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Creators, Makers and Innovators

This year's theme is entitled 'Creators, Makers and Innovators' and features many older buildings that have been redesigned, re-invented and re-purposed into modern 21st century spaces that host collaborative teams of imaginative people who are creating new ways of thinking, making and doing.

Print quick reference lists of the 2013 Buildings: Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26

Green Background on Building listing indicates: "A candidate for "Green Doors Open", an initiative run by the Canada Green Building Council – Greater Toronto Chapter and the Clean Air Partnership to increase awareness of the benefits of green buildings in our region."


Archives of Ontario 134 Ian Macdonald Blvd Telephone: 416-327-1600 Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m., Last admittance: 3:30 Sunday: Not Open Tours: Tours throughout the day but non-scheduled. Located at York University’s Keele campus, the Archives of Ontario’s purpose-built facility was designed by Bregman & Hamann Architects and constructed to standards acceptable for a Silver LEED™ performance-the most recognized green building rating s... more. Accessibility: Full Washrooms: Yes Parking: Paid Website: ontario.ca/archives Twitter: https://twitter.com/archivesontario
Art Gallery of York University (AGYU) - NEW! 4700 Keele St Unit: ACE Floor : 1 Telephone: 416-736-5169 Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m., Last admittance: 4:45 Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m., Last admittance: 4:45 Tours: Tours throughout the day but non-scheduled. The Accolade East Building is located east of the Centre for Film and Theatre. This is home for the Art Gallery of York University (AGYU) as well as the Music and Dance Departments. The featured facilities on the main floor are the AGYU and a 325 se... more. Accessibility: Full Washrooms: Yes Parking: Paid Website: www.theagyuisoutthere.org/everywhere/
Black Creek Pioneer Village 1000 Murray Ross Pk Telephone: 416-736-1733 Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m., Last admittance: 4:00 Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m., Last admittance: 4:00 Tours: No Before we had electricity, moving water was the engine that turned the mill wheels of rural Canada, grinding grain into flour and providing a focal point for Ontario's early communities. With the mill perched at the side of the stream, it wasn't lon... more. Accessibility: Partial Washrooms: Yes Parking: Paid Website: www.blackcreek.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackcreekpioneervillage
Daniels Spectrum 585 Dundas St E Telephone: Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 03:00 p.m., Last admittance: 2:45 Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 03:00 p.m., Last admittance: 2:45 Tours: No Daniels Spectrum is an exciting new cultural landmark in the heart of the Regent Park Revitalization. Since opening in September 2012, this colourful new facility has become a destination for culturally-diverse performances, celebrations, community a... more. Accessibility: Full Washrooms: Yes Parking: Paid Website: www.torontoartscape.org/regent-park-arts Twitter: twitter.com/regentparkarts Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/daniels-spectrum/446179922088682
Downsview Park WALKING TOUR - NEW! 35 Carl Hall Rd Telephone: Saturday: 02:00 p.m. - 03:30 p.m., Last admittance: 2:00 Sunday: 02:00 p.m. - 03:30 p.m., Last admittance: 2:00 Tours: 02:00 p.m. Explore the history of Downsview and its transformation from a military base into a unique urban park. Learn about the natural features of the Park and visit some of the historic buildings that have been refurbished for modern use. Presented in assoc... more. Accessibility: Partial Washrooms: No Parking: Free Website: www.heritagetoronto.org
Gibson House Museum 5172 Yonge St Telephone: 416-395-7432 Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m., Last admittance: 4:30 Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m., Last admittance: 4:30 Tours: No The Gibson House was built in 1851 in the Georgian Revival style of architecture. The house was home to David and Eliza Gibson and their family. David was a local politician, a land surveyor and a farmer. The house is furnished to reflect a family li... more. Accessibility: Partial Washrooms: Yes Parking: None Website: www.toronto.ca/gibsonhouse Twitter: twitter.com/tohistoricsites Facebook: www.facebook.com/gibsonzion
