Doors Open for the historic Don Jail, May 23-24

Doors Open Toronto Visitors are invited to take a self-guided tour of up to 30 minutes and learn about the site’s architectural and historic significance. 

The historic Don Jail originally opened in 1864 and operated as a jail for more than 100 years. The restoration retained many original architectural elements, including stone and iron fixtures, flooring, and a few of the original cells. Read more about the history of the Don Jail.

Important information for Doors Open Toronto visitors:

• Opening hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday May 25 and Sunday, May 24.
• Accessibility: The building has elevators and is accessible for visitors who use mobility devices.
• The capacity of the building is limited and the line may be long. We recommend arriving early. Look for signage or ask a member of our team the estimated wait time. 
• Visitors will be given a sticker to wear that will have an exit time 30 minutes from entry. Thirty minutes allows ample time to learn about the history of the building from volunteers stationed at key points of interest. 
• Last entry is at 3:30 p.m. Please note that the entry line may be closed off before 3:30 p.m. if the number of people already in line is estimated to fill the building’s capacity until closing time.
• There are no public washrooms inside the building. 
• No food or drink is permitted inside the building.
• Please feel free to take photos!
• Information on getting to Hennick Bridgepoint, including parking and transit is available here.
   
  We hope you enjoy your visit to the historic Don Jail!