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 The history of footwear |
327 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON M5S 1W7 Canada +1 416 979 7799 http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/ |
If you like shoes, you'll love this museum devoted entirely to footwear - shoes from all cultures and all parts of the world, ancient times to the present. Fancy shoes and basic ones, boots and sandals - they are all in the Raymond Moriyama building, located north of the University of Toronto campus. You can view more than 10,000 pairs in all. Celebrity shoes include Queen Victoria's ballroom slippers, Elvis's blue patent loafers and Karen Kain's ballet pointes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The history of Canadian broadcasting |
250 Front Street West Canadian Broadcasting Centre Toronto, ON M5V 3G5 Canada +1 416 205 5574 http://www.cbc.ca/museum/ |
Located in the Canadian Broadcasting Centre, this museum traces the history of broadcasting in Canada. Listen to the vintage radio clips of Foster Hewitt, Pa Cartwright and Mary Grannan. Check out footage of Paul Henderson scoring against the erstwhile Soviet Union ice hockey team in a 1972 game. Take a look at the old equipment, such as a black and white TV camera, a cloud machine, and a microphone, among the artifacts. The Spry Theatre section of this museum screens old TV shows like Juliette and Wayne & Shuster. Call for the schedule. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old York's oldest building |
160 Queen St W (At University) Toronto, ON M5H 3H3 Canada +1 416 597 0227 http://www.campbellhousemuseum... |
This restored 1822 residence of Sir William Campbell, appointed Chief Justice of Upper Canada in 1825, is the oldest remaining building from the original city of York. The structure is classic Georgian architecture, a rare find in the region, and has served as a museum since 1974, when the Queen Mother officially opened it. Originally constructed on Duke Street (now Adelaide), it was moved to its present location at Queen Street West and University. Guided half-hour tours of the building are available throughout the day. Admission: CAD4.50 adults; CAD3 students; CAD2.50 seniors; CAD2 children. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Heroes & Hockey Sticks |
Exhibition Place (at Lakeshore and Strachan Avenues) Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 Canada +1 416 260 6789 http://www.cshof.ca |
Located within the gates of Exhibition Place, this is home to Canadian sporting memories and the athletes that gave them to us. Open year round, the place is interactive and technically advanced. There are three galleries, including the Heritage Gallery, a museum containing artifacts from the last century of Canadian sporting competition and Olympic accomplishments. The small Red Foster Library contains archival footage and offers an extensive archive for research and general inquiries, making this an informative and entertaining glimpse into our national games. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Taste of the Edwardian |
1 Austin Terrace (At Spadina) Toronto, ON M5R 1X8 Canada +1 416 923 1171 http://www.casaloma.org/ |
A visit to Toronto's grand castle estate, the former home to financier Sir Henry Pellatt, is like stepping back into the Edwardian era. You can tour 98 richly decorated rooms, secret passages, towers, and an 800-foot tunnel connecting the castle to its magnificent stables. Outside, you will find a five-acre estate, with gardens offering dazzling colors, sculptures and water fountains. The on-site café and gift shop offer delightful food, souvenirs, and breathtaking views. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Educational Kids' Playhouse |
90 Queen's Park (at Charles Street West) Toronto, ON M5S 2C5 Canada +1 416 542 1492 http://www.childrensownmuseum.... |
Opened in December 1998 on the site of the McLaughlin Planetarium next to the Royal Ontario Museum, this space is the first in the city to cater solely to children between two and eight years old. The museum offers interactive games and spaces designed to stimulate children's imaginations. Everything is hands-on here: from a Neighbourhood Gallery where they can visit or run a cafe, or start a business, to quiet areas where both adults and kids can read and relax. Admission: CAD 4.75; free for children under one. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 First-class mail |
260 Adelaide Street East (At Sherbourne) Toronto, ON M5A 1N1 Canada +1 416 865 1833 http://www.townofyork.com/ |
Toronto's inaugural postal outlet, located one and a half blocks east of Jarvis and just north of King, first opened in 1833. The red brick building was once occupied by the town of York's first postmaster, who did business through the side door. Today, the three storey Georgian house is home to a living history museum as well as a postal and philatelic outlet. Part of a group of buildings designed by Henry Langley, the three houses incorporated the original Bank of Upper Canada, the De La Salle Institute and the Post Office. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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War of 1812 brought to life |
