Explore Toronto's Buildings

Saturday, May 28 - Sunday, May 29, 2016

FREE

The Doors Open Toronto 2016 theme of Re-used, Re-visited and Revised will explore the adaptive re-use of buildings throughout Toronto's architectural history. Make sure sure you visit the Doors Open Toronto Facebook page for full event listings, coming soon!

Visit Toronto's Historic Sites operated by the City of Toronto for FREE:

Colborne Lodge: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tours every twenty minutes, last tour at 4:30 pm.

Fort York National Historic Site: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fort York opens its doors for this annual celebration of history and architecture. Enjoy special tours of some of Toronto's oldest architecture and original War of 1812 buildings or stroll the grounds of this National Historic Site.

Gibson House Museum: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gibson House Museum participates in this city-wide celebration of Torontos architectural heritage with self-guided tours through the historic house, some behind-the-scenes access to artifact storage areas and an opportunity to learn how the museum documents, conserves and manages its collection of artifacts.

Zion Schoolhouse: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Walk right into 1910 when you visit Zion Schoolhouse, DOT is is a great opportunity to explore this rare, one-room schoolhouse that is not usually open to the public.

Mackenzie House: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission: 4:30 p.m.

Mackenzie House participates in this city-wide celebration of Torontos architectural heritage.

The Market Gallery: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last Admission: 3 p.m.

Closed Sunday There will be a special St. Lawrence Neighbourhood and market history presentation with behind-the-scenes tour of the art vault, starting every hour on the hour, throughout the day.

Montgomery's Inn: 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate this architectural urban adventure with free admission to the museum. Hourly trolley tours of the Islington Village Murals courtesy of the Islington Village BIA.

Scarborough Museum: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit the Cornell House and McCowan Log House. Check out what's baking and go on an exciting scavenger hunt. Prizes for all!

Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Spadina participates in this city-wide celebration of Torontos architectural heritage.

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. last entry at 4:30 p.m. Tour the grounds and learn about the rich history of Todmorden Mills and the surrounding Don Valley. Daily tours of the Wildflower Preserve will explore the varied habitats that have been re-created by the Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve Volunteer Committee. Guided tours of the Papermill Theatre will be offered on Saturday.

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