1.3K 
With Doors Open Toronto kicking off tomorrow, Torontonians get another chance to peek inside some of the city's secrets, with over 130 buildings participating in this year's event. Yesterday, we previewed the speeches, site tours, and special events offered, while our earlier coverage provides a rundown of the "Re-Used, Re-Visited, and Revised" theme of this year's showcase. Now, with Doors Open only a day away, our area-specific guide splits up the event into a more digestible format, with offerings grouped into five areas of town to concentrate on.
Scarborough Saturday (or a shorter Sunday):
A trio of impressive new buildings in Scarborough which are only open Saturday makes for a particularly interesting Doors Open day on the east side of Toronto, but eight more sites open both days would make Sunday a fun day too, ending with the classic Fool's Paradise.
Toronto Public Library - Scarborough Civic Centre Branch Sat only • University of Toronto, Scarborough - Environmental Science & Chemistry Building Sat only • Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Sat only • Centennial College Morningside Campus • Cedar Ridge Creative Centre • Masaryktown • Jing Yin Temple • Scarborough Museum • Cornell Campbell House • East Scarborough Storefront • Fool's Paradise
Downsview Drive-about:
If you're taking transit to this area this weekend, it won't be as easy to get to as it should because of a subway closure, owing to track work on the University side of Line 1. If you're cycling or driving around, though, the new Bergeron Centre—an ultramodern new building at York University—can be the anchor for your explorations in this area.
York University - Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence • Black Creek Pioneer Village • Archives of Ontario Sat only • University of Toronto - Institute for Aerospace Studies (Guided Tours Only) • Community Association for Riders with Disabilities (CARD) • Downsview Park - The Hangar • Downsview Park Sports Centre - True North Climbing • Congregation Darchei Noam • BethEmeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue Sat only
Downtown Classics:
Although many of these buildings are well-known to Toronto's seasoned door openers, this year's Downtown selection features a number of must-see buildings. If you haven't seen them yet, see them now. And if you've already seen them, you know they're probably worth a second visit.
Campbell House Museum • Canada Life • Cathedral Church of St. James • Commerce Court North Tower - Banking Hall • Design Exchange • Mackenzie House • Market Gallery Sat only • Old City Hall • Ontario Heritage Centre • Osgoode Hall • Ryerson's Student Learning Centre • Sony Centre for the Performing Arts • The Arts & Letters Club of Toronto - St. George's Hall Sun only • Toronto City Hall • Mattamy Athletic Centre
West of Downtown:
There's a lot to see just outside the core, with the area west of Downtown full of highlights. While Fort York and 401 Richmond are popular landmarks of the area, this year's Doors Open also presents the chance to get a look inside the much-celebrated QRC West, along with a number of prominent design studios.
401 Richmond Street West • Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Sat only • Fort York National Historic Site • Gangways Open Toronto's Waterfront • Hariri Pontarini Architects - Parisian Laundry Building Sun only • OCAD U - Sharp Centre for Design Sat only • Queen Richmond Centre West • Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto • Teeple Architects Sun only • Zeidler Partnership Architects Sun only
U of T, Yorkville, and The Annex:
North of Downtown, the Yorkville and Annex neighbourhoods offer lots to see, while Doors Open also provides an opportunity to see some of U of T's hidden treasures. The University's Knox College and Thomas Fisher Rare Books Library (housed inside Robarts) are particular must-sees, along with the Bata Shoe Museum and—of course—Ontario's Legislative Assembly at Queen's Park.
Bata Shoe Museum • Bloor Hot Docs Cinema Sat only • Bloor Street United Church Sat only • Canadian Music Centre - Chalmers House Sat only • DTAH • Heliconian Hall • Knox College • Legislative Assembly of Ontario • Markham House: City Building Lab • MaRS Discovery District • The Faculty Club, University of Toronto Sun only • University of Toronto - Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design • University of Toronto - Munk School of Global Affairs - Observatory Site • University of Toronto - Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library Sat only • University of Toronto Schools Sat only • Women's Art Association of Canada • MODERNest House 4 Sun only
Leslie Barns:
The Leslie Barns in April 2016, image via the TTC
Finally, the TTC's recently completed streetcar maintenance and storage facility, which houses the new fleet of Flexity Outlook Light Rail vehicles. Built to accommodate over 100 of the new streetcars (once they're actually delivered), the Leslie Barns carhouse is a must-see for transit junkies and infrastructure fans. The facility is open on Saturday, from 10 AM - 5 PM.
***
Enjoy the weekend, and make sure to upload your photos to UrbanToronto's Forum or Flickr pool! A full listing of participating buildings is also available on the City of Toronto's website, along with a comprehensive map.
