Plan
Your Visit
GALLERY,
CABIN & SHOP
HOURS
PARKING,
GROUND & TRAILS
Please use the security buzzer at the entrance gate to be let in. Once construction begins in fall 2026, the parking lot will be closed to vehicles.
Getting Here
Getting Here
The McMichael is located at 10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, ON, Canada, L0J 1C0, off Islington Avenue in the Village of Kleinburg. It is north of Major Mackenzie Drive and is easily accessible from the 400 and 427 highways. Driving takes about 45 minutes from downtown Toronto. Members enjoy free parking year-round.
The closest subway stop is Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) on TTC Line 1. Please check the TTC website for times and schedules.
There is no direct route by public transportation from the subway station. The easiest way to get to the gallery from VMC is by taxi or ride share. This trip takes about 20 minutes.
There is no direct bus route to the McMichael. You can use the YRT Trip Planner to see available bus options; the most direct route is #6 which stops at Major Mackenzie Drive and Islington Ave.
If you are walking down En Plein Air Drive from Islington Avenue you will reach the gallery in about 5-8 minutes. The driveway is paved with no sidewalk. There are many trails and pathways adjacent to the gallery that are ideal for brisk walking, jogging, or cycling. Trails are maintained by the TRCA. Look for the trail maps around the gallery.
Note to cyclists: bike racks are available near the gallery entrance.
Public & Private
Group Tours
Group Tours
While the McMichael is temporarily closed, we continue to offer virtual group tours and experiences. We look forward to welcoming groups back in person when we reopen in 2029.
Public Tours
Stay tuned — we hope to offer virtual public tours during the closure period and will share details as they become available.
Private Tours
Private virtual tours are available to book. Whether you’re planning a session for friends and family or a corporate event, we’d love to help.
Audio
Guided Tours
Listen to our audio guided tour. Learn significant facts, insights and details about key landmarks while walking the grounds of the gallery. Enjoy the McMichael in a whole new way!
Grounds
& Trails
Located on more than 100 acres of woodland, the McMichael grounds are connected to kilometres of trails perfect for hikers, naturalists, walkers and mountain bikers. The paths wind their way through natural stands of maple, oak and pine, along the Humber River and Carrying Place Trail to Binder Twine Park.
Once construction begins in the fall, trail access through the McMichael site will not be possible—however, the trails along the Humber River will remain open via alternate access points.
We will update this page as plans are confirmed.
CABIN
Café
CABIN is temporarily closed for the duration of the redevelopment. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2029.
Gallery
Shop
The gallery shop and e-shop are closed for the duration of the redevelopment. Gift cards will be honoured when we reopen in 2029.
Thank you for your support over the years—we look forward to welcoming you back.