Best Arts and Culture Places 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…"

"Described by many as a hidden gem, Gibraltar Beach is a beautiful stretch of sand that faces out on Lake Ontario and is all that is left of the sand dunes that once blanketed the area. Where: Located on the shores of Lake Ontario on Toronto Islands, Toronto"

"For the professional shooter or for those disposable cameras you have kicking around from WayHome, these film processing and developing shops in Toronto have you covered from east to west, for amateurs and professionals alike. [Image credit: iStock.com/ChamilleWhite]"

"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."

"Corkin Gallery, originally founded under the name Jane Corkin Gallery in 1978, is one of Canada’s pre-eminent visual art spaces. The gallery, owned by Jane Corkin, has gained worldwide recognition for its contribution to contemporary art discourse and its dedication to curatorial projects and exhibitions that facilitate discussion amongst artists, curators, museums and private collections. The gallery also contextualises the work of the numerous Canadian and international artists on their roster through exhibitions that provide a historical trajectory."

"A photo posted by Basil Box (@thebasilbox) on Jun 15, 2016 at 6:59pm PDT. Founded in the food court, this Southeast Asian eatery employs a Chipotle-like approach to creating salads, noodle bowls and rice boxes from mix-and-match proteins, veggies, sauces and garnishes. Address: Square One Shopping Centre, 100 City Centre Drive, MississaugaPhone: 905-277-3000"

"Build your own healthy and flavourful bowl with ingredients like cold noodles, tofu, five spice steak, pumpkin seeds and Thai chilies at this restaurant with spots in downtown Toronto and North York. Create your own custom bowls at Basil Box. Photo by Hector Vasquez."

"Basil Box is a vegan-friendly chain restaurant around Toronto and the GTA. Their food is inspired by the street markets of Southeast Asia, and it’s a fast food establishment. Create your own box with tofu, rice or noodles, and veggies."

"This hidden treasure on Brimley Road might be one of the best insights into how early settlers lived when they arrived in Scarborough, before it became on the biggest suburbs in the 20th century. Set off a series of trails and greenery of the Thomson Memorial Park, this series of four buildings is especially beautiful in the summertime."

"When Yorkdale opened in a north Toronto suburban area 1964, it was the world's largest mall. Although it no longer holds that title, Yorkdale is no less impressive a paradise for shopaholics. More than 400,000 customers visit each week, but Yorkdale's spacious hallways and 27-foot high ceilings give shoppers the feeling of space even on the busiest days."

"It’s home to several high-end hotels, such as the exquisite Four Seasons Toronto. Around this area are also many luxury stores, including the Yorkdale Shopping Centre. It has been around for more than 50 years."

"In the 1960s, this neighbourhood in the heart of downtown was Toronto's hippie haven. But today, it is the city's heart of haute couture. The area nicknamed the Mink Mile boasts one of Canada's greatest collections of high-end shops, including the likes of Luis Vuitton, Prada and Vera Wang."

"A post shared by Brynne K (@momentsofintimacy) on May 2, 2017 at 12:42pm PDT. Enjoy a brief day of shopping through the 44 retailers of the Galleria Shopping Centre. Scope out electronics on the shelves of numerous outlets including Value Mobile and Sat Computers."