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rdaner said:
So this is likely posted elsewhere but will place here just in case. Can’t wait to have a coffee/pastry in The Courtyard!

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Summer at Old City Hall

The wait is over. This summer, Old City Hall reopens to the public for an exciting series of pop-up events and for civil weddings. Uncover unique stories of Toronto every Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the end of September, plus select Saturdays, surrounded by sandstone and stained glass...
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Wow, I didn't expect them to move this fast. All the programming lands somewhere within the hours of 10am - 3pm and only on Fridays, so that'll be a let down for many I'm sure, but glad to see something in place.
 
rdaner said:
So this is likely posted elsewhere but will place here just in case. Can’t wait to have a coffee/pastry in The Courtyard!
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The question is, has it been renovated, or is it still just an ugly parking lot heat island with visible HVAC?
 
News Release



July 9, 2025



City of Toronto kicks off Summer at Old City Hall with free programming to showcase and celebrate local heritage



This week, the City of Toronto will launch Summer at Old City Hall, opening the doors to the national historic site to enjoy a series of free events that will bring new life to one of Toronto’s most cherished heritage spaces.



Beginning Friday, July 11, the 126-year-old building will host programming each Friday through August, civil wedding ceremonies on select Thursdays, as well as special weekend events.



Old City Hall served as Toronto’s third city hall from 1899 until 1966. In 1972, the space was leased for use by the Provincial and City courts. In Spring 2025, the courts relocated to the new Toronto courthouse adjacent to Toronto City Hall at 10 Armoury St. and St. Lawrence Market North. The City continues to explore opportunities for sustainable future uses of Old City Hall that reflect its status as an architectural and historical treasure.



Summer at Old City Hall is part of the City’s continued commitment to reimagine the building in a way that serves the public and celebrates its role in Toronto’s past, present and future.



Free summer events include:

• Courtyard Open Days: Each Friday, relax in the open-air courtyard where tables will be set up for visitors to enjoy lunch, meet up with friends or take a break to enjoy the historic ambiance and heritage architecture. This includes the clock tower’s restored gargoyles, originally installed in 1899 and reinstalled in 2002.

• Toronto Treasures: On Saturday, July 26 and Saturday, August 23, Toronto History Museums in partnership with local cultural institutions will host on-site museum experts who will guide visitors in identifying, caring for, and preserving their artwork and cherished objects, which they are encouraged to bring with them. Visitors must register in advance on the City’s website: ca.mar.medallia.com/?e=458662&d=l&h=CEC7B7A0ED395FA&l=en.

• Millenium City photography exhibit: Each Friday, view archival images taken between 2000 and 2010 by City photographers that capture City events, milestones and the business of municipal government.

• Block by Block Exhibition: On Saturday July 26 and Saturday, August 23, along with every Friday in August, Toronto History Museums will partner with the Toronto Ward Museum to present this acclaimed exhibition which shares oral histories of Indigenous, newcomer and equity-deserving residents of various Toronto neighbourhoods, exploring themes of change, belonging and civic life.

• Toronto Civic Art Exhibit: On Saturday, July 26 and Saturday, August 23, explore a digital display showcasing selections from the City of Toronto’s art collection.

• Expert Talk: Join Neil Brochu from the City’s Archives team every Friday in July at noon to learn about Old City Hall, the local history, architecture and Toronto’s heritage.



All programing will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.



More information on Summer at Old City Hall programming can be found on the City’s website: https://can01.safelinks.protection....TNebJXasC4F3f74SlX13tRUvwQXeHT0yI=&reserved=0.
 
Taken 11 July. Too hot for coffee and not enough chairs in courtyard but great to get in finally. Only new things for me were the fact that murals were originally to go on the blank walls on main level. Also unsure what raised platform is on north end of courtyard.


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rdaner said:
Taken 11 July. Too hot and not enough chairs in courtyard but great to get in finally. Only new things for me were the fact that murals were originally to go on the blank walls on main level. Also unsure what raised platform is on north end of courtyard.

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Thank you for these beautful pictures. It's been many years since I've been in this building- a Toronto Museum by any other name.
 
rdaner said:
Taken 11 July. Too hot and not enough chairs in courtyard but great to get in finally. Only new things for me were the fact that murals were originally to go on the blank walls on main level. Also unsure what raised platform is on north end of courtyard.

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The Old City Hall courtyard needs trees. bushes, and one fountain. Doesn't have to be a BIG fountain.

For comparison, the Trevi Fountain plaza, also known as Piazza di Trevi, is a relatively small space, but it's dominated by the impressive size of the fountain itself. The fountain is approximately 26.3 meters (86 feet) high and 49.15 meters (161.3 feet) wide according to Wikipedia. The plaza's size can be estimated as roughly 30 meters wide.

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Monarch Butterfly said:
With TWO rapid transit lines, a streetcar line, and a bus line, there is no need for parking. Just maybe one or two spaces for deliveries and EMS.
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Deliveries can always use James or Albert streets, and considering it’s surrounded on all sides by streets and has entrances on all four sides, EMS would be better served avoiding the courtyard altogether.
 
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