Cultural Attractions
Looking for something to do? Toronto is a bustling city with an abundance of cultural attractions, ranging from the sky scraping CN Tower to local theatres and art spaces such as the Assembly Hall. Toronto has something for everyone!
48th Highlanders Museum
This museum is located in the beautiful Romanesque style St. Andrews Church. It exhibits artifacts from this regiment from 1891 when it was formed, to the present day. The artifacts displayed include uniforms, weapons and equipment.
75 Simcoe Street
Toronto, ON
M5J 1W9
(416) 596-1382
www.48highlanders.com/museum
Allan Gardens Conservatory
Allan Gardens is a park with a large conservatory. The Toronto Horticultural Society, founded in 1834, was a group of local and traveling members who initiated gardening and botanical projects in the city of Toronto. Their purpose was to grow a variety of plant species from around the world in order to educate the public in horticulture. The City of Toronto, Parks and Recreation Division, has taken on the responsibility of preserving natural environments and horticulture.
19 Horticultural Avenue
Toronto, ON
M5A 2P2
(416) 392-7288
http://www.toronto.ca/parks/parks_gardens/allangdns.htm
Archives of Ontario
Introductory tours are available to show visitors how to take advantage of the research facilities. The archives maintains and makes available many records of the province, both government and private. There are photographs, manuscripts, maps, plans and printed materials of interest to anyone who is keen on history or who needs research concerning Ontario.
77 Grenville Street, Unit 300
Toronto, ON
M5S 1B3
(416) 327-1600
www.archives.gov.on.ca
Art Gallery of Ontario
The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is the eighth largest art museum in North America. The AGO features collections of European and Canadian modern and contemporary art. The gallery is currently under construction. Please call or vist the website to see what is available for viewing. Construction will be completed in 2008.
317 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON
M5T 1G4
(416) 979-6601
www.ago.net
Art Gallery of York University (AGYU)
Exhibiting contemporary art by professional artists from Canada and abroad. The permanent collection contains works from a variety of media. Special exhibitions are held regularly.
York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, ON
M3J 1P3
(416) 736-5169
www.yorku.ca/agyu
The Assembly Hall
The Assembly Hall is located on the scenic Lakeshore Grounds in South Etobicoke. This century-old building has undergone a major renovation by the City of Toronto, which preserved its historic charm, blended with modern updates and amenities. The Assembly Hall opened in June 2001 as Toronto’s newest community cultural centre, offering a performance hall, community meeting rooms and gallery space.
1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive
Toronto, ON
M8V 4B6
(416) 338-7255
www.toronto.ca/culture/assembly_hall
Bata Shoe Museum
Discover the treasures of North America’s unique shoe museum. Over 10,000 shoes are housed in architect Raymond Moriyama’s award-winning four-storey structure. The Museum celebrates the style and function of footwear in four impressive galleries. Artifacts on exhibit range from Chinese bound foot shoes and ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut crushing clogs and glamourous platforms. Over 4,500 years of history and a collection of 20th century celebrity shoes are reflected in the semi-permanent exhibition, All About Shoes. Three other galleries feature special exhibitions.
327 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON
M5S 1W7
(416) 979-7799
www.batashoemuseum.ca
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Discover life in early Ontario. The Village is an example of a typical crossroads community found in the Toronto area during the 1800s. Here you will do much more than just learn about history. You will taste it, smell it, touch it, hear it and walk through it. As you explore 40 carefully restored heritage homes, shops and gardens, history will come alive as interpreters and artisans in period dress help you discover how settlers lived, worked and played.
1000 Murray Ross Parkway
Toronto, ON
M3J 2P3
(416) 736-1733
www.blackcreek.ca
Campbell House
A restored 1822 Georgian Mansion, Campbell House was originally the home of William Campbell, the sixth Chief Justice of Upper Canada. The home was moved from its original site in 1972. Now a museum, it houses a great collection of furnishings of the period and offers a glimpse into the early history of the Town of York, now Toronto. Costumed interpreters give regular guided tours.
