Plan
Your Visit
GALLERY,
CABIN & SHOP
HOURS
CABIN hours may vary due to scheduled events.
Please check the website or call ahead to to confirm.
GALLERY
ADMISSION
Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the Admissions Desk. Processing fees may apply. Tickets are non-refundable.
PARKING,
GROUND & TRAILS
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
In-person tours are available throughout the week and are free with gallery admission.
Please be advised that public tours are designed for the enjoyment of individual visitors. Groups of 10 or more are not permitted to join these tours to ensure that all visitors have the opportunity to participate. However, we’d be delighted to arrange a private guided tour for your group. Please visit our Group section to book a private tour for your group.
Self-guided tours are not permitted. Groups are welcome to view at leisure, however you may be asked to break into smaller groups to ensure the safety of the artwork and to allow for visitor flow in the galleries.
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.
CABIN
Cafe
Enjoy a hearty lunch or a light bite with coffee and tea while enjoying some of the best views in Ontario at CABIN by the Food Dudes. Debit and credit only. Please note that CABIN is walk-up only and does not accept reservations, except for pre-booked tour groups.
The Gallery
Shop
Discover Canadian art–inspired gifts, prints, books, and unique handcrafted items. Explore exhibition catalogues; books on Canadian and Indigenous art and culture; jewelry, totes, calendars and cards; prints; Inuit carvings; and more. Available to shop in person, by phone, and online.