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DOORS OPEN ON TORONTO’S WATERFRONT
PRESENTED BY QUEEN’S QUAY TERMINAL

MAY 26 & 27, 2012 

Doors Open on Toronto’s Waterfront presented by Queen’s Quay Terminal in association with The Waterfront BIA features 15 distinctive ships and two historic buildings on Toronto’s waterfront during the 13th Annual Doors Open Toronto celebration sponsored by the Toronto Star on May 26 and 27, 2012. 

The Toronto Harbour Commission building will be open to the public and the Queen’s Quay Terminal will feature Toronto on the Water, a FREE exhibit of archival photographs showcasing the history of Toronto’s waterfront. 

Vessels from The Great Lakes Schooner Company (Challenge, Kajama, Obsession III), the Jubilee Cruise Lines (Jubilee Queen, Ste. Marie), Mariposa Cruises (Captain Matthew Flinders, Klancy II, Mariposa Belle, Northern Spirit, Oriole, Showboat, Rosemary), Nautical Adventures’ Empire Sandy,  and Toronto Brigantine (Pathfinder, Playfair) will be open to the public for FREE tours.

In commemoration of the War of 1812 bicentennial, this year's Doors Open Toronto theme is 200 Years of Building our City. More than 135 architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings will highlight their city builders; the fascinating personalities who shaped Toronto's architecture and history. 

Now in its 13th year, Doors Open Toronto has attracted more than two million visitors since it began. Toronto was the first North American city to launch a Doors Open event.  

Visit www.toronto.ca/doorsopen or www.waterfrontbia.com for more information.