160 Queen Street West
Toronto ON
M5H 3H3
(416) 597-0227
www.campbellhousemuseum.ca
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
This museum focuses on the achievements of Canadian athletes and on the history of sport. Learn about such sports legends as hockey player Paul Henderson, football player Jackie Parker and skier Nancy Greene. New inductees are made each year.
160 Princes’ Boulevard
Exhibition Place
Toronto, ON
M6K 3C3
(416) 260-6789
www.cshof.ca
Canada’s Walk of Fame
Canada’s Walk of Fame acknowledges the achievements and successes of amazing Canadians. For the most part, these extraordinary people include those who have excelled in sports, entertainment or the arts.
King St W. between John St. and Simcoe St
(416) 367-9255
www.canadaswalkoffame.com
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland features 200 attractions, 69 rides including 16 roller coasters and Splash Works. New for 2012 – Leviathan, Canada’s tallest and fastest roller coaster and Dinosaurs Alive!
9580 Jane Street
(905) 832-7000
www.canadaswonderland.com
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Museum
The CBC museum was established in 1994 and is committed to the collection, preservation and exhibition of objects, archives and photographs related to the history of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Exhibitions feature technical and creative achievements by individuals as they relate to the history of the CBC and the history of Canada.
250 Front Street West
Toronto, ON
M5W 1E6
(416) 205-5574
www.cbc.ca/museum
Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame and Museum
A great collection of motor sports cars with a Canadian connection is housed in this museum. Items displayed include Jacques Villeneuve’s vehicle from the 1983 Indy, Player’s Indy cars of Jacques Villeneuve and Greg Moore, and a variety of racing cars and motorcycles from the 60s through to the 90s.
Exhibition Place
Hall of Fame Building
Toronto, ON
M6K 3C3
(416) 263-3223
www.cmhf.ca
Casa Loma
Casa Loma is the former home of Canadian financier Sir Henry Pellatt, and is complete with decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, stables, and beautiful 5-acre estate gardens (open May through October). A self-guided audio tour in 8 languages (English, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin and Korean) is included with admission.* * Not available during some special events.
1 Austin Terrace
Toronto, ON
M5R 1X8
416-923-1171
www.casaloma.org
Cedar Ridge Creative Centre
Cedar Ridge Creative Centre is a unique fine arts facility housed in a historic mansion, surrounded by lush gardens. The centre offers an exciting roster of creative arts programs for artists of all ages.
225 Confederation Drive
Toronto, ON
M1G 1B2
416-396-4026
www.toronto.ca/culture/cedar_ridge.htm
City of Toronto Archives
The Archives has the things history is made of: original photographs, maps, letters, government papers, City Council minutes, city directories and more. The archives also have records from the local townships, villages, boroughs, and neighbourhoods that make up our modern city. The oldest item is a map from 1792; 1.2 million photographs; millions of pages of textual records, from diaries to speeches to articles; over 5,000 maps. Call for current exhibitions.
255 Spadina Road
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 2V3
416-397-5000
www.toronto.ca/archives
CN Tower
Defining the Toronto skyline, the CN Tower is Canada’s most recognizable and celebrated icon. At a height of 553.33m (1,815 ft., 5 inches), it is Canada’s National Tower, the World’s Tallest Building, an important telecommunications hub, and the centre of tourism in Toronto.
301 Front Street West
Toronto, ON
M5V 2T6
416 360-8500
www.cntower.ca
Colborne Lodge
This rare Regency picturesque cottage is a graceful monument to John and Jemima Howard, the couple who founded High Park. Tour the Lodge or come and enjoy the Harvest Festival, Christmas celebrations or celebrate Doors Open Toronto with the museum’s friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Colborne Lodge Drive, just north of the Queensway
South end of High Park
416-392-6916
http://www.toronto.ca/culture/colborne.htm
Design Exchange
The Design Exchange (DX) is the only institution that has taken on the mandate of preserving modern Canadian industrial design heritage. The Design Exchange Permanent Collection of Canadian Design has grown to include historical and contemporary examples of decorative arts, furniture, graphic design, housewares, lighting, medical equipment, sporting goods and tableware. You can view displays of the collection throughout the Design Exchange. There is also a 3,500 square foot gallery situated on the 3rd floor and features at least three major exhibitions each year on a variety of design-related themes.
