 2/3rds of the building is only accessible by stairs.NoNoYesNoNoYesYesNoNoGovernment / City-owned BuildingRevival (1800  Early 1900)Built 1900-19101906, expanded in 1911, 1915, 1924 and 1953Robert McCallum and others High Level Pumping Station is one of the City's most significant assets, playing a key role in delivering safe drinking water in Toronto. Tucked into a residential enclave, High Level is located at the site of the long-buried Castle Frank Brook stream  the original source of raw water for the former Yorkville Waterworks. While Torontonians now rely on Lake Ontario for tap water, the station's core function of pumping water to higher elevations in Toronto remains unchanged after more than a century. High Level is the oldest pumping station in Toronto's water supply system, and has expanded over time to feature several architectural styles such as Second Empire, Edwardian Classical and Style Moderne. Visitors will get to glimpse into the history and evolution of High Level, including the chance to view an original steam engine from 1909 and the pumps used to provide water today.Learn more about the complexities, history and evolution of water supply in Toronto through a self-guided tour of Toronto Water's oldest pumping station  home to an original steam engine from 1909, and operating pumps used to transmit water today. Staff will be available to answer questions on the water distribution system and the building itself.No NoHigh Park - Children's Garden and Teaching Kitchen105 Colborne Lodge Dr.M6R 2Z3The site is located in the south end of High Park just north of the Colborne Lodge Museum and the Queensway/Colborne Ldoge Dr. entrance to High Park.43.64199719-79.46198665416-392-1329http://childrensecoprograms.cahttp://twitter.com/TorontoCEPhttp://www.facebook.com/childrensteachingkitchen10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoYesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesGovernment / City-owned BuildingContemporary (1995-Present)Built 2010-20172012Petroff Partnership ArchitectsThe site is the City of Toronto's first straw bale facility featuring a number of sustainable technologies. Completed in 2012, it was built at the now 20-year-old High Park Children's Garden to further enhance the program's ability to connect children with nature and the 'seed to table' experience. The building reflects the natural surroundings and the commitment of the programs to operate in an environmentally friendly manner. Green features of the building include a green roof and solar panels. The radiant floor heating system was actually built upon the floor of the picnic shelter originally on the site. The Teaching Kitchen was built to be a space for both cooking and environmental programming. It is now a place where children of all ages can learn to cook food that is healthy and tasty.Visitors will be able to tour the Children's Teaching Kitchen and learn about the various green technologies and features that are incorporated into the building. They can view the 'truth window' that shows what the inside of a straw bale building actually looks like. Other features include solar panels, a green roof and radiant floor heating. Visitors are invited to explore the compost demonstration site, organic vegetable and herb gardens, permaculture demonstration garden and naturalized hillside. As this spring marks the 20th birthday for the Children's Teaching Kitchen and Garden, Doors Open will highlight the site's accomplishments. In addition, there will be children's activities available.Yes NoHigh Park - Colborne Lodge Museum11 Colborne Lodge Dr.M6K 1X9South end of High Park, just north of the Queensway.43.640562-79.460691416-392-6916http://toronto.ca/colbornelodgehttp://www.twitter.com/ColborneLodgeTO10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesColborne Lodge - Ramp access to main floor, stair only access to other floors. Howard Picture Gallery - at ground level, but steps at entrance. YesNoYesNoNoYesNoNoNoMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteGeorgian/Neo Classic (1720-1837)Built 1800-18661837John George HowardSet on top of a hill overlooking Lake Ontario, Colborne Lodge (1837) was designed by its owner, John George Howard as a country home for himself and his wife, Jemima. Over the years, they built several additions to the house and in 1855 they made it their principal residence. The house is one of the finest examples of the Regency Picturesque villa in Canada and has been restored to reflect the lives of this creative couple in 1870s Toronto. The museum opened in 1927 and contains the Howards' original furnishings and has many scenic watercolours of early Toronto painted by Mr. Howard. John Howard was one of the city's first architects, a drawing teacher at Upper Canada College, a land surveyor, and city engineer for the City of Toronto  and a lover of all things new and innovative. In 1873, the Howards deeded their property, High Park, to the City of Toronto as a public park.Step through the doors of their home in High Park and explore the world of John and Jemima Howard. Costumed interpreters will be on hand to share stories of the Howards, their household and life in Victorian Toronto. Come and find out how interesting  and quirky and mysterious  Toronto was 150 years ago. New this year: Doors Open participants will get a behind the scenes look at John Howard's original picture gallery with a display of photos exploring the history of Colborne Lodge. The space has not be used as a gallery since the early 1990s.No NoHistoric Don Jail and Bridgepoint Active Healthcare administration building1 Bridgepoint Dr.M4M 2B543.66617123-79.35521667http://www.bridgepointhealth.ca/en/index.asphttps://www.twitter.com/BridgepointTOhttp://www.instagram.com/sinaihealthsystemto/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoYesNoNoNoYesNoYesNoMedical & Scientific Research FacilityRevival (1800  Early 1900)Built 1800-18661864William ThomasThe distinctive Italianate design of the building was created by renowned architect William Thomas, and initially used as a reform jail. The building operated as a jail for 113 years, eventually closing in 1977. After years of stagnation, Bridgepoint purchased the property, as part of their plans for the new campus. Bridgepoint has a 150-year history in Torontos Riverdale community and completed the redevelopment of its campus five years ago. The modern hospital connects by a glass bridge to the historic jail, which now serves as the hospitals administrative building. During the construction strict guidelines were created in order to sustain the integrity of the building, making it a priority that the buildings history was preserved. The site was used as a location for the television show 'Orphan Black', and the film 'Room' in 2015. Visiting the Historic Don Jail is an incredible opportunity for the whole community to tour a pre-confederate building and to see how it has been transformed into Bridgepoints administrative building. Throughout the self-guided tour, visitors will be allotted time to enjoy the building and have access to areas not normally open to public visitation. Due to building capacity only a certain number of visitors will be allowed entry to the building at a time, therefore please expect line-ups. Visitors will also be able to take our Art and Healing walking tour featuring a William Lishman sculpture garden, a photography exhibit and Sorel Etrog collection. More details are available at www.bridgepointhealth.caNo NoHistoric Zion Schoolhouse1091 Finch Ave. E.M2J 2X343.79036516-79.3634074416-395-7435http://www.facebook.com/zionschoolhousehttp://www.twitter.com/ZionSchoolhouse10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesStairs only from Finch Ave to paved sidewalk to building. Paved walkway to building from parking lot. Ramp to porch or schoolhouse. Schoolhouse is one room,one level. Accessible washrooms located in adjacent building.YesNoYesNoNoYesNoYesNoMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteSecond Empire (1860-1900)Built 1867-18691869UnknownZion Schoolhouse was built in 1869 to provide free public education to children in the small farming community of L'Amaroux. Children from neighbouring farms came to the schoolhouse to learn basic reading, writing and arithmetic as well as agriculture, nature study, geography and history. The schoolhouse has been restored to circa 1910. Zion Schoolhouse interprets the schoolhouse as a symbol of progress and a place for education and ideas.Visitors can tour the last unaltered one-room schoolhouse in North York. Costumed interpreters provide historical information about the site to guests. Visitors will enjoy a unique opportunity to discover what a school day was like for children in the past as they explore the beautifully restored schoolhouse. No YesHouse of VR639 Queen St. W.1M5V 2B743.6471553-79.40336508416-860-7584http://www.houseofvr.comhttp://www.twitter.com/_houseofvrhttps://www.facebook.com/houseofvrcanada/http://www.instagram.com/_houseofvr12:00 pm to 5:00 pm5:0012:00 pm to 5:00 pm5:00NoYesGround floor fully accessible. Second floor accessible only by stairs.NoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentreContemporary (1995-Present)Built 1800-18661850UnknownHouse of VR is Toronto's premier Virtual Reality lounge and event space. Virtual Reality is a computer-generated environment that lets users experience a different reality. Located in the historic Burroughes Building on trendy Queen Street West, House of VR combines both historical past and innovative future in one sleek design. Visitors to House of VR will experience state-of-the-art Augmented Reality artwork where physical works of art come to life digitally. Using the Eyejack app, visitors will view three large-scale wall murals in an augmented reality state. Doors Open visitors can also experience a one-of-a-kind pillow lounge with hand-gesture controlled lighting. Fun for all ages, House of VR will be an exciting Doors Open Toronto site, bringing to life their mission to 'show people the future!'No NoHumber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Lakeshore Campus - G Cottage17 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr.M8V 4B643.5962355-79.51359777416-675-66223251http://www.humber.ca/lakeshorecampus/home.htmlhttps://www.twitter.com/humberlakeshore?lang=enhttps://www.facebook.com/lakeshoregrnds/https://www.instagram.com/humberlakeshore/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/uckizka4t80xfe1w1p0b3hxq10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoYesNoYesYesNoYesNoNoNoArchitecture & Design; Educational Institute Library or Archives; Museum Heritage & Historic SiteRevival (1800  Early 1900)Built 1880-18891888Kivas TullyThe Gothic and Romanesque-style brick cottage buildings that comprise the Lakeshore campus of Humber College have had many lives. They were initially constructed by patients as the Mimico Branch Asylum beginning in 1888, have served as a community park, have formed part of a post-secondary educational institution and have been a popular site for film and television shows. The hospital was initially comprised of 10 residential cottages and a series of service buildings that were connected by underground tunnels. They were restored between 1991 and 2016 by Humber College after receiving heritage designation in 1989.Visitors will experience exclusive access to the filming locations of hit movies and local favourite television series alike through a unique, self-guided tour around the historic grounds. The tour will feature buildings and underground tunnels of Humber Colleges Lakeshore campus and the City of Torontos Assembly Hall. Following a map-to-the-stars, visitors will be directed to animated stations where film secrets, behind-the-scenes insights, and location details will be revealed. Access will also be granted to a photography exhibit of film scenes running the length of the oldest section of the underground tunnels. Among the films and television shows to be highlighted are cult-classics Police Academy and Strange Brew, local favourites Echoes in the Darkness and Night Heat, and recent blockbusters Suicide Squad and The Handmaids Tale. No NoIslington United Church25 Burnhamthorpe Rd.M9A 1G943.6495662-79.52993177416-239-1131221http://www.islingtonunited.orghttps://twitter.com/IslingtonUnitedhttps://www.facebook.com/islingtonunitedhttps://www.youtube.com/user/islingtonunitedorg10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoYesNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesFaith & Worship CentreGothic (1800-1900)Built 1940-19491949Bruce, Brown, Brisley ArchitechsThe site of the current church is the third building used by this 200-year-old congregation. It was inspired by the design of European medieval cathedrals. The church is laid out in the shape of a Latin cross formed by the nave, the central part of a church, and choir, with the meeting of the cross formed by the transepts. The high walls of the nave culminate in a pointed arch. These high walls, along with the exterior flying buttresses, enable the structure to reach soaring heights highlighted with stained glass windows. The interior of the building is finished in oak with traditional motif carvings. The building is home to a vibrant community with a Giving Garden that provides fresh produce to the local food bank; 48 roof-top solar panels that generate electricity for the Toronto Hydro grid; a mentoring program for youth; as well as continuing a long history of sponsoring refugees. Volunteer guides will offer guests a tour of the beautiful sanctuary and its stained glass windows while sharing some of the history of the congregation which was founded in 1818 in what was once a small farming community. Guests will receive a guidebook with the Islington United Church's story to take home. Guests are invited for lemonade and cookies while enjoying a variety of instrumental and vocal music as ensembles and soloists offer mini-recitals throughout the day. Displays will highlight Islingtons sustainable projects, interfaith and refugee activities, music and youth programs, and more. Don't miss the Pentecost Hymn Festival on Sunday at 3 p.m. that is a celebration of seasonal hymns and songs. No NoIsmaili Centre Toronto49 Wynford Dr.M3C 1K143.72444963-79.3334915416-646-69652094http://www.theismaili.org/ismailicentres/torontohttps://twitter.com/theismailihttp://www.facebook.com/theismailihttps://www.instagram.com/theismaili/https://www.youtube.com/theismaili10:00 am to 3:00 pm2:3010:00 am to 4:00 pm3:30YesNoNoYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesArchitecture & Design; Faith & Worship CentreContemporary (1995-Present)Built 2010-20172014Charles Correa, Moriyama & TeshimaWhile the most notable feature of the Ismaili Centre is the prayer hall, whose crystalline glass dome roof lights up the skyline, the Centre is a complex of varied spaces for contemplation and cultural and educational activity. The prayer hall is composed of structural steel trusses of various depths and dimensions which are covered by a double layer of glass. The glass rises in the shape of an inverted cone and is pieced together to form a translucent fractal skin. Connecting the prayer hall and social hall is a generous foyer. In the social hall, the ceiling is approximately two storeys high and the descending glass roof fills it with natural light while the doors open to the gardens. The lounge, library and classrooms are also found on the main floor while the upper level is home to administrative offices and a formal boardroom that opens onto a spacious stone terrace and garden. In designing the Ismaili Centre, Indian architect Charles Correa's vision was to create a building that responds to the traditions of Islamic architecture in a contemporary design using modern materials. Correa also wanted to reflect the Ismaili community's permanent presence in Canada as well as its desire to welcome others in an exchange of culture and ideas. Guests are encouraged to visit the Aga Khan Museum and Aga Khan Park, where the gardens and reflecting pools present a serene space that is both modern and timeless. Guests enter the Ismaili Centre from the main level or the underground parking garage. Guests will be provided with a tour of the prayer hall, atrium, social hall and boardroom including the stone terrace and garden. While pictures are allowed in the social spaces, there is no photography/videography in the prayer hall.Yes YesIstituto Italiano di Cultura496 Huron St.M5R 2R343.66863604-79.40246551416-921-3802http://www.iictoronto.esteri.ithttps://twitter.com/IICTorontohttps://www.facebook.com/iictoronto/https://www.instagram.com/iictoronto/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesWashroom is not 100% accessible.NoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentreVictorian (1840-1900)Built 1890-18991897Strichland & SimonsThe Istituto Italiano di Cultura is the Cultural Office of the Consulate General of Italy. Established in 1976, in 1982 the Institute moved from the Consulate's building to its present location at 136 Beverley St. The current premises were built in 1897 by Strichland & Simons in Queen Anne Style, enriched with some Palladian elements. The Institute building belongs to the Italian Government. It was renovated in 1979 by architect Paul Martel. The gallery was also renovated in 1992 by architects Francesco & Aldo Piccaluga on the occasion of the exhibit by Ettore Sottsass.Guests are invited to explore the first floor of the Istituto which includes an impressive library room and an exhibition in the gallery. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and tell guests about their work with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura.No NoLegislative Assembly of Ontario111 Wellesley St. W.M7A 1A243.662035-79.391412416-325-7500http://ontla.on.cahttps://twitter.com/ONPARLeducation?