Havergal College 1451 Avenue Rd Telephone: 416-483-3843 Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m., Last admittance: 3:30 Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m., Last admittance: 3:30 Tours: Tours throughout the day but non-scheduled. Established in 1894, Havergal College is an independent girls’ school educating students from JK to Grade 12, and Boarding students from Grades 9 to 12. Originally located on Jarvis Street, the school relocated to a beautiful 22-acre campus on Avenue... more. Accessibility: Partial Washrooms: Yes Parking: Free Website: www.havergal.on.ca Twitter: www.twitter.com/havergalcollege Facebook: www.facebook.com/havergalcollege
Historic Zion Schoolhouse 1091 Finch Ave E Telephone: 416-395-7435 Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m., Last admittance: 4:30 Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m., Last admittance: 4:30 Tours: No Zion Schoolhouse, School Section No.12 York Township, was built in 1869 by the farming families of L'Amaroux. Several generations of these families attended the school until its closure in 1955. Constructed of local red brick, it has subtle decorativ... more. Accessibility: Full Washrooms: Yes Parking: Free Website: www.toronto.ca/zionschool Twitter: www.twitter.com/tohistoricsites Facebook: www.facebook.com/gibsonzion
John McKenzie House 34 Parkview Ave Telephone: 416-226-9011 Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m., Last admittance: 3:45 Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m., Last admittance: 3:45 Tours: Tours throughout the day but non-scheduled. Built in 1913 in a style which has been described as Queen Anne Revival, Arts and Crafts, and Edwardian, this grand red brick house is profiled by a large L-shaped, wrap-around verandah with stylized Doric columns. Significant interior features inclu... more. Accessibility: Partial Washrooms: Yes Parking: Free Website: www.ontariohistoricalsociety.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/the-ontario-historical-society/146857402025205
Ontario Association of Architects 111 Moatfield Dr Floor : second Telephone: 416-449-6898 Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m., Last admittance: 3:30 Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m., Last admittance: 3:30 Tours: No The OAA building opened in 1992 and was designed by Toronto architect Ruth Cawker, winner of a 1989 province-wide design competition. The contemporary two-storey building is lifted from its hilltop site on columns and features bright interiors lit wi... more. Accessibility: Full Washrooms: Yes Parking: Free Website: www.oaa.on.ca Twitter: www.twitter.com/oaarchitects
St. Mark's Presbyterian Church - NEW! 1 Greenland Rd Telephone: 416-444-3471 Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m., Last admittance: 3:45 Sunday: Not Open Tours: No The building, built in 1963 is modern, but with a high cedar wood ceiling, and innovative stained glass windows featuring the gospel of Mark and the four seasons. Unusual for a Presbyterian Church, it has a choir loft. It also features a 1929 Casavan... more. Accessibility: Full Washrooms: Yes Parking: Free Website: www.stmarkstoronto.org
Toronto Emergency Medical Services Headquarters - NEW! 4330 Dufferin St Telephone: 416-392-2000 Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m., Last admittance: 3:00 Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m., Last admittance: 3:00 Tours: 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 02:00 p.m. A modern emergency services headquarters, housing a state of the art Central Ambulance Communications Centre where employees respond to approximately 800 emergency medical calls per day for the City of Toronto. The building also contains a full garag... more. Accessibility: Full Washrooms: Yes Parking: Free Website: www.torontoems.ca/main-site/about-main.html
Zion Church Cultural Centre 1650 Finch Ave E Telephone: Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m., Last admittance: 4:45 Sunday: Not Open Tours: No The Zion Church Cultural Centre was built in 1873 by the Methodists of L'Amaroux, the Finch Avenue community between Victoria Park and Warden, on land donated by Henry Scarce. It was acquired by the Borough of North York in 1971, and designated as an... more. Accessibility: Full Washrooms: Yes Parking: Free Website: www.toronto.ca/culture/zion_church/index.htm

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