234 Bay Street
Toronto Dominion Centre
Toronto, ON
M5K 1B2
416-363-6121
www.dx.org
The Don Valley Brick Works
Located in the Don Valley, The Brick Works is an internationally significant natural and cultural heritage site located within the Don River watershed. Most of Toronto’s heritage buildings were constructed with bricks made here. The site is open for public use, education and enjoyment.
550 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON
M4W 3X8
416-392-8188
www.toronto.ca/culture/the_donvalley
Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre
The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre is one of the most beautiful theatre complexes in the world. And it is one of the last operating double-decker theatres in the world — with two completely separate and distinctive theatres. The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre, a National Historic Site is owned and operated by the Ontario Heritage Foundation. Numerous exhibits and displays are located throughout the building, providing an insight into the history and restoration of the Theatre Centre.
189 Yonge Street
Toronto, On
M5B 1M4
416-314-2901
www.heritagefdn.on.ca
Enoch Turner Schoolhouse
Toronto’s first free school was built in 1848, for poor Irish immigrants (only Protestants were allowed). Enoch Turner Schoolhouse is a heritage building, important for both its history and its architecture.
106 Trinity Street
Toronto, ON
M5A 3C6
416-863-0010
www.enochturnerschoolhouse.ca
Etobicoke Civic Centre Gallery
Dedicated to promoting art and artists in the community, the gallery specializes in juried art shows by local, provincial and national art organizations. The gallery features varied monthly exhibits.
399 The West Mall
Toronto, ON
M9C 2Y2
(416) 394-8390
www.toronto.ca/culture/etobicoke_cc_gallery.htm
Fort York National Historic Site
The location of the Battle of York during the War of 1812 is the 1793 birthplace of modern Toronto. It is home to Canada’s largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings and is designated as a National Historic site.
100 Garrison Road
Toronto, ON
M5V 3K9
(416) 338-3888
www.toronto.ca/culture/fort_york.htm
Franklin Carmichael Art Centre
Set on the beautiful estate of the Group of Seven contemporary, the centre offers classes in watercolours, oils, acrylics and life drawing. Children’s courses and special workshops are also available.
34 Riverdale Drive
Toronto, ON
M9V 2T3
(416) 740-6520
www.toronto.ca/culture/franklin_carmichael.htm
Gardiner Museum
The Gardiner Museum is the only museum in Canada entirely devoted to ceramics. It was founded in 1984 by Toronto philanthropists George and Helen Gardiner to house their outstanding ceramics collection and has often been described as a “jewel box” of ceramic treasures. Situated in the heart of downtown Toronto on the campus of the University of Toronto, across from the Royal Ontario Museum, the Gardiner is one of Toronto’s outstanding cultural destinations.
111 Queen’s Park,
Toronto, ON
M5S 2C7
(416) 586-8080
www.gardinermuseum.on.ca
Gibson House
Step back in time and visit Gibson House Museum, an elegant farmhouse built by the Gibson family in 1851. Its serene Georgian exterior belies the dramatic lives members of the household pursued long ago. Scottish immigrant David Gibson, a land surveyor, mapped early Toronto and helped prepare Ontario’s wilderness for settlement.
5172 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M2N 5P6
(416) 338-3888
www.toronto.ca/culture/gibson_house.htm
The Grange
Built by the Boulton family between 1817 and 1820, The Grange is Toronto’s oldest remaining brick house and a national historic site. The Grange was bequeathed at the beginning of the twentieth century to become the home of Toronto’s first art museum. During the nineteenth century, The Grange was at the centre of this city’s social and political activity. Today, with its collection of furniture, artifacts and art, it is an historic house museum and a unique part of the Art Gallery of Ontario. As of Sunday, April 17, 2005, The Grange will close to the public and will remain closed for the duration of the Gallery’s construction phase, reopening in 2008.
