Henry's: It goes without saying, that we highly recommend you check out the Photography section of the Art Gallery!
Jon Shecket: Fantastic building and galleries. The best stuff is on the first three floors but go to the top to look out the window.
Hani E: The special exhibits are usually great fun. Grab a cappuccino at the gallery upstairs, it's lovely.
K-Þórır D.: My favorite district in Tee-Oh, Victorian brick wall buldings, artisanal coffee roasters, alternative art galleries ...
Iris: This place is amazing. Great shops,nice galleries and architecture.
The Ritz-Carlton: North America's largest and most well preserved collection of Victorian industrial architecture is also brimming with creativity; the pedestrian only village is home to over 20 art studios & galleries Read more.
Amber Cowie: The Schad gallery of biodiversity and the art installation on the fourth floor about homelessness are awesome.
Alina D: Visit the bat cave, the Schad Gallery and the interactive Children's area where you can "dig" for dinosaur remains.
DHR.com: This is one of Canada's best museums concentrating on world culture and natural history. Enter through the amazing Crystal houses, and go around the museum's five major galleries.
6. Massey Hall
8.7
178 Victoria St (at Shuter St), Toronto, ON
Concert Hall · Downtown Toronto · 77 tips and reviews
Ari Comert: Do not sit in the gallery unless you are anorexic and 4 feet tall and enjoy sitting on wood chairs built in the 50's
Panic Manual: If you are over six feet tall and sitting in the gallery section, bring kneepads.
Lisa: My favorite place to see shows, just don't get gallery or obstructed view seats.
7. 401 Richmond
8.9
401 Richmond St W (at Spadina Ave), Toronto, ON
Art Gallery · Entertainment District · 15 tips and reviews
Silvia Butta Calice: This is a must go place. Art, art galleries, a beautiful bar on the roof top and cool people
Shehreen Ladha: The rooftop garden is an amazing oasis- great for a lunch break.
Humayun Khan: The Swipe Design bookstore is a design haven full of delightful treasures. The also carry Whitelines notebooks.
8. TIFF Bell Lightbox
9.1
350 King St. W (at John St.), Toronto, ON
Movie Theater · Entertainment District · 115 tips and reviews
TIFF: The Canadian Film Gallery located on the 4th floor is open to the public for free. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am-7:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm-6:00 pm, closed Monday.
Toronto Entertainment District: The Canadian Film Gallery located on the 4th floor is open to the public for free. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am–7:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm–6:00 pm, closed Monday.
Brad Bakelmun: Films as they're meant to be seen. From Chinatown to Melancholia, each print I've seen has been crisp and bright. No hair/scratches; pristine sound. Film is an art form, and Lightbox is its gallery.
Matthew Burpee: This former school now houses a notable gallery, a cafe with open Wi-Fi, arts and artists, 3D printers and more.
Sara: This place has a great atmosphere; art, strong coffee, vegan options, very friendly staff.
myblocktyler myblockTO: Children's programs.
10. Wychwood Barns
8.3
601 Christie St. (at Christie), Toronto, ON
Event Space · 16 tips and reviews
Suzanne Long: At the Community Gallery: "OCADU Photo Thesis 2011" by OCADU Photo Thesis Students, as a part of #CONTACT2011. May 12 - 31, 2011
Wychwood Barns: Stroll over to our Community Gallery while you're visiting.
Ghaida Yalla: Farmer's Market on Saturdays has become a ritual. Lots of vendors, friendly people, and good food. Try the smoked fish on the north side. Brunch options: sausage sandwhich or momos!
12. Baka Gallery Cafe
7.9
2256 Bloor St W (Beresford Ave), Toronto, ON
Café · Runnymede - Bloor West Village · 16 tips and reviews
Jijesh Devan: The gallery upstairs has really cool art by Toronto's Croatian artist. BTW Baka in Croat means grandma !
Moe Arora: There's a nice gallery space upstairs that's not obvious when you first visit. The stairs to go upstairs are between the doors for Baka and the Bell Store. Order downstairs, then go up. Great spot.
Zunaid Khan: Lattes are very good, great seating inside & outside. Very good service
15. Harbourfront Centre
9.0
235 Queens Quay West (at Lower Simcoe St.), Toronto, ON
Performing Arts Venue · Harbourfront · 56 tips and reviews
King Blue Condos: With outdoor venues, theatres, galleries, even an outdoor skating rink, a unique and vibrant cultural destination at the heart of the waterfront. Best of all? Many of their events are free! Read more.
mahsa: You can see different cultures and almost every day they have a program for you
Rannie Turingan: Check out the outdoor photography installation, Beyond imagining.