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/legislativeassemblyofontario/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoGovernment / City-owned BuildingRevival (1800  Early 1900)Built 1890-18991892Richard WaiteStroll through the meeting place of Ontarios Legislative Assembly  an impressive Richardsonian Romanesque building home to the provinces Legislature since 1893. Designed by British-born architect Richard Waite, this structure also features work by two of Torontos most significant city builders  E.J. Lennox of Casa Loma fame who redesigned the west wing after a 1909 fire, and George Gouinlock, planner of buildings on the CNE grounds, who was contracted for a north wing addition. Oak floors and cast iron in the centre and east halls contrast with Italian marble finishes added by Lennox in the rebuilt west section. The exterior features detailed sandstone carvings. Visitors will enjoy numerous exhibits featuring parliamentary history and displays from Ontario community museums on a self-guided tour that includes the Legislative Chamber. Last entry is at 4:30 p.m. No YesJarvis Street Baptist Church130 Gerrard St. E.M5A 3T443.66083843-79.37539742641-692-5326http://www.jsbc.orghttps://twitter.com/JSBChurchhttps://www.facebook.com/jarvis-street-baptist-church-1428699224030036/?rf=16224853712160110:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoRamp access to ground level at north side door. YesNoYesYesNoYesYesNoNoFaith & Worship CentreGothic (1800-1900)Built 1870-18791875Henry Langley and Edmund Burke Jarvis Street Baptist Church has its origins in a small group of people who first gathered in October of 1818, in what was then York, Upper Canada. By 1832, the congregation had moved to Lombard Street, and by 1848, to Bond Street. In the late 1860s, church membership was such that a new, larger building was needed. In 1875, the church moved to the intersection of Jarvis and Gerrard Streets, the current location of the Gothic style building. The church survived a major fire in 1938 and was rebuilt shortly after with a unique U-shaped sanctuary. The Gothic architecture is unusual for a Baptist church.Guided tours of the Sanctuary and Chapel will be offered daily. Visitors can explore the history of the church through a special photo exhibition. Pipe organ and piano recitals will be presented Saturday and Sunday, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. daily. Doors Open visitors are welcome to join Sunday morning services, which begin at 11 a.m. Building tours will not be offered during Sunday services and visitors are kindly requested to not wander the sanctuary or disturb the worship. Tours will be resume Sunday afternoon starting at 1 p.m. No NoJohn McKenzie House 34 Parkview Ave.M2N 3Y243.77159292-79.41145858416-226-9011http://www.ontariohistoricalsociety.cahttp://twitter.com/ontariohistoryhttp://www.facebook.com/ontariohistoricalsocietyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/uc3jczdjp8aae9ns9h-ocnqq10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesRamp access to ground floor at rear entrance. Regular Staircase-only access to second floor. YesNoYesNoNoYesYesYesNoMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteEdwardian (1900-1916)Built 1910-19191913John McKenzieThis site was built in 1913, in a style that has been described as Queen Anne Revival, Arts and Crafts, and Edwardian. The grand red-brick house is profiled by a large L-shaped verandah with stylized Doric columns. Significant interior features include the centre hall plan, a vestibule door and sidelights with bevelled leaded glass, a large leaded art glass window that lights the landing of the main staircase, panelled doors, and original radiators. In 1993, the Ontario Historical Society (OHS) entered into a partnership with the former City of North York to preserve and restore the John McKenzie House, which serves as the provincial headquarters of the OHS. In 2016, a slate roof restoration project was completed to return the roof back to its original condition. Visitors to the site can listen to the history of the house. It was slated for demolition in the early 1990s, and was ultimately saved and restored by the Ontario Historical Society with support from the local Willowdale community. They will also hear some history of the role the John McKenzie House has played in the history of the neighbourhood. Visitors will also be able to visit the adjacent buildings and grounds, including the Coach House which houses the OHS library, Stable, and Milk House, as well as the Parkview Neighbourhood Gardens. Staff of the OHS will also offer insight into how a not-for-profit heritage organization works across Ontario to help protect and preserve our natural and built heritage. Yes YesKingsway Community Life Centre @ Underground Theatre186 Spadina Ave.UndergroundM5T 3B2Access To The Theater From Spadina And Cameron St. 43.64968007-79.39702919416-510-0770https://www.kclcministries.orghttps://twitter.com/kclcministrieshttps://www.facebook.com/kclcministries/https://www.youtube.com/user/thekclcministries?view_as=public10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:301:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesThere is no elevator access to the second floor; however there is direct access from the parking garage to the theatreNoYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentrePost-Modern (1945+)Built 1980-19891985UnknownThis site is a 700-seat, multi-purpose theatre (formerly known as the Toronto Underground Cinema) and it is currently used as a Worship and Community Centre. The theatre originally had 706 seats, played films on 35mm and offered cultural movie offerings to its largely Asian community. While no longer operating as a theatre, visitors will be treated to live screenings of films curated in partnership with Planet in Focus Film Festival. These screenings will run on a loop continuously during the times the site is open. Please see Festival Film screenings tab on the main page of the website. No NoLambton House4066 Old Dundas St.M6S 2R643.66314139-79.50360807http://www.lambtonhouse.orghttp://www.twitter.com/LambtonHousehttp://www.facebook.com/lambtonhousehttp://www.youtube.com/lambtonhouse10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00NoNoRamp access to ground floor at rear entrance. Stair-only access to all other floors. Limited on-site parking.YesNoYesNoNoYesNoYesNoMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteVictorian (1840-1900)Built 1800-18661860UnknownThis site is a National Historic Person's Site for Father of Confederation Sir William Pearce Howland, first full term Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. The only remaining public building from the milling era on the Humber River it is a pre-Confederation, two storey red brick hotel with yellow coins and lintels with diamond inserts. Built by master builder William Tyrell, it has a two storey verandah, with white treillage. From the front, the ground floor has four six-over-six sashed windows, paneled centre door with glazed transom and side lights. This is reflected on the second floor balcony with the door offset between the windows above a double course of yellow brick with a red sawtooth course inset. The roofline of the drive shed remains visible on the east wall. The hotel was a stop for the Weller stagecoach and the Royal Mail with five travellers rooms reached by a broad staircase.There will be a display about the history of the Dundas Highway from 1793 on which the Lambton House is located. This second most important highway in Ontario celebrates its 225th anniversary this year. There will be a stagecoach driver present to give talks about transportation of the era, including the gear, horses and carriages. There will be regular guided tours of the building by Heritage York volunteers, some in period costume. Refreshments, including lemonade, will be available. There will also be a display of different formats of film media predominately from the 19th and 20th centuries.Yes NoLAMP Community Health Centre185 Fifth St.M8V 2Z543.6035733-79.50343393416-252-6471http:/www.lampchc.orghttps://twitter.com/LAMPCHC_infohttps://www.facebook.com/lampchealthc10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0012:00 pm to 5:00 pm4:00YesNoYesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesArchitecture & Design; Government / City-owned Building; Community Centre / AgencyPost-Modern (1945+)Built 1970-19791940See 2015 applicationBuilt in 1908, the centre has a long history in the South Etobicoke Community. During the early 1900's the building was Fifth Street Public School. Fire damaged the building in the 1920s. It was rebuilt to become the New Toronto Town Hall and also included the New Toronto Police Station. In 1967 Etobicoke amalgamated with New Toronto and took over the building. It then housed Metro Social Services, 21 Police Division and Public Health. In 1973-74 LAMP was incorporated and became residents of the building along with Metro Social Services, YMCA ASK and the Family Service Association. The doors were opened to the public by Premier William Davis in 1976, and the YMCA Daycare moved in. During 1986, the building was expanded to offer more services. Unfortunately fire devastated the building again in 1989. Re-opened in 1991, the site expanded again in 1996.Guided tours will offer visitors the chance to view an old jail door, both mayors chairs from Mimico and the Town Of New Toronto and elegant brass doors from Anaconda Brass. Activities will include youth film projects, healthy eating and cooking demonstrations, and other exhibits.Yes11:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)11:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)11:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)11:00 am (00Hrs 30Min) YesLiaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto1137 Dupont St.M6H 2A343.66850774-79.43792387416-588-6444http://www.lift.cahttps://twitter.com/liftfilmhttps://www.facebook.com/lift.ca/https://www.instagram.com/_liftfilm/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesBuilding and washrooms are fully accessible, however main entrance and washroom doors are not automated. Staff will assist if required.NoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoArts & Cultural CentreCommercial/IndustrialBuilt 1920-1929UnknownUnknownThe Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT) is an artist-run charitable organization dedicated to media arts education and production resources. LIFT exists to provide support and encouragement for independent filmmakers and artists through affordable access to production, post-production and professional development. Founded in 1981 by a small collective, LIFT has since grown to become one of the foremost centres of its kind globally.Visitors to LIFT will see unique facilities and resources devoted to independent film-making: analogue optical printers, animation stands, sound recording studios, darkroom facilities and workshop classrooms. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about LIFT's mission and resources.No NoLittle Trinity Church and Campus425 King St. E.M5A 1L343.65317427-79.36187982http://www.littletrinity.orghttps://twitter.com/LittleTrinityTOhttps://www.facebook.com/littletrinitychurch10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0012:00 pm to 5:00 pm4:00NoYesThe main church hall, basement, and washrooms are accessed by stairs or a single-person elevator. The balcony is accessed only by stairs. Little Trinity House main floor is accessible by ramp and there is no internal elevator. Little Trinity Annex is accessible.NoNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesFaith & Worship CentreRevival (1800  Early 1900)Built 1800-18661844Henry Bowyer LaneExperience three sites with one stop: Little Trinity Church, Toronto's oldest church building; Little Trinity House, a mid-19th century rectory featuring Victorian tea (Saturday), and Little Trinity Annex, a mid-19th century townhouse and recent Heritage Toronto Award recipient. Explore early Toronto history through site connections to Bishop John Strachan, Enoch Turner, William Gooderham (Gooderham and Worts Distillery), and Thornton and Lucie Blackburn, and learn more about life in Toronto in the mid-1800s. View fine examples of Gothic Revival architecture in two-tone Don Valley brick masonry and limestone features. The church's false transept was added in 1889 to accommodate a growing congregation but was largely gutted by fire in 1961. Reconstruction after the fire restored much of the pre-1889 design elements and restored the 'simple' aesthetic for which Little Trinity is known.All three sites will have informative displays and knowledgeable storytellers to help guide the Doors Open experience. On Saturday morning, volunteers will be serving tea at Little Trinity House; seating is limited. The bell tower will be open periodically throughout the day to give visitors a chance to see and hear the bell that welcomes parishioners to twice-daily services each Sunday. Several historically significant features include the bell in the bell tower (original circa 1844), the baptismal font donated by Upper Canada College (circa 1844), early pews, Tudor-style chairs, pulpit, and prayer desk. The three-manual Casavant pipe organ was originally owned by R.Y. Eaton. Local photographer and accessibility advocate, Adam Cohoon, will be displaying an exhibition titled 'You Can't Get In'.Yes NoMackenzie House82 Bond St.M5B 1X243.65568055-79.37845439416-392-6915http://toronto.ca/mackenziehousehttp://www.twitter.com/MackenzieHousehttp://www.facebook.com/mackenziehouse10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesHistoric house is only accessible by stairs. Four flights of stairs inside. Narrow hallways.NoYesYesNoNoYesNoNoNoMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteRevival (1800  Early 1900)Built 1800-18661858UnknownThe home of William Lyon Mackenzie, the mayor, rebel leader, and one of Toronto's earliest radical journalists, has been restored to reflect the genteel middle class poverty of the Mackenzie family who occupied the house from 1859 until 1871. The museum has a recreated mid-19th century print shop with operating press. Mackenzie House is one of 10 City of Toronto owned and operated museums that work collectively under the umbrella of Toronto Historic Sites. Visitors are invited to enter through the historic front door, just as the Mackenzie family's guests would have done. Visitors will have the opportunity to view a photographic exhibit of Toronto images: 'Stories on the Walls: Time, Space and Urban Memory'. Through black and white lomography, visitors will be invited to explore the imprints left of buildings no longer standing on the walls of the buildings that remain. No YesMalabar Ltd. Costume Warehouse122 Brock Ave.M6K 2L443.6458792-79.43442694416-534-0466http://www.malabar.nethttp://www.twitter.com/malabartorontohttp://www.facebook.com/malabartorontohttp://www.instagram.com/malabarproductionshttp://www.youtube.com/malabarltd10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesWe have one small step leading into the building.YesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentreCommercial/IndustrialBuilt 1970-1979UnknownUnknownThis site is home to over 30,000 historical costumes. The costumes are manufactured by Malabar staff in Toronto and rented throughout North America for opera and theatre productions, as well as occasionally for film and television. The collection includes historical period costumes including Medieval, Elizabethan, Baroque, Victorian and Edwardian styles, all hand-made here in Toronto since the company's start in 1923. Visitors will be amazed by the sheer volume of costumes to be seen in the warehouse, will learn about the manufacturing process and compare original costume design sketches to their finished products. Malabar staff, who have various backgrounds in costuming, make-up art and theatre, will be on-site to answer any questions.No NoMarket Gallery95 Front St. E.Floor 2M5E 1C243.64918984-79.37149694416-392-7604http://www.toronto.ca/marketgalleryhttp://www.twitter.com/marketgalleryTOhttp://www.facebook.com/marketgalleryhttp://www.instagram.com/tohistoricsiteshttp://www.youtube.com/channel/ucic32fixmmbli35o2bwoilghttp://www.flickr.com/tohistoricsites10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoYesYesNoNoYesNoYesNoMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteGeorgian/Neo Classic (1720-1837)Built 1800-18661845Henry Bower LaneThe Market Gallery animates the second floor of the South St. Lawrence Market, which encloses Torontos original 19th-century City Hall council chamber, which operated from this location from 1845 to 1899. In 1978 the former council chamber was renovated to become an exhibition facility for the City's archival and art collections. The renovation included the creation of a third floor office, conservation work area and climate-controlled storage vault, which are not usually open to the public. These areas are used to store, conserve and prepare for display many of the 3000+ artworks in the City's Fine Art Collection  a collection begun in the 1850s. The second floor gallery presents a variety of changing exhibits related to the art, culture and history of Toronto. The gallerys signature fan windows, which once overlooked Torontos harbour, today overlook the main floor of the market.Visitors will tour the gallery's third floor fine art storage vault. See specialized moveable art storage racks and highlights of the City's fine art collection in the vault. The collection includes large oil paintings of the City's mayors from the last 180 years. Tours will take place every hour between 10 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Staff will be on hand in the gallery to discuss the history of the St. Lawrence Market and Toronto's first city hall. Visitors will also see the gallery's current exhibit, 'Notes in the Night: Jazz Clubs in Toronto since 1946.' Guest curated by archivist and jazz historian Ralph Coram, this exhibit explores the creation and evolution of Toronto's jazz clubs during the second half of the twentieth century. Performances by Toronto jazz ensembles will accompany the exhibit from 2 - 4 p.m. both days.Yes10:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)2:00 pm (00Hrs 30Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 30Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 30Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 30Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 30Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 30Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 30Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 30Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 30Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 30Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 30Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 30Min) NoMassey Hall178 Victoria St.M5B 1T7Please use the main, red doors off of Shuter Street to enter the building.43.65381688-79.37877019http://masseyhall.comhttps://twitter.com/masseyhallhttps://www.facebook.com/soundboardtohttps://www.instagram.com/masseyhall/https://www.youtube.com/user/masseyhallroythomsonBuilding not open for Doors Open Toronto on Saturday10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesAccess to the auditorium and the lower level is available by staircase or lift. Stairs-only access to the stage.NoNoYesNoNoYesNoYesNoArts & Cultural CentreRevival (1800  Early 1900)Built 1890-18991894Sidney R. BadgelyMassey Hall is one of Canadas most revered cultural centres. An international landmark, it has attracted the likes of Oscar Peterson, Winston Churchill, Neil Young, Diana Krall and Harry Styles. Built in 1894 by Hart Massey, Massey Hall was gifted to the citizens of Toronto and to this day, operates as a not-for-profit organization. Remaining true to Masseys vision, the organization devotes much of its focus on education initiatives and artist development programs. In order to logistically and successfully accommodate these needs, the National Historic Site is currently in the midst of a revitalization - a seven-year, multi-phase project to renew both the interior and exterior of the hall plus the construction of a new tower. All of this to ensure that the lives of Canadians continue to be enriched through arts, employment, and cultural celebration for generations to come.Visitors will get a rare opportunity to step behind the scenes of Canada's favourite music venue before it temporarily closes its iconic red doors in July (to reopen in 2020). Explore the Hall's storied history and take it in from a vantage point usually seen only by performers on the self-guided backstage tour, browse through archival displays featuring programs and photos from the Hall's 124-year history, and more. No NoMetropolitan United Church56 Queen St. E.M5C 2Z3two blocks east of the Queen Subway station43.65385432-79.37666025416-363-033124http://www.metunited.orghttps://twitter.com/Met_United_Newshttps://www.facebook.com/metunited/https://www.instagram.com/johnjosephmastandrea/10:00 am to 5:00 pm5:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm5:00NoYesWe have a wheel chair ramp, and wheel chair accessible washrooms.NoNoYesYesNoYesNoYesNoArchitecture & Design; Arts & Cultural Centre; Faith & Worship CentreGothic (1800-1900)Built 1920-19291928J.B. MortonThe congregation, originally Methodist, was founded in 1818 and housed in a small chapel on King Street West. In 1833 a larger structure was completed on Adelaide Street and it moved to its present location in 1872 when the building was dedicated as the Metropolitan