Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Whitby

"The Aga Khan Museum aims to offer new perspectives on Muslim civilizations and culture through Islamic art, Iranian art and hundreds of artefacts and cultural items. Visitors can expect to see examples of Quran manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork and paintings that cover all periods of Islamic history. Designed by Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki, the jaw-dropping museum sits in the same landscaped park as Toronto’s Ismaili Centre."

"A post shared by Aga Khan Museum (@agakhanmuseum) on Aug 25, 2019 at 8:05am PDT. Known to be a marvel of architecture, the Aga Khan is a museum that celebrates Islamic art and culture. Throughout history, the Muslim civilization has made important artistic, scientific, and intellectual contributions to the world, which are proudly displayed within its depths."

"Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm Fumihiko Maki, the Aga Khan Museum is a 10,000 sq m structure inspired by the movement of light. Opened in 2014, the museum – which aims to foster understanding of Muslim civilisations – features white angular granite and incorporates historical elements stemming from Islamic communities."

"TIFF Bell Lightbox is not only the headquarters of the annual Toronto International Film Festival, but it’s also the city’s premier movie theater and entertainment complex, open to the public. Built in 2010, the modern facilities include five state-of-the-art cinemas, a restaurant, classrooms, a film reference library, gallery space, and a members’ lounge. Outside of the 10-day festival in September, TIFF Bell Lightbox screens new releases and runs thematic film programming year-round, focusing on anything from classic blockbusters to foreign indie films."

"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..."

"Spend your afternoon in the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) where you can see numerous collections of art from around the world and the largest Canadian art collection. There are so many things to do in Toronto so next up is Nathan Phillips Square where you can take a picture with the iconic Toronto sign and see the new city hall. The Old City Hall is just to the right, an old Romanesque building. If you’re visiting in the winter you can go skating in the square for free."

"The AGO is hard to miss: the monumental glass and titanium facade designed by Toronto native son Frank Gehry hovering over the main building…"

"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 …"

"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."

"Located in the heart of the Kensington Market area, this cafe offers a wide variety of drinks and snacks. They also serve sandwiches. Having an inner wall covered with open books and their sunny outdoor patio has tables and hammocks to relax on, they have won their customers’ hearts while walking through and seeing the eye-catching blue gem color on the external house under sunshine."

"Fika” is a Swedish word that as a verb means “to go out for a coffee,” and as a noun means “coffee break.” So it’s an appropriate name for this Scandinavian-style coffee shop, located in a pretty blue house in Kensington Market. The airy interiors are appropriately Scandi-inspired, with whites and natural woods, plus a feature wall decorated with the pages of old books."

"One of my favourite things to do in Toronto is to explore its hundreds of cafes. And a few of my favourite Toronto cafes are beyond Instagrammable!. One of them is Fika, located in Kensington Market."

"A post shared by V (@victoriazysik) on Dec 27, 2015 at 12:16pm PST. If you are looking for authentic bagels in Toronto at unbelievably low-prices, you would not be disappointed at The Bagel House. The good news is they are now operating from several outlets in the Greater Toronto Area."

"Founded by a couple of canine-loving brew hounds and their black labrador mix, Snoopy, Black Lab Brewing keeps their brewery completely separate from the taproom so humans can enjoy a beer with their four-legged friends (while abiding Toronto's notoriously strict health and safety bylaws). Black Lab Brewing is a little brewery with big aspirations, striving to create a cozy community of beer lovers and bridge the gap between brewer and consumer. The brewery doesn't serve food at this time (those pesky bylaws again) but they do allow outside food to be brought in or delivered."

"The dog in Black Lab’s logo isn’t just cute branding: This east-end brewery rolls out the red carpet for furry patrons and hosts its share of doggie birthday parties and rescue fundraisers. If you are a biped with kidneys that can metabolize alcohol, good news: They also pour everything from an excellently toasty black lager to the aptly named Underdog Oat Pale Ale, which packs a surprising punch of bitter, piney hop flavour."

"What is it: Dog-crazed, beer-loving Torontonians finally have a place to indulge in both obsessions: Black Lab Brewing. While the production area is off limits for hounds, dogs are free to roam around the 3,600-square-foot taproom while their humans enjoy hazy APAs and imperial IPAs. Why go: With strict food safety laws prohibiting animals entry at most Toronto venues, we welcome Black Lab with open arms (and paws)."

"By far the cutest macarons in the city, this small patisserie in Kensington Market should not be missed for fans of the traditionally French dessert. In a variety of adorable shapes, these macarons delight the eyes as much as they delight the tongue. All of the shapes take inspiration from the animal kingdom (panda, corgi, etc…) or pop culture (the limited edition Toronto Raptors macaron) and anime (No-Face from Spirited Away, Tiger from Winnie the Pooh, and Doraemon, etc…)."

"DaanGo means “cake” in Cantonese and they’ve taken cuteness to the max with their selection of cartoon character macarons, pun-tastic pastries and visually stunning cakes. In addition to their adorable creations, come here for their unexpected flavours such as Vietnamese coffee, roasted milk tea, Ovaltine, pandan coconut and durian. Also, don’t forget their scrumptious cookies!"

"Speaking of bread-like desserts, there’s also this gorgeous spot to check out. You can order handcrafted strudels right to your door all season long. The sweet and flakey dessert is perfect as a gift or for treating yourself."

"A post shared by Bake Shoppe (@bakeshoppeto) on Mar 12, 2020 at 3:46pm PDT. Sweets and sass, sass and sweets. They go together like peanut butter and jelly, and Bake Shoppe knows it."