Doors Open Toronto<\/a> offers residents the chance to enter a vast array of the city\u2019s buildings for free. Attracting more than two million visitors each year, it\u2019s an interactive\u00a0 opportunity to learn more about the city\u2019s architecture, history and culture.\u00a0<\/p>\nIn addition to access to more than 160 buildings and sites across the city, the event offers insightful talks and neighbourhood tours.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Under the theme \u201cThe World in a City,\u201d this year\u2019s program explores the people, places and stories that make Toronto a global mosaic and world-class city.<\/p>\n
To help plan your Doors Open weekend, we\u2019ve compiled a list of 10 interesting buildings and sites that are new to the program for 2026. Happy exploring!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Netflix<\/p>\n
Location: 486 Front St. W. (within The Well)<\/p>\n
Get a glimpse behind your favourite binge-worthy films and TV shows, as Netflix opens its Toronto office to visitors for the first time ever. Entertainment lovers can participate in interactive activities and learn about filming locations in Toronto and across Canada.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Netflix\u2019s Toronto office in The Well is the company\u2019s very first home in Canada, where it commissioned series like North of North and Wayward, featuring some of the country\u2019s best on and off-screen talent. Word is the office also has some of the best views of the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Corleck<\/p>\n
Location: 3 Eireann Quay<\/p>\n
Home of the Canada Ireland Foundation, the Corleck combines contemporary design elements with heritage structure.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Explore the building\u2019s role as a landmark for cultural exchange and artistic collaboration at the heart of Toronto\u2019s waterfront. Guided tours highlight the building\u2019s history as the administrative building of the Canada Malting Silos and reveal insights on how it was rehabilitated for the Canada Ireland Foundation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Old Fire Hall 30 at Biidaasige Park<\/p>\n
Location: 39 Commissioners St.<\/p>\n
Old Fire Hall 30 has been a part of Toronto since the early 1920s, and visitors now have an opportunity to walk through and learn more about its century-old history.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A working fire station from 1922 through 1980, the facility was subsequently used by the Toronto Firefighters\u2019 Association until 2015. The building was then repurposed to house various small businesses and was designated a heritage structure by the city. After the structure was moved to Biidaadige Park in 2021, it reopened as a community building in 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sringeri Vidya Bharati Foundation (SVBF) Canada<\/p>\n
Location: 80 Brydon Dr., Etobicoke<\/p>\n
SVBF is a Hindu temple built in the ninth-century Chola temple architectural style. It houses a heritage museum including 25 specially-designed marble murals, which describe the teachings of Hindu monk Shankaracharya.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Guided tours will provide an opportunity to learn more about the Hindu religion and culture and the significance of the worship of different deities. The event will also feature special cultural dance performances, lessons on basic Bharatanatyam dance steps, and special Indian snack food tastings.\u00a0<\/p>\n
TVO Studio Tour & Experience<\/p>\n
Location: 2180 Yonge St.<\/p>\n
The newly-renovated studio for Ontario\u2019s public education broadcaster invites visitors for a behind-the-scenes tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The studio is home to TVO\u2019s current affairs program The Rundown, weekly show Big [If True], original podcasts (MIS)Treated and #onpoli, as well as TVOkids segments.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For Doors Open, visitors can learn how the space is used in productions, and explore interactive pop-up exhibits. Plus, check out nostalgic artifacts, meet TVO show hosts, and look out for special visits from Polkaroo.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Street Haven at the Crossroads<\/p>\n
Location: 87 Pembroke St.<\/p>\n
As the first emergency women\u2019s shelter in Toronto, Street Haven combines architecture, social history, and women\u2019s advocacy.<\/p>\n
Explore its 60-year history through a guided tour highlighting activists\u2019 inspiring work, learn about the building\u2019s architecture and how the space has evolved over the years. Meet members of the kitchen team and enjoy snacks and beverages, getting a real glimpse into what a day in the life looks like at the shelter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Artwork and written reflections by residents and program participants will be on display, offering a deeper understanding and reflection of the services provided in the building.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Anishnawbe Health Toronto<\/p>\n
Location: 425 Cherry St.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Open Saturday May 23 only<\/p>\n
The new home for Anishnawbe Health Toronto (AHT) combines 44,000 square feet of building space and 10,400 square feet of outdoor space that accommodates ceremonial and traditional practices. The facilities reflect AHT\u2019s mission to improve the well-being and health of Indigenous People in body, mind, emotion, and spirit, integrating traditional practices with Western medicine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A guided tour features health units, classrooms, meeting spaces and an outdoor garden, and offers insights into the purpose-built Indigenous architecture.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mabelle Park<\/p>\n
Location: 38 Mabelle Ave.<\/p>\n
Mabelle Park and its new facility, The Belle Pavilion, is a re-imagined space that opened in 2024, transforming a mere footpath for local families to a beloved area to connect with the community, create, and host celebrations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Visitors can engage in hands-on crafts and even plant native plants that will continue to help in the revitalization of the area.\u00a0<\/p>\n
XSpace Cultural Centre<\/p>\n
Location: 2\u2013303 Lansdowne Ave.<\/p>\n
Art enthusiasts are invited to step into XSpace Cultural Centre, a non-for-profit, artist-run contemporary gallery in Toronto\u2019s Little Portugal neighbourhood.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The space features a street-level exhibition open to the public 24 hours a day, plus additional can\u2019t-miss pieces inside the gallery. Perfect for art lovers and creatives, the gallery is dedicated to supporting all kinds of emerging art, inviting the public to enjoy and discuss the pieces, and experiment themselves.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Bakery at 2 Fraser Ave<\/p>\n
Location: 2 Fraser Ave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Open Sunday May 24 only<\/p>\n
First built in 1910, this Liberty Village building was originally home to a supplier of hand saws and industrial saw blades, before Canada Bread Company started baking Dempster\u2019s bread in the space by 1960. In 2012, it was decommissioned, and is now a commercial space with more than 500 people working within it.<\/p>\n
Guests can literally step into the facility\u2019s history, and learn about its extensive renovations, and use today.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Want to explore even more buildings and sites participating in Doors Open Toronto? Browse listings and plan your Doors Open weekend at toronto.ca\/doorsopen<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Looking to uncover new corners of Toronto this spring? On May 23 and 24, the city invites residents…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":675127,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194291],"tags":[49,48,248196,248197,3302],"class_list":["post-675126","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-toronto","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-doors-open","tag-doors-open-toronto","tag-toronto"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/675126","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=675126"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/675126\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/675127"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=675126"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=675126"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=675126"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}