Best Arts and Culture Places in Pickering

"The Aga Khan Museum is an exciting, global initiative to educate the public on the artistic, intellectual, and scientific heritage of Muslim civilizations across the centuries from the Iberian Peninsula to China. The sleek, minimalist museum building houses a permanent collection of artifacts dating from the 8th through 19th centuries. In addition, the Aga Khan Museum hosts temporary exhibitions that complement current scholarship, emerging themes, and new artistic developments, all with the mission to create greater understanding amongst cultures."

"Opened in 2014, the Aga Khan Museum is a building of serene architectural beauty designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Fumihiko Maki, with a collection of more than 1,000 objects focusing on the art of Muslim civilizations and culture of the Islamic world. There are close to 250 items displayed at any given time in the museum's permanent gallery space. In addition to the permanent collection, there are rotating exhibitions, workshops, and live arts performances to enjoy."

"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 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."

"A must see for all film buffs, the TIFF Bell Lightbox is the official home of the Toronto International Film Festival. Inside you’ll find a museum which celebrates all things film and if you really want to geek out be sure to check out the film archives which houses the worlds largest collection of film resources. Sometimes the touring exhibitions are free so check the website before visiting."

"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."

"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."

"This Cabbagetown staple is sorely overlooked by Torontonians living in other parts of the city. What makes Spruce truly unique is its effort to source the majority of its products from within North America. It’s worth poking around if you’re looking for fun vintage items like signs, and pillows, as well as YYZ prints, dish ware, and other home decor goods made by local designers and artisans."

"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."

"This non-profit, artist-centred collective has hosted new and experimental work since 1979. Featuring five exhibitions per year over its 40-year history, the gallery is dedicated to helping artists realize ambitious and pivotal projects. “The Union” also hosts artists’ talks, workshops, seminars, and off-site public projects such as SPACE, a series of commissioned public billboards."

"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."

"This restaurant gets its name from the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, a holy place for the Muslims, is among the best North Indian and Pakistani restaurants in the Danforth region in Toronto. Though it serves Pakistani and other Indian dishes, this food joint is Bangladeshi owned. This place also features a big portray of Kaba in Mecca, the Muslim holy praying region."

"Brunch it up with the delicious eats available at this outdoor spot. They have all the signature breakfast items you could dream of, from eggs benny to French toast to vegan options. Plus, a ton of cocktails available too."

"Starting with the freshest ethically-sourced local ingredients, The Green Wood does a lot. Their brunch menu is diverse, exciting and changes with the seasons, naturally. It features knock-out dishes such as the Chickpea Shakshuka, Salmon Rosti and even a B.Y.O.B Build Your Own Benny option."

"Why go: Ample selection all with the options to go healthy and fresh, or give in to a seriously indulgent craving!. Using local and sustainable ingredients, the brunch menu is available 7 days a week. What to order: The smoothie bowls are works of art, as is the Salmon Rosti."

"A tried and true favourite for brunch in the city, you’ve got to hit up Old School for a taste of what’s good. Savoury, sweet, light or carb-heavy, this spot is serving the goods to the best of the brunch crowd, and it’s well worth waiting for if there’s a line when you arrive. Address: 800 Dundas Street WestPhone:  416-815-8790"

"Old School has some epic comfort food and is also the home of Toronto’s best pancake stack, the Blueberry Hill. This brunch all-day hotspot has fresh classics made from scratch with a modern twist. Expect to dig into delicious BLTs to chicken and waffles, pulled pork sandwiches, French toast, and so much more."

"School meets diner vibes at this adorable brunch spot on Dundas West. I’d say Old School is definitely up there on my list of the best brunch places in Toronto – the food here is absolutely incredible!. Their Blueberry Hill Pancakes are life – definitely some of the best pancakes I’ve ever had in Toronto."

"Baby Huey is the second incarnation of one of Toronto's favourite bars. After closing up shop, Baby Huey moved up the street to a new and improved location further north on Ossington."

"The Rooftop, located on the roof of the Broadview Hotel is a sleek and sunny rooftop patio that features a huge bar, and a pretty view of the Toronto skyline from across the Don River. This particular spot is well known for it’s high end eats with a menu developed by the owners of Table 17. This isn’t your typical spot for drinks, but we had to include it for it’s amazing view of the lake, and the food."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. ℹ Rooftop Long Weekend hours: Saturday 12PM to 12AM Sunday 12PM to 10PM Monday 12PM to 10PM Have a great long weekend friends!. The Rooftop Bar serves cocktails and appetizers on its glass enclosed terrace."

"It’s a butcher shop during the day, but when the sun goes down, it turns into a buzzy wine bar. French-accented dishes range from the small (escargot, oysters and house-made terrines) to more gratuitous (steak frites, duck confit and the eponymous côte de bœuf), with meat raised locally in Meaford. All pair well with the predominantly French wine list that traverses famed viticultural regions, and includes both more familiar and lesser-known varietals."