Orde Street Jr PS

Historic hotspots to discover during Doors Open Toronto

Dragging the kids to school on a Saturday might seem counterintuitive, but this 100-year-old public school is filled with unique architectural details and hidden treasures that are sure to delight little ones. Built in 1914, the school was first established to accommodate the influx of immigrants in Toronto at the turn of the century. The former open-air school for children with tuberculosis has since been transformed into a rooftop garden terrace. Doors Open visitors will love exploring the school’s mysterious hidden stairwell that leads to nowhere and the soccer workshop that will run on site throughout the weekend.