What’s On: Architecture and Buildings

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Tour

October 15, 2023
2:00 PM

Community Conversations

Marking Place, Making History

Gather with us in St. James Park for an activity-filled afternoon to imagine new ways to commemorate the local places that matter most to Torontonians. [...]

22

Tour

October 22, 2023
10:30 AM

Tours

Toronto’s Great Architectural Heritage Bus Tour (October 22)

Hop on a bus for a day of exploring Toronto and be inspired by the beauty that has been conserved throughout the city. [...]

19

Tour

September 19, 2023
3:00 PM

Tours

Black History Unburied (September 19)

Hear gravesite tales that feature notable Black community members buried at the Toronto Necropolis (one of the city’s oldest cemeteries) [...]

05

Tour

July 5, 2023
3:00 PM

Tours

Yonge Street Architecture (July 5)

Explore the architecture of the neighbourhood that surrounds Toronto’s iconic road, Yonge Street. [...]

12

Tour

August 12, 2023
11:00 AM

Tours

Creating Toronto (August 12)

Walk through the history of Toronto as we explore the hidden gems of the St. Lawrence Neighborhood, once the old Town of York. [...]

29

Tour

July 29, 2023
11:00 AM

Tours

Architecture & Art at the Park (July 29)

Explore the scenic beauty and unique history of Guild Park, as we stroll on a path through specially commissioned sculptures and architectural fragments. [...]

01

Tour

July 1, 2023
10:00 AM

Tours

Toronto’s First Chinatown Plaque Unveiling and Tour (July 1)

Join us for a plaque unveiling and tour tracing the development of Toronto’s Chinese community from its humble roots in The Ward, with its laundries, restaurants, and associations. [...]

23

Tour

September 23, 2023
11:00 AM

Tours

Changing Chinatown (September 23)

Explore the shops, laneways, and public spaces that have anchored the Chinese community on Spadina Avenue. [...]

10

Tour

September 10, 2023
3:00 PM

Tours

Missing Middle (September 10)

Discover the "Toronto Special", a walk-up apartment built from the 1960s to 1970s, common in areas like Earlscourt and Oakwood. [...]

23

Tour

September 23, 2023
3:00 PM

Tours

St. James Town (September 23)

Discover one of Canada's most densely populated communities, featuring both Victorian mansions and modern apartment buildings. [...]

17

Tour

September 17, 2023
11:00 AM

Tours

Modern Scenes on St. Clair (September 17)

Take the modern view of St. Clair Avenue on this interactive photo walk. Anchoring some of Toronto’s most exclusive residential areas, this thoroughfare is also home to impressive Modern architecture, from residential towers to parking garages to bus terminals [...]

28

Tour

May 28, 2023
10:00 AM

Celebrations

Doors Open TD Centre (May 28)

Experience TD's 54th floor through a curated tour of the art, history, and environmental commitment of TD Bank. [...]

08

Tour

October 8, 2022
3:00 PM

Tours

Leaside Living (October 8)

Stroll through one of Toronto’s first planned communities, inspired by the Garden City movement. Experience Leaside’s growth through its diverse architecture, from 19th century farmhouses to Gothic Revival churches, from Art Moderne apartment buildings to the city’s first strip mall, and delve into local lore including the tale of the Great Housing Lottery of 1939. [...]

17

Tour

September 17, 2022
3:00 PM

Tours

Capturing Mid-Century Toronto (September 17)

Explore Toronto’s mid-century modern architecture on this interactive photo walk. Learn how to identify elements of modernist architecture, from coloured panels to geometric forms, and about the architects, such as Uno Prii, who brought this style to the world stage. Bring along a camera to shoot your favourite examples in our urban landscape. [...]

21

Tour

September 21, 2022
6:00 PM

Tours

Modest Hopes & Homes (Sept 21)

Explore some of Toronto’s remaining workers’ cottages in the city’s east end. Hear the stories of the many immigrant groups that first lived in them, newcomers to Toronto from the 1820s to 1920s, and learn how these homes embody their dreams of a better future. [...]

31

Tour

August 31, 2022
6:00 PM

Tours

Saving Chinatown (August 31)

Explore the shops, laneways, and public spaces that have anchored the Chinese community on Spadina Avenue. Now facing intense redevelopment, this walk will trace the countless stories of advocacy reflected in this built landscape, shaped by migration and displacement, and the renewed activism to preserve its cultural heritage. [...]

20

Tour

July 20, 2022
6:00 PM

Tours

Capturing Mid-Century Toronto (July 20)

Explore Toronto’s mid-century modern architecture on this interactive photo walk. Learn how to identify elements of modernist architecture, from coloured panels to geometric forms, and about the architects, such as Uno Prii, who brought this style to the world stage. Bring along a camera to shoot your favourite examples in our urban landscape. [...]

09

Tour

October 9, 2022
11:00 AM

Tours

Yonge Art (October 9)

Engage with the public art located along Yonge Street, ranging in artistic styles and materials, from remnants of heritage buildings to modern photography to murals enhanced with AR. Discover how each piece connects with its public surroundings, enriching the downtown landscape. [...]

19

Tour

June 19, 2022
11:00 AM

Tours

Capturing Mid-Century Toronto (June 19)

Explore Toronto’s mid-century modern architecture on this interactive photo walk. Learn how to identify elements of modernist architecture, from coloured panels to geometric forms, and about the architects, such as Uno Prii, who brought this style to the world stage. Bring along a camera to shoot your favourite examples in our urban landscape. [...]

22

Tour

June 22, 2022
6:00 PM

Tours

Modest Hopes & Homes (June 22)

Explore some of Toronto’s remaining workers’ cottages in the city’s east end. Hear the stories of the many immigrant groups that first lived in them, newcomers to Toronto from the 1820s to 1920s, and learn how these homes embody their dreams of a better future. [...]

19

Tour

January 19, 2022
6:00 PM

Talks

Remnants of Mid-Century Toronto: A Virtual Discussion

A virtual discussion unpacking the past and present of Toronto's mid-century architecture. [...]

31

Tour

August 31, 2021
12:00 PM

Talks

St. James Town: World Within a Block (Virtual Tour; Tues., Aug. 31, 12pm)

Discover one of Canada's most densely populated communities, featuring both Victorian mansions and modern apartment buildings. [...]

26

Tour

August 26, 2021
12:00 PM

Talks

Architecture of a Neighbourhood: Downtown Yonge (Virtual Tour; Thurs. Aug. 26, 12pm )

Virtually explore the architecture of the neighbourhood that surrounds Toronto's iconic road, Yonge Street, and discover a side of the area you haven't seen before. [...]

15

Tour

August 15, 2021
10:30 AM

Tours

St. James Town: World Within a Block (In Person Tour; Aug 15, 10:30am)

Discover one of Canada's most densely populated communities, featuring both Victorian mansions and modern apartment buildings. [...]

04

Tour

December 4, 2019
5:00 PM

Celebrations

2019 Supporter Appreciation Event

Heritage Toronto's Supporters are invited to a private reception followed by an exclusive behind the scenes look at the award-winning John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design [...]

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