Wesleyan Methodist Church. The first building on the Church and Queen site was erected in 1872 by Henry Langley as the 'Cathedral of Methodism' in a French Gothic style. Celebrating a 200-year history in the city, the church contains Robert McCauseland stained glass windows, a 54-bell Carillon, and a 9000-pipe Casavant organ. The church has been the location of many film and television series. Films shot there include: 'I Do Lets Eat', 'Spiderman', 'Dont Say a Word' and 'Resident Evil' amongst others. Television series include: 'Murdoch Wedding', 'Nikita', 'The Strain' and 'Queer as Folk' to name but a few. When visitors arrive at the church, they will hear the melodious sounds of the carillon. The vertical pillars will draw their eyes upward and the sound of the 9000-pipe Casavant organ will beckon them to enter into the chancel. The site will feature 10 of the heritage programs created by Metropolitan United over the past 200 years that include the Fred Victor Mission, The Massey Centre for Women, Sojourn House, the Boys and Girls club and many more. Visitors are welcome to join the service on Sunday, May 27 with guest preacher the Rev Dr. Marvin McMikle at 11 a.m. At 1:30 p.m. the same day a special 200th Anniversary Concert with the silver band 'Fire and Blood' will be presented. Note: On Sunday guided tours will only happen at 12:15, 2:15, 3:15 and 4:15 p.m. Yes10:15 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:15 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:15 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:15 am (00Hrs 30Min)2:15 pm (00Hrs 30Min)3:15 pm (03Hrs 30Min)3:15 pm (03Hrs 30Min)3:15 pm (03Hrs 30Min)3:15 pm (03Hrs 30Min)3:15 pm (03Hrs 30Min)3:15 pm (03Hrs 30Min)3:15 pm (03Hrs 30Min)3:15 pm (03Hrs 30Min)3:15 pm (03Hrs 30Min)3:15 pm (03Hrs 30Min)3:15 pm (03Hrs 30Min) NoMOCA (Tower Automotive) 158 Sterling RdM6R 2B243.65459813-79.44596604416-395-0067http://museumofcontemporaryart.cahttp://www.twitter.com/moca_canadahttps://www.facebook.com/museumofcontemporaryarthttp://www.instagram.com/moca_canada12:00 pm to 5:00 pm4:3012:00 pm to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentreArt Deco (1918-1940)Built 1910-19191919Northern AluminuimExperience the Museum of Contemporary Art's (MOCA) new home in the iconic Tower Automotive Building, a time capsule of working-class history from depression era to its closure in 2006. Once the tallest building in Toronto, this landmark of the Lower Junction neighbourhood, was originally built for the Northern Aluminum Company (Alcan) in 1919. Castlepoint Greybrook Sterling Inc. (partnership between Castlepoint Numa and Greybrook) has led the revitalization of this eight-acre mixed-use development including new community and cultural organizations such as MOCA. The Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto shows the work of Canadian and globally recognized artists and is committed to a program that explores big ideas and encourages broad public engagement.Be here as the doors open to the new Museum of Contemporary Art, Toronto on May 26 and 27.No NoMontgomery's Inn4709 Dundas St. W.M9A 1A843.65167892-79.52565875416-394-8113http://www.montgomerysinn.comhttp://www.twitter.com/MontINNTO http://www.facbook.com/montgomerysinn/10:00 am to 4:30 pm4:0010:00 am to 4:30 pm4:00NoYesMain and lower floors are accessible; upper floor accessed only by one flight of stairs.YesNoYesNoNoYesNoNoNoMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteGeorgian/Neo Classic (1720-1837)Built 1800-18661830UnknownConstructed in 1830, the site is considered to be one of the finest examples of Loyalist or late Georgian architecture in Ontario. The building's original owners, Irish immigrants Thomas and Margaret Montgomery, operated a successful tavern here until Margaret's death in 1855. Since then, the Inn has fulfilled a variety of roles within the community. Today the Inn has been restored as a 19th century tavern recalling the pivotal role played by inns as community hubs as well as their important role in the settlement and development of the province.The Inn's staff and volunteers will be on hand to provide historical information and will animate the restored historic kitchen with food samples (while quantities last). Hourly trolley tours of the nearby Village of Islington murals provided by the Islington Village BIA will leave from the Inn's parking lot from noon to 4 p.m. Live music will be provided by Islington's The Music Studio.Yes NoMoriyama & Teshima Architects117 George StreetM5A 2N443.65249671-79.3711264416-925-4484http://www.mtarch.comhttp://twitter.com/moriyamateshima?lang=enhttp://https://www.facebook.com/moriyama-teshima-270111239687985/https://www.instagram.com/moriyamateshima/Building not open for Doors Open Toronto on Saturday10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesVisitors needing barrier-free access should come through the main entrance and a volunteer will escort you to the side entrance that contains a lift.NoNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesArchitecture & DesignCommercial/IndustrialBuilt 1920-1929UnknownUnknownMoriyama & Teshima Architects (MTA) is an award-winning Canadian architecture firm known internationally for its civic, cultural, and educational buildings. MTA's office occupies the ground floor of a warehouse that dates back to the 1920's; earliest records show the building was once the site of various industries, from paper and paint manufacturing to a food-testing laboratory. The interior space retains its old industrial roots with high ceilings, wood beams, and post construction, with much of the exposed brick and wood structure left as untouched as possible. Moriyama and Teshima Architects (MTA) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and will be opening its doors to the public so they can get a glimpse inside this dynamic architecture studio. The distinguished entrance on George Street is clad with cedar from MTA's original Davenport office. Upon entering the main doors, visitors are greeted by the calming sounds of running water, and as they walk up to Reception, a fishpond filled with live koi is revealed. Visitors will be able to view MTA's open concept studios which will feature drawings, video displays, and architectural models, and will feature talks by staff in the Collaboration Area to introduce visitors to some of our recent work. MTA is part of the Toronto Society of Architects' Open Studio program. For more information visit the special project's webpage.No NoNative Child And Family Services of Toronto30 College St.M5G 1K243.66134196-79.38455761416-969-8510http://www.nativechild.orghttp://www.twitter.com/NCFST10:00 am to 4:00 pm3:3010:00 am to 4:00 pm3:30NoYesNo elevator access to green roofNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesCommunity Centre / AgencyContemporary (1995-Present)Built 2000-20092008Levit and GoodmanA four-storey, 30,000 sq ft office building at 30 College Street is the headquarters for Native Child and Family Services of Toronto. Visitors will see a space that showcases Indigenous culture, in all its visual splendour. The bold entrance sign, in the shape of an Ojibwa hand drum, signals a strong Aboriginal presence. The most striking design feature is the award-winning Longhouse, a contemporary interpretation of the traditional lodges that were the dominant building form of the local First Nations peoples. The roof is a true 'green roof' with traditional medicines and crops. The key feature on the roof is the healing lodge and sacred fire, influenced by the traditional sweat lodge. Culturally significant elements dominate the design of the building throughout, including a water feature, a Thunderbird felt wall and the use of natural materials such as birch and stone.Visitors will see a space that showcases local Indigenous culture, in all its visual wealth. Guided tours of the building, focusing on the historical and cultural elements of the space. Guests will have the opportunity to visit the rooftop medicine garden, complete with healing lodge and sacred fire, and the award-winning contemporary interpretation of a traditional Longhouse. Guests will also have the opportunity to have an interactive experience with indigenous youth filmmakers through the 7th Generation Image Makers  a special project produced in partnership with the City of Toronto. See special programs website for more detail. The excellent on-site artisan market will also be open to explore. Guided tours will take place every hour, on the hour. Yes10:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)2:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min) NoNeilson Park Creative Centre56 Neilson Dr. M9C 1V743.63021191-79.56640783416-622-5294http://www.neilsonparkcreativecentre.comhttp://www.twitter.com/npccartshttp://www.facebook.com/npccartshttp://www.instagram.com/npccarts10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoYesNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentrePost-Modern (1945+)Built 1990-19991991Brian LueyThis site was constructed to provide a permanent home for artists, creators and makers. With four dedicated studio spaces, two galleries, and administrative and support spaces, Neilson Park Creative Centre exists to foster and facilitate connections among stakeholder communities on their creative journey through arts-focused programming and facilities. Owned by the City of Toronto and operated by a not-for-profit organization, Neilson Park Creative Centre continues to respond to the needs of its resident groups, members and supporters on the western edge of Toronto.Tour four studio spaces suitable for courses, lectures, meetings and creating, which includes drawing, painting, collaging, writing, printmaking, stitching, quilting, weaving, spinning and rug-hooking. Meet members of Neilson Park Creative Centre Resident Groups and experience the work of individual artists, artist collectives, arts organizations, curators and emerging artists throughout the two gallery spaces. Explore natural surroundings As Neilson Park Creative Centre is located on the south east corner of a 6.6-hectare park, featuring a ball diamond, children's playground and a trail that crosses the Etobicoke Creek ravine. For Doors Open, the Centre will offer visitors an opportunity to see the connection between visual art and the movies through our gallery exhibitions and tours of the Centre.Yes NoOCAD University100 McCaul St.M5T 1W143.65301195-79.39120822416-977-6000http://www.ocadu.cahttps://twitter.com/OCADhttps://www.facebook.com/ocaduniversity/https://www.instagram.com/ocaduniversityhttps://www.youtube.com/user/ocaduniversity10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesEducational Institute Library or ArchivesContemporary (1995-Present)Built 2000-20092004Will Alsop in partnership with Toronto-based Robbie/Young + Wright Architects Inc.Founded in 1876, OCAD University is Canadas largest and most comprehensive art, design and media university. It enrolls 4,500 students in 17 undergraduate and seven graduate programs. It is a leader in STEAM + D education and research, integrating art, design, design thinking and out-of-the-box creativity face-to-face with science and technology. Its versatile programming and strengths in studio-based learning help make OCAD U the university of the imagination.OCAD University invites you to look inside and experience the creativity behind Canada's largest art, design and media university. OCAD University presents two screening programs of moving image works (films and animations) by faculty, students and alumni from programs including Integrated Media, Digital Painting and Expanded Animation, Digital Futures, Sculpture/Installation, Graphic Design and Illustration. Visitors will also learn about OCAD University's campus expansion project, the Creative City Campus, which will add approximately 50,000 sq ft of new space and renovate 95,000 sq ft of existing property.No NoOld City Hall60 Queen St. W.M5H 2N243.65210386-79.38175198https://www.toronto.ca/311/knowledgebase/kb/docs/articles/facilities-management/facilities-operations/old-city-hall-toronto-courthouse.htmlhttps://www.facebook.com/vintagetoronto/photos/a.1200570910012891.1073742227.256041347799190/280478712022120/?type=3&theater10:00 am to 4:30 pm4:0010:00 am to 4:30 pm4:00NoYesAccessibility entrance located at Albert Street NoYesYesNoNoYesNoNoNoMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteRevival (1800  Early 1900)Built 1890-18991899LennoxOld City Hall was designed in the Romanesque Revival style by Edward James Lennox. Lennox's design created one of the most magnificent buildings on the North American continent at the time. Built mostly out of Credit Valley stone, the castle-like plan includes corner pavilions, monumental round-arch openings, and an interior courtyard referred to as the sally port. Old City Hall has been the site for film and TV shoots, including the 2015 feature film 'Spotlight'.Organized and self-guided tours are available for the interior of the building by the grand staircase and courtroom 121 (formerly the city council chamber).Yes10:30 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:30 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:30 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:30 am (00Hrs 30Min)12:00 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:15 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:15 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:15 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:15 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:15 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:15 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:15 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:15 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:15 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:15 pm (00Hrs 30Min)12:15 pm (00Hrs 30Min) YesSeneca @York, Stephen E Quinlan Building70 The Pond Rd.M3J 3M643.77128349-79.49885756416-491-5050http://www.senecacollege.cahttp://twitter.com/SenecaCollegehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2212825873/about/https://www.instagram.com/senecacollege/https://www.youtube.com/user/videoseneca10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00YesNoThe building is fully accessible.NoYesYesNoNoYesNoYesNoEducational Institute Library or ArchivesContemporary (1995-Present)Built 1990-19991999Moriyama and Teshima ArchitectsThis site opened in 1999 and was immediately heralded for its contemporary design features. Designed by renowned architect Raymond Moriyama, the building adhered to a simple philosophy of serving the public. Hailed as one of this countrys greatest architects, Moriyama was the creative mind behind the design of the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, the Toronto Reference Library and our very own Seneca@York Campus. Moriyama accepted the Seneca@York project because he was interested in education, combined as an academic and practical practice. At the time there was nothing like that, he says. It was almost a no-no for a university to join with a college. College was more for training people for practical stuff, while university was different and more theory-based. Seneca@York was the first to recognize this need for corporations to combine for the sake of the students.Visitors to Doors Open will immediately be struck by the architectural features of the building, an openness filled with natural light and wide spaces for movement and exploration. As guests walk through the building, they will encounter demonstrations and classes in action in a variety of fields connected to film, media, art and design. Student ambassadors will conduct tours throughout the day, enabling visitors to interact with faculty and students who embody a passion for learning. Sample activities throughout the day include exposure to documentary filmmaking, film and TV production, radio, animation, visual effects, and design. Yes NoOsgoode Hall130 Queen St. W.M5H 2N643.65167788-79.38495108416-947-3315https://www.lsuc.on.ca/https://twitter.com/LawSocietyLSOhttps://www.facebook.com/lawsocietylsuc/https://www.instagram.com/lawsocietylso/https://www.youtube.com/c/lawsocietyofontariohttps://www.flickr.com/photos/lsuc_archives/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoAccess to elevator is by request (not on tour itinerary)NoYesYesYesNoYesNoYesNoGovernment / City-owned BuildingRevival (1800  Early 1900)Built 1800-18661829John Ewart/William Warren BaldwinThis site is the home of the Law Society of Ontario and the highest courts of the province. Opened in 1832 it remains a Toronto landmark and a symbol of the law in Ontario. A fence (1867), renowned for its peculiar gates, surrounds the property and its landscaped grounds. Highlights include the Atrium, with its geometric tile floor, 19th century courtrooms, the Great Library, the 1829 Wing, and Convocation Hall, also known as the Osgoode Hall Restaurant. Osgoode Hall was used as a location in the films 'Chicago' (2002) and 'The Time Traveler's Wife' (2009).Explore this site with a self-guided tour available in English, French and Chinese. Knowledgeable volunteers are posted along the itinerary to answer questions. Bring a camera and have a photo taken in legal robes in one of the courtrooms.No NoParkdale Arts and Cultural Centre1313 Queen St. W.MainM6K 1L843.64107662-79.43336246416-536-6778http://www.g1313.orghttps://twitter.com/gallery1313https://www.facebook.com/gallery1313/https://www.instagram.com/gallery1313/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentreArt Deco (1918-1940)Built 1930-19391931J.J Woolnough City Architect The site at 1313 Queen St. West was constructed in 1931 as Division 6 for the City of Toronto's Police Force. It served as a police station until the early 1960s when it became emergency housing for a dozen years and then became a Metro property. In 1994, the community petitioned to have the building turned over to community use managed by Artscape. This goal was achieved in 1997 when the space was converted into work spaces for artists and community organizations that today includes Gallery 1313, the Parkdale Village Arts Collective, Students for Tibet, the Kababayan Community Centre and many more. The building continues its role as a community hub with the gallery offering access to 25,000 visitors annually. Visitors to the Gallery will see a blueprint of the building as a police station. Also, framed clippings detailing its construction, which cost $85,000 in 1931. Visitors will see pictures of the area and a video of the building's interior. Guides will share the building's history and significance. No YesPARTISANS116 Geary Ave.204M6H 4H143.67052509-79.43482629647-846-3428http://www.partisanprojects.comhttps://twitter.com/partisansarchhttps://www.facebook.com/partisansarchitecture/https://www.instagram.com/partisansarchitecture/Building not open for Doors Open Toronto on Saturday10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoNoThe only access to the building/unit, located on the second floor, is by stairs. The studio is not accesible. NoNoNoNoNoYesNoYesNoArchitecture & DesignCommercial/IndustrialBuilt 1940-1949UnknownUnknownThis is an award-winning architecture studio that specializes in the integration of design, innovation, programming, and creative services. Part-workshop, part-office, the studio is a 5,500 sq ft space in The Artisan Factory. The buildings open-concept industrial units and white walls are the ideal backdrop for witnessing the studios collaborative practice and designs. Originally home to a glass and textile printer, The Artisan Factory has served as a hub for Torontos creative communities since the 1990s. The building features a mix of architectural styles and materials, the result