Best Arts and Culture Places in Richmond Hill

"Located in North York, the Aga Khan Museum was designed by Fumihiko Maki, winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Light infuses the museum by casting patterns on the exterior granite walls, enrichig the varied interior spaces, and by brightening the open-roof courtyard. The museum, dedicated to Islamic art, blends contemporary design with historically Islamic elements."

"It’s a little less accessible by the TTC than its counterparts, but this museum dedicated to Persian and Islamic art is so worth the visit. Head to Don Mills and Eglinton to explore its ceramics, manuscripts, public park, striking geometric ponds, and restaurant Diwan."

"The Aga Khan himself suggested to award-winning architect Fumihiko Maki that an appropriate inspiration for the design of his museum would be the element of light. The result is a building in which light, both direct and diffuse, pours in all day..."

"The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is a major public gallery devoted to collecting the art of Canada. Handcrafted buildings set amid 40 hectares of conservation trails contain works by the Group of Seven, as well as by First Nations, Inuit, Métis and other acclaimed Canadian artists. It's a 34km drive from Toronto and totally worth the trip."

"Admittedly, this museum is not directly in Toronto, but rather the village of Kleinburg. Here is what justifies the drive 40 minutes north of Toronto: it is situated in a beautiful woodland setting that will rival any outdoors oriented photo. It also is filled to the brim with a magnificent collection of Canadian and native art."

"Handcrafted buildings (including painter Tom Thomson’s cabin, moved from its original location), set amid 40 hectares of conservation trails, contain works by Canada’s best-known landscape painters, the Group of... Top ChoiceArts Center in Waterfront"

"The TIFF Bell Lightbox is a cultural centre and also the headquarters of the much-awaited Toronto International Film Festival. Your nightlife in Toronto gets too glam if you happen to time it right, when the festival is on!. However, when around the year TIFF Bell Lightbox is where film lovers, makers and event planners meet."

"Home of the Toronto Film Festival, as well as other visual arts celebrations, the TIFF Bell Lightbox is a building dedicated to Toronto's film world. Theaters, libraries, galleries, offices, lecture halls, as well as a swank members' lounge and..."

"Watching a show or seeing an exhibition at the TIFF is one of the cool things to do in Toronto at night. Photo: Tourism Toronto. Just a block west is HQ of the Toronto International Film Festival."

"Inside an early-20th-century lithographer's warehouse, restored in 1994, this 18,500-meter-sq New York–style artist collective hums with the creative vibes of 130 diverse contemporary galleries showcasing works in almost any artistic medium you can think of. Grab a snack and a latte at the ground-floor cafe and enjoy it on the expansive roof garden: a little-known oasis in the summer."

"Described by many as a hidden gem, Gibraltar Beach is a beautiful stretch of sand that faces out on Lake Ontario and is all that is left of the sand dunes that once blanketed the area. Where: Located on the shores of Lake Ontario on Toronto Islands, Toronto"

"If you’re looking for another garden oasis outside Toronto’s downtown core head to Guild Park & Gardens. Located along the shores of Lake Ontario, within the Scarborough Bluffs chain of parks, is a stunning expanse of green space. Guild Park & Gardens stretches across 80 acres and is a fantastical blend of history and nature."

"Toronto's oldest hotel today combines a boutique art hotel with a gallery, and it continues to be one of the biggest supporters of the Toronto art community in myriad ways. The biggest draw is the fact that each of the 37 rooms is designed by a different local artist."

"A visit to Toronto Islands Park is not unlike a pleasant trip to cottage country several hours outside of the city. The islands are a shady, pleasant place, with large lawns, beautiful gardens, and some of the best beaches in Toronto. Easily accessible from downtown via a short ride on regularly scheduled ferries, the islands are the perfect destination for a family outing."

"Large, blazing patio heaters keep everyone warm on a wraparound patio at this Canary District bar and restaurant that serves brunch, lunch and dinner, all accompanied by locally brewed beer."

"The Dundas west location of Café Plenty is a neat little spot in the middle of a super busy area; It’s smack across the street from Toronto Police 52 Division, on the cusp of Hospital Row and heading towards China Town west. This small yet roomy chic café is good for a croissant and latte pick-up, but if you’re hankering for more grab a sandwich and salad as well."

"That was an awesome burger I haven’t had a good one like that in a long time good job from the employees at this locationRead more"

"From the creators of The Federal comes Detroit-style Telway burgers and the same delicious breakfast sammies you can find at their other restaurant, from this blink-and-you'll-miss-it takeout window in Roncesvalles Village."