Doors Open Toronto

[Koolgreen]

I've seen the new subway map in the train. It is impressive the speedy construction of these stations. Canadians are sophisticated and place serious determination toward infrastructure. I live in the Republic of Panama where construction of the metro train took 5 years for completion. By casualty, when the new stations will be open for the public?

It is not too different here....

 

[Goldie]

Have the Doors ever Opened at the new Hotel X on the CNE grounds?
There seems to be no web site dedicated to the hotel that was announced to open in December, 2017.
The TorStar reported in Feb. 2017:
"--The Hotel was first granted approval to be built in Dec. 2009.
--Work began in January 2013.
--The hotel, which appears to be near completion from the outside, still has some work remaining (TorStar - Feb. 2017)."
Has the building been abandoned or is it in business today?

 

[Student99]

YES, very happy to see the Law building at U of T on the list! Surprised it wasn't on it in past years. Beautiful building. Especially Flavelle House- easily my favourite building at U of T. The grand fireplaces, the lobby ceiling, and the former dining room are highlights to see! A lot of original mosaic on the floor is also visible in the Rowell room and the west main floor hallway. There are also photos around the building of what rooms looked like back when Joseph Flavelle and Lady Flavelle lived there.

The official Doors Open map on their site has a location tag on top of University College though- that's going to throw some people off.

 

[someMidTowner]

It's that time of year again. Just a reminder for everyone to post their Doors Open 2018 shots in this thread!

 

[Mustapha]

I went to the Toronto Dominion Centre's 54th floor for a tour of the boardroom of the bank of the same name.

The place has been untouched since 1967. Even the furniture. So it all looks like a movie set or time capsule. And there is artwork by Riopelle and Bush, so the lady said.

And they let the bank's chairmen write their names under the furniture.

And all that wood on the walls came from trees on Lord Mountbatten's estate.

How about that?

You'd think they'd spend some money to freshen the old place up.

 

[kotsy]

Also from TD Centre


Sky Phone by kotsy, on Flickr

 

[44 North]

Wow these photos are great. Never would've thought something like this would be in doors open. Feel like I could freely have a midday scotch and slap a bottom or two in there. As I'm being taken away in cuffs: 'B-b-but, the *furnishings* made me do it'.

 

[Koolgreen]

you are a mad man!!!!

The company I work for moved to Brampton and the building was built circa 1968 and the offices were just like this. But they gutted the place to put up drywall.....
Oh the humanity!!!

 

[syn]

Wow these photos are great. Never would've thought something like this would be in doors open. Feel like I could freely have a midday scotch and slap a bottom or two in there. As I'm being taken away in cuffs: 'B-b-but, the *furnishings* made me do it'.

I believe it was on the schedule back in the mid 2000s (I recall visiting for Doors Open in 2006). Hopefully it's available again next year. Couldn't make it out this weekend but appreciate all the pics.

 

[JasonParis]

My D.O. photos are slowly being released on Instagram at @JasonParis.

 

[Marcanadian]

Here's a select bunch from my adventures on Saturday:

Bay Lower by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Bay Lower by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Bay Lower by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Bay Lower by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Bay Lower by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Grange Park by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

AGO by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Lake Ontario by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Scarborough Bluffs by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Scarborough Bluffs by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Lake Ontario by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

 

[Mustapha]

I forgot to add this scan of a postcard I got at the TD Doors Open..

 

[kotsy]

Here's a select bunch from my adventures on Saturday:
R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant by Marcus Mitanis, on Flickr

Really love this one, Marcus!

 

[philmar]

The R. C. Harris Water Treatment Plant - Toronto by Phil Marion, on Flickr

Reading about Doors Open during Doors Open - Sony Centre for the Performing Arts by Phil Marion, on Flickr

Elgin Theatre - Doors Open Toronto by Phil Marion, on Flickr

Elgin Theatre - Doors Open 2015 by Phil Marion, on Flickr

Tiffany skylight - Osgoode Hall Law School by Phil Marion, on Flickr

 

[Admiral Beez]

I enjoyed Doors Open today. We visited the Don Jail (was first in line, rain and all) and then Red Path. Turns out anyone can tour the Don Jail anytime as it’s always open. Red Path was very interesting, and the doughnuts were great.

Now looking through the list to consider tomorrow’s visits.