Historic Museums, City of Toronto
The Economic Development Division provides a variety of business services, including investment attraction, business expansion services, small business support services, export services and economic information. The Sectors and Strategic Partnership Unit works specifically with tourism industry partners to developed initiatives that will expand Toronto's tourism potential.
Toronto
Phone: 416-338-0435
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Step into Canada's past and explore an authentically re-created 1860's Ontario country village. Enjoy more than 40 restored homes, trade shops, public and farm buildings, interpreters and artisans in period dress, special events, programs and demonstrations, country dining, unique shopping and village made crafts. Open daily, May 1 to Dec 31 (closed Dec.25 & 26) .
Canadian Air & Space Museum
The museum celebrates the aviation heritage of Toronto and the science and adventure of flight. Rare aircraft and artifacts are displayed in a the 1929 aircraft factory of de Havilland Canada Ltd. were some of Canada's most famous aircraft and first satellite were built. Exhibit highlights include a 1943 DH 82C Tiger Moth trainer, a 1944 Avro Lancaster bomber under restoration, and a full-scale replica of the famous Avro CF-105 Arrow supersonic interceptor built in Toronto in 1958 and abruptly cancelled and scrapped in 1959.
Parc Downsview Park, Toronto
Phone: 416-638-6078
Fax: 416-638-5509
Casa Loma
Former estate of Canadian financier, Sir Henry Pellatt. Edwardian Castle complete with decorated suites, towers, 800-foot tunnel and stables. Open daily for tours. Gardens open May-October. Cafe, gift shop, parking and group packages available. Castle may be rented for private functions, meetings, media and film shoots.
1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
Phone: 416-923-1171
Fax: 416-923-5734
Colborne Lodge
This rare Regency picturesque cottage is a graceful monument to John and Jemima Howard, the couple who founded High Park. Built in 1837, it contains many original furnishings, artifacts, and artwork. The extensive ornamental and kitchen gardens are now being restored.
Colborne Lodge Drive, High Park Toronto
Phone: 416-392-6916
Fax: 416-392-0375
Design Exchange
The Design Exchange is Canada's national design museum. Housed in the original historic Toronto Stock Exchange building, visitors will find a selection from the permanent collection of post-modern Canadian industrial design on display along with exhibits ranging across all design disciplines. Visit their website for current programs.
234 Bay St., Toronto
Phone: 416-363-6121
Fax: 416-368-0684.
Fort York National Historic Site
Visit the site of the 1813 Battle of York and the birthplace of modern Toronto. Fort York is home to Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings which now house exhibits and restored period room settings. This National Historic site is open year-round and offers seasonal guided tours, musket, drill and music demonstrations.
100 Garrison Rd., Toronto
Phone: 416-392-6907 - Fax: 416-392-6917
Gardiner Museum
Take an intimate look at one of the world’s oldest forms of art and material culture – ceramics. The Museum’s collection spans continents and time, giving a glimpse into the development of ceramic process, decoration and form. Winner of multiple architectural awards, the Museum houses "Toronto’s Best Gift Shop" (Vogue), and cafe by celebrity chef Jamie Kennedy. Open Daily.
111 Queen's Park, Toronto
Phone: 416-586-8080
Fax: 416-586-8085
Gibson House Museum
Visit this elegant farmhouse built by the Gibson family in 1851 and discover the dramatic part members of the Gibson family played in Ontario's history. Activities include guided explorations of the museum, hands-on programs, hearth-cooking classes, birthday parties and holiday celebrations.
5172 Yonge St., Toronto
Phone: 416-395-7432
Fax: 416-395-7442
Mackenzie House Museum
Situated in downtown Toronto, Mackenzie House is a Greek Revival row-house, which was purchased by the community for William Lyon Mackenzie, Toronto's first mayor, and outspoken newspaper editor and leader of the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion. Explore the museum, the recreated printshop and gallery featuring changing exhibitions.
82 Bond St., Toronto
Phone: 416-392-6915
Fax: 416-392-0114
Markham Museum
Markham Museum provides informative displays depicting the 19th & early 20th century in Markham. In addition special events, programs and tours are organized in a true family/educational outing.
9350 Hwy. 48 Markham
Phone: 905-294-4576
Fax: 905-294-4590
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
The essence of Canada minutes from Toronto! Group of Seven, Inuit and First Nations art in a beautiful natural setting. Also offering special exhibitions, adult and family programs and gift shop.
10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg
Phone: 905-893-1121,
Fax: 905-893-0692
The world's one and only. Voted “Toronto's Top Appeal Attraction” by Zagat Survey. Experience the game that defines Canada and a sport that has been adopted by over 80 countries. Home of the Stanley Cup, the Hockey Hall of Fame has something for everyone: state-of-the-art games, interactive exhibits, larger-than-life statues, replica dressing room and rink zone, theatres, extraordinary gift shop, and hockey's most precious artifacts. Experience the Hockey Hall of Fame's newest exhibit honouring 100 seasons of Montreal Canadiens hockey. The Montreal Canadiens Centennial Exhibit will be on display for a limited time and features elaborate showcases, multi-media displays and a specially-designed replica Canadiens dressing room.