317 Dundas Street West
Toronto ON
M5T 1G4
(416) 979-6670
www.ago.net
Harbourfront Centre
Harbourfront Centre is Canada’s most exciting and innovative venue for the arts, recreation and entertainment. Every year the centre produces almost 4,000 events, from craft workshops and sailing lessons to jazz festivals and food fairs. Harbourfront Centre is committed to presenting the best in contemporary culture the world has to offer side by side with Canada’s best. Harbourfront Centre introduces Toronto audiences to artists and art forms that would not normally be seen in commercial venues, exploring new and bold frontiers in the arts and creative expression.
In the summer, enjoy the outdoor concerts and weekend festivals or spend a few hours strolling beside the water. In the winter, check out the galleries, dance season and theatre productions, or skate by the lake on Canada’s largest outdoor artificial ice rink.
235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON
M5J 2G8
(416) 973-4000
www.harbourfrontcentre.com
Hockey Hall of Fame
Home of The Stanley Cup and the world’s most extensive collection of hockey memorabilia, the Hockey Hall of Fame is the ultimate tribute to the game of hockey and is a vibrant and innovative attraction for fans of all ages and levels.
BCE Place
30 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M5E 1X8
(416) 360-7765
www.hhof.com
Holocaust Education and Memorial Centre of Toronto
This museum is the Toronto Jewish community’s memorial to the six million victims of the Holocaust. Memorabilia and pictures from this very dark period in human history are displayed. On a more positive note the life of survivors in post war Canada and Israel is also highlighted, and their triumph over inconceivable brutality provides inspiration to the museum’s visitors. The museum has guided tours and lectures, and special programs for students where it is possible to meet survivors.
4600 Bathurst Street
Toronto, ON
M2R 3V2
(416) 631-5689
www.jewishtoronto.net
Mackenzie House
Situated in downtown Toronto, Mackenzie House is a Greek Revival row-house, which was purchased by the community for William Lyon Mackenzie, leader of the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion and Toronto’s first mayor. Mackenzie House has a fully-functional 19th-century printshop, similar to the one Mackenzie used to publish newspapers. The gallery wing, built in 1967, has changing exhibits. Costumed staff give demonstrations of 19th century life.
82 Bond Street
Toronto, ON
M5B 1X2
(416) 338-3888
www.toronto.ca/culture/mackenzie_house.htm
Market Gallery
The Market Gallery opened in 1979 and is an exhibition facility for the City of Toronto, Culture Division. Located inside the South St. Lawrence Market on the south-west corner of Front Street East and Jarvis Street, the Market Gallery is on the second floor in the original council chamber, all that remains from Toronto’s City Hall (1845-1899) which once stood on this site. This 19th century council chamber is the main display area where changing thematic exhibitions illustrating the art, culture and history of the city are presented featuring paintings, artifacts, photographs and other items.
2nd floor, South St. Lawrence Market
95 Front Street East
Toronto, ON
M5E 1C2
(416) 392-7604
www.toronto.ca/culture/the_market_gallery.htm
Montgomery’s Inn
Restored to its heyday of 1847, Montgomery’s Inn remains a meeting place where visitors share stories of immigration, travel, neighbourhoods and culture. The Inn tells the story of the people of Etobicoke – from the Irish immigrants such as the Montgomery family, to recent immigrants such as the Somali of Dixon.
4709 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON
M9A 1A8
(416) 338-3888
www.toronto.ca/culture/montgomerys_inn.htm
Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (MOCCA)
The Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, (MOCCA), was formed in 1999 from the former Art Gallery of North York and has retained the mandate to exhibit, research, collect, and promote innovative art produced by Canadian artists whose works address the challenging themes and issues of our times. In addition, MOCCA exhibits work by international artists in group exhibitions, with Canadian artists, to create a global context for the Canadian cultural voice.
952 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON
M6J 1G8
(416) 395-7430
www.mocca.toronto.on.ca
Museum of Television (MZTV)
A museum dedicated to the history of television in North America. TVs from 1928 to 1985 are on display, plus assorted memorabilia including TV accessories such as remotes and indoor antennas, TV guides and magazines.