of various additions throughout its history. A practice space for musicians like Drake and The Weeknd early in their careers, The Artisan Factory is now home to prominent tenants, including artists Steve Driscoll and Thrush Holmes, and culinary outfits such as Dark Horse Espresso and Famiglia Baldessarre.Visitors are welcome to stop by and learn more about PARTISANS process as well as past and present projects and view their architectural models, prototypes, and Gweilo lights. Members of the PARTISANS team will be on site to answer questions. PARTISANS is located at 116 Geary Avenue, Unit 204. To access the building, enter through the 116 Geary Avenue entrance and head straight up the stairs to the second floor. One of the studios signature Gweilo lights will be lit to guide the way. PARTISANS is part of the Toronto Society of Architects' Open Studio program. For more information visit the special project's webpage. No YesPIX FILM : Productions - Studio - Gallery1411 Dufferin St.Unit CM6H 4C743.6710134-79.43964858http://www.pixfilm.cahttp://www.twitter.com/pixfilmstudiohttp://www.facebook.com/groups/281202361985885/http://www.instagram.com/madipiller/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNo2 steps to get in the space.YesNoYesYesNoYesNoYesNoArts & Cultural CentreCommercial/IndustrialBuilt 1960-1969UnknownUnknownThis site was used as a cold storage and has now been transformed into an artist's studio, micro cinema, and shared artist studio space.Visitors will be able to tour an artist studio that houses film equipment used in the animation industry and is fully functional. See diverse paraphernalia from film cameras to editing equipment, some dating from the 1940s and still in use today. Visitors will be able to see demonstrations of film animation processes under an Oxberry Master Series Camera 16/35mm. Visitors will also get the opportunity to view a complex optical printer setup for special effects on film. During the day, 16mm films will be screening and visitors will be able to participate in the making of a collective Super 8 animated self-portrait!Yes10:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min) NoPortlands Energy Centre470 Unwin AveM4M 3B943.64781718-79.33027558--http://www.portlandsenergycentre.comhttp://www.twitter.com/portlandsenergy10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00NoYesOutdoor space is uneven with patches of gravel and grass. No stairs. Closest TTC is 2.5km away (Leslie & Commissioners). Age limitation on internal plant tours of 8yrs+ due to required protective equipment. YesNoYesYesNoYesNoYesNoArchitecture & DesignCommercial/IndustrialBuilt 2000-20092006Stone McQuire VogtThis site is a power generating station located in the eastern industrial section of the Port Lands in Toronto. Portlands Energy Centre (PEC) provides up to 550MW of power, which is about 25% of central city needs. This ensures that Torontonians have enough power to keep the lights on, and the heating or AC running. PEC is unique in its structure in comparison to other generating facilities. Noise is reduced by enclosing the equipment within the powerhouse building, and the onsite water treatment plant is able to draw water directly from the turning basin to be used within. This site is only open one day a year during Doors Open when the public gets the rare opportunity to see the inside of the powerhouse, visit the water treatment area and wander through the pollinator garden. Knowledgeable staff will lead guided tours all day through the different spaces of the plant. With plenty of free parking and bike racks on site, the visitor will find Portlands Energy Centre (PEC) employees, environmental partners and community groups inside the tented area to answer your questions about power generation. The Earth Rangers will be on site with a variety of Animal Ambassadors and local bee keepers will offer a variety of wax and honey products. Visitors can view the famous PEC honey bees in their beautifully painted hives along the garden path. Guests can enter a primary school name into the draw for a chance to win a PEC sponsored visit from the Earth Rangers. Yes NoSt. James Cathedral65 Church St.M5C 2E943.65027491-79.3743532416-364-7865http://www.stjamescathedral.cahttp://www.facebook.com/stjamesto/10:00 am to 4:30 pm4:0012:30 pm to 4:00 pm4:00YesNoNoNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesFaith & Worship CentreGothic (1800-1900)Built 1800-18661853Frederic CumberlandThis site has been a Toronto landmark for over 150 years, known for its Gothic Revival architecture, towering spire, and the distinctive ring of its bells. Built of local brick and Ohio sandstone, the Cathedral opened for services in 1853 after a fire had destroyed the previous cathedral. The stained glass windows tell the story of the spread of Christianity from the Holy Land to Rome, England, and eventually to Canada and this church. The sweeping pipe organ is comprised of over 5,000 pipes. Ten of the change-ringing bells were cast in 1828 and made from canons salvaged from the Battle of Waterloo with funds voted by the British Parliament. The ceiling above the altar is adorned with gold acanthus leaves created by muralist Gustav Hahn. The banner of the Trinity hanging in the Baptistery was designed and stitched by Toronto artist Doris McCarthy.Saturday: guided historical and architectural tours of the site, including the historic bell tower where visitors will learn about the art of bell-ringing. A family scavenger hunt will be ongoing. Visitors can experience the living spirituality of the Cathedral by participating in a Eucharist service at 12:30 p.m. Visitors can try the Cathedral organ, aka the 'king of instruments between 2 and 3 p.m. Sunday: guided tours at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. only. Scavenger hunt booklets available. Visitors are welcome at the 1:30 p.m. Mandarin service. Doors Open at the Cathedral concludes at 4 p.m. but visitors are welcome to stay for the organ recital at 4 p.m., and Evensong, a beautiful choral service sung by the professional choir of St. James, at 4:30 p.m. Please note that during concerts and services participants are not able to walk around the sanctuary. Yes NoPure Spirits Still House/Distillery District Film Locations Site Tours3 Tank House Ln.M5A 3C443.65029505-79.35926535416-364-1177http://www.thedistillerydistrict.comhttps://www.twitter.com/DistilleryTOhttps://www.facebook.com/distilleryto/https://www.instagram.com/distilleryto/10:00 am to 4:30 pm4:3010:00 am to 4:30 pm4:30NoNoYou must be able to climb stairs to the fourth floor of the Pure Spirits Building.NoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoArts & Cultural CentreVictorian (1840-1900)Built 1870-18791873David Roberts Jr.Built in 1873, this site is a complex of rectifying stills and tank houses and is notable for its expanse of wood and glass on the west facade. Part of the National Historic Site at the Distillery District, it now hosts film post-production and creative media facilities. Inside, the tanks remain in place and have been converted to striking and unique facilities for video editing. Visitors can experience the romance and history of this site and the Distillery District through guided tours that will lead them through the distilling process and explore the adaptive re-use of the still tanks in an area rarely open to the public. After a visit to this building, visitors can take guided and self-guided tours of the Distillery District's film locations. Visit the Information kiosk on Trinity Street for more information. Visitors will unlock the Distillery's hidden history as a film set! Whether subbing in for Charlottetown in 'Road to Avonlea' or 'Sandusky, Ohio in Tommy Boy', the Distillery District's distinct features have played many parts on the silver screen. Locations for films include: 'Cinderella Man' (2005), 'X-Men' (2000), 'Blues Brothers 2000' (1998)and 'Chicago' (2002) and more. Yes YesRaw Design317 Adelaide St. W.405M5V 1P943.64722564-79.39230524416-599-9729244http://www.rawdesign.cahttps://twitter.com/raw_to?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/rawdesignto/Building not open for Doors Open Toronto on Saturday10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00NoYesElevator to studio floor. No accessible washroms or door ways. NoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoArchitecture & DesignArt Deco (1918-1940)Built 1920-1929UnknownBenjamin BrownThe Commodore Building on the north side of Adelaide Street West, between Peter and John Streets, is one of the finest examples of commercial architecture erected in Toronto during the 1920s. Its architect was Benjamin Brown, who also designed the Balfour Building in a similar style. The Commodore Building was completed in 1929, and the Balfour Building a year later, in 1930. The facades on the north and west sides of the Commodore Building contain many large rectangular windows, constructed with metal frames, which was an innovation for that decade. The cornice of the structure, as well as the two-storey tower (containing the mechanical room), possess Art Deco detailing that add greatly to the simple lines of the facades. It is a building that is impressive when viewed from street level but remains human in scale. RAW Design is a midsize architectural studio in the heart of downtown Toronto. Guests will be invited to walk through the work studio and see how an open studio functions. There will be a slideshow highlighting RAW's architecture and design work. Raw Design is part of the Toronto Society of Architects' Open Studio program which occurs on Sunday May 27th. For more information visit the special project's webpage. No YesRegent Theatre551 Mt. Pleasant Rd.M4S 2M543.70301516-79.38757371(416) 480-9884http://www.regenttoronto.com/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesAccess to upper floor, bathrooms.NoNoNoYesNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentreArt Deco (1918-1940)Built 1920-19291927Murray BrownThis suite on Mount Pleasant Road is an old neighbourhood cinema that first opened its doors as The Belsize Theatre in 1927. Along with the economic boom of the 1920s, as the city expanded northward, the empty fields and dirt roads of Mount Pleasant quickly made way for the residential neighbourhoods of Leaside, to the east, and Davisville, to the west. In 1953, the Belsize underwent a lengthy renovation to become The Crest Theatre, operating exclusively as a stage theatre for an interim of nearly 30 years. Many felt that a theatre for Canadian talent was needed, and so it was that the Crest interceded to fill this position. In March of 1971, the theatre began screening films once again. In 1988, it was again extensively renovated and reopened as The Regent Theatre.Visitors will experience the site in the context of the neighbourhood of Davisville Village and see it through the eyes of a new generation of Torontonians as part of a special project in partnership with Culture of Cities. Visitors can contemplate the Regent Theatre's 90-year-old past, and its ongoing presence as a community hub and post-production facility for some of Canada's leading films. Student screenings and tours of the cinema will take place. Vintage projectors, film posters of films completed and tested on the theatre's state of the art sound system, along with placards describing the cinema's architectural heritage will be on display. Enjoy vintage favourites at the concession stand and learn how officials threatened to shut down the 'illegal candy bar' in 1947. For more info on the project 'Toronto's Nabes: Pasts, Presents, Futures' visit the special programs webpage. Yes NoRyerson Image Centre33 Gould St.M5B 2K343.65767097-79.37926552416-979-5164https://www.ryersonimagecentre.cahttps://www.twitter.com/RICgalleryhttps://www.facebook.com/ryersonimagecentrehttps://www.instagram.com/ricgallery/12:00 pm to 5:00 pm4:3012:00 pm to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoNoYesYesNoYesNoNoNoArts & Cultural CentreContemporary (1995-Present)Built 2010-201720121953The Ryerson Image Centre (RIC) boasts three interrelated areas of activity: an exhibition program, which addresses topics of social, cultural, aesthetic, and historical concern from a variety of contemporary perspectives; a research program, which conducts and facilitates inquiry into primary resource materials and offers lectures, symposia, and publications devoted to the history of photography; and a collection of photographs spanning the medium's history accessible in the RIC's Peter Higdon Research Centre. The RIC's museum-standard facility consists of approximately 4,500 sq ft of exhibition space; a Great Hall for lectures, conferences, screenings and receptions; a glassed-in entrance colonnade with a 16-foot new media wall visible from the street; a temperature and moisture controlled vault, and a state-of-the-art, professionally-staffed research centre. Audiences are welcome to visit each of the exhibitions on view during the RIC's Spring 2018 season. Of special note, the RIC will be exhibiting the 2017 Scotiabank Photography Award winner, Shelley Niro. This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival and explore the RIC's gallery space. We will be offering a 2:30 p.m. docent-led exhibition tour on both Saturday and Sunday.No YesSt. John's Convent233 Cummer Ave.M2M 2E843.78895139-79.40581919412-226-2201301https://www.ssjd.cahttps://twitter.com/ssjdcanadahttps://www.facebook.com/ssjdcanadahttps://www.youtube.com/user/ssjdcanadahttps://flickr.com/photos/ssjd10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00YesNoYesNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesFaith & Worship CentreContemporary (1995-Present)Built 2000-20092004Montgomery Sisam ArchitectsSt. John's Convent is an award-winning design by Montgomery-Sisam Architects and a contemporary expression of monasticism for the Anglican Sisterhood of St. John the Divine. It includes a guest house, chapel, refectory, library, courtyards and gardens and provides lots of light and space, bringing the outdoors in. The chapel, the heart of the complex, has a high vaulted ceiling, beautiful figures of Jesus with St. Mary and St. John carved more than 100 years ago in Oberammergau, and a completely modern tracker-action organ creatively engineered by Hal Gober. Other highlights include a limestone altar by Jacobine Jones, a mosaic triptych of the Virgin and Child by Doris McCarthy, and an unusual stained glass window depicting highlights of the life of St. Mary, created at the turn of the 20th century. The Convent is an oasis of peace, beauty, and hospitality in the midst of a noisy city.Visitors will have a 30-minute tour of the public areas of the convent, including a lobby with its angel windows and large icon by a Romanian Orthodox priest; the chapel and lady chapel with many works of art; the refectory with its floor-to-ceiling windows looking onto a beautifully landscaped courtyard; a library with over 17,000 books; and the guest house with its smaller chapel, small sitting-rooms, and simply furnished guest rooms for those who choose to come away from their often hectic lives to relax in this peaceful oasis away from the distractions of constant access to technology. Sisters leading the tours will describe the various features of each area and answer questions on the work and ministries of the convent. When the tour is done, guests may walk the gardens or on a full-sized, outdoor labyrinth laid out with stones. An brief musical recital will happen each afternoon. Yes10:15 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:15 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:15 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:15 am (00Hrs 30Min)3:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min) YesRyerson School of Image Arts122 Bond St.M5B 1X843.6573867-79.37914202416-979-50005167http://www.imagearts.ryerson.cahttp://www.twitter.com/ryersonIMAhttp://www.facebook.com/ryersonimahttp://www.instagram.com/ryersonimahttp://www.youtube.com/user/ryersonima12:00 pm to 5:00 pm4:3012:00 pm to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoYesYesNoNoYesNoNoNoArts & Cultural CentrePost-Modern (1945+)Built 1950-19591953UnknownThe building at 122 Bond Street was built in 1953 as an O'Keefe Brewery bottling plant and warehouse. Purchased by Ryerson University in 1966, it was renovated as the home of Photographic Arts. This was later to become the School of Image Arts, housing the world-renowned Film Studies and Photography undergraduate and graduate programs. The School of Image Arts provides extensive leading edge film production facilities and resources which support cinematography, sound, writing, producing and directing for documentary, fiction and experimental films. Facilities include a sound stage, a 16mm film processing lab, film screening rooms, analog and digital film editing and post-production labs, and a recording/mixing facility with foley. Upon entering the site, visitors will be directed to the third floor for self-guided tours through film production and post-production facilities. This will include the sound stage, editing facilities, exhibitions of still and moving images relating to the art and craft of film, and screening rooms in which films by Image Arts students and faculty will be continuously screened. Visitors can drop in, have a seat, and be entertained! There will be two tours of the 16mm motion picture processing lab at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., conducted by the Image Arts Film Production staff.Yes1:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)1:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)1:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)1:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min) NoR. C. Harris Water Treatment Plant 2701 Queen St. E.M4E 1J143.6743852-79.27918979http://www.toronto.ca/waterhttps://twitter.com/TorontoCommshttps://www.facebook.com/cityofto/https://www.instagram.com/cityofto/https://www.youtube.com/user/thecityoftoronto10:00 am to 4:00 pm3:3010:00 am to 4:00 pm3:30NoYesTwo separate buildings; significant walking distances and stairs in some areas. Service dogs only will be admitted.NoNoYesNoNoYesNoNoNoGovernment / City-owned BuildingArt Deco (1918-1940)Built 1930-19391932-1937, opened in 1941Thomas Canfield Pomphrey, Gore, Nasmith & Storrie Consulting EngineersConstructed in the 1930s, the R.C. Harris is the largest of the City's four water treatment plants, providing an average of 400 million litres of safe drinking water to residents in Toronto and York Region each day. Dubbed 'The Palace of Purification', the R.C. Harris was commissioned by Roland Caldwell Harris, Toronto's first and longest-serving Public Works Commissioner, as a water showcase to highlight the mundane, but essential function needed to make cities possible. The R. C. Harris is the largest ensemble of Art Deco buildings in Toronto, providing an excellent example of how Art Deco style can integrate with Late Romanesque Revival and Modern Classical forms. The plant is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act as a National Historic Civil Engineering Site, and has been recognized as a Canadian Water Landmark by the American Water Works Association. A self-guided tour will help guests explore the architectural features of the two largest buildings at the R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant  the Pump House and the Filter Building. Water Treatment Plant staff will be available to answer questions on the water treatment process and the building itself. R.C. Harris was used as a filming location for 'Orphan Black' in 2013, ' Undercover Brother' in 2002, 'Half Baked' in 1998, 'In the Mouth of Madness' in 1994, 'Strange Brew' in 1983 and many more. No NoScadding Cabin3 Alberta Cir.M6K 3C343.630708-79.423992http://yorkpioneers.comhttp://twitter.com/YorkPioneershttp://facebook.com/yorkpioneershttp://instagram.com/yorkpioneers10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYes18th century building with doorways that are narrow and short. Two steps up to cabin entrance.NoNoNoYesNoYesYesYesYesArchitecture & Design; Museum Heritage & Historic SiteGeorgian/Neo Classic (1720-1837)Built in 1700s1794UnknownThis one-room cabin built of squared white pine logs is the oldest surviving building in Toronto. Typical of the first homes built in the Town of York (now Toronto), it is the only structure remaining from the citys earliest days. Erected in 1794 by John Scadding, who was part of the entourage of the first Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe, the cabin first stood on the east bank of the Don River just south of where Queen Street crosses today. In 1879 the York Pioneer and Historical Society moved it to the Exhibition grounds to be part of a heritage display of settler artifacts. The cabin stands close to a cairn marking the location of a French trading post, Fort Rouille, which was in operation from 1750 to 1759.Visitors experience Torontos oldest house and its amazing display of furniture, tools and household artifacts that were common in the homes of settlers who helped build the city. Video from the 1950s and a 2009 documentary will be on display to show the lasting connection between Torontonians and the cabin. Visitors can also take part in a family-friendly game of ring toss while on site.Yes NoScarborough Arts1859 Kingston Rd.M1N 1T343.69539466-79.25878546416-788-1767http://scarborougharts.comhttps://twitter.com/scarartshttp;//www.facebook.com/scarboroughartshttps://www.instagram.com/scarborougharts/ 10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesParking lot in back. Accessible ramp in front. Unfortunately, the bathrooms are not accessible. YesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentreEdwardian (1900-1916)Built 1910-1919UnknownUnknownThis site's current home is a heritage home at Harrison Estate Properties Park, adjacent to the Scarborough Bluffs. The converted 1920s Arts and Crafts-style dwelling now houses a visual gallery, five offices, the Randall Starr boardroom, and two arts organizations.Visitors to the building can take part in volunteer-led hourly tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., which will give some history of the building and its connection to the arts and culture of Scarborough. Visitors will also learn about upcoming gallery exhibitions, summer programs and festivals, and Scarborough Arts Suite programs and workshops.Yes NoScarborough Museum1007 Brimley Rd.M1P 3E8In Thomson Memorial Park, just north of Lawrence Avenue, on the east side of Brimley Rd43.7580445-79.25643433416-338-8807http://toronto.ca/scarboroughmuseumhttps://twitter.com/ScarbMuseum?