Art Itineraries / Excursions
Kleinburg: McMichael Canadian Art Collection
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg is nestled on 100 acres of forested land alongside the Humber River. This renowned institution is dedicated exclusively to showcasing Canadian art. It houses a vast permanent collection exceeding 6,400 artworks, featuring pieces by prominent Canadian artists such as Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven, their contemporaries, as well as works by First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and modern Canadian artists who have significantly shaped the country’s artistic landscape. In addition to the museum’s 7,900-square-metre (85,000 sq ft) main building, the property includes a sculpture garden, walking trails, and a cemetery for six members of the Group of Seven.
Toronto: College West, Dundas West, Bloor West, Roncesvalles
College West, Dundas West, Bloor West, and Roncesvalles are home to a rich variety of galleries, cultural festivals and events that showcase the diversity and creativity of Toronto’s artists. You might want to start each day at a café in Toronto’s Little Italy, an historic community where Italian flavors and culture, intermingle with multi-cultural neighbours—engaging with one another and enriching this vibrant neighbourhood. This route could be explored in a 4-day rush but make more time to explore these exceptional art venues.
Toronto: Dundas West, Dupont, Dufferin, and St. Clair
The Dundas West, Dupont, Dufferin, and St. Clair area is known for its diversity, accessibility, and burgeoning art scene. Surrounded by lush green spaces, a blend of residential streets, and bustling commercial strips, this neighborhood offers a range of cultural happenings, and community festivities. In recent years, the area has emerged as a hub for media-based artist-run centres and non-profit galleries. This is a 3 or 4-day self-guided tour.
Toronto: Kensington Market, Spadina Avenue, 401 Richmond St.
Kensington Market, Spadina Avenue, and 401 Richmond Street are historic, culturally rich, eclectic and lively areas of Toronto. The area is home to numerous artist-run centres and contemporary art galleries. Kensington Market is also home to an eclectic range ethnic and specialty grocers, bakeries cheese shops, hip bars, cafes and multicultural restaurants. This is a 4 or 5-day self-guided tour depending on your pace. Be sure to check venue hours and programming in advance — venues are sometimes closed to install exhibitions or may have screening times for media-based exhibitions.
Toronto: Queen Street West Neighbourhood
The Queen Street West Neighbourhood is a vibrant, eclectic, and creative arts hub surrounded by hip restaurants, boutiques, name-brand retailers, music venues, cafés and bars. This is a 2 or 3-day self-guided tour depending on your pace. Be sure to check venue hours and programming in advance — venues are sometimes closed to install exhibitions or may have screening times for media-based exhibitions.
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