Visiting the Gallery
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is located on the original lands of the Ojibwe Anishinaabe and Huron-Wendat People. It is uniquely situated along the Carrying Place Trail which historically provided an integral connection for Indigenous people between Ontario’s Lakeshore and the Lake Simcoe-Georgian Bay Region.
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is in the charming Village of Kleinburg, approximately a 30 minute drive from the city of Toronto. Use the Google Map tool below to get directions to the gallery – by public transit, car, or bike! – from wherever you are.
The McMichael’s permanent collection consists of more than 7.000 artworks by Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven, their contemporaries, and First Nations, Métis, Inuit and contemporary artists who have contributed to the development of Canadian art.
How to Get 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 easily accessible and about 10 minutes away off the 400 and 427 Highways.
Parking fee: $7 (free for Members)
The closest subway stop is Vaughan Metropolitan Centre 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 including the #13 Bus and the #85 bus, both of which include more than 30 minutes of walking.
If you are walking down En Plein Air Drive from Islington Avenue you will get to the Gallery in about 5-8 minutes. The driveway is paved with no sidewalk. We have many trails and pathways ideal for brisk walking, jogging or cycling.
Note to cyclists: bike racks are available near the entrance of the Gallery.
The McMichael Art Bus returns for 2023! Travel in comfort from downtown Toronto to the McMichael on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning on June 24 (opening weekend of Tom Thomson: North Star) through October 15, 2023. Departure time is at 10:30 am, from St. George Station (Bedford Road exit).
Gallery Hours
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 10 am to 5 pm
Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Holiday Monday: 10 am to 5 pm
*Note: restaurant hours may vary due to scheduled events.
Grounds, Trails & Parking
Open Daily
Parking fee: $7 (free for Members)
Contact
10365 Islington Avenue
Kleinburg, ON, Canada, L0J 1C0
Call 905.893.1121 or 1.888.213.1121
Ticket Pricing
| Members | Free |
| Adults | $20 |
| 25 and under | $7 |
| Children (5 and under) | Free |
| Seniors (65 and up) | $17 |
| Parking | $7 (Free for Members) |
Processing fees may apply.
Members visit for FREE all year! Inquire about Membership today.
Gallery Tours
Please note, in-person tours are now available. Free with gallery admission. To learn more, please click here.
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!
Please click on the image to listen to our audio guided tour.
Food & Drink
Inspired by the landscape of the surrounding Humber River Valley, as well as the McMichael’s unparalleled collection of Canadian art, CABIN’s interior was designed by award-winning Toronto Denizens of Design to evoke the creativity that has inspired Canadian artists both past and present. The McMichael is pleased to have partnered with acclaimed Canadian hospitality institution Food Dudes to offer visitors a carefully curated selection of delectable, classic dishes made with the finest, locally sourced ingredients. CABIN offers a carefully curated selection of classic meals in an unmatched environment. Debit and credit only. Please note that CABIN is not currently accepting reservations.
If you have any additional questions regarding the restaurant, please contact us.
Restaurant Hours
We are excited to announce the reopening of the McMichael Café as the newly launched CABIN. For more information, please visit our Food and Drink page.
Walking Trails
With over 100 acres of stunning woodland, our grounds have kilometres of trails perfect for hikers, naturalists, walkers and mountain bikers. The paths wind their way through natural stands of maple, oak and pine, alongside the Humber River to Binder Twine Park. Some of trails are wheelchair accessible – feel free to view our accessibility page or contact us for more information. The nearby Kortright Conservation Centre, with its network of groomed forest trails, is connected to the gallery land.
Note to our visitors
The safety of our visitors and staff remains our top priority. We encourage the use of face masks during your visit; however, masks are not required to visit the McMichael. We ask all visitors to respect the masking decisions of others. Thank you for helping to keep the McMichael a safe and welcoming place to visit.