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/scarboroughmuseum/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesStair-only access to second floor of Cornell HouseYesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteRevival (1800  Early 1900)Built 1800-18661858Upper Canadian Vernacular - VictorianThis site's buildings depict different time periods in Scarborough's past. Cornell House was built in 1858 on Markham Road in Scarborough Village, and offers a look at rural farm life in 20th Century Scarborough. McCowan Log House was built in the north east part of Scarborough on the banks of Wilcott Creek. The simple log structure has a large kitchen with a cooking fireplace and has been restored to its 1850s appearance. The Kennedy Gallery was an old shed moved from the Kennedy family farm in Agincourt. The interior was renovated using reclaimed tongue and groove pine flooring and hand grained wainscoting salvaged from the Malvern Methodist Church (1864) which was demolished in 1976.Visitors can check out what new exhibit is on display in the Kennedy Gallery, sample baked goods from the historic kitchens, and have the kids go on a museum scavenger hunt. Prizes will be awarded! Costumed staff will be in each of the buildings to provide information and answer any questions. No YesShaftesbury18 Logan Ave.M4M 2M843.65471142-79.34039461416-363-1411http://www.shaftesbury.cahttp://twitter.com/ShaftesburyTVhttp://www.facebook.com/shaftesburytv/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoNoNoYesNoYesNoNoNoMedia / Broadcaster FacilityContemporary (1995-Present); Commercial/IndustrialBuilt 1900-1910UnknownUnknownShaftesbury is an award-winning creator and producer of original content for TV, film, digital, and brands. The head office, a 10,000 square foot turn-of-the-century warehouse space in the city's ever-expanding Studio District, features an indoor park under an impressive clerestory and reclaimed shipping containers that have found new life as meeting rooms. A multi-functional office, studio, and event venue designed to inspire, encourage collaboration, and foster creativity, the space also features artwork and larger-than-life props from some of Shaftesbury's best known TV series including 'Murdoch Mysteries', 'Life with Derek', 'ReGenesis', and 'The Listener'. Its current slate includes 12 seasons of Canada's #1 drama 'Murdoch Mysteries', 2 seasons of 'Frankie Drake Mysteries', two seasons of thriller series 'Slasher', and global phenomenon 'Carmilla'.In addition to exploring the innovative office space, visitors will enjoy displays of iconic props from beloved series Murdoch Mysteries - including a 10-foot robot and the 'Pendrick Bullet' - as well as a variety of wardrobe items and real antiques used in the series. Lots of activities are planned throughout the weekend for fans of all ages! Find out more about shooting 'Murdoch Mysteries', from scouting historical locations to perfecting hairstyles of the early 1900s. Dress up in period costumes and take pictures with props. And maybe... you'll even spot a familiar face in the crowd!No YesSim Lighting + Grip80 Commissioners St.M5A 1A843.64690014-79.3494438416-466-0037https://www.siminternational.com/contact/http://twitter.com/simcompletehttp://www.facebook.com/simcomplete/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00YesNoYesNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesMedia / Broadcaster FacilityCommercial/IndustrialBuilt 1940-1949UnknownUnknown A former munitions factory is now a warehouse for the lighting systems that light up movie sets all over Toronto. The site has a unique roofing system that would allow the roof to be blown upwards in case of an explosion in the munitions factory. This industrial building now has a second life to serve and support Toronto's vibrant film and television production industry. Visitors will be able to see cranes, generators, cabling and lighting systems that are used to light up TV and movie sets. Holding more than 500,000 items the SIM lighting + grip warehouse has supplied Toronto based productions such as 'Suits', 'Murdoch Mysteries', 'Degrassi', '12 Monkeys' and 'The ExpanseNo YesSim Post Sound260 King St. E.Suite A-102M5A 4L543.65194466-79.3664486https://www.siminternational.com/contact/http://twitter.com/simcompletehttp://www.facebook.com/simcomplete/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoMedia / Broadcaster FacilityCommercial/IndustrialBuilt 1960-1969UnknownUnknownSim International has offices spanning North America. At this venue, visitors will discover production sound studios hidden in what appears to be a regular office building. This post production sound facility works with projects ranging from film, VR, television, documentaries, lifestyle and childrens programs and commercials. Visitors will see the mixing theatres, recording studios and sound editing facilities where award-winning professionals design and develop the soundtracks to TV series and movies. The site is now adding 3D sound to fully engulf the audience. No NoSpadina Museum: Historic House and Gardens285 Spadina Rd.M5R 2V543.67902804-79.40832763416-392-6910https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/museums/spadina-museum/https://twitter.com/SpadinaMuseumhttps://www.facebook.com/spadinamuseumhttps://www.instagram.com/spadinamuseum/https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucv-7yr1tgjtyhsnkdiyzjjahttps://www.flickr.com/photos/tohistoricsites/albums10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYes3 flights of stairsNoNoYesNoNoYesNoNoNoMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteRevival (1800  Early 1900)Built 1800-18661866UnknownThis site was built by Toronto financier James Austin and his wife, Susan, in 1866. It was enlarged and remodeled by his son, Albert, and his wife, Mary, between 1898 and 1913. Fully restored to the 1920s and 30s, the rooms contain the original furnishings purchased by the family, much of it in its original setting.Visitors will have the opportunity to view this remarkable restoration with the support of stationed site staff who can offer background information on the site and answer questions. No YesSPINVFX901 King St. W.Suite 501, Floor 5M5V 3H543.64188101-79.41125002416-504-8333http://www.spinvfx.comhttps://twitter.com/SpinVFXhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004799797053https://www.facebook.com/spinvfx-173906056034365/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00NoYesAccessible building entrance through the south doors only.NoYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoArts & Cultural CentrePost-Modern (1945+)Built 1990-19991992UnknownSpin's studio is located on the edge of Liberty Village in the hottest film city in Canada. Spin's strategic location provides equal proximity to the major Toronto film studios where many of the shows and films that Spin provides visual effects for are actually filmed. Visitors will enjoy a one-hour tour of Spin's studio, along with a meet-and-greet with award-winning industry experts. Guests will view breakdown reels that demonstrate how visual effects get added to films in the state-of-the-art screening room. There will be lots of opportunities to ask questions and allow fans an up close and personal experience with some of their favourite films and TV shows. Please register for tours in advance using this Event Brite URL https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/spinvfx-studio-tour-in-partnership-with-doors-open-toronto-tickets-42472896577 NOTE: Please cut and paste the Event Brite URL into your web browser to register for a tour, as the URL will not link directly from this page. Please note that visitors may be asked to check their mobile devices in a secured location at the studio before the beginning of the tour.Yes10:30 am (01Hrs 00Min)10:30 am (01Hrs 00Min)10:30 am (01Hrs 00Min)10:30 am (01Hrs 00Min) NoSvN Architects + Planners110 Adelaide St. E.4M5C 1K943.65169874-79.37355347416-593-6499http://svn-ap.com/https://twitter.com/svn_ap?lang=enBuilding not open for Doors Open Toronto on Saturday10:00 am to 5:00 am4:30NoYesAccess to 4th floor elevator will be available from the side entrance. Washrooms are not accessible.NoYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesArchitecture & DesignModernism (1880+)Built 1920-1929UnknownUnknownThe office of SvN belies a layered history. One of four original LCBO warehouses constructed at the end of Prohibition, the building was renovated into offices in 1956, adding two storeys and the modern facade and ribbon windows that characterize both the Adelaide and Lombard St. elevations. In 2014, SvN completed a building renovation that is architecturally imaginative, and grounded in a respect for the heritage of the building. The building today is a creative industry warehouse with a music and sound production company on the first two floors, a software development firm on the third, and the head office of SvN on the fourth. A roof amenity with lounge seating provides views across St. James Park. The offices of SvN were developed through a highly collaborative design process in which all staff were involved.SvN is one of the only integrated design firms that has urban designers, planners, architects, and landscape architects under one roof. As such, they are able to transform big ideas into bricks and mortar. SvN are market leaders in housing and mobility, and have worked in almost all the major transit-corridors of Toronto and the GTA. SvNs mobility practice supports transit-oriented intensification by helping unlock opportunities for growth such as housing, community amenities, complete streets and a rich public realm. Throughout the day, SvN architects and planners will present projects around the themes of mobility and housing through highly graphical and interactive presentations and discussions. SvN is part of the Toronto Society of Architects' Open Studio program. For more information visit the special project's webpage. No YesTACT Architecture660R College St.RearM6G 1B8Located in the rear lane between Grace St and Beatrice St.43.65552058-79.41659685415-516-194933http://www.tactarchitecture.comhttp://10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesSecond floor studio has stair-only access. Courtyard and ground level are accessible.NoNoNoYesNoYesYesYesYesArchitecture & DesignContemporary (1995-Present); Commercial/IndustrialBuilt 1910-1919UnknownUnknown660R College St was historically the rear portion of the building that, since its construction (likely in the early 1900s), has been used for many specific yet wide-ranging purposes. Various prior uses range from a flour mill supplying local bakeries to a furniture warehouse, a car-repair garage, a carpenters shop, and a neighbourhood junkyard. In 2012, it became the primary studio of TACT Architecture. The many lives of the structure are indicative of how adaptive re-use of buildings can both reflect and contribute to an evolving neighbourhood. In its current incarnation, the building is representative of the modernist principles of efficiency and form. It was re-built quickly, at low cost, and is an example of the studios belief in uncovering the highest value through efficient design.During Doors Open 2018, the studio will have many of its designers and architects on hand to speak about the past and present use of the building. Photographs of prior use and images taken during construction will also be on display. As TACT Architecture specializes in residential infill projects, there will be several projects on display throughout the studio that many people in the community may be familiar with. New and upcoming projects will also be featured with various in-progress images and live 3D computer visualizations. As part of Doors Open 2018, our team will engage the participant in the design and approvals process for new residential buildings in the City. TACT Architecture is part of the Toronto Society of Architects' Open Studio program. For more information visit the special project's webpage. No NoThe Chapel of St. Alban in Royal Saint George's College120 Howland Ave.M5R 3B543.66955281-79.41065712416-533-6724235http://www.rsgc.on.ca/http://www.facebook.com/rsgc1/https://www.instagram.com/rsgc1/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesNo accessible washroom. There are some single steps within the chapel with no ramps. There is an elevator from street level to the main entrance.YesNoNoYesNoYesYesYesYesFaith & Worship CentreVictorian (1840-1900)Built 1880-18891885UnknownA stunning piece of Victorian Ecclesiastical architecture hidden in the Annex, this chapel features a stunning double-hammerbeam ceiling and some of the best heraldic stained glass in the country. Visitors can wander through the chapel where the treasures and memorials of the former Anglican Parish of St. Alban's are preserved. Far from being a museum, St. Alban's is now the spiritual home to Royal Saint George's College, a private boy's school specializing in choral and instrumental music. The site was used as a location in a feature film. Visitors to the site will be greeted by students of the school and entertained by periodic choral and instrumental presentations. There will be a display of student work focussing on film and the visual arts. There will be a presentation of student films on a continuous loop. This will be projected on one of the chapel walls to serve as a backdrop to the other presentations. Many of the films were shot in the chapel itself. Students will be present to discuss their work. The adult band, the Rusty Knights, perform at the event at 2 pm, Sunday May 27th. Yes YesThe Children's Book Bank350 Berkeley St.M5A 2X5We are located on the corner of Berkeley and Gerrard Streets, with our entrance is on Berkeley Street.43.66167972-79.3685595416-922-7323http://www.childrensbookbank.comhttps://twitter.com/BookBankCanadahttps://www.facebook.com/childrensbookbankcanada/https://www.instagram.com/bookbankcanada/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesWe will have ramps to allow for wheelchair access via a door on Gerrard Street.YesNoYesYesNoYesNoYesNoCommunity Centre / AgencySecond Empire (1860-1900)Built 1870-18791876UnknownThe site is located in a Second Empire townhouse in the heart of Regent Park. Come and enjoy much of the original architecture and discover the history of a prominent former resident and his surprising connection with the current use of the building as The Children's Book Bank. The Book Bank is a one-of-a-kind organization that provides free new and gently-used books and literacy support to children living in high needs neighbourhoods across Toronto. Since opening 10 years ago, The Children's Book Bank has given away more than one million books.Upon arrival, guests will have the chance to learn about the building's first residents and their fascinating connections to schooling in Toronto. Next, they'll step into the magical world of late 19th century children's literature. Some of these books are still enjoyed today because of their timeless storytelling. These include classics such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Jungle Book, The Owl and the Pussycat, Anne of Green Gables, and The Time Machine, among others. Guided by our 'literary experts' in period dress, visitors will browse exhibits and participate in activities which celebrate this extraordinarily rich period of arts and letters while also learning about the building's present and active use as The Children's Book Bank. No NoThe Concert Hall (Masonic Temple)888 Yonge St. M4W 2J243.67307961-79.38841827http://888yonge.comhttp://https://twitter.com/888yongehttps://www.instagram.com/888yonge/Building not open for Doors Open Toronto on Saturday10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00NoYesThere is one accessibility elevator to reach the main floor of the Concert Hall. Some loft spaces are stair-only access.NoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteRevival (1800  Early 1900)Built 1910-19191917W.J. SparlingThe Masonic Temple was opened with great ceremony on January 1, 1918. Owned by an independent corporation of Masons, the Temple was intended to house a disparate group of lodges and chapters; at one point, 38 different groups called the Temple home. Unlike the rest of the Temple, the Concert Hall was intended as rentable public space to help defray operating costs, with dressing rooms, a stage, and food preparation areas. Its been known by many names as music and owners changed: The Concert Hall; The Auditorium; Club 888; The Rockpile; and the Regency Ballroom. The Concert Hall was mainly used as a lecture hall (G. K. Chesterton: Literature as Luggage), ballroom (Canadas Largest Public Dance Every Wed.  Fri.  