550 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON
M5A 1V2
(416) 599-7339
www.mztv.com
Neilson Park Creative Centre
Located at the south end of beautiful Neilson Park, Neilson Park Creative Centre is a creative arts facility built by the City of Etobicoke in 1992 and operated by a non-profit volunteer corporation. The Centre is home to six Resident Groups: The Etobicoke Handweavers and Spinners Guild, The Etobicoke Quilters Guild, The Heritage Rugcrafters of Etobicoke, The Humber Valley Art Club, The Etobicoke Art Group and the Calligraphic Arts Guild of Toronto. It includes four studios, 2 public galleries, administrative offices and ancillary spaces in a single storey structure.
56 Neilson Drive
Toronto, ON
M9C 1V7
(416) 622-5294
www.toronto.ca/culture/neilson_park.htm
Ontario Place
Ontario Place is an internationally acclaimed cultural, leisure and entertainment parkland located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The complex extends throughout three man-made islands along the Lake Ontario waterfront.
Ontario Place is home of the Molson Amphitheatre and Cinesphere – The World’s First Permanent IMAX® Theatre.
955 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Toronto, ON
M6K 3B9
(416) 314-9900
www.ontarioplace.com
Ontario Science Centre
The mission of the Ontario Science Centre is “to delight, inform and challenge visitors through engaging and thought-provoking experiences in science and technology.” The Ontario Science Centre is the #1 cultural attraction in Ontario and the 2nd in Canada.
770 Don Mills Road
Toronto, ON
M3C 1T3
(416) 696-1000
www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
Oral History Museum
The Oral History Museum is a hands-on interactive gallery combining the spoken word with photographs, multi-media and computer simulation. The museum illustrates community-building and immigrant adaptation in late 20th-century.
The society’s oral history collection is one of the largest in North America, containing over 9,000 hours of interview from members of 60 ethnic groups now residing in Canada.
C/O Multicultural History Centre
43 Queens Park Crescent East
Toronto, ON
M5S 2C3
(416) 979-2973
www.mhso.ca
Osgoode Hall
The heritage buildings of Osgoode Hall are located in downtown Toronto, and have been occupied by the Law Society of Upper Canada since 1829. The architecture of the structures is riveting – from the polychromatic stained glass windows to the entangled wrought iron fence. A visit to the library, thought to be one of Canada’s most refined rooms, is a rewarding experience.
130 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2N5
(416) 327-5079 or (416) 947-3300
www.osgoodehall.com
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
Opened to the public in 1987, The Power Plant made the leap from its previous life in an old trucking garage to its future in a renovated 1920s powerhouse building. The future is now and the gallery celebrates 16 years as Canada’s leading public gallery devoted exclusively to the art of our time. The Power Plant today is easily recognized by its smokestack and exterior facade, both of which have been restored to maintain reference to the original industrial use of the building.
231 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON
M5J 2G8
(416) 973-4949
www.thepowerplant.org
Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada Regimental Museum
This historical regiment has played a very important role in Canada’s military history. The regiment took part in the Fenian Raids and the Boer War as well as more recent conflicts. The museum has memorabilia, uniforms and artifacts dating back to 1860 when the regiment was founded.
Casa Loma
1 Austin Terrace
Toronto ON
M5R 1X8
(416) 923-1171
Redpath Sugar Museum
Redpath Sugar Museum was established in 1979 to celebrate the 125th anniversary of our Canadian sugar refining operation. The museum includes displays on a range of topics covering the social and economic history of sugar production and refining, a history of the company from its beginnings as Canada Sugar Refinery (CSR) in 1854 to the modern day, and a history of the founding Redpath family.
95 Queens Quay East
Toronto, ON
M5E 1A3
(416) 933-8341
www.redpathsugars.com
Riverdale Farm
Tour the Farm’s scenic 7.5 acres along pathways through wooded areas, around ponds, and into butterfly-herb-vegetable-flower gardens. Cows, horses, donkey, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, rabbits, and cats may be seen along the way in barns and outdoor paddocks. Chat with the farmer during daily chores that include animal feedings, egg collection, cow milking, goat milking, and horse grooming.