30 Yonge St., Toronto
Phone: 416-360-7765
Fax: 416-360-1501
The Economic Development Division provides a variety of business services, including investment attraction, business expansion services, small business support services, export services and economic information. The Sectors and Strategic Partnership Unit works specifically with tourism industry partners to developed initiatives that will expand Toronto's tourism potential.
Toronto
Phone: 416-338-0435
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Step into Canada's past and explore an authentically re-created 1860's Ontario country village. Enjoy more than 40 restored homes, trade shops, public and farm buildings, interpreters and artisans in period dress, special events, programs and demonstrations, country dining, unique shopping and village made crafts. Open daily, May 1 to Dec 31 (closed Dec.25 & 26) .Canadian Air & Space Museum
The museum celebrates the aviation heritage of Toronto and the science and adventure of flight. Rare aircraft and artifacts are displayed in a the 1929 aircraft factory of de Havilland Canada Ltd. were some of Canada's most famous aircraft and first satellite were built. Exhibit highlights include a 1943 DH 82C Tiger Moth trainer, a 1944 Avro Lancaster bomber under restoration, and a full-scale replica of the famous Avro CF-105 Arrow supersonic interceptor built in Toronto in 1958 and abruptly cancelled and scrapped in 1959.
Parc Downsview Park, Toronto
Phone: 416-638-6078
Fax: 416-638-5509
Casa Loma
Former estate of Canadian financier, Sir Henry Pellatt. Edwardian Castle complete with decorated suites, towers, 800-foot tunnel and stables. Open daily for tours. Gardens open May-October. Cafe, gift shop, parking and group packages available. Castle may be rented for private functions, meetings, media and film shoots.
1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
Phone: 416-923-1171
Fax: 416-923-5734
Colborne Lodge
This rare Regency picturesque cottage is a graceful monument to John and Jemima Howard, the couple who founded High Park. Built in 1837, it contains many original furnishings, artifacts, and artwork. The extensive ornamental and kitchen gardens are now being restored.
Colborne Lodge Drive, High Park Toronto
Phone: 416-392-6916
Fax: 416-392-0375
Design Exchange
The Design Exchange is Canada's national design museum. Housed in the original historic Toronto Stock Exchange building, visitors will find a selection from the permanent collection of post-modern Canadian industrial design on display along with exhibits ranging across all design disciplines. Visit their website for current programs.
234 Bay St., Toronto
Phone: 416-363-6121
Fax: 416-368-0684.
Fort York National Historic Site
Visit the site of the 1813 Battle of York and the birthplace of modern Toronto. Fort York is home to Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings which now house exhibits and restored period room settings. This National Historic site is open year-round and offers seasonal guided tours, musket, drill and music demonstrations.
100 Garrison Rd., Toronto
Phone: 416-392-6907 - Fax: 416-392-6917
Gardiner Museum
Take an intimate look at one of the world’s oldest forms of art and material culture – ceramics. The Museum’s collection spans continents and time, giving a glimpse into the development of ceramic process, decoration and form. Winner of multiple architectural awards, the Museum houses "Toronto’s Best Gift Shop" (Vogue), and cafe by celebrity chef Jamie Kennedy. Open Daily.
111 Queen's Park, Toronto
Phone: 416-586-8080
Fax: 416-586-8085
Gibson House Museum
Visit this elegant farmhouse built by the Gibson family in 1851 and discover the dramatic part members of the Gibson family played in Ontario's history. Activities include guided explorations of the museum, hands-on programs, hearth-cooking classes, birthday parties and holiday celebrations.
5172 Yonge St., Toronto
Phone: 416-395-7432
Fax: 416-395-7442
Mackenzie House Museum
Situated in downtown Toronto, Mackenzie House is a Greek Revival row-house, which was purchased by the community for William Lyon Mackenzie, Toronto's first mayor, and outspoken newspaper editor and leader of the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion. Explore the museum, the recreated printshop and gallery featuring changing exhibitions.
82 Bond St., Toronto
Phone: 416-392-6915
Fax: 416-392-0114
Markham Museum
Markham Museum provides informative displays depicting the 19th & early 20th century in Markham. In addition special events, programs and tours are organized in a true family/educational outing.
9350 Hwy. 48 Markham
Phone: 905-294-4576
Fax: 905-294-4590
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
The essence of Canada minutes from Toronto! Group of Seven, Inuit and First Nations art in a beautiful natural setting. Also offering special exhibitions, adult and family programs and gift shop.
10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg
Phone: 905-893-1121,
Fax: 905-893-0692
The world's one and only. Voted “Toronto's Top Appeal Attraction” by Zagat Survey. Experience the game that defines Canada and a sport that has been adopted by over 80 countries. Home of the Stanley Cup, the Hockey Hall of Fame has something for everyone: state-of-the-art games, interactive exhibits, larger-than-life statues, replica dressing room and rink zone, theatres, extraordinary gift shop, and hockey's most precious artifacts. Experience the Hockey Hall of Fame's newest exhibit honouring 100 seasons of Montreal Canadiens hockey. The Montreal Canadiens Centennial Exhibit will be on display for a limited time and features elaborate showcases, multi-media displays and a specially-designed replica Canadiens dressing room.
30 Yonge St., Toronto
Phone: 416-360-7765
Fax: 416-360-1501