Sat.) and to host community concerts.Upon arrival at The Masonic Temple, visitors will see that many original features from the Revival era have been preserved in the restoration of the building. During the 2014-2015 renovation, music memorabilia from past decades was sourced and purchased and these items are on display throughout the building. Visitors will see posters, album covers, autographed guitars and a snooker table that formerly belonged to Mick Jagger. New amenities include a state-of-the-art golf simulator, a fitness room, executive boardrooms, a two-storey slide and vintage arcade games. Guided tours will take place at times nonscheduled throughout the day and visitors can choose to return to any spaces that pique their interest. Don't miss the talk TORONTO ONSCREEN produced in partnership with Reel Canada on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Concert Hall. Yes YesThe Horseshoe Tavern370 Queen Street WestM5V 2A243.64910839-79.39587995416-598-2162https://www.horseshoetavern.com/https://www.facebook.com/horseshoetavern/Building not open for Doors Open Toronto on Saturday12:00 am to 5:00 pm5:00NoYesRamp access to main music room at back of venue.NoNoYesNoNoYesNoYesNoArts & Cultural CentreVictorian (1840-1900)Built 1800-18661861UnknownOriginally a blacksmith shop dating back to 1861, entrepreneur Jack Starr purchased 368-370 Queen St. W. in 1947 to open a restaurant-tavern which he named The Horseshoe Tavern. 'The Shoe' has been a focal point for live music in Toronto from the mid 50s to the present day, supporting the careers of local artists and providing upcoming national and international stars with their first Toronto shows. A few highlights include Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Charlie Pride, Ian & Sylvia Tyson, Stompin' Tom Connors, The Police, Talking Heads, Ramones, MC-5, The Stranglers, Blue Rodeo, Handsome Ned, Leslie Spit Treeo, The Tragically Hip, Wilco, Arcade Fire, The National, Neko Case, Death Cab For Cutie, Kathleen Edwards, Matt Mays, The Sadies and The Constantines. The Rolling Stones, Bryan Adams and Melissa Etheridge made surprise appearances. Doors Open Toronto partners with The Horseshoe Tavern and Wavelength Music to present a free, all-ages concert of five emerging local artists, performing live music Sunday, May 27 from 12  5:45 pm. Wavelength Music is a curated concert series designed to champion creativity, co-operation and collaboration in the independent music and arts scenes. The Wavelength music series has a long and storied history as a forum and incubator for emerging musical talent in the Toronto area, with an unparalleled track record for championing new Canadian talent that has since gone to international success. The Doors Open/Wavelength concert event features exciting young artists xxxxxxxxxxxxx, yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz, ????????????????, and !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please visit the special projects webpage for more details.No NoThe Japan Foundation, Toronto2 Bloor St. E.Suite 300 | Floor 3M4W 1A843.67072784-79.38555472416-966-1600223www.jftor.orghttps://twitter.com/JFTorontohttps://www.facebook.com/jftoronto/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentreCommercial/IndustrialBuilt 1970-19791973Crang & BoakeLocated in the heart of the city, Japan Foundation Toronto (JFT) is on the third floor of the 35-storey Hudson Bay Centre, which comprises a 535,000 sq ft office tower, the Bay department store, Marriott Hotel, condominiums and an extensive retail concourse with a variety of shops and services. The tower stands at 135 metres in height and is at the northeast corner of Yonge and Bloor Streets. The International Style office skyscraper was designed by architects Crang & Boake in 1973. The Japan Foundation Toronto established its office and cultural centre in the Colonnade in 1995 and was designed by international and Canadian design icon Yabu Pushelberg. In 2015, the office moved to the current location and was designed by the global firm Interior Architects. The inspiration of the modern interior can be traced to design elements of traditional Japanese interiors. For Doors Open, the JFT will have a continuous presentation of short films from Japan in the event hall where free film screenings are regularly presented. In the seminar room, the Foundation will be screening feature films for visitors who want to enjoy a fuller film experience. An extensive film collection can be found in the JFT public lending library, adjacent to the event hall, with more than 22,000 Japan-related print and audio visual materials in English, Japanese and French. This includes over 1,500 film titles in various formats and over 200 books on Japanese film and cinema. Visitors are welcome to browse the collection or watch films at the viewing stations. The diverse film collection ranges from classic films to contemporary anime features. Genres include; action, anime, children, comedy, crime, documentary, horror, jidaigeki, SF, teen, thriller, and yakuza films.No YesThe Michener Institute of Education at UHN222 St. Patrick St.M5T 1V443.65572607-79.39121594http://www.michener.ca/https://twitter.com/michenerinsthttps://www.facebook.com/themichenerinstitutehttps://www.youtube.com/user/themichenerinstitute10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesFirst and third floors only are accessible by elevator.NoYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesEducational Institute Library or Archives; Medical & Scientific Research FacilityPost-Modern (1945+)Built 1970-19791972Bregman & HamannThis site provides health care education in all applied health science disciplines to meet the needs of Ontario. These programs include Anaesthesia Assistant, Medical Laboratory Science, Diagnostic Cytology, Ultrasound, the Radiation Sciences (Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiological Technology), MRI, CT, Chiropody, Respiratory Therapy, Genetics, and Cardiovascular Perfusion. The Michener Institute was a purpose built 236,500 sq ft facility erected in 1970. Designed by Bregman and Hamann Architects and Engineers, this 14-storey teaching institution includes a penthouse and two basements. The site will offer guided tours of the extensive medical simulation facilities. Audiences can learn about cutting edge medical research, training programs for students and view innovative technology and equipment. Yes YesThe Redwood1300 Gerrard St. EM4L 1Y743.67138054-79.32723743http://theredwood.orghttp://twitter.com/TheRedwoodhttps://www.facebook.com/attheredwood/http://www.instagram.com/attheredwood/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesAccess to the Main floor is a level path. No accessible washrooms or doors. NoNoNoYesNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentreEdwardian (1900-1916)Built 1910-19191914UnknownThis historic theatre was built in 1914 and was originally called the King's Royal Theatre. It soon became the Classic Theatre and has served the community as a public theatre, cinema, and cultural hub for over 100 years. Now known as The Redwood the building has been reborn as a theatre, mixed-use open performance space, cinema, and technology hub. It remains one of Toronto's most original independent entertainment centres and meeting spaces for the community. The Redwood is a historic theatre in an original 1914 building with 4500 sq ft of open space, complete with 1000 sq ft reclaimed sprung oak floor, a stage, aerial acrobatic rigging, and exposed brick walls. Guests are invited to experience a variety of activities that take place at the Redwood, including aerial acrobatics, circus arts, virtual and augmented reality technology, live music, theatre, and Emoti-Chairs. The Redwood is the worlds first Deaf-accessible theatre, 360-video production and performance centre, and collaborative tech hub for inventors in the arts and sciences. No NoThe Revue Cinema400 Roncesvalles Ave.M6R 2M943.65105283-79.45124343416-531-9950http://www.revuecinema.cahttps://twitter.com/revuecinemahttps://www.facebook.com/revuecinemahttps://www.instagram.com/revuecinema/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesThe main theatre is fully accessible. The washrooms are not accessible. YesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentreEdwardian (1900-1916); Art Deco (1918-1940)Built 1910-19191912UnknownThe Revue Cinema is the oldest purpose-built movie theatre still regularly used for exhibiting film in Toronto. Continually showing movies since its opening in early 1912, the Revue is a monument to the mass phenomenon of moviegoing which exploded throughout North America and Europe in the early years of the 20th century. Starting with one purpose-built movie house in the city of Toronto in April 1906 (John Griffins Theatorium), the Revues 1912 arrival even predates Torontos theatre-building craze of 1913-1914, in which the number of moving picture houses in the city peaked at about 100. The Revues movie programming runs the gamut of cinema history. The Revue has shown first-run silent films and serials (with live piano accompaniment), transitioned to the talkies in the late 1920s, withstood the Great Depression in the 1930s, and thrived during the golden age of Hollywood. Guests are invited on tours of the building with the Revue staff and volunteers that will highlight its archive. The Revue cinema will offer special free screenings of archival film footage about Toronto's movie-going history.Yes YesThe Royal Conservatory of Music - TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning273 Bloor St. W. M5S 1W243.6678563-79.39605881416-408-2824255http://www.rcmusic.comhttps://twitter.com/the_rcmhttps://www.facebook.com/theroyalconservatory/https://www.instagram.com/theroyalconservatory/?hl=en10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoNoYesYesNoYesNoYesNoArts & Cultural CentreRevival (1800  Early 1900); Contemporary (1995-Present)Built 1880-18891881 / 1901orLangley Langley & Burke / Burke and HarwoodThis site is the international base of operations of The Royal Conservatory. A breathtaking and technologically sophisticated building that integrates an historic building with contemporary architecture, the TELUS Centre furthers the mission of The Conservatory: to develop human potential through music and the arts. It was restored and renovated by Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects (KPMB) and is home to the 1,135-seat Koerner Hall, the multipurpose Temerty Theatre, and historic Ihnatowycz Hall, which includes the Mazzoleni Concert Hall. It also houses a library, a collection of antique instruments from Michael and Sonja Koerner, and academic and performance spaces. This site was used as one of the locations for the film 'Chloe' in 2009. Due to a music festival occurring onsite neither Koerner Hall nor Mazzoleni Concert Hall will be open to public without a concert ticket. Building tours of The Royal Conservatory's TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning will take place every half hour starting at 10:15 a.m. The final tour of the day will be at 4:15 p.m. On Sunday May 27, everyone is welcome to watch a Samba group in Temerty Theatre 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., then see Royal Conservatory School bands rehearsing in Temerty Theatre 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (2 to 3:30 p.m. Junior Band, and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Elementary Band). B espresso cafe, located in the atrium, is open all weekend. The concert halls will not be open to visitors other than concert attendees. (For more information on 21C Music Festival please check the website: http://www.rcmusic.com.) Yes10:15 am (00Hrs 15Min)10:15 am (00Hrs 15Min)10:15 am (00Hrs 15Min)10:15 am (00Hrs 15Min) NoThe St. George's Hall ( The Arts and Letters Club) 14 Elm St.M5G 1G743.6580144-79.38254196416-597-0223http://www.artsandlettersclub.cahttps://www.facebook.com/artsandletterscluboftoronto/?ref=br_rs10:00 am to 3:00 pm2:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesElectric lift operated by staff provides access up 4 stairs to interior of the main lobby where all floors and areas in the building are accessible by elevator. Electric lift is not suitable for motorized scooters. Washrooms are partially accessible and assistance is required to enter the washrooms. NoNoYesNoNoYesYesNoNoArts & Cultural CentreGothic (1800-1900)Built 1890-18991891Edwards & WebsterThe St. George's Hall at 14 Elm Street is a Toronto landmark - a building with a lively history of remarkable colour and vivacity. The building was built by the St. George's Society in 1891 to the designs of Edwards and Webster with subsequent alterations made by Sproatt and Rolph in the 1920s. This heritage property is protected by the City of Toronto through designation and a heritage conservation easement under the Ontario Heritage Act. The site has also been recognized as a national historic site by the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board. Since 1920 the building has been the home to the Arts and Letters Club, a private club formed in 1908 dedicated to the celebration and enjoyment of the arts. Self-guided tours of the building will be available and detailed explanations of the features will be provided by Club members. Visitors will have an opportunity to view the permanent art collection which includes several Group of Seven paintings and a wide range of art spanning more than a century. They will also have a unique glimpse into the history of graphic art in Canada in the form of the annual lists of club executives since the founding in 1908. Also featured will be an exhibition of work by Club photographers. We will feature archival film footage through the day. No NoTIFF Film Reference Library350 King St. W.M5V 3X543.64665461-79.39045412416-599-8433http://tiff.net/libraryhttps://twitter.com/TIFF_nethttps://www.facebook.com/tiffhttps://www.instagram.com/tiff_net/https://www.youtube.com/user/tiff12:00 pm to 5:00 pm4:3012:00 pm to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesFilm Reference Library stacks are inaccessible to larger mobility devices and large strollers.NoYesYesYesNoYesNoNoNoArts & Cultural CentreContemporary (1995-Present)Built 2010-20172010KPMBFor Doors Open 2018, TIFF invites you to explore the Film Reference Library and catch a free screening of a 35mm film from our collection. Located on the 4th floor of the KPMB-designed TIFF Bell Lightbox, the Library is a unique facility that promotes Canadian and international film scholarship by collecting, preserving, and providing access to a comprehensive collection of film-related reference and archival resources, as well as film prints. Search the library catalogue online at tiff.net/library. TIFF Bell Lightbox is a 5-storey podium comprised of 175,000 sq ft of multi-use space, including a 3-storey public atrium, five cinemas, two galleries, three learning studios, two dining spaces and the Film Reference Library. Since 2010, it has been the permanent home for the Toronto International Film Festival as well as providing year-round educational, festival, and new release programmingVisitors will receive a behind-the-scenes tour of TIFFs Film Reference Library, a centre for film scholarship that provides resources on all aspects of filmmaking to researchers, students, filmmakers, and film lovers. Tours begin on the 4th floor. Visitors will be guided through the library stacks by knowledgeable staff and learn about the library collections and services. They can view a display of archival artifacts, film equipment, and other treasures and have the opportunity to participate in family friendly hands-on activities. On Saturday, May 26th, TIFF will hold one free screening of the film 'Marion Bridge' (2002), directed by Wiebke von Carolsfeld - screening time 12:45 p.m. The TIFF site has been used as a location for the television show 'Suits'. Yes NoTodmorden Mills Heritage Site67 Pottery Rd.M4K 2B943.68636123-79.36033401416-396-2819http://toronto.ca/todmordenhttp://www.twitter.com/todmordenmillshttp://www.facebook.com/todmordenmillshttp://www.facebook.com/todmordenmills10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYes1940s Cottage: ramp access to ground floor at rear entrance. Helliwell House: stair-only access to the entire two-storey structure Brewery Building: fully accessible Papermill Theatre and Gallery: fully accessible Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve: parts of the trail are accessible by stairsYesNoYesNoNoYesNoNoNoMuseum Heritage & Historic SiteRevival (1800  Early 1900)Built 1800-1866UnknownUnknownThe small industrial community of Todmorden provided lumber, flour, beer and bricks for the growing city of Toronto throughout the 19th century. The first machine-made paper in Upper Canada was manufactured in Todmorden's paper mill (now a fully-accessible theatre and art gallery). Today, one of the in situ historic houses on the grounds has been restored to reflect workers' lives during Toronto's late Victorian era while the other home recreates a family dwelling during the Second World War. The trail through a beautiful 9.2 hectare Wildflower Preserve winds through several different habitats including forest, swamp, meadow and pond.Tour the grounds and learn about the rich history of Todmorden and the surrounding Don Valley. Daily tours of the Wildflower Preserve, a re-naturalized 9.2 hectare area with a marked trail, will explore the varied habitats that have been re-created by the Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve Volunteer Committee. Guided tours of the historic houses will be available throughout both days. Guided tours of the Papermill Theatre will only be available on Saturday.Yes NoToronto-Dominion Centre66 Wellington St. WestFloor 54M5K 1A1416-869-1144http://www.tdcentre.comhttp://http://facebook.com/tdcentreto@tdcentreto10:00 am to 3:00 pm2:3010:00 am to 3:00 pm2:30YesNoNoYesNoNoNoYesNoNoNoArchitecture & DesignModernism (1880+)Built 1960-19691967Ludwig Mies van der RoheThe iconic Toronto-Dominion Centre, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, is considered one of the most influential buildings of the Modern Movement in Canada. An outstanding example of the International Style of Architecture, it set a standard for urban development in Toronto. Join TD Bank, Cadillac Fairview and Heritage Toronto for a exclusive tour of the 54th floor of TD Bank Tower. The 54th floor is home to some of Canada's best preserved 1960's corporate interiors, featuring exquisite architectural details, treasures from TD Bank Group's art collection and the original boardroom table. Note: Capacity is limited. Please arrive early and be prepared to wait up to two hours to be escorted up to the 54th floor. People arriving after 2 pm may be turned away. Yes NoToronto Centre for the Arts5040 Yonge St.M2N 6R843.76628851-79.41402434416-733-9388http://www.tocentre.comhttp://www.twitter.com/TOcentrehttp://www.facebook.com/tocentre10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoYesYesYesNoYesNoYesNoArts & Cultural CentreContemporary (1995-Present)Built 1990-19991993Eberhard ZeidlerThis site began and remains as unique and diverse as the Toronto community itself, a testament to the virtues of harmony, vitality and celebration, with a spirit that embraces innovation and tradition equally. The Toronto Centre for the Arts has four magnificent and unique stages that have hosted a pageant of world-class productions and legendary performers to please patrons. Located in the heart of the GTA, no other entertainment and arts facility is better positioned than the Toronto Centre for the Arts.Patrons are invited into the Toronto Centre for the Arts as the venue transforms into a community arts, culture, and film hub. Get to know Cinematoscape, a North York film production company, and catch their free screenings and talk-backs. Connect with North York