EDIT:
Since there is a lot of interest in this event,
Elizabeth has agreed to be a co-coordinator. The
maximum number of participants has now been
increased to 30. We'll divide ourselves in two
groups - Elizabeth will lead the faster half,
while I'll lead the slower group, trailing by a
few minutes. Meeting time and location remain same
(10 AM @ Union Station GO Bus Terminal).
Doors
Open is an annual series of events, when
a number of sites in the various Ontario
communities open their doors to the general
public. There are 150+ Doors Open sites in Toronto
this year, and you'll come across multiple ToC
events to cover these in the different areas. This
particular hike covers 12 places in the Downtown
Toronto Lakeshore area. Attractions include marine
vessels (including passenger boats, police vessels
and fireboats), a locomotive simulator, a
miniature train, a brewery, an armoury, museums
and gardens.
We'll also come across several architecturally and
historically significant structures, and see the
shiny new Fort York Library.
We'll meet at 10:00 AM, at the Union Station GO
Bus Terminal, near the Union Station, just south
of Bay & Front (no, we're not catching a
bus, just need a comfy meeting spot). The
hike will end somewhere near the Exhibition Place
(5 min walk from the TTC stop).
Site |
Address |
Description |
Photography
and filming |
Trilli
um (Side Wheeler Paddle Steamer) |
9 Queens Quay W |
Take a tour of the Trillium, the last
remaining side wheeler paddle steamer operating in
North America. Visitors will meet crew members and
be able to discuss the operation of the vessel.
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Guests are welcome to photograph and
film features of the vessel and crew, but tripods
are not allowed. |
Waterf
ront BIA Gangways Open on Toronto's Waterfront
|
207 Queen's Quay West |
Walk the gangway to search the nooks and
crannies of the port, bow, starboard and stern.
You can meet the Captain and learn about the
history of each ship (ships are subject to
availability). Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of
the William Lyon Mackenzie Fire Boat at the
Toronto Fire and Marine Station 334 and see the
fire hoses in action. |
Photography is permitted, but no
filming. You can have your picture taken with the
roaming pirates. |
Harbou
rfront Centre |
235 Queens Quay W |
Visit the Architectural Gallery in York
Quay Centre. See the metal, ceramic, glass and
textiles work in the Craft & Design Studio.
Visit the Enwave Theatre, and see Sarah Hall's
large-scale solar glass art installation Waterglass.
|
Photography allowed (no tripods),
filming not permitted |
John
Street Roundhouse - Toronto Historical Railway
Society |
255 Bremner Blvd |
Experience the Railway village, Cabin D
(1896 interlocking tower), Don Station (1896 CPR
station), steam locomotive CNR 6213, the Toronto
Railway Museum (stalls 15, 16, 17), a real
locomotive simulator, a miniature train in the
park and the exhibit of railway artifacts. |
Photography and filming permitted. |
John
Street Roundhouse - Steam Whistle Brewing |
255 Bremner Blvd |
Built in 1929, The Roundhouse originally
serviced locomotives from the Union Station. After
the facility closed, the Steam Whistle Brewery
occupied the space. Free brewery tours will be
offered every quarter hour. Visitors can also
enjoy musical entertainment on the brewery's
patio. |
Photography and filming permitted, but
no tripods allowed. |
Toront
o Police Marine Unit |
259 Queens Quay W |
Let the Marine Unit Auxiliary officers
guide you through the boat house to view the
various Marine Unit vessels. See the different
types of Police vessels and vehicles and learn
what their functions are. |
Photography and filming permitted, but
no tripods allowed. |
Toronto Fire & Marine Station 334 |
339 Queens Quay West |
See an active marine fire station, the
pumper 334 fire truck and William Lyon Mackenzie
Fireboat 334 (provided they're not busy on an
emergency call). See The Last Alarm, a
monument to Toronto firefighters. |
Photography and filming permitted |
Fort
York Branch, Toronto Public Library |
190 Fort York Blvd |
Visit the new Fort York Branch of the
Toronto Public Library (opening: May 2014). Get a
panoramic view of the Fort York National Historic
Site and the city from the highly-transparent
second floor. Explore the Digital Innovation Hub,
and a public art project by the visual artist
Charles Pachter. |
Photography and filming allowed (no
tripods). Visitors must complete a photo/video
permission form. |
Fort York National Historic Site |
250 Fort York Blvd |
Tour the 43-acre site, including the
barracks and Officers' quarters. View a wide range
of exhibits about Canada's military past. Take
part in cooking demonstrations by the Volunteer
Historic Cooks, who will bring to life the 1826
historic kitchen. |
Photography and filming permitted, but
no tripods allowed. |
Scaddi
ng Cabin |
2 Strachan Ave |
Visit the oldest building in Toronto,
and see a re-creation of the nineteenth-century
garden featuring herbs and flowers. Learn about
the Cabin's history and artifacts from the
volunteers in period costumes. |
Photography and filming permitted, but
no tripods allowed. |
Fort
York Armoury |
660 Fleet St |
Visit the historical Fort York Armoury,
designed by the architect Ferdinand Marani. See an
example of the Army's field artillery and visit
the Officers Mess. Touch and try on the equipment
carried by soldiers today. Military bands will
play concerts throughout the weekend. |
Photography and filming permitted |
Exhibition Place Wind Turbine Generator |
1 Alberta Circle |
See the first urban-city Wind Turbine
Generator in North America. Explore the tower
base, see the inside of the tower and some of the
electronics that make the system work. |
Photography allowed (no tripods),
filming not permitted |
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FAQ
How much time will we spend at the each
site?
I've accounted for 15-30 minutes at each site
(ranging from 15 minutes at the Scadding Cabin
to 30 minutes at the Fort York National Historic
Site). We might finish earlier if some sites
turn out to be less interesting than expected.
We'll finish late, if we end up spending more time
at some of the sites.
I want to see some of the sites, but I
need to go home by noon! Can I leave early?
Yes, this is a relaxed urban hike, and you're free
to leave the group at any point. If you find a
site very interesting, and want to spend more time
there, feel free to separate from the group. You
can abandon the hike or meet us later at the next
site. A TTC stop will never be more than a 5-min
walk away.
Why are we not visiting XYZ? It's not far
away from the above-mentioned route!
Because we've limited time on our hands. There
will be multiple ToC hikes on May 24-25, and
they'll cover several other sites.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events. - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning. - Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com. - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.
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