100 Garrison Road (off Fleet Street) Toronto, ON M5V 3K9 Canada +1 416 392 6907 / +1 416 338 3888 (Events) http://www.toronto.ca/culture/... |
Built in 1793, to protect Toronto Bay from American invasion, this fort just east of Exhibition Place represents Canada's largest concentration of original War of 1812 buildings. Period-costumed staff provide guided tours highlighting the blockhouses, barracks and officers' quarters. The staff give demonstrations of what military life was like in the early 18th century. Special events throughout the year include a Battle of York Commemoration (April 30), Victoria Day Celebration and Canada Day at Fort York. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of a kind |
111 Queen's Park (at Bloor Street) Toronto, ON M5S 2C7 Canada +1 416 586 8080 http://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca |
An internationally renowned collection that ranges from 5,000-year-old pre-Columbian artifacts to 20th-century works from around the world makes this museum one-of-a-kind in North America. The museum, located across from the Royal Ontario Museum and the University of Toronto campus, also features a boutique, The Gardiner Shop, with contemporary Canadian work including books on ceramics to jewellery and bowls. Admission: CAD5 Adult; CAD3 Child/Student/Senior; CAD12 Family; free for members. After 5pm, CAD2 per person. First Tuesday of the month is free and free public tours 1:30pm Tue, Thu & Sun. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Down hockey's memory lane |
30 Yonge St (at Front Street West) Toronto, ON M5E 1X8 Canada +1 416 360 7765 http://www.hhof.com/ |
This is the place where you can test your hockey trivia skills or goalie reflexes. The hall, located in Brookfield Place, features an interactive, hands-on account of the evolution of Canada's game. It's a trip down the sport's memory lane, fueled by displays, trophies, memorabilia, movies and video games. While you're there, you can get a souvenir photo taken of yourself beside the Stanley Cup trophy. Facilities include the Spirit of Hockey store full of collectibles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Committed to pubic awareness |
4600 Bathurst St (at Sheppard Avenue) Toronto, ON M2R 3V2 Canada +1 416 631 5689 http://www.feduja.org |
Located on the fourth floor of the Lipa Green Building in Willowdale in Toronto's north end, this centre is dedicated to the memory of the six million Jews who were murdered by the Nazis before and during World War II. Through audio-visual presentations, exhibits, an on-site resource library and actually meeting Holocaust survivors, visitors can learn about the horrors European Jews underwent as well as the strength and resilience they showed under the direst circumstances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home to city's first mayor |
82 Bond St (At Dundas) Toronto, ON M4A 1P3 Canada +1 416 392 6915 http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/... |
Built in 1857, this Georgian-style residence was a gift to William Lyon Mackenzie, grandfather of former Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, from his followers. Mackenzie, the leader of the colonial emancipation movement in Upper Canada, had come from Scotland in 1830 to become the first mayor of the city of Toronto. You will now find a museum inside, where guides in period costumes re-enact the daily life of middle-class Toronto households in the 1860s. Admission: CAD3.50 adults; CAD2.75 seniors and students; CAD2.50 children under 12. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of a kind |
55 Centre Ave (at University Avenue) Toronto, ON M5G 2H5 Canada +1 416 599 5321 http://www.textilemuseum.ca/ |
One of a kind in Canada, this museum, which opened in 1975, features an international collection of quilts, garments, carpets and ceremonial objects. First shown in a small area in Mirvish Village, the collection is now located in a 25,000-square foot space. Exhibits include textile arts from such places as China, Japan, Africa, South East and Central Asia, South and Central America, Europe and the Pacific, as well as Canada and the U.S. Admission: CAD5 Adult, CAD4 Student/Senior, Wed 5pm-8pm pay what you can. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Features post-1985 creations |
Knesebeckstraße 86/87 Toronto, ON 10623 Canada +1 416 395 7490 http://www.mocca.toronto.on.ca |
Opened in 1993 within the Toronto Centre for the Arts, the gallery displays the works of a large number of contemporary Canadian artists in a variety of media. It includes Betty Goodwin's two-dimensional mixed media pieces, sculptures by Roland Poulin and paintings by Ivan Eyre, the artist with the honour of being the first purchase by the gallery. The collection features over 160 pieces created after 1985 and six exhibitions are held annually to showcase artists from across the nation. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Television as history |
277 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M6A 4P9 Canada +1 416 599 7339 http://www.mztv.com/ |