Arts and explore their gallery spaces! Learn about upcoming events and festivals in Torontos film community. Creative activities will also be taking place at this site in which families and children can participate. Guided tours through the building will be offered with the opportunity to explore areas that are rarely accessible to the general public, including backstage areas.Yes NoToronto City Hall100 Queen St.W.M5H 2N243.65282214-79.38362506http://www.toronto.cahttps://twitter.com/TorontoCommshttps://www.facebook.com/cityofto/https://www.instagram.com/cityofto/?hl=en10:00 am to 5:00 pm5:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm5:00YesNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesGovernment / City-owned BuildingPost-Modern (1945+)Built 1960-19691965Viljo RevellThe seat of Toronto's municipal government and internationally recognized as an architectural masterpiece, this site has been one of Toronto's most famous landmarks. The design is the result of one of the largest architectural competitions ever held by a city. An international jury judged 510 submissions from 42 countries around the world. In 1958, Mayor Nathan Phillips announced the winner, Viljo Revell, an architect based in Helsinki, Finland. Construction began in 1961. Four years later, on September 13, 1965, the site officially opened. Viljo Revell's design was divided into four main parts: the civic square, the podium, the convex circular council chamber and two office towers of different heights. The entire complex has a sculptural quality that makes it a striking landmark and an ideal symbol. Recently the site was a location for the 'Handmaid's Tale'. Visitors at City Hall can see the Mayor's Office, Council Chambers, the 27th Floor Observation Deck and the Green Roof. Special programming includes 'From Concept To Creation: An Exhibition of Canadian Costume Art and Design' a stunning display of original costumes from notable film and television productions by members of CAFTCAD; screenings of two programs of short films curated by ReelAbilities Film Festival Toronto and Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival; an interactive Lego sculpture created by Doors Open visitors in collaboration with sculptural artist Ekow Nimako; an exhibit of large scale photographs celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Prince Edward (Bloor St.) Viaduct, curated by Toronto's Photo Laureate, Geoffrey James; and a virtual reality tour of eight Doors Open sites through the 360* VR photos and software of Yulio VR. For more information, visit the City Hall webpage.No NoToronto Fire Station 2271904 Queen St. E.M4L 1H443.66917159-79.30504141https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/public-safety-alerts/understanding-emergency-services/fire-station-locations/https://twitter.com/Toronto_Firehttps://www.facebook.com/toronto-fire-services-37775014365/https://www.instagram.com/torontofireservices/https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucyub8bduuwopainyjza2zeq10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoYesNoYesNoYesYesYesYesGovernment / City-owned BuildingRevival (1800  Early 1900)Built 1910-19191911UnknownThe fire station clock tower is a popular landmark in the Beaches community. This is an active fire station with a pumper fire truck that has a primary response area south of Gerrard St East between Coxwell Ave and Fallingbrook Rd.Visitors will be welcomed by Toronto Fire Services personnel and learn about firefighting and fire safety.No NoToronto Fire Station 334 339 Queens Quay W.M5J 3H343.63769031-79.38861302https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/public-safety-alerts/understanding-emergency-services/fire-station-locations/https://twitter.com/Toronto_Firehttps://www.facebook.com/toronto-fire-services-37775014365/https://www.instagram.com/torontofireservices/https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucyub8bduuwopainyjza2zeq10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoNoNoYesNoYesYesYesYesGovernment / City-owned BuildingContemporary (1995-Present)Built 1990-19991998UnknownThis 13,000 sq. ft. site is home to an active marine fire station, with the berthing facilities for Toronto's two fireboats along with a monument to Toronto fallen firefighters, titled 'The Last Alarm'. Named after Torontos first mayor, the William Lyon Mackenzie Fireboat was built in 1964 by Russel Brothers Shipyard in Owen Sound, Ontario to provide marine fire protection, search and rescue on Lake Ontario, as well as ice breaking capabilities for Torontos ferries and the Islands. The fireboat is docked here and operates 12 months a year. Due to safety reasons, the vessel is not open for boarding.Tour Toronto Fire & Marine Station 334 and see the William Lyon Mackenzie Fireboat. Visitors will be able to meet firefighters and tour Toronto Fire & Marine Station 344 (339 Queens Quay West).No NoToronto Pan Am Sports Centre875 Morningside Ave.M1C 0C743.79089671-79.19427999http://www.tpasc.cahttp://twitter.com/tpascentre?lang=enhttp:www.instagram.com/explore/locations/346416305/toronto-pan-am-sports-centre/Building not open for Doors Open Toronto on Saturday10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00YesNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoSports & Recreation FacilityCommercial/IndustrialBuilt 2010-20172014NORR ArchitectsA legacy of the 2015 Toronto Pan Am and Parapan Am Games, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre is operated by a corporation co-owned by the City of Toronto and the University of Toronto. The world-class facility was the largest sport new build for the Games and the largest infrastructure investment in Canadian amateur sport history. The 312,000 sq ft centre includes two internationally sanctioned 10-lane 50-metre pools, a world-class dive pool, a four-court field house, an indoor running track, studio spaces and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. TPASC opened in September of 2014 and serves community users, UTSC faculty, staff and students, City of Toronto program users, the high-performance sport community and fitness members. The Canadian Sport Institute of Ontario is also located at TPASC providing world-leading sport science and sport performance services to high-performance athletes.Visitors will be taken on facility-wide guided tours highlighting areas previously used in scenes for films, TV shows, commercials and photo shoots. Visitors are also welcome to watch a local community swim meet hosted by one of our resident clubs. Yes YesToronto Reference Library 789 Yonge St.M4W 2G843.67188752-79.38667321416-393-7131http://www.tpl.cahttp://www.twitter.com/torontolibraryhttps://www.facebook.com/torontopubliclibraryhttps://www.instagram.com/torontolibrary/https://www.youtube.com/user/torontopubliclibrary10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoYesYesNoNoYesNoNoNoArts & Cultural CentreContemporary (1995-Present)Built 1970-1979UnknownRaymond Moriyama This site is made up of 10 floors, with only five of them being accessible to the public. Within the Toronto Public Library system, no library is bigger than the Toronto Reference Library. This site was designed by Raymond Moriyama Architect and completed in 1977 and completed a revitalization project in 2014. The library has become a Toronto architectural and cultural landmark that houses more than just books. Attendees can register for guided tours of the site: tpl.ca/doorsopen. The tour will explore the Special Collections Centre, the Preservation lab, Toronto Star Newspaper Room, the exhibit in the TD Gallery and a peek at the Arthur Conan Doyle Room. As well the tour includes a presentation on the older method of archiving, called microfiche, and on the preservation services offered by the library. No registration is required to visit the lower level of the library for a glimpse behind doors into the Preservation & Digitization Department. Walk through the department to learn about the site's role in digitization, conservation, book binding, the TD gallery and get a peek into TPL's very own Conservation Lab. Browse the gallery of images straight from the Digital Archive. Film screenings in partnership with Human Rights Watch Film Festival will take place continuously during the day.Yes10:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 45 Min)2:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min)3:00 pm (00Hrs 45 Min) YesTTC - Bay Lower Subway Station1240 Bay St.M5R 2A543.67034389-79.39013711http://ttc.cahttps://twitter.com/TTCnoticeshttps://www.facebook.com/torontotransitcommissionhttps://www.instagram.com/ttcinsta/https://www.youtube.com/user/officialttcchannel10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesFrom street level to mezzanine of Bay station access is via stairs and escalators. From mezzanine level to in-service platform access is via stairs and escalator. From in-service platform to Bay Lower access is via stairs only.NoYesNoNoNoYesYesYesNoGovernment / City-owned BuildingPost-Modern (1945+)Built 1950-19591959UnknownThis site is a place that youve likely seen before, but not as a TTC customer. Bay Lower has been closed to the public since 1966 but has been used many times as a major Hollywood North prop, dressed to look like an American subway station. When Line 2 officially opened in 1966, Bay Lower was in full use. Alternate trains used the Wye connection, which allowed customers to travel from Line 1 to Line 2 without changing trains. The TTC tested this system for six months and also tested the two separate subway lines for six months. Following testing, the TTC decided that two separate lines worked best and Bay Lower was closed.Welcome to the station beneath the station: the TTCs Bay Lower Station. Although Bay Lower has been off limits to the public for years, the station has not been hidden away. Numerous commercials, television shows and movies have been shot at Bay Lower. Visitors will have seen Bay Lower in movies such as Repo Man, Max Payne, Total Recall and Resident Evil. They may also have seen the station in TV commercials selling running shoes, beer, chips and mouthwash. Visitors are invited to tour the station, which will be dressed with movie posters/props from films shot in the station. Selfie spots and a brief history of the station round out the underground tour. This is your opportunity to stroll the station where the likes of Michael Douglas, Bruce Willis, Mark Wahlberg and others have come to work. Recently the site was used a location for 'The Handmaid's Tale.'No YesUbisoft Toronto 224 Wallace Ave.M6H 1V7The Performance Capture Studio is located at the far north end of the building and has a separate exterior entrance. Please follow signage to the correct entrance. 43.66251343-79.44653494416-840-1240http://toronto.ubisoft.com/http://twitter.com/UbisoftTorontohttp://facebook.com/ubisofttoronto/http://instagram.com/ubisofttoronto/http://youtube.com/user/ubisofttoronto10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoYesNoNoNoYesYesYesYesMedia / Broadcaster FacilityCommercial/IndustrialBuilt 1920-19291922UnknownEstablished in 2010, Ubisoft Toronto made its home in the former General Electric factory, a four-storey industrial building located in the heart of the Junction Triangle. Ubisoft is a growing and diverse team united by a mission to create whats next in AAA video games. The Toronto team has contributed to award-winning Ubisoft brands such as Assassins Creed, Far Cry, and Watch Dogs. The studio announced its first new IP, Starlink: Battle for Atlas in 2017 and is currently hard at work on other super-secret projects. Experience the Performance Capture studio at Ubisoft Toronto during Doors Open 2018. Opened in 2012, the 8,000 square foot studio fuses art and technology to produce the highest-quality performance capture and sound for games, film and television. The Performance Capture Studio has 80 Vicon cameras designed to capture the movements of actors, set props and even animals. For the first time ever, the Performance Capture Studio at Ubisoft Toronto is opening its doors to the public during Doors Open 2018. Visitors can explore the 8,000 square foot studio where the Ubisoft team bring stories to life to deliver immersive entertainment experiences for games, film and television. Learn more about the custom performance capture technology during guided tours, including live demos and a Q&A session. Please register for tours in advance using this Event Brite URL: https://bit.ly/2Gxlsd3 NOTE: Please cut and paste the Event Brite URL into your web browser to register for a tour, as the URL will not link directly from this page.Yes10:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)10:00 am (00Hrs 30Min)1:00 pm (00Hrs 30Min)1:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)1:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)1:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)1:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)1:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)1:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)1:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)1:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)1:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)1:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min)1:30 pm (00Hrs 30Min) YesUnion Station65 Front St. W. M5J 1E643.64552824-79.38034838http://www.torontounion.cahttps://twitter.com/Torontounionhttps://www.facebook.com/torontounion/https://www.instagram.com/torontounion/10:00 am to 5:00 pm5:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm5:00YesNoNoNoYesNoNoYesNoYesNoArchitecture & DesignGeorgian/Neo Classic (1720-1837)Built 1920-1929Completed 1927The Montreal architecture firm of Ross and Macdonald designed the building in the Beaux-Art style as a joint venture between the Grand Trunk Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway, with help from CPR architect Hugh Jones and Toronto architect John M. LyleToronto's Union Station is Canada's largest and most opulent railway station. The Montreal architecture firm of Ross and Macdonald designed the building in the Beaux-Art style as a joint venture between the Grand Trunk Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway, with help from CPR architect Hugh Jones and Toronto architect John M. Lyle. In 1975, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada cited its design as being of 'national architectural significance as one of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts railway station design in Canada'. With over 300,000 visitors daily, Torontos Union Station is Canadas busiest multi-modal transport hub (yes, even busier than Pearson Airport). The Great Hall in particular, represents an era of expanding national rail networks and vigorous urban growth in our country. Upon arriving at Union, photographic and video installations throughout the Great Hall, West Wing and Oak Room spaces will help visitors understand the importance of this building to Canada's collective history and the role that its evolution will play in our futures. Union Station has been used as the location for many films including 'Suicide Squad' in 2016, 'Orphan Black' in 2013, 'Cosmopopolis' in 2012, 'Grey Gardens' in 2009, 'Chicago' in 2002, and many more. Through a visual display, visitors will experience Union through film. Guests will also an opportunity to sketch the beaux art architecture of the Great Hall under the direction of an OCAD instructor.No NoUniversity of Toronto - Daniels Building1 Spadina Cres.M5S 2J543.65968094-79.40070043416-978-5038https://www.daniels.utoronto.ca/https://twitter.com/UofTDanielshttps://www.facebook.com/uoftdaniels/https://www.instagram.com/uoftdaniels/https://www.youtube.com/uoftdanielshttps://www.flickr.com/uoftdaniels/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoYesNoArchitecture & DesignGothic (1800-1900)Built 1870-18791875Smith & GemmelA merging of 19th and 21st-century architecture, the history of the Daniels Building parallels the history of the city itself. The original neo-Gothic style building was the first home of Knox College, a Presbyterian theological school. The building later served as a military hospital, the home of Connaught Laboratories, and, later, a U of T auxiliary and servicing facility. To create the new home of the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, the historic building was pared back to its roots, restoring original details. A three-story contemporary addition integrates the Facultys more active, creative spaces, iconically represented by the design studio, with its soaring bow tie truss ceiling and clerestory windows. Principal Hall surprises and delights with fins and stripes in charged colours, creating a dynamic environment for large lectures and events.Visitors will receive a map of the building and are invited on a self-guided tour of the site. Wander and explore the Eberhard Zeidler Library, design studios, and classrooms, with incredible views up and down Spadina Avenue. The student-run caf will be open in the Commons which acts as an internal street with views into the Fabrication Lab. Students and faculty will be positioned throughout the building to answer any questions visitors may have. New spaces available this year include Principal Hall, a dynamic space with built-in bleachers and opera box-like openings. Work by students will be exhibited throughout the building. The Daniels Faculty is partnering with Doors Open and the Toronto Society of Architects to present a panel discussion on Saturday at 2 p.m. Free screenings will be offered by Reel World Film Festival on Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.No YesUniversity of Toronto - Edward Johnson Building (Faculty of Music)80 Queen's ParkM5S 2C543.666573-79.39461416-978-3750http://music.utoronto.ca/http://twitter.com/UofTMusichttp://www.facebook.com/uoftmusichttp://www.instagram.com/uoftmusic/Building not open for Doors Open Toronto on Saturday10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoRamp access is only avaliable via Queen's Park side of building (main entrance). NoNoYesNoNoYesYesNoNoArts & Cultural CentrePost-Modern (1945+)Built 1960-19691963Gordon AdamsonThe University of Toronto's Faculty of Music's Edward Johnson Building was the first building in Canada designed specifically for professional music study. The building contains two performance halls including MacMillan Theatre whose stage was built to the same design specifications as the Sony Centre stage at 1 Front St East, as it was used as a rehearsal space for the Canadian Opera Company.Faculty and staff of the Faculty of Music will be available to talk about activities in the Edward Johnson Building, including plans for the 100th anniversary of the Faculty of Music in 2018. The MacMillan Theatre Stage will be open and available to the public. Opera and other performance memorabilia will be available to see, as well as building architectural drawings. Visitors will be invited onto the stage of MacMillian Theatre to experience a performer's view from the stage. No YesUniversity of Toronto  Faculty of Law (Jackman Law Building & Flavelle House)78 Queen's Park W.M5S 2C5The Faculty of Law is located at 78 Queen's Park Crescent West (Flavelle House and Jackman Law Building and Flavelle House). Flavelle House is the historic building located at the south side of the parking lot. For accessibility purposes the main entrance to Law has powered doors approachable by a level path. The entrance faces north-east and is clearly visible from the Faculty of Law parking area. Other accessible entrances include the Jackman Law Building south entrance accessible via Hoskin Avenue and the east entrance on Queen's Park. The Faculty of Law is easily accessible by public transit. The easiest way to get here is to enter the University subway line and exit at the Museum station on the west side. The Faculty of Law is easily accessible by public transit. From the University subway line exit at the Museum station on the west side. The Faculty of Law is south of Museum station. 