Explore Wychwood Barns at Doors Open Toronto

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ArtHubs Programs • April 16, 2026

Former streetcar repair barn turned vibrant creative community cultural hub

This year, Doors Open Toronto invites you to step inside Wychwood Barns a vibrant space where creativity, community, and culture come together. For one special weekend we celebrate and highlight the spaces, their histories and most importantly the people who bring the hubs to life.   


Located in Wychwood neighbourhood,  Wychwood Barns is home to artists, non-profit and community organizations, offering workshops, theatre shows, access to fresh locally grown food, environmental education and more! Known for its industrial architecture, community driven farmers market and many visual and performing artists, the hub plays an important role in supporting Toronto’s creative ecosystem. 


WHAT's happening that weekend at Wychwood

Barns Eco Market  10AM - 4PM

Eco Tours (Times to announced soon)

Open Studios


Want to see what other ArtHubs spaces are doing? Visit our other sites to meet our tenants, support local makers and learn about the worlds within our hubs. More details below. 

 

 

Planning Your Visit

Location: Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, Toronto ON

Dates and Hours: Sunday May 24 10AM - 5PM

Admission: Free 

Wychwood Barns is one of four ArtHubs locations participating in Doors Open Toronto, alongside Youngplace, Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts, and Daniels Spectrum


Consider visiting more than one location to experience what all our spaces have to offer. 

See you there! 


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