Best Arts and Culture Places in York

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Malika Ladak used under CC BY-ND 2.0. In the North York area of Toronto is where you’ll find the Fuhimiko Maki-designed Aga Khan Museum. This building is a museum home to Islamic art, Muslim culture, and Iranian art."

"Admire beautiful artwork at the Aga Khan Museum full of Islamic art, Iranian art, and Muslim culture in a state of the art museum. You can book a tour that also provides transportation to and from the Aga Khan Museum as well."

"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."

"The TIFF Lightbox is one of those places that helps to solve the conundrum "I'm bored!" without turning to your Smartphone. This building is set up to allow you to watch all of the film festival favorites, as well as the fantastic films that slip under the radar when the next Avengers movie dominates the box office. There are snacks (guacamole instead of popcorn should become a thing everywhere) and they do not frown at people who see wine as a perfectly viable concession snack."

"Toronto is famous for the Toronto International Film Festival, which delivers as much clout in the sphere of film as the likes of Cannes and Sundance. Although the festival takes place in September, TIFF has a permanent space in the city known as the Lightbox which can be enjoyed all year round. The building houses five public cinemas, two galleries and three learning studios."

"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."

"21 Doughnut aficionados no longer have to make the pilgrimage to this Hamilton-based bakery for their yeast-risen rings, now that the brand has a booth at Stackt, Toronto’s new shipping container market. The selection changes daily, but their roster of rotating flavours has included lavender-lemon, blood-orange hibiscus, raspberry-habanero and the #Hamont Cream-Filled, Donut Monster’s take on the beloved Boston Cream. There is no wrong choice."

"This is one of our all-time favourite spots to hang in the city. Not only is there plenty of room for kids and pets to run around, but you can also enjoy great eats and drinks at their three patios. Depending on your mood you can either grab food from the various vendors on-site or enjoy a sit-down experience."

"Working exclusively with art produced by high-calibre artists from Canada, the United States, Britain, Germany, the Czech Republic and Denmark, the Christopher Cutts Gallery is one of the leading commercial fine art galleries in Toronto. The gallery has been operational since 1986 and deals solely in critically acclaimed, new and historical works of modern and contemporary art. Their extensive programme includes Estates of historically significant Canadian artists, established senior artists, recognised mid-career artists and important emerging artists from around the works."

"The Varley Art Gallery of Markham features frequently changing exhibitions from the permanent collection as well as historical contemporary exhibitions drawn from local, national and international sources. New ways of seeing and appreciating art are enhanced through a broad range of dynamic hands-on art-related activities, including group tours, school programs, studio art classes, workshops and lectures, and family activities, designed to appeal to audiences of all ages and interests."

"Varley Gallery Birthday Parties feature special art program-designed parties for children ages 4 to 12 that can be booked in our bright and spacious studio. The gallery will come alive through hands-o …"

"Just north of Mercer Union, you’ll find Cooper Cole, a stunning minimalist gallery often filled with bold and challenging artworks. Diverging from stereotypically pretentious spaces, this gallery highlights mid-career artists who defy genres yet predominately fall into pop surrealist styles. As soon as you wrap up the gallery experience, you’ll naturally stumble upon The Greater Good Bar, which is virtually next door."

"Cooper Cole Gallery was opened in 2009 by Simon Cole, in place of his previous gallery space,Show & Tell, a successful gallery with a reputation for street art. Cole opened Cooper Cole in order to distance himself and his developing roster of artists from this movement. The rebranded gallery space now showcases diverse works, from abstract and conceptual paintings to sculptural installations."

"They are not always open, so it’s best to call ahead and make an appointment to visit. One of the advantages is that you’ll get a lot of attention as you stroll through this high-end art space."

"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."

"What is it: A classic French bakery in the Riverside neighborhood that's been serving some of the city's most delicious freshly baked croissants, quiches, tartes and omelettes for over twenty years now. You'll smell the alluring aroma of baguettes and pastries before you step foot in the quaint café. Why go: The bakers start their routine at 4am every day to ensure that you get the flakiest, most buttery French viennoiseries, croissants and boules around."

"On a small corner in Leslieville, the little Bonjour Brioche Bakery Cafe brings the taste of a true French patisserie to life. Known mostly for its brunch menu options, Bonjour Brioche is a great choice whether you crave a piece of quiche or the sandwich du jour. Try something decadent like the Croque Madam sandwich with toasted brioche, ham, gruyere cheese and a fried egg."

"Bonjour Brioche brings a French twist to the land of brunch spots in Leslieville. Choice dishes include poached eggs on salmon with hollandaise on top of a croissant or their croque madame, a cheesier version of their croque monsieur."

"So, Jimmy’s Coffee is the type of place you go for amazing quality coffee that the baristas care about. Jimmy’s Coffee is dotted across 6 different sites in Toronto (which you can see, here). Though, my favourites have to be the one on Gerrard St and Baldwin St."

"Restaurants Beaconsfield. Where is it: Kensington Market. What is it: Another one of Toronto’s coffee micro-chains, Jimmy’s Coffee knows what’s up when it comes to pouring a mean espresso or Americano."

"Jimmy’s Coffee is one of Toronto’s best known independent coffee shops with eight locations across the city. I visited their first and original location (107 Portland) that’s inside an old house. You can’t miss the bright yellow door!"

"This Aussie-inspired café serves up vegan, vegetarian, and carnivore-friendly options, and it’s more than just the food that’s pretty. Literally every single corner of Baddies is Instagram-worthy!. If you’re super dedicated, you can probably get a week’s worth of Instagram content in just one visit alone."

"A photo posted by ToFoodies (@tofoodies) on Jan 21, 2017 at 7:45am PST. Vanilla bean ‘the hotcake’ at Baddies is doused in London fog leche, milo butter, and tons of Instagrammable garnishes. Address: 679 Lansdowne Avenue, TorontoInstagram:@baddies.caf"

"Baddies is a super hip and Instagrammable restaurant in Toronto. It is not fully vegetarian but has vegetarian and vegan options. Check it out for the amazing food and super cute interior."

"Planta started with a simple goal in mind: to create delicious food that helped propel environmental sustainability – and delicious meals. Since then, Planta has found a happy home in cities all over North America, but Toronto is where you’ll find the flagship location. The chic, light-flooded locations across the city look nothing like what you’d expect from a vegan restaurant, and the food that follows is just as surprising."

"Planta Yorkville is a casual/upscale vegan dining experience. The restaurant is bright and beautiful, and the menu has a variety of small and large plates. The small plates are perfect for sharing: cauliflower tots, bang bang broccoli, and fully loaded nachos."

"Prime rib, rack of lamb, cedar plank salmon, and double pork chops. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: No JeansPhone: +1 905-532-0857"