Art Gallery of Ontario
The Art Gallery of Ontario opened its doors to a spectacular transformed building designed by world renowned architect Frank Gehry. Housing over 73,000 pieces of art, the expansion of the AGO increased the art-viewing space by 47% representing 97,000 square feet allowing over 4000 artworks to be on display. The unprecedented growth of the AGO's permanent collection will be a focal point of the Gallery - from the much-loved Group of Seven to the art of world cultures, from David Altmejd's monumental installation The Index to Peter Paul Rubens' masterpiece The Massacre of The Innocents, a highlight of the internationally acclaimed Thomson Collection. The late Ken Thomson's unprecedented gift of more than 2,000 works will extend the visitor experience far beyond what was possible before their transformation.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir & Canadian Museum of Cultural Heritage of Indo-Canadians
A place to discover, experience and enjoy the over 10,000 year old art and architecture of Indo-Canadian heritage. Created by 1,800 artisans using over 6,000 tons of marble and stone, hand carved into 24,000 pieces. Free Admission to the Mandir and Haveli.
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.
CN Tower
Canada's National Tower and Wonder of the Modern World, offers spectacular views, spell-binding Glass Floor, motion theatre ride and fantastic shopping. Visit Horizons for casual fare, or experience award-winning fine dining in 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower (elevation is complimentary with entree). The CN Tower welcomes groups, corporate parties, associations and more.
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.
Drake Hotel
The Drake Hotel has become a Toronto cultural, entertainment and culinary landmark. With nightly live entertainment and innovative art salons, the Drake has come to be known as an energetic hub for visual & performance art, dining and hospitality. They are more than a place to eat and sleep; they’re a hotbed for culture.
Hockey Hall of Fame
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 honoring 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.
Ontario Science Centre
With hundreds of engaging interactive exhibits and daily science demonstrations, the Ontario Science Centre will delight, inform and challenge visitors of all ages: KidSpark is a unique discovery playground for children eight and under, the Weston Family Innovation Centre has 50 open-ended experiences that allow youth to create and innovate, the Space Hall is home to Toronto’s only public planetarium and the Shoppers Drug Mart® OMNIMAX® Theatre features a great lineup of IMAX® films that run hourly throughout the day. The Ontario Science Centre is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours during the summer and holiday seasons and is closed December 25. For more information call 416-696-1000.