Located in the CHUM-CityTV building, this museum is dedicated to the history of TV as a 20th-century phenomenon. The brainstorm of Canadian media mogul Moses Znaimer, the museum is a non-profit organization which has evolved from a personal collection to more than 250 items of historical significance: from the mechanical scanning discs of the 1920s to the solid-state electronics of the 1970s. Visitors can share memories of how television affected them—some of these are added to the exhibit. The museum also serves as a resource centre for media students and scholars. Admission: CAD6 adults; CAD4 students and seniors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Learning for Fun |
770 Don Mills Road (at Eglinton Avenue E) Toronto, ON M3C 1T3 Canada +1 416 696 1000 http://www.ontariosciencecentr... |
With more than 800 exhibits and a dozen halls, it is no wonder this science centre has managed to attract over 30 million visitors since it opened in 1969. Aside from traditional science shows, the centre also features interactive areas where visitors can take part in their own experiments. It also offers a movie complex with a 320-seat capacity, offering screenings of thrilling and educational IMAX format films aimed at the entire family. Admission: CAD14 Adult; CAD10 Senior/Youth; CAD8 Child. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A sweet space |
95 Queens Quay East (at Cooper Street) Toronto, ON M5E 1A3 Canada +1 416 366 3561 |
Renovated in 1996 to add new exhibits to the tour, this Harbourfront museum presents a collection of memorabilia from the Canadian sugar industry and the Redpath family. Located in a converted bag storage warehouse, the museum opened in 1979 to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the original site's founding in Montreal. Aside from the tour, there's an on-site theatre where Raising Cane, a film about sugar and the sugar industry, is shown. Special 90-minute guided tours are offered for school children as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art & Science Museum |
100 Queen's Park Toronto, ON M5S 2C6 Canada +1 416 586 5549 http://www.rom.on.ca/ |
This museum incorporates a unique mix of galleries to present art, archaeological objects and scientific specimens. The museum, which sees more than a million visitors annually, houses a collection of over six million objects on three floors. This is the only place in Toronto where you can enjoy unraveling the mysteries of the Egyptian mummies, watch and hear an active beehive, and view inspiring artwork from many different countries. On leaving this museum, you will take along unique experiences. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Part of the city's history |
1007 Brimley Road (at Lawrence Avenue) Toronto, ON M1P 3E8 Canada +1 416 338 8807 http://www.scarboroughhistoric... |
Located in Thomson Memorial Park in Bendale, Scarborough's original settlement area, this museum reflects the area's heritage dating back to 1796 when it was a rural community. The museum, consists of four buildings—the original Cornell House, the McCowan Log House, the Hough Carriage Works and the Kennedy Display Annex. Visitors are escorted through the museum by costumed guides. Aside from the museum, Thomson Memorial Park also has picnic areas, a playground, bike paths and a petting zoo. A perfect setting for a day's outing with the kids. Admission: CAD3 Adult, CAD1.50 Senior/Student, CAD1 Children. On weekends, admission is "Pay What You Can" donation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Perfect place for picnic |
67 Pottery Road (Near Broadview) Toronto, ON M8W 2K9 Canada +1 416 396 2819 http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/... |
Located on the Don River, this was one of the first villages inhabited by 19th-century English settlers who had emigrated from a town with the same name. This open-air museum is now the site of two authentic Confederation homes, as well as a former brewery. You can also visit the old Don Train Station, which once serviced both the Canadian National and the Canadian Pacific Railroads. The spacious greenery and picturesque view makes it the perfect location for a picnic. Admission: CAD3 adults; CAD2.25 seniors and students; CAD1.50 children 6-12. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Promoting trust and understanding |
40 College St (at Yonge Street) Toronto, ON M5G 2J3 Canada +1 416 808 7020 http://www.torontopolice.on.ca... |
Located in the atrium of Toronto Police headquarters, this 3,000-square foot museum stands as a tribute to the men and women who risk their lives to protect the community. Educational interactive displays within this free-admission space allow visitors to grasp the importance of trust and understanding between the city's citizens and the police force. On display are historic vehicles, past and present uniforms, badges, weapons and facts about infamous cases. The museum theatre also features videos of police operations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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