About the event

Majestically located on the edge of the historic Carrying Place Trail that runs through the Humber River Valley, the McMichael’s grounds offer a wealth of highlights for lovers of Canadian art. These in-person outdoor tours will tell the story of the McMichael and provide an opportunity for visitors to explore the Group of Seven cemetery, Tom Thomson’s shack, the famous Sculpture Garden and outdoor installations by well-known Indigenous artists.

Event details

Outdoor Tours of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection

Dates: Thursdays to Sundays, September 25 to October 25, 2020  

Time: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Cost: Free. Paid parking ($7 per vehicle) in effect. Free parking for members.

Location: Meet in front of gallery entrance

Registration: Online registration required.

About the McMichael

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is the only publicly funded art gallery in Canada that focuses exclusively on Canadian and Indigenous art, both historical and contemporary. The permanent collection consists of over 6,500 artworks by Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven, their contemporaries, and First Nations, Métis, Inuit and contemporary artists. Currently the Gallery is open Thursdays through Sundays and holiday Mondays. The grounds are open seven days a week.