201 Winchester Street
Toronto, ON
M4X 1B8
(416) 392-6794
www.toronto.ca/parks
Royal Canadian Military Institute
The collection at this museum is extensive: various medals and badges presented to Canadians and other military memorabilia and artifacts donated by R.C.M.I. members. The institute’s library has one of the best collections of military books available in North America. The institution’s main function is as a club with overnight accommodations and restaurants.
426 University Avenue
Toronto, ON
M5G 1S9
(416) 597-0286
www.rcmi.org
Royal Ontario Museum
The ROM is Canada’s largest museum. Its exhibits and galleries explore the visual arts, archaeology, the life sciences and natural history. The collections and research are the basis of the ROM’s international reputation; the collections are diverse in their subject matterand number more then five million objects. The ROM’s research, exhibitions and educational activities increase understanding of cultural and natural diversity, their relationships, significance, preservation, and conservation.
100 Queen’s Park
Toronto, ON
M5S 2C6
(416) 586-8000
www.rom.on.ca
Royals Museum
The Royals Museum displays a good collection of artifacts, photos and memorabilia from the Royal Regiment of Canada and its predecessors, dating from 1862 to the present day.
Fort York Armory
660 Fleet St.
Toronto, ON
M5V 1A9
(416) 755-1727
Salvation Army Museum
This museum focuses on the Salvation Army – from its beginnings helping the poor of 19th Century England to its role in helping so many in Canadian society. Of special interest is the story of the assistance given by the Salvation Army to the victims of the Empress of Ireland sinking – a ship disaster with a death toll greater than that of the Titanic.
2 Overlea Boulevard
Toronto, ON
M4H 1P4
(416) 425-2111 ex 6104
Scarborough Civic Centre Gallery
Dedicated to promoting art and artists in the community, the gallery specializes in juried art shows by local, provincial and national art organizations and features varied monthly exhibits.
Designed by world renowned architect Raymond Moriyama, the gallery/exhibition space is located in the rotunda of the Scarborough Civic Centre. The gallery also features Sunday afternoon concerts.
150 Borough Drive
Toronto, ON
M1P 4N7
(416) 396-4931or 416-394-8390
www.toronto.ca/culture/scarborough_cc_gallery.htm
Scarborough Historical Museum
Set along the walking trails of beautiful Thomson Memorial Park, the Scarborough Historical Museum traces the story of this community’s rural roots and two centuries of immigration. Witness the transition from early settler life in the McCowan Log House to the exciting innovations of the early 20th century in the Cornell House. In addition, the Hough Carriage Works stores wagon-making tools and is a reminder of the vital role local trades played in sustaining the community.
1007 Brimley Road
Toronto, ON
M1P 3E8
(416) 338-3888
www.toronto.ca/culture/scarborough_historical.htm
Spadina Museum: Historic House & Garden
Evolving from a Victorian country estate to an Edwardian city mansion, Spadina Museum: Historic House & Garden chronicles four generations of the wealthy Austin family. Enjoy a guided tour highlighting the exquisite furniture and decors reflecting the Toronto art scene of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Explore one of Toronto’s finest, restored Victorian gardens.
285 Spadina Road
Toronto, ON
M5R 2V5
416-338-3888
www.toronto.ca/culture/spadina.htm
Textile Museum of Canada
The Textile Museum of Canada is one of eight museums of its kind and the only museum in Canada solely dedicated to the collection, exhibition and documentation of textiles from around the world. Visitors to the galleries can experience the traditions, skills and creative processes that make textile arts so engaging. The collection of more than 10,000 pieces represents over 190 countries and regions.
55 Centre Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2H5
(416) 599-5321
www.textilemuseum.ca
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum & Arts Centre
Learn about the early days of industry in Toronto, its role in Toronto’s development and the cultural impact of the city’s growth on the natural environment. The mills were vital to Toronto’s development more than a century ago by providing lumber, flour, paper, whisky and beer to residents. Visit this scenic Don River Valley location to explore millers’ homes, the Brewery Gallery, the Paper Mill Gallery and Theatre and the relocated Don Train station. Also on this site is a wildflower preserve.
