Best Arts and Culture Places in Markham

"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."

"The Aga Khan is a museum dedicated to showing and educating about the history and cultures of Islamic civilizations. The museum offers free family exploration kits during regular museum hours to help kids ages 5–12 get the most fun, learning, and excitement out of the museum. Every Sunday is Family Days at the Aga Khan, where you can drop-in to the museums classrooms (free with admission) to join in on games, puzzles, and art."

"Aga Khan is a gorgeous Islamic museum near Eglinton and the DVP. While you’re limited on the photos you’re allowed to take inside the museum, the outside is just as dreamy!. If you’re looking for more Instagrammable places in the neighbourhood, I have a blog post all about Instagram-worthy spots in North York!"

"The McMichael Canadian Art Collection offers its visitors a unique and truly Canadian experience. From the art within its walls, to the surrounding landscape, the McMichael Gallery is the perfect gallery for a proper introduction to Canada’s art, its people, their cultures and history. The McMichael Gallery’s permanent collection consists of nearly 6,000 pieces of art created by Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven, their contemporaries, and First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other artists who have made a contribution to the development of Canadian art."

"Gala at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection- Wikimedia Commons. The only publicly funded institution in Canada dedicated to celebrating the art of Canada is the McMichael Canadian Art Collection museum. It is named after Robert McMichael, whose private photography works gave the museum a headstart."

"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."

"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..."

"Founded in 2002 by Bay St. lawyers Shawn Hewson and Ruth Promislow, Bustle Clothing is a leading Canadian sportswear label, known for its cheeky twist on menswear classics. Shop their new unisex collaboration – Playboy X Bustle. The collection includes: heritage classics, collegiate prep, streetwear, vintage-inspired T-shirts and accessories."

"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."

"LUMAS Toronto offers hand-signed original pictures of selected works by these artists. The number of prints in these limited editions generally ranges from 75 to 150. As a result, we are able to sell the artwork at more affordable costs."

"As you head further west, you’ll be blown away by how many amazing art galleries there are. Follow this route—you can’t go wrong. First, head to Mercer Union on Bloor."

"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."

"5 – Check out the Art Gallery of Ontario Do you enjoy artworks?. Head to the Art Gallery!. Enjoy works by the famous Group of Seven and many more local artists."

"Three years ago this long-standing Leslieville spot underwent quite the makeover. Now it has an elegant look and a pretty patio that while narrow, is an ideal spot to bring the kids for a meal that’s both relaxed and nice. Besides offering “upscale comfort food,” the Tavern also has a kids’ menu that looks delicious."

"This vegan establishment has made a name for itself largely due to its team of creative, innovative chefs. Using their respective backgrounds, this group of restaurateurs is cooking up some of the most exciting vegan fare in the city. Expect dishes like artichoke barigoule ravioli and seedling salad with za’atar; porcini mushroom and cauliflower soup; and charcoal gnocchi."

"Avelo Restaurant, formerly called Awai, is an innovative, vegan, fine dining restaurant in Toronto. Avelo offers tasting menus in multiple courses (three, five, and eight courses) that continually rotate with the seasons. At the restaurant, they bake their own bread, make their own vinegars and preserves, and create their own vegan cheeses."

"A post shared by Avelo (@avelo.restaurant) on Sep 4, 2019 at 10:18am PDT. After whiling away the winter break, getting back to reality can be torture. Ease into the end of the holiday season with dinner at this charming vegan spot near Yonge and Bloor."

"The McMichael Canadian Art Collection offers its visitors a unique and truly Canadian experience. From the art within its walls, to the surrounding landscape, the McMichael Gallery is the perfect gallery for a proper introduction to Canada’s art, its people, their cultures and history. The McMichael Gallery’s permanent collection consists of nearly 6,000 pieces of art created by Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven, their contemporaries, and First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other artists who have made a contribution to the development of Canadian art."

"Gala at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection- Wikimedia Commons. The only publicly funded institution in Canada dedicated to celebrating the art of Canada is the McMichael Canadian Art Collection museum. It is named after Robert McMichael, whose private photography works gave the museum a headstart."

"7 No other creature has been monopolized in the name of food as often as the unicorn. Edible odes to the mythical beast have included sparkly cakes, lattes, milkshakes and toast. Taiyaki NYC, a Big Apple–based Japanese dessert chain that’s now in T.O., has doubled up on the creature feature by filling a freshly baked fish-shaped waffle cone with a swirl of sprinkle-coated soft-serve, finishing it off with twee ears and an alicorn (yes, that’s the proper name for the spiralled uni-horn) made of fondant."

"The Toronto Post Office was built sometime in the 1800s, and it served as a post office (duh) back in the day. It’s now a designated National Historic Site of Canada, and it’s a pretty building you won’t hear much about. You’ll find a few other beautiful Victorian-style buildings located on Toronto Street as well!"

"This narrow downtown structure was the first example of a flatiron-style building in North America, and is referred to locally as simply "the flatiron building." It was built in 1891 by the Gooderham family as offices for its distillery business. Today, the designated National Historic Site, located in Toronto's St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood and on the edge of the financial district, is home to some of the city's most prized (and expensive!) office space. The flatiron building is one of Toronto's most photographed structures, and for good reason: standing in front of the flatiron's rounded eastern wall and looking west, one sees both the building and some of the city's most impressive skyscrapers–a look at both Toronto's past and its future."

"Our photographers can’t get enough of the flatiron building in the St. Lawrence neighbourhood, especially when there’s a puddle nearby serving up reflections. Flanked by the downtown skyscrapers in the background, the Gooderham building comes perfectly composed for amateur and pro photographers. View this post on Instagram"

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user DXR used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Toronto has its own flatiron building in the form of the Gooderham Building on Wellington East Street. This prominent red-brick structure is a historic office building and was completed in 1892."