The McMichael Canadian Art Collection

Great place to visit. They have a good collection of Canadian art from the group of seven and other native artists. Overall, I really enjoyed my visit here.Now some observations. The lighting in some of the areas is so dim that I literally had to go within a foot of the art work to see it. Which also brings up a good point - you can walk right up to the paintings and see the brush strokes and colours up close because they are not cordoned off to the public.Due to the small venue, don't be surprised if you have to weave through some crowds when it gets busy. I went on a Saturday and it was fairly busy so I had to wait several minutes to look at some of the paintings that caught my eye. Most of the paintings are small enough that when two people are admiring it there is not enough room for you to get a good look due to space restrictions and the dim lighting. Not a deal breaker but an annoyance nonetheless.In summary, I would recommend this place if you are looking for something different to do near the GTA. One more thing - the cost of two adults is the same as a family of four (if the kids are 18 and under) so bring your kids.

Wonderful exhibit of Maud Lewis paintings. Many other great exhibits and a trail with outdoor sculptures. And a cafe with a delicious lunch menu and desserts.

This is one of my favorite galleries. Every time my husband and I come to Toronto for Christmas holidays, we visit McMichaels. The quality of the exhibits are amazing, they are very well curated. We learn something new every visit. The gift shop is great for buying meaningful and beautiful gifts. I recommend this gallery to everyone whenever I have a chance.

It is always so nice to visit this Canadian treasure. The new Curator is doing a great job and the special exhibits are well thought out and interesting. Suggest leaving time to walk around the property in any season.

A wonderful environment to acquire a taste of Canadian fine art - or broaden your existing knowledge. The art exhibits are wonderful reflections of Canada and Canadian culture. The gift shop is small, but complete. I did not sample the cafeteria, but it was full at noon. The grounds are worth a walk to enjoy a taste of nature. Parking was tight at 11 am. Well worth the visit.