67 Pottery Road
Toronto, ON
(416) 338-3888
http://www.toronto.ca/culture/todmorden_mills.htm
Toronto Aerospace Museum
The mission of the Toronto Aerospace Museum is to create a facility and resources for the education of the local and aviation communities through the collection, preservation, restoration and exhibition of information, artifacts and technology associated with the aviation and aerospace history of the Greater Toronto Area.
The Toronto Aerospace Museum, located at the former Canadian Forces Base Downsview, Ontario, opened its doors to visitors in early 2000. The TAM’s collection is dedicated to aircraft that have a strong connection to Canada. In the fall of 2000, the TAM recovered Avro Lancaster X, FM104 from a plinth on the Toronto waterfront, where it had been mounted as a war memorial in 1964.
65 Carl Hall Road
Toronto, ON
M3K 2E1
(416) 638-6078
www.torontoaerospacemuseum.com
Toronto City Hall & Nathan Phillips Square
Constructed in 1965, this world famous landmark was designed by Viljo Revell of Finland. The dome in front of the twin curved office towers, serves as the council chambers. In Nathan Phillips Square, there is a reflecting pool that is turned into an ice rink in the winter. The square serves as the venue for many different festivals and events.
100 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON
M5H 2N1
(416) 392-9111
www.toronto.ca
Toronto Police Museum and Discovery Centre
Located in the atrium at Police Headquarters building, this museum serves as a tribute to the tradition and history of policing in Toronto. Conventional and interactive displays focus on the history of the service, and on some of the more notorious cases the force has investigated. An excellent collection of uniforms, vehicles and equipment is exhibited.
40 College Street
Toronto, ON
M5G 2J3
(416) 808-7020
www.torontopolice.on.ca/museum
Toronto Zoo
Located in the beautiful Rouge Valley the Toronto Zoo has over 5,000 animals representing over 460 species. The zoo has over 10 km (6 miles) of walking trails and with 287 hectares (710 acres) in size, it is one of the largest zoos in the world.
361A Old Finch Avenue
Scarborough, ON
M1B 5K7
(416) 392-5900
www.torontozoo.com
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Toronto’s First Post Office
Located on the original historic site of the Town of York (now the City of Toronto), just east of Toronto’s present day downtown core, Toronto’s First Post Office is part of a historic block of buildings which includes the former Bank of Upper Canada building and the De La Salle Institute. Both the Post Office and the Bank have been designated National Historic Sites.
260 Adelaide Street East
Toronto, ON
M5A 1N1
(416) 865-1833
www.townofyork.com
University of Toronto Art Centre
Located in University College, one of Toronto’s best examples of mid-19th century Romanesque revival architecture, the University of Toronto Art Centre is at the heart of the University of Toronto campus.
Highlights include medieval furniture and Byzantine and Post Byzantine art as well as several new sculpture installations including three Coptic reliefs from the 4th-6th century.
15 King’s College Circle
Toronto, ON
M5S 3H7
(416) 978-1838
www.utoronto.ca/artcentre
York Civic Centre Gallery
Six shows featuring local visual artists are mounted each year in the foyers of the first and second floors.
2700 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, ON
M6M 1V1
(416) 394-8390
www.toronto.ca/culture/york_cc_gallery.htm
York Museum
York Museum preserves and tells the stories of the former City of York – now part of the new City of Toronto. The Museum collects and displays photographs and objects which represent the economic, political and social history of the former city from its early beginnings up to the present day.
2694 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, ON
M6M 1V1
(416) 394-2759
http://www.toronto.ca/culture/york_museum.htm
Zion Schoolhouse
The schoolhouse was built in 1869, and has been restored to how it was in 1910. The furniture and artifacts are all from the Edwardian period. The museum also has a library, which highlights the history of education in Ontario. Special group tours for children wishing to experience a typical 1910 school day are offered.
1091 Finch Avenue East
Toronto, ON
M2J 2X3
(416) 395-7435
www.toronto.ca/culture/zion_schoolhouse.htm
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