Doors Open on Toronto's Waterfront
A True Behind-The-Scenes Experience
Doors Open is returning this May with hundreds of sites that are normally closed or hidden from the public.
The buildings participating in Doors Open Toronto are selected for their cultural, historical, or architectural significance.
The Corleck
The Corleck is a new waterfront arts and culture venue and home of the Canada Ireland Foundation, featuring a flexible performance space and a patio with skyline views.
Visitors can explore the space through guided tours that highlight its history as part of the former Canada Malting Silos, along with visits to nearby Ireland Park, a powerful site of Irish Famine remembrance.
Date: May 23 & 24
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last admittance: 4:30 PM)
Billy Bishop Airport
Explore Toronto’s award-winning airport that has been open since 1939!
Access the airport’s safety vehicles and enjoy the self-guided tour through the underwater pedestrian tunnel, fire hall, exhibits, and more!
Date: May 23
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last admittance: 4:00 PM)
Redpath Sugar
The Redpath Sugar Refinery was originally built in 1958 and has been operating ever since.
During Doors Open, visitors can explore the past and present of the iconic sugar refinery.
Date: May 23 & 24
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last admittance: 4:15 PM)
25 Ookwemin St
25 Ookwemin Street (formerly 281 Cherry Street), a designated heritage building on the future Ookwemin Minising island.
Once a Toronto Hydro station, the site now offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the Port Lands, where visitors can explore a working industrial area in transition through exhibits, tours, and interpretive displays.
Date: May 23 & 24
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last admittance: 4:45 PM)
Old Fire Hall 30 at Biidaasige Park
Built in 1922, Old Fire Hall 30 has been carefully preserved and relocated to Biidaasige Park on Ookwemin Minising, where it reopened in 2026 as a vibrant community space.
Once a working fire station, the heritage building now invites visitors to explore its past through photo exhibits and interpretive displays, with staff on site to share stories and connect guests to tours and programming throughout the park.
The Second City
The Second City in Toronto is Canada’s largest improv comedy theatre and training centre.
The comedy club has a long list of famous alumni including Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Dan Aykroyd, and many many more.
Visitors can access the Main Stage, John Candy’s Box Theatre, and learn about Toronto’s history in comedy.
Date: May 23 & May 24
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Toronto Islands Features
Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts
Located on the Toronto Islands is the former Natural Science School, which was originally built in 1909.
Today, more than 300 artists per year create art and experiences at the Gilbraltar Point Centre
Date: May 23 + May 24
Time: 10:00 AM – 4 PM
Church of St. Andrew by the Lake
Explore one of Toronto Island’s hidden gems, a 140-year-old on Wards Island. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass and acoustics.
Dates and Times:
May 23: 10AM - 5PM
May 24: 11:30AM - 5PM