Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums 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."

"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."

"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 …"

"Stay aboard for the full two-hour tour, or if you're itching to tackle Toronto , hop off at one of the 21 stops, which include many of Toronto's top attractions, such as the CN Tower, the Eaton Centre, Art Gallery of Ontario, Casa Loma and the Royal Ontario Museum. Consult with the guides for optimum planning and when the busses will be stopping at certain locations. Don't miss the boat tour at the Harbourfront, which is included in your ticket."

"Bartley Smith Greenway Trails The Bartley Smith Greenway is a 15 kilometre trail system following the course of the West Don River. The Bartley Smith Greenway is broken into northern and southern trail segments. The northern segment, approximately four kilometres..."

"Situated astride Lake Ontario, East Point Park is one of Toronto’s largest parkland places spreading across an area of 136 acres. It is home to more than 178 species of birds and is also a migratory staging area for monarch butterflies. The unparalleled view of the landscape made up of meadow, beach, forest, and wetland is worth watching."

"A post shared by Le Sélect Bistro (@le_select_bistro) on Oct 1, 2018 at 3:28pm PDT. With a self-explanatory name, this downtown Toronto institution on Wellington Street West serves real French cooking all day long, with lunch available until late afternoon and dinner from 5-11pm. Bistro specialities include Lamb Steak Hache and the classic meat-and-beans stew of Cassoulet - the epitome of warming winter dishes."

"If you’re craving some great French food then this is the place to visit. Le Select Bistro uses organic fruits and vegetables with its recipes. Their meat includes grass-fed beef and sustainable seafood."

"Continuing along Toronto’s waterfront is the city’s newest green space Trillium Park. This man-made park is built on the former grounds of a parking lot, measures 7.5 acres in space and is perfect for those who enjoy walking, jogging, cycling, or a spot to sit and relax and watch the planes come and go from Billy Bishop Airport. The main feature of Trillium Park is the William G. Davis Trail."

"Trillium Park is located at Ontario Place, and it offers up one of the most gorgeous skyline views in all of Toronto. It’s a fairly new park in the city, and it’s a nice spot to bike in Toronto or just take a walk around. Pay a visit during sunset for even prettier views of the skyline, and maybe even bring some snacks for a fun picnic!"

"Looking to get that Toronto skyline shot but don’t have time to visit the Toronto Islands?. Then head to Trillium Park. Located on the eastern part of Ontario Place, Trillium Park is one of Toronto’s newest green spaces."