43.662892-79.395656--http://www.law.utoronto.ca/http://twitter.com/UTLawhttp://facebook.com/utorontolaw/http://www.youtube.com/user/utorontolaw10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0010:00 am to 4:00 pm3:00YesNoNoYesYesYesNoYesNoNoNoEducational Institute Library or ArchivesGeorgian/Neo Classic (1720-1837); Contemporary (1995-Present)Built 2010-20172016Hariri Pontarini Architects in association with B+H Architects (in association)The new Faculty of Law building was completed in 2016 with an award-winning design by Hariri Pontarini Architects in association with B+H Architects (in association) and recognized with three building awards: the 2017 Ontario Builder Award, a Steel Design Award of Excellence and 2013 Canadian Architect Award of Excellence. It houses classrooms, administrative and faculty offices, meeting and conference rooms, and the Bora Laskin Law Library. The building includes the conjoined Flavelle House, built in 1902 by Darling & Pearson Architects. It was once the private residence of Sir Joseph and Lady Flavelle and in 1973 was designated an historic site by the Toronto Historical Board. The building retains much of its unique architectural interest and parts of it have been restored to its former elegance. Visit the soaring Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Atrium which is the central meeting point of the law school. Eramosa limestone, (uniquely found in Owen Sound, Ontario), was used on the facades of the Atrium and Torys Hall fireplaces, and exterior solar shade fins. Explore the Fireplace Foyer in the Edward L. Donegan Conference Centre, Flavelle House. As you stand in the middle of Fireplace Foyer, look up and you'll see one of the more elegant and historically significant ceilings in Toronto. The fine Georgian Hall with its art nouveau ceiling was painted by German-born artist, Gustav Hahn (1866-1962). Hahn painted four floating angels reminiscent of stained glass in the arts and crafts tradition of the late 19th century. The room hosts one of only two surviving Hahn-painted ceilings in Toronto. Yes YesUniversity of Toronto - McLennan Physical Labs 60 St.George St.M5S 1A743.66097444-79.39825639416-978-2231https://www.physics.utoronto.ca/https://www.twitter.com/uoftphysicshttps://www.facebook.com/physicsuoft10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00NoYesBalcony and telescopes are stair access only. One flight of stairs to balcony, two flights to telescopes.NoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesMedical & Scientific Research FacilityPost-Modern (1945+)Built 1960-19691967Shore and MoffatFor 50 years, McLennan Physical Labs has been the home of cutting edge research in Physics, Astrophysics, and Astronomy, carried out by scientists trying to understand everything from quarks to climate change to gravitational waves. Named after the first recipient of a PhD in the physical sciences in Canada, it is one of the tallest public buildings on the St. George campus of the University of Toronto. From the telescope domes on the roof to the state-of-the-art research labs in the labyrinthine basement, the buildings focus is on the discovery of new knowledge and the teaching of what is known to new generations of students. The roof balcony has a breathtaking panoramic view of the city, and scenes from the films Good Will Hunting and Pixels were filmed in or near the building.See the best of both old and new teaching environments: the lecture hall where Good Will Hunting was filmed as well as newly renovated teaching facilities designed for interactive learning based on modern Physics Education Research. A variety of physics demonstrations will be on display for children, parents, and curious people of all ages. Visit the 16th floor to see the large telescopes and the 15th floor balcony that has great views of the university campus and downtown Toronto. Weather permitting, the Lab's telescopes will be set up to let visitors safely view the Sun. Note that the telescopes and balcony on the 15th and 16th floors are stair access only.No YesUniversity of Toronto - St. Michael's College (Campus)81 St. Mary St.M5S 1J443.66649955-79.38970067416-926-1300http://stmikes.utoronto.cahttp://twitter.com/ustmikeshttp://facebook.com/ustmikeshttp://instagram.com/ustmikeshttp://10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:3010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30NoYesThere will be construction in one area of the student center Brennan Hall. Not all buildings are accessible. The site can provide more information as requested.NoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoEducational Institute Library or ArchivesRevival (1800  Early 1900); Gothic (1800-1900); Post-Modern (1945+); Victorian (1840-1900)Built 1800-1866UnknownUnknownThis sites historic and picturesque campus is located in the very heart of downtown Toronto. As the center of Catholic higher education in the city, St Michaels offers classes and services in an array of historical buildings dating back as far as the mid-19th century. Intellectual giants such as the great Canadian media theorist Marshall McLuhan, taught, lived and worshipped on the campus. The Universitys most historic structure, St. Basils Church (along with its adjacent offices in Odette Hall), is the longest continually operating building on the University of Toronto campus, first opening its doors in 1856. Other important structures such as the John M. Kelly Library and its Archives, are home to countless historical treasures.Self-guided tours of the campus will be offered. St. Michael's College was used as a location for the series 'Orphan Black' in 2013, 'Hannibal' in 2014 and 'Salvation' in 2017. (placeholder more info coming)Yes YesWithrow Common200 Princes' Blvd.M6K 3C343.63279086-79.4219275416-263-3860http://www.withrowcommon.cahttps://www.facebook.com/withrowcommon/https://www.instagram.com/withrowcommon/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00NoYesThe pathways from TTC/GO and parking are uneven. In general, the building is fully accessible. NoYesYesNoNoYesNoYesNoArts & Cultural CentrePost-Modern (1945+)Built 1950-19591955-1957Page and Steel; Peter DickinsonBy the 1950s, the Canadian National Exhibition Associations (CNEA) Womens Department programming had grown exponentially and required a new building. Therefore, in 1955, the City of Toronto and the CNEA hired the architect's Page and Steele to design and construct a new Womens Building for the CNE. The Toronto-based firm founded in 1926 by Forsey Page and Harland W. Steele, employed Peter Dickinson to execute the project in what was his signature style of modernist (mid-century) architecture. In March 1957, Buckingham Palace granted permission for the building to be named after Her Majesty The Queen and thus it became The Queen Elizabeth Building. In 2016, the CNEA won the process for the re-development and tenancy of the Executive Offices section of the building and transformed the space into Withrow Common, its exciting new event space that will serve as a conduit to the community.During Doors Open, guests are invited to experience a photo exhibition that is being included as part of Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival featuring a stunning display of photography capturing moments in the lives of people around the world. Organizers and potentially some photographers will be on hand to talk to visitors. In addition, guests visiting during Doors Open will be getting a sneak peek at the upcoming exhibition Snapshots of Change: The Influence of the CNE on Toronto, which will open on June 21, 2018. Visitors will be able to see some quirky pieces from the Canadian National Exhibitions archival collection and chat with exhibition coordinators and staff.No NoUniversity of Toronto - The Faculty Club 41 Willcocks St.M5S 1C743.66115618-79.4005112416-978-6325http://www.facultyclub.utoronto.cahttps://www.twitter.com/tofacultyclub?lang=enhttps://www.facebook.com/uoftfacultyclub/Building not open for Doors Open Toronto on Saturday11:00 am to 4:00 pm3:30NoYesRamp access to ground floor on east side of building. Accessible washroom on main floor. Wide door frames for wheelchair access. Stair only access to second floor.NoYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesArchitecture & Design; Museum Heritage & Historic SiteRevival (1800  Early 1900)Built 1890-1899UnknownUnknownThis is a private club open to faculty, staff, graduate students, alumni, the community of the University of Toronto and the University Womens Club. It is known for its exquisite cuisine and hosts many events throughout the year, including speaking engagements, art shows, special events like Dinner and Jazz and traditional celebrations like Robbie Burns Day. The club is the perfect location for hosting all types of special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, bar mitzvahs, and other celebrations. Originally called the Cosmopolitan Society when founded in 1907, the Primrose Club was a private meeting place for Jewish business and professional men. Prominent Jewish architects Benjamin Brown and Arthur W. McConnell redesigned 41 Willcocks merging it with 37-39 Willcocks to create the current Georgian Revival-style building.The team at the club will be conducting on-going tours throughout the day, featuring the elegant Fairley lounge, various event and dining rooms including the Wedgewood Ballroom that placed it among the city's most prestigious clubs The beautiful historic appeal of the building, is sure to make for a memorable visit to the club.Yes NoUniversity of Toronto - Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library120 St. George St.M5S 1A543.66409774-79.39896378416-978-5285http://fisher.library.utoronto.ca/http://twitter.com/Fisher_Libraryhttp://www.facebook.com/thomasfisherlibraryhttp://instagram.com/fisherlibraryhttp://www.youtube.com/user/fisherlibraryhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasfisherlibrary/10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoRamp access at north end of Robarts Library.NoYesYesNoNoYesYesYesYesEducational Institute Library or ArchivesPost-Modern (1945+)Built 1970-19791973Mathers and Haldenby, TorontoThis is the largest rare book library in Canada, and something of a hidden treasure in the city. While the exterior is a classic Brutalist style of architecture, the interior is a bibliophile's delight: four mezzanine floors of rare books that tower over visitors. Housing both the Rare Books and Special Collections department and University Archives, the building holds some of the most unique materials found not just in Toronto but in Canada. The collection includes manuscripts dating back to the 11th century, Canada's only copy of the 1623 Shakespeare First Folio, and the manuscript papers of Margaret Atwood and Leonard Cohen. The Archives is home to the University of Toronto's original charter, along with the administrative records of the school's departments and the papers of numerous professors who have taught at the University. Visitors to the Fisher will have an opportunity to view one of the most spectacular public spaces in the city and chat with staff from both the rare books and archives departments. Highlights from the collections will be on display, including material that relates to this year's theme of film. Visitors will also have an opportunity to view the exhibition 'Mixed Messages: Making and Shaping Culinary Culture in Canada,' which features a tasty arrangement of rare cookbooks, periodicals, manuscripts and culinary objects from the 1820s to the 1960s. This exhibition will examine how the culinary culture of Toronto and surrounding areas was made and shaped by those who participated in or were excluded from the making and using of culinary materials.No NoUniversity of Toronto, Scarborough - Andrews Building1265 Military Tr.M1C 1A443.78388685-79.18628948http://utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/events/doors-open-u-t-scarboroughhttp://www.twitter.com/utschttps://www.facebook.com/uoftscarborough/ 10:00 am to 5:00 pm5:00YesNoYesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesEducational Institute Library or ArchivesPost-Modern (1945+)Built 1960-19691965John AndrewsThe incredible brutalist architecture of the Andrews Building has led to many appearances in major films, television shows and music videos, including the recent Academy Awards Best Picture winner The Shape of Water, sci-fi classic Total Recall, and The Weeknds latest music video Secrets. Architect John Andrews designed the building 10 years before he created the CN Tower. The building was designed with community and connectedness in mind, featuring a town centre (the Meeting Place) and two main neighbourhoods (the Humanities Wing and Science Wing). Find your favourite scenes in popular movies, television shows and music videos (such as: Shape of Water, Total Recall, The Weeknds Secrets, Rewind, Defiance, Covert Affairs, Private Eyes, Fahrenheit 451, Flint, Designated Survivor) by exploring the Andrews Building and comparing the final scenes to the real filming locations. Tour guides will give you a behind-the-scenes look at filming locations (and what celebs have made appearances!) Hear from film and cinema experts throughout the day. Yes YesUrbanArts5 Bartonville Ave. E.M6M 2B143.68949318-79.49458594416-241-5124http://www.urbanartstoronto.orghttp://twitter.com/urbanartstohttp://www.facebook.com/urbanartstorontohttp://www.instagram.com/urbanartsto/10:00 am to 5:00 pm5:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm5:00YesNoYesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesGovernment / City-owned Building; Arts & Cultural Centre; Community Centre / Agency; Media / Broadcaster FacilityContemporary (1995-Present); Commercial/IndustrialBuilt 1960-1969UnknownUnknownUrban Arts is housed in a former City of Toronto building where traffic and street signs were manufactured and warehoused. Boasting a transformed community space that features a recording studio, dance studio, digital arts lab, community garden and a chefs kitchen, the space was developed with input from youth in the neighbourhood who wanted to see a facility designed with them and their artistic interests in mind. The 3,800-square feet space hosts regular arts programming including music production and recording arts, graphic design, photography and videography, dance, visual arts, spoken word, cooking, and gardening. In addition, it is the current home of the CultureShock Community Arts Festival, now in its 13th year. The UrbanArts Mount Dennis location is a true creative hub that brings together residents of all ages and backgrounds. Urban Arts' DOORS are wide OPEN! Visitors are invited to come learn about UrbanArts, meet its staff and program facilitators, tour the facility and hear from current participants and volunteers. There will be many ways to participate - live demos, beat creation, dance lessons, logo designing and more. Urban Arts has visitors' creative tastebuds covered.Yes YesWilliam F. White Centre800 Islington Ave.M8Z 6A143.61694128-79.51108293416-239-5050http://www.whites.comhttps://twitter.com/WFW_Intlhttps://www.facebook.com/willliamfwhite/https://www.instagram.com/wfw_intl/https://www.youtube.com/channel/uc7jjarxagkztaw0wjlnfqeq10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00YesNoYesNoYesNoNoYesNoNoNoMedia / Broadcaster FacilityPost-Modern (1945+); Commercial/IndustrialBuilt 1950-1959UnknownUnknownThe doors to William F. White Toronto first opened in 1963. Since then, the operation has evolved into one of the worlds premier rental facilities, offering the widest inventory of state-of-the-art professional production equipment in Canada. In 2010, the company moved into a new home at the William F. White Centre. This new multimillion-dollar production complex acts as a hub for industry professionals while offering a full range of production and related support services under one roof.. At the William F. White Centre, they are committed to nurturing the next generation of Canadian content creators, and to providing a training centre for student, indie and emerging filmmakers.Visitors are invited on a guided tour of William F. White's world-class facility. Get up close and personal with the wide variety of rental equipment used in filmmaking and see where it is stored. Yes YesYork Masonic Temple1100 Millwood Rd.M4H 1A343.70237935-79.35370118http://www.caledonialodge637.comhttps://twitter.com/caledonia_lodge10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:0010:00 am to 5:00 pm4:00YesNoYesNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesArts & Cultural CentrePost-Modern (1945+)Built 1960-19691963UnknownThis site is the home for 10 Masonic Lodges and other associated organizations and was completed in 1964 for the Masons who previously were located at 888 Yonge Street. Freemasonry is a voluntary organization composed of men of good character and is open to all races and creeds who wish to practice the spirit of universal brotherhood. As visitors enter the Temple they pass under a large Masonic symbol known as the Square and Compass, which has great significance to Masons. It consists of three very important elements: the letter G and the Square and Compass. The Square and Compass are tools of the architect's profession and are used in Masonic rituals as emblems to teach symbolic lessons. Visitors will be allowed to visit two Lodge rooms within the building which are similar in layout no matter where they are located in the world. Visitors will learn about Masonry, (the world's oldest and largest fraternity), where meetings are held, what the group does and why. The site will share the rituals and the symbols the Masons use to communicate and carry on traditions from over 300 years ago. Visitors will see Masonic dress and symbols that are tied to the Masonic history. These displays teach lessons related to the development of better citizens and family members. Presentations and Q and A's will be held throughout the day. Visitors will see the interior of two lodge rooms which previously were off limits for non-masons, as well as banquet facilities and meeting rooms. Presentations are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.No NoZoomerPlex70 Jefferson Ave.M6K 1Y443.63793606-79.42182447416-367-5353www.zoomermedia.cahttp://www.zoomermedia.cahttp://twitter.com/zoomerhttp://facebook.com/everythingzoomer10:00 am to 5:00 pm4:30YesNoYesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesMedia / Broadcaster FacilityEdwardian (1900-1916)Built 1900-1910UnknownUnknownMedia pioneer Moses Znaimer (Citytv, MuchMusic, Bravo etc.) opened The ZoomerPlex in 2012, a 2.6 acre media, production, and live event complex in Liberty Village. ZoomerMedias multi-media operation includes television channels like VisionTV, radio stations like The New Classical 96.3 FM and AM 740/96.7 FM  Zoomer Radio, the flagship Zoomer magazine, and the MZTV Museum of Television  the worlds largest private collection of rare pre-war and vintage television sets.Visitors will see Moses' MZTV Museum of Television, which includes television sets owned by Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, 1920s mechanical scanning discs, Felix the Cat, and the 1939 Worlds Fair Phantom Teleceiver  the lucite set that introduced commercial television to North America at the 1939 World Fair in New York City. Pick up your complimentary copy of Zoomer magazine, hang out with your favourite radio jocks as they broadcast live, and tour Zoomer Hall.Yes